Road Scholar

Road Scholar

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Popular global tours with a unique focus on educational experiences for mostly senior travelers.
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Choose Your Pace: Sea-to-Sky Hiking in Vancouver & Whistler
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • As outdoor enthusiasts know, some days can bring new variables — the weather, the terrain, my energy level — so I enjoy the flexibility of choosing from multiple options of length, challenges and pace

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Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Winter Sports

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Extension: The Splendor of Nepal
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • Walking is the best way to get to know a new place
  • I’m energetic and enjoy a good physical challenge, so I’m always ready to spend the day on the move
  • Whether it’s public transit, city streets or village cobblestones, I’m game

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Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Photography, National Parks, Yoga, Meditation & Wellness, Relaxing Retreats, Holy Land

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Birthplace of the Nation: Philadelphia With Your Grandchild
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • I like to spend much of the day exploring
  • Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
  • Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Photography, National Parks, Yoga, Meditation & Wellness, Relaxing Retreats, Holy Land

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Paris at a Slower Pace: Art & Culture in the City of Light
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • A local Road Scholar expert introduces you to the medieval art and architecture of Paris as you explore Sainte-Chapelle and Notre Dame on Île de la Cite
  • Examine and discuss the art of Paris at the Musee d’Orsay, Rodin Museum, the Louvre and the Musee de l’Orangerie
  • Explore the elegant Palais Royal and stroll the famed Rue Saint-Honoré

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50 Plus, Hiking & Walking, Education / Learning

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Adirondack Mountain Music and Dance Workshop
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Receive expert instruction in a variety of instruments including fiddle, guitar, lap dulcimer and banjo
  • Learn how to write stories and songs, take voice lessons with tips on how to present them and perform alongside your fellow participants
  • (Performing is optional!) Enjoy the blossoms of spring or the beautiful fall foliage at an iconic “great camp” in the heart of the Adirondacks

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning, Music

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It’s Showtime! A Broadway Adventure With Your Grandchild
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • I like to spend much of the day exploring
  • Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
  • Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Photography, National Parks, Yoga, Meditation & Wellness, Relaxing Retreats, Holy Land

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Choose Your Pace: Walking the Hill Towns of Umbria
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Above the town of Spoleto, join a truffle farmer to learn the proper way to hunt this delicacy
  • Climb through the Umbrian valley with views of Assisi and Trevi to the Colleciocco winery for a tasting
  • In the town of Bevagna, visit a medieval paper manufacturer to learn the technique of this ancient art

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning

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Adventures Online: The Art of the English Murder Mystery
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • You know what moves me? Exercising my mind
  • Let’s keep walking to a minimum and avoid stairs when we can

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Photography, National Parks, Holy Land

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Road Scholar Reviews & Ratings

4.3/5  Great
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Michal McGinnis

Feb 2025

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Wonders of Costa Rica at a slower pace

When I signed up for the Wonders of Costa Rica at a slower pace. The hotel listed in the itinerary for day 8&9 was a 4 star hotel on the beach called the Punta L...

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Floralin

Jan 2025

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Same complaint as everyone else

Same complaint as everyone else. While I can see why the Cancel for Any Reason clause may be necessary for the business model, the problem is that THIS IS NOT EXPLA...

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Lolly Kauss

Dec 2024

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Road Scholar SCAMS older adults

If you want a real review and not their good reviews on their website, read this. Their customer service is horrible and they try to get as much money as possible by...

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John Clark

Dec 2024

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Unethical and misleading trip…

Unethical and misleading trip insurance. Not a refund at all. Money kept a...

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Gerda Reed

Dec 2024

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My Husband and I recently went with…

My Husband and I recently went with Road Scholar to Jekyll Island. It was a beginner to intermediate watercolor class. MY husband had never painted with watercolor ...

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