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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A National Park Family Adventure: Zion, Antelope Canyon and Lake Powell
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Zion Ponderosa Ranch includes adventures in horseback riding, climbing wall, rappelling, zip line and much more! Hike to the Zion Canyon narrows, virgin river, weeping rock and emerald pools
  • You are likely to get wet! Take a flat water float trip down the mighty Colorado River then explore the wonders and beauty of Antelope Canyon

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50 Plus, Education / Learning

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The US Foreign Service: Representing America Abroad
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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

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

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The Sea to Dalí: Hiking Catalonia & Spain’s Magical ‘Wild Coast’
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Hike through the National Park of Castell-Cap Roig, with its hidden coves and sandy beaches, until we reach Calella de Palafrugell, one of the Costa Brava’s most picturesque villages
  • Learn about renowned Surrealist Salvador Dalí on a walking field trip to his home in Portlligat and the Dali Theatre-Museum in Figueres
  • Walk a Mediterranean forest to vineyards swept by the Tramuntana winds and learn about this area’s key role both during Spain’s Civil War and WWII

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50 Plus, Education / Learning

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Astronomy: The Universe and Beyond
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Use telescopes to view the Sun by day and the stars and galaxies by night (weather permitting, of course)
  • Astronomers and scientists share the latest in cutting-edge astronomy research
  • Enjoy the grounds of the Mountain Lake Hotel in your free time; take a nature walk, play lawn games or choose from many more activities

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50 Plus, Education / Learning

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Vancouver & Victoria: Hike, Bike, Paddle and Explore Canada's Pacific Northwest
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Granville Island and the Public Market with a culinary expert and sample tastings of regional foods
  • Experience the incredible panoramic view of Vancouver Harbour and the beautiful Gulf Islands on an exciting journey to Victoria on Vancouver Island
  • Explore by bike some of Victoria's most treasured landmarks, gardens and seaside communities, including the historic Inner Harbour, idyllic Oak Bay neighborhoods and Craigdarroch Castle

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50 Plus, Education / Learning

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Tropical Paradise: An Outdoor Adventure for Grandkids
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Join a local expert on an evening beach walk in search of nesting turtles
  • At a local farm, learn about macaw conservation and delight in the silly antics of semi-wild Great Green Macaws and Scarlet Macaws
  • Zipline and walk through transitional jungle during an energizing waterfalls canopy tour and jungle challenge

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50 Plus, Education / Learning

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Appalachian Folkways
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • The folk-culture class “Grandma Kept a Buckeye in Her Purse” delves into old-time remedies and cures
  • Insight into the history of foods grown and prepared in settlement days is the subject of a folk-culture class, “Pioneer Vittles
  • ” Anticipation builds for a final-night campfire highlighted by music-accompanied sing-a-longs and entertaining storytelling of Kentucky folklore

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50 Plus, Education / Learning

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Chincoteague Service Learning: Preserving Barrier Island Environments
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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

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

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Road Scholar Reviews & Ratings

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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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