Road Scholar

Road Scholar

View profile
1,508 trips
4.3/5
302 reviews
preferred
What they’re known for
Popular global tours with a unique focus on educational experiences for mostly senior travelers.
1508 trips exactly matchall of the the filters you selected.
My selections:
From the Ancient to the Cutting-Edge: Discover Israel
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
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

Themes

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

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More
Rafting Grand Canyon’s Granite Gorge
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails
  • Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines
  • Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Family Friendly, Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Birding, National Parks, Golf

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More
Hiking Death Valley National Park and the Valley of Fire
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails
  • Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines
  • Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Family Friendly, Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Birding, National Parks, Golf

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More
German Icons: Berlin, Dresden and Munich
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
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

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More
Keepers of the Light: Great Lighthouses of the Chesapeake Bay
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Go behind the scenes of Estuarine Biology and Paleontology at the Calvert Marine Museum and at the Maryland Archeology Conservation Laboratory
  • Savor local fare, which includes a special Chesapeake Bay seafood dinner
  • View lighthouses you can see only by boat, and visit the Site of Maryland's first landing and Blackistone Lighthouse

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More
Meditation and Movement: Wellness and Healing in the Ozarks
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Learn to channel your attunement energies during a powerful spiritual experience with a Reiki Master
  • Practice energy movement with a free form alternative to Chi Kong and learn to laugh for wellness with Laughter Yoga
  • Create a wellness plan with your intuitive skills so you can maintain your self-care far beyond this educational program

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning, Yoga, Meditation & Wellness

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More

Compare with Road Scholar

The Roosevelts: The Life and Legacy of Franklin and Eleanor
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Visit the Roosevelts' beloved Hudson Valley home, Springwood and FDR's private retreat, Top Cottage, to learn firsthand about their lives
  • Voyage on the beautiful Hudson River for insight into its influence on the family
  • Education specialists at Hyde Park provide expert insight into the Roosevelts, their era and the Presidential Library system

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More
Adventures in Bridge
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Get expert instruction on relevant concepts, techniques and strategies
  • Perfect bridge strategies by actual play of hands — no lectures or rules to memorize
  • Test your new skills during an end-of-program tournament

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More
Member Savings. Save up to $700!

Sign in to see which companies give additional
savings to Travelstride Members (it’s free)

Unlock Savings

Want a tailor-made trip instead?

Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:

  • You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
  • Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics
Design custom trip
Travelstride Gift Card
One card, thousands of extraordinary trips
Gifts Card
1508 trips exactly matchall of the the filters you selected.
My selections:

Road Scholar Reviews & Ratings

4.3/5  Great
302  Reviews
See all Road Scholar tour reviews
Excellent
236
Great
9
Average
2
Disappointing
9
Terrible
46
M

Michal McGinnis

Feb 2025

Written on

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...

F

Floralin

Jan 2025

Written on

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...

L

Lolly Kauss

Dec 2024

Written on

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...

J

John Clark

Dec 2024

Written on

Unethical and misleading trip…

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

G

Gerda Reed

Dec 2024

Written on

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 ...

Write a Review

Similar Companies

Always Find the Best

On Travelstride you can find 1508 trips to Road Scholar and more than 20,000 trips worldwide ranging from budget to luxury and private guided to group tours and everything in between. Only on Stride can you find and compare expert-planned trips from 1,000+ tour operators, cruise lines and local experts. Read traveler and professional reviews so you can confidently find your perfect trip.

Top Tour Companies on Travelstride:
All 1,600+ companies >
Sign in to reveal savings up to $700 per person!