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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Quebec Town and Country: History, Arts, Landscapes, Flavors
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Journey along the spectacular mountains and seashore of Quebec on a scenic train ride from bustling Quebec City to the rural charms of Charlevoix
  • Discover great Canadian artists, Inuit and modern, while exploring the region’s great museums and art galleries
  • Learn about Canada’s unique “shared monarchy” at the residence of the Governor General

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50 Plus, Education / Learning

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Choose Your Pace: Hiking Scenic Southwest Virginia
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Enjoy hikes led by knowledgeable experts on the Virginia Creeper Trail, the Appalachian Trail and in nature preserves, state parks and state forests
  • Enjoy a professional performance at the world-famous Barter Theatre and explore the culturally-rich town of Abingdon
  • Learn after-hiking yoga relaxation techniques from a local expert to help you stretch and unwind after a day on the trails

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning

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A Savannah Christmas Season Celebration
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Enjoy visiting beautiful historic homes decorated for the holidays and open exclusively for Savannah’s annual “Holiday Tour of Homes
  • ” Visit the historic Isaiah Davenport House and delight in a presentation on holiday traditions of the period
  • Experience Savannah’s most popular, grand theatrical presentation, “A Christmas Tradition,” in one of the country’s oldest, continually running theaters

Themes

50 Plus, Hiking & Walking, Education / Learning, High Adventure

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Greater Yellowstone: Heart of the Continent
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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

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

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The Best of Sault Ste. Marie and Mackinac Island: A Trans-Border Discovery
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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

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

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Deck the Falls: The Holiday Season in Niagara Falls
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Enjoy a

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning

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Alaska's Playground: The Kenai Peninsula
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Glide past more than two dozen glaciers as you ride a catamaran through Prince William Sound, watching for sea lions, bald eagles, black bears, sea otters and more
  • Learn about wildlife conservation and rehabilitation at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, the Alaska SeaLife Center and more
  • Dart through the breathtaking Alaskan wilderness on a summer dog sled pulled by an Iditarod racing team

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Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Education / Learning, National Parks

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The Best of Milan: Historical Gem, Modern Marvel
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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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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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