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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights

Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max

Age rangeNo age restrictions

Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included

Start CitySan Antonio

End CitySan Antonio

Travel Themes

Cultural
Nature & Wildlife
Family Friendly
50 Plus
Education / Learning
National Parks

Destinations

Activities

Culture
Hiking
Nature

Trip includes

7 nights of accommodations
19 meals (7B, 6L, 6D)
7 expert-led lectures
11 expert-led field trips
An experienced Group Leader
Customary gratuities throughout the program
Road Scholar Assurance Plan
Taxes

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Itinerary

Day 1

Check-in, Registration & Orientation, Welcome Dinner

Location: San Antonio, Texas Meal: D Hotel: Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk Activity note: Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m. Afternoon: Program Registration & Orientation: 4:00 p.m. After you have your room assignment, come to Road Scholar’s reserved conferen...

Day 2

Transfer to Big Bend Region, Scenic Stops

Location: Alpine, Texas Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Hampton Inn Alpine Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach. The drive to Alpine, TX is about 400 miles, approximately 8 hours from San Antonio to Alpine including stops. Breakfast: At the hotel, choose what you like from ...

Day 3

Fort Davis, Star Viewing at McDonald Observatory

Location: Alpine, Texas Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Hampton Inn Alpine Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach. The drive from Alpine to Fort Davis is about 45 miles, from Fort Davis to the Observatory about 10 miles. Walking uphill/downhill and standing at field trip sites. ...

Day 4

Museum of the Big Bend, Mexican Border, Scenic Drive

Location: Terlingua, Texas Meal: B,L Hotel: Lajitas Resort Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach multiple times during the day. The driving distance is about 140 miles, approximately 4-5 hours including stops. Walking and standing in museum. Breakfast: Hotel buf...

Day 5

Big Bend National Park, Santa Elena Canyon

LocatioN: Terlingua, Texas Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Lajitas Resort Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach multiple times during the day. Walking up to 1 mile; uneven pathway, some uphill. Breakfast: At the resort café, have what you like from the breakfast buffet with ...

Day 6

Driving & Hiking Big Bend National Park, Visitors Center

Location: Alpine, Texas Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Hampton Inn Alpine Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach. Walking approximately 1 mile on a paved, ADA accessible trail; hiking approximately 1 mile on a natural trail with 50-60 steps along the trail up to an overlook; ro...

Day 7

Transfer to San Antonio

Location: San Antonio, Texas Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk Activity note: Primarily a travel day. Return to San Antonio via Interstate 10; about 400 miles, approximately 7.5 hours including stops along the way. Breakfast: Hotel buffet. ...

Day 8

Program Concludes

Location: San Antonio, Texas Meal: B Activity note: Hotel check-out 12:00 Noon. Breakfast: At the hotel. This concludes our program. Morning: If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferri...

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Price per day$237

Last Updated: 2/4/2020

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