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Day 1: US - Night on board

Arrival at your departure airport ready to check-in for a flight to Tokyo. Night on board.* * If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

Day 2: Tokyo

Arrive in the capital of Japan and self-transfer to the hotel. Tokyo is a dazzling metropolis rich in history and tradition. Rest of the day free to start discovering this exciting city of contrasts and its delicious cuisine. Overnight stay in Tokyo.

Day 3: Tokyo

Today, take a half-day tour of the city of Tokyo including many of the most emblematic sights in the city. See the vibrant neighbourhood of Harajuku, the charming Meiji Shrine and the National Diet Building. Discover the magnificent Imperial Palace, the primary residence of the Japanese Emperor, before passing through the varied districts of the city and arriving in Asakusa. Asakusa retains all the charms of 'old Tokyo', with its traditional architecture, craft shops and food stalls. Here you can marvel at the magnificent Senso-ji temple and Kaminari-mon Gate. End the tour at Tokyo Station and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight stay in Tokyo.

Day 4: Tokyo

Enjoy a day at your own pace. Spend the day exploring Tokyo's fascinating city-scape at your leisure. Why not visit Odaiba island high-tech entertainment hub or climb the Skytree Tower for a panoramic view of Tokyo? We recommend an exciting full-day tour to Mount Fuji and Hakone*. Overnight stay in Tokyo. * Optional full-day tour to Mount Fuji and Hakone: The bus heads up to the 5th Station along the Subaru Line, at 2,300 metres above sea level. At this height, you will be amazed by the breathtaking views from above the clouds. After lunch at Samurai Restaurant, visit scenic Owaku-dani Valley in Hakone and enjoy a peaceful boat trip on Ashi Crater Lake to admire the superb views of Mt. Fuji. Return to Tokyo by bus with the option to end the tour at Odawara station if you prefer. Please note: If road conditions or unforeseen circumstances restrict the ascent to the 5th station, you will instead travel the highest elevation possible considering the circumstances. The same also applies for the cruise on Ashi Crater Lake; if conditions or circumstances prevent sailing on the lake, alternative visits and experiences will be taken to replace the activity.

Day 5: Tokyo

Enjoy a day exploring Tokyo at your leisure, getting to know the shopping districts, discovering new parts of the city or simply soaking up the culture and sampling the cuisine. Overnight stay in Tokyo.

Day 6: Tokyo - Kanazawa

Using your Japan Rail Pass, travel to Kanazawa, a historical jewel of a city and home to some of Japan's most beautiful landscaped gardens. We recommend visiting the historic Higashi Chaya district, filled with traditional tea houses where you will be able to see the celebrated geishas perform. Overnight stay in Kanazawa.

Day 7: Kanazawa

Spend the day on a self-guided tour of the sights of Kanazawa. Catch the Kanazawa Loop Bus for an overview of the city before admiring the pristine landscaped gardens and Japanese architecture of the Kenrokuen Gardens & Seisonkaku Villa. Soak up the artistic atmosphere at a traditional Gold-Leaf Experience and refresh with tea coupons to redeem at Kikantei. Overnight stay in Kanazawa.

Day 8: Kanazawa - Hiroshima

Today, travel to Hiroshima using your Japan Rail Pass. Arrive in the modern city of Hiroshima, sadly destroyed in the most part in 1945 by an atomic bomb, making it a moving destination to explore. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight stay in Hiroshima.

Day 9: Hiroshima

Today you will have the opportunity to be your own guide with a self-guided tour of the main attractions of Hiroshima. Begin at the Atomic Bomb Dome, passing by Hiroshima Castle along the way, to contemplate one of the few structures that survived the devastating explosion. Continue to the Peace Memorial Park and stop for a traditional Okonomiyaki lunch. Afterwards, head to the port for a short ferry ride to Miyajima to see the Otorii Gate and the beautiful Itsukushima Shrine. End the tour with a visit to Daishonin Temple. This tour includes a full-day ticket for Hiroden (tram and bus network in and around Hiroshima, and roundtrip ticket for Miyajima ferry), and a voucher for lunch at Okoromi-mura. The tour will take place in the order that you prefer. Overnight stay in Hiroshima.

Day 10: Hiroshima - Kyoto

Using your Japan Rail Pass, travel to Kyoto, the capital of the Japanese Empire for 11 centuries. We recommend exploring the emblematic neighborhood of Gion, known for its traditional architecture and admired geishas. Overnight stay in Kyoto.

Day 11: Kyoto

Set off this morning on an exciting half-day Kyoto tour to discover the beautiful and historical districts of Sagano. Ride the Sagano Romantic Train (trolley train), enjoy a walk through the enchanting Sagano bamboo forest, wander round Arashiyama's Tenryuji Temple and admire its famous garden and lake. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight stay in Kyoto.

Day 12: Kyoto

Spend today at your leisure, exploring the delights of Kyoto at your own pace. Perhaps explore the Kiyomizu temple, part of Ancient Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage site, or walk through the tranquil Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. We recommend an optional afternoon excursion to the peaceful sanctuary of Nara.* Overnight stay in Kyoto. * Optional Nara Excursion: Head to Nara on the Kintetsu Express Train, for a tour of two World Heritage Sites: Todai-Ji Temple and Kofukuji Temple. Encounter wild deer up close while walking through Nara Park, a rarity in Japan and worldwide and discover Todai-Ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's largest wooden structures.

Day 13: Kyoto - Osaka

Today, take a local train to travel to Osaka. Upon arrival, the rest of the day is free to discover this charming city. We recommend visiting the Kuromon local market and its Floating Garden Observatory in the Umeda Sky Building, from which there is an unforgettable panoramic view of the city. Overnight stay in Osaka.

Day 14: Osaka

Spend the day on a self-guided tour of the sights of Osaka. You will have at your disposal an Osaka Metro + City Bus card to discover the city on your own. You will also have an admission ticket for the Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory. At 300m above ground, you’ll be able to see the incredible borderless day & night scenery of the city. It also includes the ticket for Osaka Castle, where you have the chance to learn about the history of one of Japan's most famous landmarks. Overnight stay in Osaka.

Day 15: Osaka

Spend the day at your leisure exploring the cultural delights of Osaka. Get to know the local area and sample the iconic local cuisine. In fact, the street food markets of Osaka are said to be the best in the country! Overnight stay in Osaka.

Day 16: Osaka - Night on board

Sadly it's time to say goodbye to the Land of the Rising Sun. At the indicated time, self-transfer to the airport for a flight** back to the US. Night on board. * If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

Day 17: US

Arrive in the US and end your unforgettable Japanese adventure.

Day 1 In Transit to Program In Flight

Day 2 Arrival Fukuoka, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Fukuoka

Hotel check-in available from 3:00 p.m.

After some time to relax and get settled at the hotel, we’ll meet in the hotel lobby and walk to a nearby restaurant where we have booked a private room for a general program orientation and dinner. Orientation: The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer questions. This small-group walking program will be accompanied by one Group Leader, who will handle logistics and lead most lectures and field trips, unless otherwise specified. Everyone will handle their own luggage for transfers throughout the program. Meals will include water and tea with other beverages will be available for purchase, unless otherwise noted. Periods in the daily schedule designated as “Free time” and “At leisure” offer opportunities to do what you like and make your experience even more meaningful and memorable according to your personal preferences. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions. Program activities, schedules, personnel, and indicated distances or times may change due to local circumstances/conditions. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

At leisure. Continue getting to know your fellow Road Scholars, settle in, and get a good night’s rest for the day ahead. Be sure to prepare for check-out and transfer in the morning.

At a restaurant near the hotel, we’ll have a plated meal, with tea and water included; other beverages available for purchase.

Day 3 Fukuoka – Japan's Gateway to Asia Yabakei

Walking approximately 3 miles throughout the day. Use of transportation including assorted rail and subway transfers; about 2 hours total; some stairs, flat city streets, elevators/escalators sometimes available. Everyone will handle their own luggage for transfers.

After checking out of the hotel, we’ll set out with our Group Leader to stretch our legs on a morning exploration of this lively city, known as “Japan's gateway to Asia." Our first stop will be Sumiyoshi Shrine, a site of worship for sea travelers bound for ancient China and Korea. It is an appropriate place to consider the relationship between Japan and Asia at large with two millennia of cultural flows between them. We’ll walk onward to Yanagibashi Market where we’ll walk around the market, see the produce, and take in the bustling communal atmosphere. Started in the 1920s, the market is an important center of fresh produce for the locals. Finally, we make a short stop at a small local museum to learn more about the rich history of the Hakata area.

After making our way to Hakata Station, we’ll transfer on the Sonic Express train to Nakatsu in Oita Prefecture. From here, we’ll travel an additional short distance by private-hire vehicle to Yabakei where we’ll stay the night in the surroundings of a delightful, onsen thermal hot spring accommodation. Yabakei is known for its picturesque valleys, verdant forests, sparkling streams and, of course, its many hot springs. Upon our arrival, we’ll take some time to learn the vital dos and don’ts of living in traditional Japanese style from our Group Leader. Where do we take off our shoes? Where are the beds? How do we use the baths? The lessons learned here are important, and will be vital throughout the program as we stay at a variety of traditional Japanese accommodation.

At leisure. Be sure to prepare for check-out and transfer in the morning.

At the hotel, we’ll enjoy a breakfast buffet with juice, coffee, tea, water.

At a local restaurant, we’ll have plated meals with tea and water included; other beverages available for purchase.

At our accommodation, we’ll enjoy the first of a number of formal Japanese plated meals.

Day 4 Rakkan-Ji, Mountain Temples & Old Roads Hita

Driving about 25 miles; approx. 2 hours total. Walking approx. 3.5 miles total; about 2 hours throughout the day; country lanes, forest trails, mountain paths and some steep steps. Total elevation gain of approx. 250 feet. Please see the walking charts and trail data towards the end of the document for more detail.

Checking out after breakfast, we’ll make a short transfer to Ao-no-domon in the heart of the Yabakei region and start our walk to Rakkan-ji, a temple spectacularly sited high up on the side of Mt. Rakkan. Those not wishing to make the climb on foot over steps hewn out of the rock may use a chairlift up to the temple’s main buildings, which are interwoven into caves. A second section of the chairlift will bring us to the summit, affording a spectacular panorama over Yabakei. At the top, our Group Leader will provide informative commentary about the area and its history before leading us inside the temple.

Our afternoon excursion first takes us to Sarutobi Keikoku gorge, a small but very scenic canyon found in bucolic surroundings, followed by a visit to Ontayaki Pottery Village, which has a history dating back to the 18th Century. Afterwards, we transfer to Hita, a town at the geographical heart of Kyushu that once served as the shogun’s most important stronghold on the island. Upon arrival, we’ll explore the old town and learn about its strategic importance. Checking into our hotel, we’ll relax in the local onsen hot spring baths before venturing out for dinner at a nearby restaurant.

At leisure. Be sure to prepare for check-out and transfer in the morning.

At our inn, we’ll have plated meals, plus tea and water included.

At a local café, we’ll enjoy a tasty bento box lunch.

At a local restaurant, we’ll settle in for a delicious family-style meal, with tea and water; other beverages available for purchase.

Day 5 The Kuju Mountains, "Fizzy" Bathing! Nagayu Onsen

Driving approx. 50 miles; about 2 hours total, with stops. Walking approx. 3.5 miles total; about 2 hours; mostly gentle ascent on forest and grassland trails. Total elevation gain of about 400 feet. Please see the walking charts and trail data towards the end of the document for more detail.

Once checked out, we’ll make our way to Yume-no-Ohashi, a suspension footbridge. The bridge spans a gorge into which two waterfalls flow. We then transfer to the Chojabaru Kuju visitors centre where we will learn about this important mountain range. We’ll then continue along a leisurely path through the picturesque Tadewara marsh lands, grasslands, and forests.

Our vehicle takes us along the roads around the Kuju Mountains to our accommodation, a delightful inn beside a river at Nagayu Onsen. Upon arrival, we’ll check in and have some time to relax and settle in for the next two nights. We have the added attraction of nearby Lamune Onsen, which is known for its unusual, fizzy waters. A fantastic spectacle, the baths themselves are housed in equally intriguing buildings designed by Terunobu Fujimori, one of Japan’s lesser-known but no less great architects.

At leisure to enjoy the inn.

Hotel buffet.

At a local restaurant along our walk, we’ll have plated meals, plus tea and water; other beverages available for purchase.

Inn plated meal.

Day 6 Ancient Carvings, Hilltop Citadel Nagayu Onsen

Driving approx. 20 miles; about 2 hours. Walking approx. 7.5 miles total; about 6 hours; country lanes, forest trails; some short steep sections. Total elevation gain of 1,217 feet. Please see the walking charts and trail data towards the end of the document for more detail.

Boarding taxis, our route today will take us through hilly countryside, past paddy and arable fields, farmhouses with their well-tended gardens, and alongside water courses that disappear and reappear through tunnels carved into rock. Arriving at Fuko-ji Temple, the scenery suddenly opens up to a giant, fearsome Fudo-Myo deity that was carved into a cliff face long ago. Continuing, we’ll reach the remains of nearby Oka-jo Castle, which offers a striking contrast to our otherwise rural excursion. Only the ramparts remain, but their scale and impressiveness allude to the power that this hilltop citadel once had.

We’ll then have time to explore and relax in Taketa, the small town that developed at the foot of the castle to serve it. Besides some pleasant cafés, Taketa also has some interesting boutiques with locally-made crafts, which we’ll get to see before transferring back by taxi to the inn in Nagayu Onsen.

At leisure. Be sure to prepare for check-out and transfer in the morning.

Inn plated meal.

Depending on the weather, we may have a picnic lunch or we will dine in a local restaurant.

Inn plated meal.

Day 7 Geo Park, Sake Brewery, Beppu, Hot Spring Capital of Japan Beppu

Driving approx. 45 miles total; about 2.5 hours, with stops. Walking approx. 4.5 miles total; about 2 hours country lanes, forest trails. Total elevation gain of about 341 feet. Please see the walking charts and trail data towards the end of the document for more detail.

After a transfer to the start of our walk, we’ll make our way on foot to Bungo Ono, a rural district with such a wealth of geologically interesting sites that it has been designated a Geo Park by the Japanese Government. Our first destination will be a shrine overlooking horseshoe-shaped waterfalls that are celebrated as a local deity. Crossing the falls, we’ll join part of the Himuku Kaido, an old highway through the area. Today, it has become a quiet, local road, but the buildings along it and the general ambience radiate the feeling of an older age. Upon arrival at a saké brewery, the owner will join us and explain the brewing process while encouraging us to sample her excellent range of brews. For those who would rather not imbibe, the delicious water, which is drawn up from their well and is an essential ingredient in her products, is also available on tap. From here, we will transfer by our vehicle to a deep gorge where, weather permitting, we may cool our feet in the limpid waters.

Continuing our transfer, we’ll make our way to Beppu, a city with more hot springs than anywhere else in Japan. As such, it takes the crown as the nation’s top onsen destination. While here on foot, we’ll explore the old quarter of Kannawa where onsen literally surround us. Steam emanates from grills in the streets, and above us from towering vents. Locals can be seen throughout the day “to-ing and fro-ing” with towels in hand to the many public baths in the neighborhood. We’ll check into the hotel in the mid-afternoon.

At leisure. Be sure to prepare for check-out and transfer in the morning.

At our inn.

At a local restaurant, we’ll have plated meals, plus tea and water; other beverages available for purchase.

This meal has been excluded from the program cost and is on your own to enjoy what you like in Beppu. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions.

Day 8 The Kunisaki Peninsula – Land's End, Kumano Magaibutsu Kitsuki

Driving approx. 50 miles; about 2.5 hours. Walking approx. 2.5 miles total; about 3 hours; mostly level paths in Usa Shrine area; lengthy, steep, uneven flight of steps to reach the Kumano Magaibutsu. Total elevation gain of approx. 500 feet. Please see the walking charts and trail data towards the end of the document for more detail.

After checking out of the hotel, we’ll transfer to the Oita Prefectural History Museum for an expert-led field trip to see the exhibits, and enjoy a comprehensive introduction to the Kunisaki Peninsula given by a curator. Traveling on, we’ll visit Usa Jingu, one of Japan’s grandest shrines and our next destination. The shrine deifies the protector god of Japan, Hachiman, and was also instrumental in the development of the unique Buddhist culture that developed on the Kunisaki Peninsula.

A short vehicle transfer will bring us to the impressive Kumano Magaibutsu, a group of some of the largest Buddha relief carvings in Japan. Despite their commanding presence, they are little known outside of the immediate region. Perhaps the short but steep climb through a deep forest to see them precludes visits by many. The effort, though, is well worth it. Our accommodation is located a short distance away, which we will get to by bus, at a small onsen thermal hot spring resort popular with the locals. We’ll check in upon arrival with some time to relax before dinner.

At leisure. Be sure to prepare for check-out and transfer in the morning.

Hotel buffet.

Local restaurant plated meal.

Inn plated meal.

Day 9 Traditional Life in Rural Japan, Makiodo Bungo Takada

Driving approx. 12 miles; about 1 hour total. Walking approx. 2.5 miles total; country lanes, forest trails; one short, steep, and rocky section. Total elevation gain of approx. 500 feet. Please see the walking charts and trail data towards the end of the document for more detail.

Once checked out of the hotel, we’ll take a short transfer and start our morning activity at Makiodo, a treasure house of Buddhist relics saved from some of the temples, which over the centuries have fallen into ruin on Kunisaki. A gentle stroll from here will take us through Tashibu-no-sho, a charming village with some of the most picturesque countryside found in Japan. Along the way, we’ll come across stone and wooden Buddhist statues perched in caves overlooking farmland scenery that seems to have changed little since Kunisaki’s origins as a Buddhist center some 1,200 years ago. We’ll then transfer to Bungo-takada and go for a stroll with our Group Leader around the small town, which has a pleasant post-war period charm.

Following lunch, we will be divided into small groups to meet local families, whom we will be staying with in their homes until tomorrow morning. This is always a great opportunity for getting to know some local people and really learning through exposure to Japanese culture first hand.

At leisure.

At the inn.

Local restaurant plated meal.

At home with your hosts.

Day 10 Fuki-ji Temple – A National Treasure Bungo Takada

Driving approx. 10 miles; about 1/2 hour total. Walking approx. 4 miles total; about 2.5 hours; country lanes, forest trails, occasionally steep for short sections. Total elevation gain of approx. 750 feet. Please see the walking charts and trail data towards the end of the document for more detail.

Rendezvousing in the mid-morning, we’ll gather with our host families in Bungo-Takada for a farewell ceremony, after which we’ll transfer back to Tashibu-no-Sho to continue our countryside walking.

Our winding path will take us through forests, over a low mountain ridge, along the edges of paddy fields and past the carefully tended gardens of the local farm houses before we eventually end up at our accommodation for tonight in the hamlet of Fuki. With a secluded location adjacent to Kyushu's oldest wooden building (also a designated national treasure), Fuki-ji Temple, there are few more tranquil places in Japan to pass the time, and we will spend two nights here.

At leisure.

At home with your hosts.

At a rural café restaurant, we’ll have buffet meals with tea and water.

At the inn, we’ll have plated meals with tea and water; other beverages available for purchase.

Day 11 Ancient Religion in Rural Japan, Meditation, Kunisaki Bungo Takada

Pre-breakfast meditation in Amida Hall of Fuki-ji Temple. Walking approx. 4.5 miles total; about 3 hours; mostly country lanes and uneven forest trails, some sections of stone steps, can be slippery in damp conditions. Total elevation gain of approx. 1,770 feet. Driving approx. 35 miles; about 2.5 hours total. Please see the walking charts and trail data towards the end of the document for more detail.

Before breakfast, for those who wish, morning meditation will take place in the Amida Hall of Fuki-ji next door to our accommodation. This is a unique opportunity and strongly recommended. In the event of inclement weather, we will have our meditation in a different temple building. After breakfast, we’ll then return to Fuki-ji Temple, immediately adjacent to our accommodation, for a visit. Its main building is a simple, refined wooden structure and, undoubtedly, one of the most beautiful in Japan. We’ll soak up the serene atmosphere here before transferring to Coton-mura, a lakeside park, where we begin our hike today. Our walk will take us past the dam holding back the lake, through forest and a quiet hamlet, which is followed by a climb up and around the side of Yayama, an imposing tent-shaped mountain, and finally to Choan-ji, which was once the most powerful temple in Kunisaki. A castle once dominated the area high above on Mt. Yayama, the well-tended garden is also renowned in the area for its flowers, which bloom throughout the year, as well as autumn leaves. We’ll then head next door to make a quick visit at Tennen-ji Temple. The last resident priest has long gone but the locals maintain the thatched main building that is built into the side of a high cliff.

After lunch, we will board the bus again, and head to Itsutsu-ji Fudo, a small temple structure set into the side of a giant rock outcrop. On a clear day, from here we’ll be able to enjoy views across Kunisaki to the Seto Inland Sea and beyond to Honshu and Shikoku, respectively Japan’s first and fourth main islands. Next we transfer by vehicle to Imi, an attractive, little port town known for its growing population of artists. Upon arrival here, we’ll take time to explore the quiet streets and visit a sake brewer’s house, which has been lovingly restored to serve as a gallery and café. We’ll then return to our accommodation at Fuki-ji.

At leisure. Be sure to prepare for check-out and transfer in the morning.

Inn plated meal.

Local restaurant plated meal.

Inn plated meal.

Day 12 Kitsuki, Castle Town Yufuin

Driving about 40 miles; approx. 2.5 hours. Walking approx. 3.5 miles total; about 2 hours; country lanes, forest trails with a few short, steep sections. Total elevation gain of approx. 300 feet. Please see the walking charts and trail data towards the end of the document for more detail.

Setting out from the inn after check-out, we’ll travel by vehicle a short distance through the valleys at the heart of Kunisaki and get off the vehicle to begin our walk to visit a quiet rural district on old trails, past farmhouses, kitchen gardens, paddy fields and through forests for an intimate exploration of rural life in modern Japan. En route, we will almost inevitably meet some of the local farmers who work on sustaining and reviving the area, and spend some time chatting with them. Carrying on, we’ll head to Kitsuki aboard our vehicle, once the seat of Kunisaki’s daimyo baron. Now a quiet, elegant town, Kitsuki still retains an air of its feudal past. We’ll stroll through its streets, stopping at one at a former samurai residence, where we will learn about, and join in a tea ceremony. We’ll even get to make some ourselves before heading to lunch.

After our repast, we’ll transfer via motorcoach to Yufuin, another of Japan’s elegant onsen towns, and check in to our accommodation.

At leisure.

Inn plated meal.

Local restaurant plated meal.

Inn plated meal.

Day 13 The Slopes of Mount Yufu Yufuin

Driving about 8 miles; approx. 1/2 hour total. Walking approx. 6 miles total; about 5 hours; mountain paths, steep and rocky in places. Total elevation gain of approx. 2,620 feet. Be sure to bring some extra, warm clothing – hats, windproof jacket, gloves, etc. – as it is likely to be cold at the higher altitudes. Please see the walking charts and trail data towards the end of the document for more detail.

Heading out from the inn, we’ll transfer (with a stop en route at a local food shop) to the start of our climb of Mt. Yufu-dake at 5,193 feet and make our ascent throughout the morning. A grand panorama from its slopes across Kyushu to an active volcano and Beppu Bay awaits us, and it makes for a wondrous backdrop during lunch. For those who would like a more leisurely time today, Yufuin has many galleries, cafés, shops and restaurants, and is a pleasant place to relax on one’s own whilst the others climb Mt. Yufu.

After spending some time enjoying the vista from Mt. Yufu's slopes, we’ll then descend and make our way back to Yufuin and our accommodations to enjoy the thermal hot spring bath.

At leisure. Be sure to prepare for check-out and departures in the morning.

Inn plated meal.

On the way to the trailhead, we will stop at a store where we will buy our own lunches. This meal has been excluded from the program cost and is on your own to enjoy what you like.

We’ll enjoy a celebratory final dinner with tea and water included; other beverages available for purchase. Share some of your favorite experiences from the program with new Road Scholar friends.

Day 14 Program Concludes In Flight

Hotel check-out by 10:00 a.m. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers.

If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Don’t forget to join our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram. Best wishes for all your journeys!

Inn plated meal.