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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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Día de Los Muertos in Oaxaca
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

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San Francisco

Highlights

  • Participate in the elaborate “Day of the Dead” ritual
  • Explore the Palace of Cortes
  • Visit the archaeological site of Cacaxtla to admire the beautifully preserved murals

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50 plus, Education / Learning

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A Presidential Symposium: Theodore Roosevelt’s Legacy
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Take part in three days of lectures, panel discussions, field trips, Q&A sessions, book signings and more on topics ranging from Roosevelt’s rise to political power to his role as conservationist
  • Walk the footsteps of the 26th president at Theodore Roosevelt’s Ranch Cabin and Badlands National Park
  • Explore the history and culture of North Dakota at the State Capitol, the “Skyscraper of the Prairies,” and North Dakota Heritage Center and Museum

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50 plus, Cultural, Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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Rocky Mountain Family Adventure and Hot-Air Ballooning in Park City
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

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Zermatt

Highlights

  • Experience the Rocky Mountain terrain as you’ve never seen it before in a thrilling hot-air balloon ride
  • Enjoy celebrating America's Freedom with a Home-town Parade, Concert and huge Fireworks show at the World-Famous Stadium of Fire! Take an exploratory journey through a glacier carved canyon via historic train and river raft float

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50 plus, Education / Learning

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The Best of Nova Scotia: Highlands, History and Halifax
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

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Nova Scotia

Highlights

  • Travel along the world-famous Cabot Trail as it skirts along the edges of the stunning Cape Breton Highlands National Park, and learn about the wildlife and history of Cape Breton Island
  • Enjoy a study cruise with a chief naturalist to watch for whales and seabirds near Brier Island in the Bay of Fundy, where the local residents are outnumbered by seals and migrating birds
  • Visit the Gaelic College to watch kilt-makers at work, learn a bit of the Gaelic language and try out some Celtic dancing!

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50 plus, Education / Learning

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Improve Your Game on Historic Shawnee’s Premier Golf Course
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • PGA instructors demonstrate techniques, teach golf etiquette and share the rules and tips for practicing in a fun, informative series of lessons
  • Take part in instruction and practice each morning, then play nine holes each afternoon
  • A bonus Master Class is a special treat! Enjoy a farewell dinner, specializing in local foods and craft beer

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50 plus, Education / Learning, Golf

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Hike, Bike, Paddle & Ride: A Shawnee National Forest Adventure
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Hike through oak-hickory forest and sandstone canyons to the highest free-falling waterfall in Illinois
  • Bike down an 1800s-era railroad grade through scenic countryside and ride horses through Camp Ondessonk's rolling pastures and wooded hills
  • Paddle through an ancient cypress swamp watching for bald eagles and spend your evenings exploring the nocturnal world and gathered around the campfire as you rest for the next day’s adventure

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50 plus, Education / Learning

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Holiday Baskets and Woven Ornaments
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Learn hands-on techniques from a professional artist, and spend hours in the studio perfecting your craft
  • Enjoy evening entertainment as a group, including a covered bridges field trip, or take advantage of free studio time
  • Be inspired by the picturesque and tranquil backdrop of the Appalachian foothills and four peaceful lakes, and explore the area’s historic covered bridges, a two-story log cabin and a one-room schoolhouse

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50 plus, Education / Learning

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Alpine Hiking in Austria and Italy
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Hampton Court Palace, Innsbruck

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

50 plus, Birding, Culinary & Wine, Cycling & Biking, Education / Learning, Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Golf

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Road Scholar Reviews & Ratings

4.4/5  Great
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Apr 2024

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Don’t trust Road Scholar Tour Insurance!!!

Because I have Stage 4 cancer, I chose to spend the extra money for trip insurance in case my cancer recurred. When a scan showed that it had, I cancelled my trip. I...

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Michael

Dec 2023

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Not a good bicycle trip

Our family of four, including two adult children, took the Bicycling: Day Trips to Paradise in Canada. This trip is entirely outsourced to the owners of the inn, th...

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Marsha

Nov 2023

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Travel Section Incompetent, Unhelpful, and Won't correct error

I booked a tour to Italy for May 2024. I cancelled in Oct. for a lot of reasons. Before I enrolled, I asked if Road Scholar would book the flights so that on the las...

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Jane Johnson

Sep 2023

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There is a nonrefundable deposit

Please know that Road Scholar will always keep a nonrefundable $100 deposit. I cannot find that buried in all the paper and fine print but they state it is there???...

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Mary P

Sep 2023

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Air travel cancelled by airline

I love Road Scholar and have been on 14 trips. The accommodations are nice, the tours are interesting, and the guides are knowledgeable. I have always looked forwa...

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