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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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The Best of South Africa: Safari, Culture & the Garden Route
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

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Garden Route, Johannesburg

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

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Majesty and Mystery: Ancient Civilizations of Peru
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Aguas Calientes, Cusco, Lima, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Santo Domingo

Highlights

  • Marvel at the ingenuity of the Incas at Machu Picchu
  • Walk among the pyramid ruins of Túcume in the Lambayeque Valley
  • Explore the city of Trujillo and learn about Moche history at the Temples of the Sun and Moon

Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning

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Sunday River Downhill Skiing Plus
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Ski and learn with professionals in the morning, then enjoy resort and area activities in the afternoon
  • Snowshoe with a local expert and learn the history of the town and Inn and local wildlife
  • Learn Yoga techniques and stretches related to ski performance and visit the Maine Adaptive Skiing program

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50 plus, Education / Learning

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Charleston and Bulls Island by Land & Sea: Kayaking, Hiking and Birding
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Charleston

Highlights

  • On Bulls Island, accessible only by ferry, explore miles of pristine beachfront and maritime forest, home to more than 290 species of birds
  • Kayak the freshwater Wambaw Creek to learn about the acidic plant tannins that have turned the water black over time
  • Learn the human and natural history of Charleston while kayaking the harbor and hear tales of the city in Colonial times as you glimpse the beautiful gardens of 18th-century homes

Themes

50 plus, Birding, Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

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Hiking Ireland’s Coastal Northwest
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Belfast, Dublin, Galway

Highlights

  • Discover the gentle beauty of Glenveagh National Park, with its meandering paths and wildflowers.
  • Experience Galway, an iconic city of Ireland’s northwest.
  • Explore the unique landscapes and prehistoric stone forts of the breathtaking Aran Islands.

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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Choose Your Pace: Hiking and Walking Classics in Québec & Vermont
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • As outdoor enthusiasts know, some days can bring new variables — the weather, the terrain, my energy level — so I enjoy the flexibility of choosing from multiple options of length, challenges and pace

Themes

Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Winter Sports

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Online Lecture: Opium, Coffee, & Tea — The Case for Social Entrepreneurship
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • You know what moves me? Exercising my mind
  • Let’s keep walking to a minimum and avoid stairs when we can

Themes

Culinary & Wine, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Holy Land

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The Best of Egypt: Cairo, Luxor and Aswan
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Abu Simbel, Aswan, Cairo, Sphinx, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, West Bank

Highlights

  • With expert Egyptologists, explore some of Egypt’s most iconic monuments, such as the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Solar Boat Museum
  • Discover ancient burial sites and mummies at the Valley of the Kings as well as mystical temples in Luxor
  • Uncover the Egypt’s cultural impact by exploring St
  • Simeon Monastery and the Tombs of the Nobles, and sail the Nile on a felucca

Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning

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Road Scholar Reviews & Ratings

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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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