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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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Iceland
Fjords, Lagoons & Sounds: Discover the Natural Wonders of Iceland and Greenland
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

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Blue Lagoon, Nuuk

Highlights

  • Walk along Iceland’s Golden Circle and explore Thingvellir National Park
  • Soak in the healing waters of the Blue Lagoon and learn why its mineral-rich properties provide treatment for many skin ailments
  • In Nuuk, sample local Greenlandic specialties after a walk through the capital's old town

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50 plus, Education / Learning

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A Long Weekend in Iceland: From Reykjavik to the Golden Circle
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day
  • I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums

Themes

Culinary & Wine, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys

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Fire and Ice: A Circumnavigation of Mystical Iceland
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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

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

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Iceland: New Year’s Eve in Reykjavik
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Blue Lagoon, Gullfoss, Reykjavík, Thingvellir National park

Highlights

  • From the VIP vantage point of the Pearl Observatory restaurant Perlan, view one of the most spectacular displays of fireworks in the world.
  • Learn about Icelandic folk culture as you explore the turf homes, schoolhouse and artifact collections of the Skogar Museum.
  • Soak in the mineral-rich, geothermally heated waters of the famous Blue Lagoon.

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Education / Learning, Festivals & Special Events

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Intergenerational Iceland: Land of Fire and Ice
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Blue Lagoon, Gullfoss, Reykjavík, Thingvellir National park

Highlights

  • Ride a snowcat to the top of Vatnajokull, Iceland’s largest glacier.
  • Discover amazing geological features like the Gullfoss waterfall, the Great Geysir and the Blue Lagoon.
  • Meet Icelandic families and enjoy home-cooked meals daily, sampling specialties like lamb, fresh fish and berry-topped skyr.

Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning, Family Friendly, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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The Best of Iceland: A Country of Beautiful Contrasts
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

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Akureyri, Nova Scotia

Highlights

  • I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day
  • I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums

Themes

50 plus, Culinary & Wine, Education / Learning, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys

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Old Meets New: An Extraordinary Crossing, Amsterdam to New York City
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Large Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Ellis Island, Thingvellir National park

Highlights

  • With a Road Scholar expert, stroll Amsterdam’s arched bridges and watery passageways to 100-year-old Albert Cuyp Market and sample stroopwafel, a signature Dutch syrup waffle.
  • From Reykjavik, a field trip into central Iceland unveils the jewel of Thingvellir national park, the world’s best and most fascinating example of continental drift.
  • In New York City, experience Ellis Island, where 40 percent of U.S. citizens can trace an ancestor’s arrival, explore the Met, see a Broadway show or walk architect Frederick Law Olmsted’s gem — Central Park.

Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning, Small Ship Cruise

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Hiking in South Iceland: The Drama of Nature
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • I love pushing myself, and I can keep a steady pace on rugged and steep terrain
  • This is as challenging as it gets? Great
  • Let’s do this
  • At the end of the day, I want to feel like I’ve had a real workout

Themes

Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Winter Sports

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20 trips exactly matchall of the the filters you selected.
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Road Scholar Reviews & Ratings

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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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Kathleen Yoh

Sep 2023

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Road Scholar flight bookings

I booked a trip and arranged my air travel through Road Scholar. I just discovered that Road Scholar travel never paid for my flight although I paid in full already...

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