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Road Scholar vs Smithsonian Journeys

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Reviews & Ratings

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4.4  Great

85% Recommend

Value

4.4

Guide

4.4

Activities

4.4

Lodging

4.4

Transport

4.4

Meals

4.4
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3  Average

50% Recommend

Value

3

Guide

3

Activities

5

Lodging

5

Transport

3

Meals

4
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Recent Reviews

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M

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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Splendors of Australia and New Zealand

May 2018

The trip was awful due to flight cancellations and failure of the contractor to adequately compensate for missed activities and days.

My wife and I were on the Smithsonian Journeys Splendors of Australia and New Zealand between April 13 and May 2, 2018. Smithsonian is rated by this site as Luxury t...

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Operator Overview

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# of trips

1,510

Travelers age

50 - 65

Type

global Company

Trip prices

$25 - $59,999

Service level

standard

Tour languages

English

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# of trips

11

Travelers age

12 - 65

Type

global Company

Trip prices

$4,190 - $9,850

Service level

luxury

Tour languages

English

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About Road Scholar

Road Scholar, the not-for-profit leader in educational travel since 1975, offers 5,500 educational tours in all 50 states and 150 countries. Alongside local and renowned experts, experience in-depth and behind-the-scenes learning opportunities, from cultural tours and study cruises to walking, biking and more.

Programs For Whatever You Love to Do:

Much more than a tour, a Road Scholar program is a true learning adventure. Whether you join us in Se...

About Smithsonian Journeys

Smithsonian Journeys marks its 45th anniversary in 2015! We, along with our travelers, continue to be inspired by the Smithsonian’s mission of “the increase and diffusion of knowledge.” This dedication to lifelong learning and passion for exploring the world drives us to develop authentic and exceptional cultural experiences.

Since 1970, our collection of diverse tours and cruises has grown to more than 150 destinations on all seven continents. From a stop at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panam...

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