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Road Scholar Tour & Trip Ratings

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Excellent
233
Great
7
Average
2
Disappointing
8
Terrible
34

Value

4.4

Guide

4.4

Activities

4.4

Lodging

4.4

Transport

4.4

Meals

4.4

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C Colson

Dec 2022

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Five Excellent Experiences with RS

We have traveled with Elderhostel/RoadScholar 5 times, and the experience has always been excellent. We have never had to cancel a trip (with them), but with most t...

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Penelope

Dec 2022

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Don't book if you might get sick!!! No pity

I booked a trip for self and partner, and as we are older, I booked the insurance offered. We were not able to take the trip, as my partner found that his neuropath...

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Carol

Nov 2022

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Poor service

I went on a trip, Sicily Cooking. Booked it on Jan. 4, 2022. In March they emailed me a flight plan for 3 connections from Chgo. When I called asking to be booked fo...

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Patience

Oct 2022

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Road Scholar is GREAT for seniors!

I went to France for 6 weeks with Road Scholar and everything about this trip was perfect! Lovely, caring tour leaders, incredible support, and so many amazing educ...

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John Dudley

Oct 2022

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Great trips

Great trips, terrible interface. Once they have your money they hand you off to the actual trip provider and are unwilling to help you through the maze that provider...

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GayleG

Sep 2022

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Don’t let RS make flight reservations.

My post of 8/17 reviewing RS continued continues I had RS make my aircraft reservations for an upcoming overseas trip. RS demanded immediate payment which I made. ...

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GayleG

Aug 2022

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Terrible customer service

I have gone on several Road Scholar trips. Once you get on the trip they are enjoyable and well organized. They have good tour guides. The tours are good value. ...

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Ilyssa

Jul 2022

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Do not use

My mother in law purchased a trip with insurance. She cancelled the trip 8 months before because of medical issues and has since passed away. We called road scholars...

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Rob Matlock

Jul 2022

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When they sell you the extra aon no…

When they sell you the extra aon no cancel fee insurance, be aware it will take a month to get a answer from aon insurance about any claim, and that road scholar wi...

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Raymond Reilly

Jul 2022

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Stay away from this company

Stay away from this company. We had booked a trip with Road Scholar but after reviewing the trip with my Doctor, the Doctor said it would be much too strenuous with...

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BARBARA OBRIEN

Jul 2022

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We were scheduled for a hiking trip in…

We were scheduled for a hiking trip in August which was cancelled less than two months before the start of the trip citing they did not have the staff. Now I am out ...

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customer

May 2021

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Great Vacation and great company

I have been on 3 RS trips. They were all great experiences. They are expensive but you know. I went to Ireland for two weeks which during my time was my birthday. Th...

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Sue Ellyn Meyer

Feb 2021

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I'd heartedly recommend RS

I’ve been in 3 RS trips and was very pleased with their excellent communi...

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Leslie

Jun 2020

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For a company that is supposed to cater to older people

For a company that is supposed to cater to older people, your response to those who wish to remain safe and cancel trips during this pandemic is sorely lacking. My m...

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Kerry

May 2020

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Road Scholar trips are excellent and amazingly well-planned!

Road Scholar trips are excellent and amazingly well-planned! I highly recommend RS to anyone who enjoys travel focused on learning and adventure. I have been on 4 tr...

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Kelsey

May 2020

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Road Scholar's trips are wonderful learning experiences

Road Scholar's trips are wonderful learning experiences. I have been on six programs now, to Antarctica, Cuba, Michigan, South Dakota, Maine, and Galapagos & Per...

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Maria

May 2020

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They take care of everything

They take care of everything very professional Small groups

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Doris

May 2020

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Road Scholar trips are excellent

Road Scholar trips are excellent. I enjoy the education and the group dynamic. I am a solo traveler and have enjoyed getting to know the people that travel on these ...

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Pamela

May 2020

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Our trip to Egypt was cut short by a week because of the Covid-19 situation

Our trip to Egypt was cut short by a week because of the Covid-19 situation. I had purchased trip insurance through Road Scholar for that trip. Obviously, it had to ...

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Pamela Latterman

May 2020

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Our trip to Egypt

Our trip to Egypt was cut short by a week because of the Covid-19 situation. I had purchased trip insurance through Road Scholar for that trip. Obviously, it had to ...

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