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Senior Travel Private Guided Tours & Trips

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Private Expedition: Mongolia
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3.5/5 Great
30 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Altai Mountains, Gandan Monastery, Gobi Desert, Ulaanbaatar

Highlights

  • Help local palaeontologists examine newly excavated dinosaur fossils at a lab in Ulaanbaatar.
  • Track this, the world’s last remaining species of wild horse, on an excursion through the grassy steppe of Hustai National Park.
  • Get a first-hand look at the nomadic lifestyle on a visit to a camel-herding camp in the Gobi.
  • Stay in a ger—a traditional round Mongolian tent—at the award-winning Three Camel Lodge, a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World located amid the vast desert landscapes of the Gobi.

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Education / Learning

What travelers are saying

"We booked a National Geographic expedition Holland and Belgium by River. The promotional literature promised a 14-day deposit refund window. The “invoice” was marked “non-refundable” deposit. We completed the National Geographic Traveler Information. About 8 days later we received the “Travel Agreement” to be signed. We both approved and signed the National Geographic documents. A Cruise Line Travel agreement was enclosed but had no signature line. This document contained language which was unacceptable. We submitted the signed NatGeo documents. The following day we canceled the trip due to the unacceptable Cruise Line language. Cancellation was made 12 days after booking and no deposit was returned. We were told on the phone that the refund deadline was triggered by the 14 day window OR signatures on the Travel Agreement which ever came first. This was NEW information. To date, we have received NO refund of our $1000. We cancelled our trip within the advertised 14 day window."

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Tanzania Photo Safari
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3.5/5 Great
30 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park

Highlights

  • Learn how best to work with movement and light as you frame dazzling herds of zebra, lolling lions, and a colorful spectrum of birds.
  • Spend time with the Maasai in their village and enjoy a rare chance to shoot portraits and photograph the traditional way of life of these iconic pastoralists.
  • Head out on safaris, walks, and other activities designed to maximize photographic opportunities.
  • Go on a photo shoot at a coffee plantation, and fill your lens with scenes of lush fields, bright coffee beans, and local culture.

Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Photography

What travelers are saying

"We booked a National Geographic expedition Holland and Belgium by River. The promotional literature promised a 14-day deposit refund window. The “invoice” was marked “non-refundable” deposit. We completed the National Geographic Traveler Information. About 8 days later we received the “Travel Agreement” to be signed. We both approved and signed the National Geographic documents. A Cruise Line Travel agreement was enclosed but had no signature line. This document contained language which was unacceptable. We submitted the signed NatGeo documents. The following day we canceled the trip due to the unacceptable Cruise Line language. Cancellation was made 12 days after booking and no deposit was returned. We were told on the phone that the refund deadline was triggered by the 14 day window OR signatures on the Travel Agreement which ever came first. This was NEW information. To date, we have received NO refund of our $1000. We cancelled our trip within the advertised 14 day window."

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Private Expedition: South Africa
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3.5/5 Great
30 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Kruger National Park

Highlights

  • Spot diverse aquatic wildlife, from friendly whales to penguins, in the rich waters off Africa’s southernmost shores.
  • Track lions and other nocturnal animals preparing for their nighttime hunt on an evening safari through Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve.
  • Step just beyond the threshold of your room at Grootbos Garden Lodge—a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World—into the unusual flowering fynbos of the Cape Floristic Region.
  • Ascend Table Mountain, venture out to Robben Island, and explore the eclectic neighborhoods and gardens of Cape Town.

Themes

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

What travelers are saying

"We booked a National Geographic expedition Holland and Belgium by River. The promotional literature promised a 14-day deposit refund window. The “invoice” was marked “non-refundable” deposit. We completed the National Geographic Traveler Information. About 8 days later we received the “Travel Agreement” to be signed. We both approved and signed the National Geographic documents. A Cruise Line Travel agreement was enclosed but had no signature line. This document contained language which was unacceptable. We submitted the signed NatGeo documents. The following day we canceled the trip due to the unacceptable Cruise Line language. Cancellation was made 12 days after booking and no deposit was returned. We were told on the phone that the refund deadline was triggered by the 14 day window OR signatures on the Travel Agreement which ever came first. This was NEW information. To date, we have received NO refund of our $1000. We cancelled our trip within the advertised 14 day window."

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Hawaii: The Big Island and Maui
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3.5/5 Great
30 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Haleakalā National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kīlauea, Kona, Maui, Mauna Loa, Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in Hawaiian legend and lore while exploring blooming botanical gardens, sacred temples, and ancient sea caves.
  • Drive along the cliffs of Maui’s legendary Hana Highway, named one of the world’s greatest road trips in National Geographic’s Drives of a Lifetime.
  • Hike across a steamy crater floor in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and stroll the black volcanic sands of Punalu'u Beach.
  • Observe humpback whales on a private cruise with naturalists.

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"We booked a National Geographic expedition Holland and Belgium by River. The promotional literature promised a 14-day deposit refund window. The “invoice” was marked “non-refundable” deposit. We completed the National Geographic Traveler Information. About 8 days later we received the “Travel Agreement” to be signed. We both approved and signed the National Geographic documents. A Cruise Line Travel agreement was enclosed but had no signature line. This document contained language which was unacceptable. We submitted the signed NatGeo documents. The following day we canceled the trip due to the unacceptable Cruise Line language. Cancellation was made 12 days after booking and no deposit was returned. We were told on the phone that the refund deadline was triggered by the 14 day window OR signatures on the Travel Agreement which ever came first. This was NEW information. To date, we have received NO refund of our $1000. We cancelled our trip within the advertised 14 day window."

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Wilderness Camping
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5/5 Excellent
52 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park

Highlights

  • See the largest elephant herds in Africa.
  • Chances to see Lions, giraffes, zebras and over 500 different birds species.
  • Visit Lake Manyara, best known for its rich variety of bird life and tree climbing lion.
  • Experience seeing blue wildebeests, gazelles, zebras, and buffalos.

Themes

50 plus, Birding, Climbing & Mountaineering, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"Fabulous Vacation! We had a fantastic time with our Agama tour guides. They supported us completely and we felt really safe. I would recommend Agama Tours to anyone. Thanks for the awesome time!"

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Ultimate Tanzania
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5/5 Excellent
52 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park

Highlights

  • Enjoy a game drive in the park with a picnic lunch.
  • See elephants, monkeys, flamingos, pelicans, cormorants and storks in Manyara.
  • Visit the Datoga tribe
  • Visit a Coffee Hotel in the mountains that border the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • Experience seeing leopard, cheetah, hyena, other members of the antelope family, and small mammals.

Themes

50 plus, Birding, Climbing & Mountaineering, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"Fabulous Vacation! We had a fantastic time with our Agama tour guides. They supported us completely and we felt really safe. I would recommend Agama Tours to anyone. Thanks for the awesome time!"

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The Big 5
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5/5 Excellent
52 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Aarhus, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park

Highlights

  • Visit the amazing Cultural Heritage.
  • Enjoy a game drive through the park with a picnic lunch.
  • Lake Manyara is best known for its rich variety of bird life and tree climbing lion.
  • ChancetheElephants, monkeys, flamingos, pelicans, cormorants and storks, to mention a few also visible in Manyara.
  • See includes leopard, cheetah, hyena, other members of the antelope family, and small mammals.

Themes

50 plus, Birding, Climbing & Mountaineering, High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"Fabulous Vacation! We had a fantastic time with our Agama tour guides. They supported us completely and we felt really safe. I would recommend Agama Tours to anyone. Thanks for the awesome time!"

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Mount Meru Climb and Wildlife Safari
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5/5 Excellent
52 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park

Highlights

  • Chance to see the animals including elephants, zebras, and giraffe , monkeys, antelope, and often elephants along the route
  • View of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone.
  • Seeing wildlife before reaching Momela Gate in the late morning.
  • Visit Lake Manyara best known for its rich variety of bird life and tree climbing lion.
  • See black rhino as well as prides of lion that include the magnificent black-manned males.
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Themes

50 plus, Birding, Climbing & Mountaineering, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"Fabulous Vacation! We had a fantastic time with our Agama tour guides. They supported us completely and we felt really safe. I would recommend Agama Tours to anyone. Thanks for the awesome time!"

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This is an amazing trip. There is a lot of traveling but it is very much worth it, to get the opportunity to see the very best of Alaska. The scenery is spectacular,...

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Alaska was an amazing experience and was one of the loveliest places we have seen

Alaska was an amazing experience and was one of the loveliest places we have seen so far. It was made all the better by our fellow travellers and our guide. Travelli...

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Greek Island Cruise

Although the trip is not luxury by any means, it is most enjoyable, peaceful and relaxing. If you don't mind simple accomodations and like camping you will enjoy th...

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Senior Travel Tour Selection Trips

Physical Requirements For Senior Tours 

Understanding the physical requirements of your desired tour is crucial for preparing for the trip and managing expectations, especially for travelers with limited mobility.
On Travelstride, tours are categorized into five primary physical levels: Very Easy, Easy, Moderate, Strenuous, and Extreme, providing clarity on the level of activity involved. This knowledge not only ensures you can fully enjoy your vacation but also helps alleviate stress by informing your packing decisions.
For instance, for walking tours rated as "Easy," you may pack extra walking clothes. In contrast, river cruises ("Very Easy") allow for indulgent packing with the convenience of only unpacking once.
Senior travelers typically favor tours in the Very Easy to Easy range, which include river cruises, small ship cruises, and guided tours with minimal walking, often focusing on hobbies or cultural experiences.
For more active seniors, Moderate tours offer regular half-day walking or cycling activities. They may include adventurous pursuits like kayaking or camel riding.
Those with limited mobility may find senior tours rated Easy, such as river cruises and train journeys, most suitable. Remember to verify wheelchair accessibility with the tour company to ensure a welcoming experience.
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Senior Travel Bus Tours 

One popular option for senior travel is by coach. Coach-based tours are a convenient way of getting between the sights without having to wait in line, or worry about which route is the most efficient. Traveling by bus is also a great opportunity to see a lot more of wherever you are visiting -- not just the tourist sites -- and get a good feel for the place you’re in.

If you love the outdoors, bus tours are an extremely popular option for seniors in the U.S. They provide a great way to move between the national parks, and, as mentioned, see everything in between. Even if you don’t love nature, consider taking a cultural bus tour around a specific region or state. For example, travel by coach between ranches and bustling metropolises in Texas.

Senior Travel Deals & Discounts

Another advantage of traveling when you’re older is that you qualify for plenty of discounts! Regardless of where you are traveling, you should always ask to see whether or not there is some kind of senior discount. With that being said, some countries are notorious for the bargains they offer both senior citizens and visitors.

For seniors who intend to travel the USA, and are citizens, there are plenty of opportunities to save money. The National Parks System offers a lifetime entry ticket for seniors at a very low price, and an AARP membership can guarantee even more discounted rates on hotels, flights, and cruises. Other good senior vacation destinations known for their senior deals are the United Kingdom and Italy, which both lower the cost of train tickets and airfares for seniors.  

Traveling with Medication & Other Health Issues 

One common concern amongst older travelers is how they are going to travel with various medical conditions, and while on medication. It is possible to travel almost anywhere, as long as the traveler is prepared. Before leaving the country, make sure to pack enough of medicine for the entire duration of your trip, and then a few day extra, in case there are any delays. If the traveler is flying, they should also make sure to keep their medication in a carry on. 

If at all possible, keep your medication in its original prescription bottles -- this allows TSA inspectors to confirm that the medication belongs to you. On a similar note, TSA also allows for liquid medications above the usual liquid limits, so make sure to tell an agent at the security checkpoint about any liquids you might have. 

If you are concerned about other health issues, it is not a bad idea to visit a doctor up to 6 weeks before you travel. And regardless of their specific advice, seniors traveling internationally should plan for a recovery from any jet lag or motion sickness. If you suffer from mobility issues, make sure to double check the physical intensity of any tours you are looking at. 

Also consider the types of transportation on your trip -- if you your legs cramp up, inform your tour company that you may need extra leg room, and make sure to find out how long flights and bus rides might be.

Finally, some seniors choose to invest in a travel health insurance plan. Many health care plans, including Medicare, will not cover you once you’re outside the country.

Why Travel with a Senior Travel Group?

Group travel boasts a number of benefits. First and foremost, group tours are convenient. Whether you select a budget or all-inclusive senior travel package, your tour operator will likely manage at least some portion of your travel details. This means more less energy spent stressing, and more time enjoying your vacation.

Travel groups are also a great place for seniors to meet like-minded travelers. Reading about each tour will give you a better idea about who you will be traveling with, and there are many trips that have a minimum age, or focus on a particular activity. For those with a passion for lifelong learning, consider embarking on an educational adventure with a tour provider like Road Scholar (previously known as Elderhostel), which offers over 5,000 tours in 150 countries.

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