468
Trips

Small Group Educational Travel

Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures on land and at sea offer small, personal experiences with groups of just 13 to 24 participants. Discover America and the world with an intimate group of new friends! 

Refine this collection.

Filter and Sort

Destinations
  • USA
    • Alabama
    • Alaska
    • Arizona
    • California
    • Colorado
    • Florida
    • Georgia
    • Hawaii
    • Idaho
    • Illinois
    • Louisiana
    • Maine
    • Massachusetts
    • Michigan
    • Minnesota
    • Missouri
    • Montana
    • Nevada
    • New Mexico
    • New York
    • North Carolina
    • North Dakota
    • Ohio
    • Oklahoma
    • Oregon
    • Pennsylvania
    • Rhode Island
    • South Carolina
    • South Dakota
    • Tennessee
    • Texas
    • Utah
    • Vermont
    • Virginia
    • Washington
    • Washington D.C.
    • Wisconsin
    • Wyoming
  • Canada
    • Alberta
    • British Columbia
    • Manitoba
    • New Brunswick
    • Newfoundland and Labrador
    • Nova Scotia
    • Ontario
    • Prince Edward Island
    • Quebec
    • Yukon Territory
  • Europe
    • Armenia
    • Austria
    • Azerbaijan
    • Belgium
    • Bosnia-Herzegovina
    • Bulgaria
    • Croatia
    • Czech Republic
    • Denmark
    • England
    • Estonia
    • Finland
    • France
    • Georgia (Country)
    • Germany
    • Greece
    • Greenland
    • Hungary
    • Iceland
    • Ireland
    • Italy
    • Latvia
    • Lithuania
    • Malta
    • Montenegro
    • Northern Ireland
    • Norway
    • Poland
    • Portugal
    • Romania
    • Scotland
    • Serbia
    • Slovenia
    • Spain
    • Sweden
    • Switzerland
    • The Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Wales
  • Central America & Mexico
    • Belize
    • Costa Rica
    • Guatemala
    • Honduras
    • Mexico
    • Panama
  • Caribbean
    • Bermuda
    • Cuba
    • Puerto Rico
  • South America
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Chile
    • Colombia
    • Ecuador
    • Galapagos Islands
    • Peru
  • Asia
    • Bhutan
    • Cambodia
    • China (including Tibet)
    • India
    • Japan
    • Kazakhstan
    • Kyrgyzstan
    • Laos
    • Mongolia
    • Nepal
    • Tajikistan
    • Thailand
    • Turkmenistan
    • Uzbekistan
    • Vietnam
  • Africa & Middle East
    • Botswana
    • Egypt
    • Israel
    • Jordan
    • Morocco
    • Mozambique
    • Namibia
    • South Africa
    • Swaziland
    • Tanzania
    • Zambia
    • Zimbabwe
  • Australia & South Pacific
    • Australia
    • Easter Island
    • Fiji
    • New Caledonia
    • New Zealand
    • Vanuatu
Date Range
  • The programs you see will begin and end within the start and end dates you selected. Expand your dates to see programs that may begin earlier or end later.
interests
  • Online Classes
    • Online Multi-Day (3)
  • Academic Topics
    • Classroom (2)
    • History (21)
    • Literature (1)
    • Military History (8)
    • Philosophy & Religion (4)
    • Political Science (1)
  • Adventures by Ship
    • Barge (7)
    • Expedition (1)
    • River Boats (6)
    • Small Ship (4)
  • The Arts
    • Art History & Museums (10)
    • Crafts (1)
    • Dance (1)
    • Music Appreciation (2)
    • Opera (1)
    • Painting (4)
    • Theater (4)
  • City Discoveries
    • Independent City Discoveries (13)
    • Living & Learning (7)
    • Signature Cities (15)
  • Cultural Studies
    • African American Studies (1)
    • Food & Wine (15)
    • Jewish Studies (2)
    • Language Study (7)
    • Living & Learning (7)
    • Native American Studies (7)
  • Hobbies
    • Birding (9)
    • Bridge & Other Games (1)
    • Crafts (1)
    • Golf (5)
    • Health & Wellness (6)
    • Painting (4)
    • Photography (4)
  • Land Journeys
    • Bicycling (13)
    • On the Road (38)
    • Train Treks (10)
  • Nature, Animals & Environment
    • Animals & Wildlife (19)
    • Birding (9)
    • Walking/Hiking (56)
    • National Parks (81)
    • Nature & Environment (69)
  • Outdoor Adventures
    • Animals & Wildlife (19)
    • Bicycling (13)
    • Birding (9)
    • Walking/Hiking (56)
    • Multi-Sport (14)
    • National Parks (81)
    • Nature & Environment (69)
    • Water Sports (17)
    • Winter Sports (2)
  • Special Events, Holidays & Festivals
    • Festivals, Misc. (1)
    • Holidays (13)
    • Music Festivals (1)
  • Sports
    • Bicycling (13)
    • Golf (5)
    • Multi-Sport (14)
    • Tennis & Pickleball (2)
    • Water Sports (17)
    • Winter Sports (2)
  • Retreats
    • Retreats (31)
  • Volunteer Service Learning
    • Service Learning (2)
activity level
  • Traditional Adventures
    Easy Going
    On Your Feet
    Keep the Pace
    Let's Go!
    Outdoor Adventures
    Outdoor: No Sweat
    Outdoor: Spirited
    Outdoor: Challenging
    Outdoor: Choose Your Pace
duration
  • Fewer than 2 days (0)
  • 2 days - 5 days (22)
  • 6 days - 10 days (282)
  • 11 days - 14 days (92)
  • 15 days - 28 days (64)
  • More than 28 days (8)
price
  • Less than $750 (3)
  • $750 - $1000 (12)
  • $1001 - $1500 (21)
  • $1501 - $2000 (87)
  • $2001 - $3000 (117)
  • $3001 - $4000 (79)
  • $4001 and up (149)
468 Adventures
Relevance
  • Most Popular
  • Relevance
  • Price
  • Start Date
  • Title Asc
  • Title Desc
Load More Adventures
loading spinner

Small-Group Adventure Travel for Seniors

Are you looking to explore the world with an intimate group of link-minded learners? If so, look no further than Road Scholar. Our small-group travel programs place you in a unique cohort of 10 to 24 participants so that you can discover new areas of the world with a close-knit group. 

So whether you want to stay close to home and explore a national park in the United States or adventure across the globe to areas like France or Vietnam, we have small-group adventure travel for every interest and ability level.

 

Small-Group Adventure Travel Programs

At Road Scholar, we have small-group travel for seniors, families, and solo travelers. No matter your interest, age, or ability level, we have intimate experiential learning adventures you can join and make lasting memories. Some of our top small-group tours include:

  • Italy: If you enjoy fine dining and stunning views, consider looking into small group travel to Italy. Our adventures in Italy bring you to ancient cities like Rome and Pompeii, and to the beautiful waters of the Amalfi Coast. From learning about Roman history to enjoying the food and wine of Tuscany, you can’t go wrong with a trip to Italy.
  • Vietnam and Cambodia: Our small-group adventure travel to Vietnam and Cambodia bring you to places like Angkor Wat, one of Southeast Asia’s most treasured temples, floating villages, and spiritual landmarks. You can enjoy traditional pho and take a riverboat down the Mekong River.
  • France: Small-group vacations to France allow you to discover a wide range of cultural landmarks this European country is known for, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Palace of Versailles, the Louvre Museum, and more. From Paris to Nice and everywhere in between, our trips to France allow you to explore Parisian culture in an intimate group.
  • Montana: Discover the Wild West through one of our small-group tours to Montana, where you can learn about the geography, wildlife, and history of Yellowstone National Park, talk with local ranchers, and enjoy solitude in one of America’s least-populated states.
  • Australia: There’s no place quite like the Land Down Under. Our small-group travel programs to Australia allow you to discover one of our planet’s most geographically diverse continents. From adventures through the Outback to learning about the Great Barrier Reef, small-group travel to Australia is unlike any other experience.
  • Spain: From Seville to Madrid and Barcelona, Spain is home to some of the world’s most famous cities. Small group vacations to Spain open the doors to a rich history and mouth-watering cuisine.

 

Small-Group Travel with Road Scholar

At Road Scholar, we have experiential learning adventures for various types of groups, whether it’s small-group travel for seniors or adventure programs for solo travelers. We even have micro groups with a maximum of 12 participants for those looking for an even more intimate small-group tour. Explore Road Scholar’s unique learning programs and our online adventures, to see where you might end up next.