Educational Travel for Adults

Explore Your Interests

Birding or Beethoven? Film festivals or photography? Whatever you're interested in, we have the learning adventure for you.

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Winter in Southern Europe

Educational River Cruises

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Airfare Specials

Don’t let the cost of getting there keep you from being a Road Scholar. See our current free and discounted airfare offers. But don’t wait to enroll — seats are limited!

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Galápagos Islands/Ecuador/Peru

Discovering Machu Picchu and the Galapagos

Expedition

Free Airfare From Select Cities

Explore natural wonders aboard an expedition ship as you enjoy lectures by local experts, visit Heritage Sites and celebrate the rich biodiversity of Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands.

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Program No. 20974

Egypt

Beyond the Pharaohs: Egypt Past and Present

River Boats

Immerse yourself in the wonders of Egypt, exploring iconic pyramids, fascinating museums, vibrant bazaars and cultural treasures on this expert-led Nile study cruise.

Alaska's Inside Passage Up Close

Small Ship

Free Airfare From Select Cities

The mighty glaciers and dramatic fjords of Alaska’s Inside Passage are incredible. Aboard an expedition ship, learn about this untamed land and its stunning diversity of wildlife.

Winter in Greece: The Charming Port City of Nafplion

Small Group

Close your history books and dive right in the beauty of Greece in the picturesque port city of Nafplion, as you explore ancient architecture and culture during the mild winter months.

Great American Get-Together in San Antonio

Regional Studies

Free Airfare From Select Cities

Join us for our gala event in San Antonio! From Hill Country to the River Walk, you’ll go big in this bold and exciting city.

Enroll Early & Save

The early bird gets the savings. Get ahead of the game and take advantage of the lower price when you enroll early on these learning adventures.

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California

On the Road: California’s Pacific Coast Highway & Yosemite

On the Road

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From Los Angeles to San Francisco, discover rugged coastlines, Yosemite National Park, historic missions and unique art collections as you journey the legendary Pacific Coast Highway.

Rose Parade®: A Heritage to Celebrate

Holidays

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Celebrate New Year’s Day at the Rose Parade in Pasadena, learning about the parade’s history, watching award-winning bands and helping decorate a signature Rose Parade float.

Alberta/British Columbia

The Best of the Rockies by Rail: Western Canada's Splendor

Train Treks

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Voyage to the heart of the Canadian Rockies by train — and glass-enclosed gondola! — discovering ancient glaciers, unique wildlife, isolated towns and stunning alpine views.

Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Walking/Hiking

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The Incas created the largest pre-Columbian empire in the Americas. Hike and learn about their grand achievements as you explore sacred ruins, the Inca Trail and iconic Machu Picchu.

Music Festivals

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Enjoy insider access at the Aspen Music Festival and School, where you’ll attend five concerts, witness an opera scenes master class and speak with industry professionals backstage.

Singles at No Extra Cost

Solo travelers love Road Scholar for the warm camaraderie. And here’s another reason — it doesn’t cost extra to have a room to yourself on these learning adventures!

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New Hampshire

Blood, Bullets & Ballistics: How Real CSIs Get the Job Done

Science & Technology

Singles at no Extra Cost

Explore the real-world excitement of CSI as you join forensic scientists to participate in crime lab demonstrations, learn about DNA analysis and help solve a mock homicide.

The Best of Croatia: A Coastal Voyage by Yacht

Small Ship

Singles at no Extra Cost

Alongside experts, learn about Roman monuments, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, National Parks and idyllic villages nestled above the waters of the Dalmatian Coast.

Perspectives of Peru: Discover Lima, Cusco, Yucay & Machu Picchu

Small Group

Singles at no Extra Cost

Want to get a new perspective on Peru? See the best of this country and its people on a learning adventure that begins in the capital of Lima and ends in Cusco.

Charleston’s Plantations and Stately Homes

Homes & Gardens

Singles at no Extra Cost

Immerse yourself in the uniquely American story of Charleston as you learn about plantation life, traditional cuisine, historic architecture and the Civil War.

The Best of Costa Rica: Exploring Natural Wonders

Nature & Environment

Singles at no Extra Cost

With more than 5% of the world’s biodiversity, 121 volcanic formations, 801 miles of coastline and hundreds of endemic birds, Costa Rica is a true Mecca for nature lovers to explore.

Road Scholar Blog

Women-Only Travel is Not a Trip — It’s a Journey

There’s something unique that brings women together. Women have a natural bond of shared experiences and shared histories, and there’s no better opportunity to discover that camaraderie than on a journey with other women — because traveling with a group of women is never just a trip.

Road Scholar Retreats

Welcome to Road Scholar Retreats

We have hand-picked more than 40 idyllic locations across the country where Road Scholars have thrived for years and created a series of learning adventures called Road Scholar Retreats. We have selected each Road Scholar Retreat for its natural beauty, storied history, warmhearted staff and, as always, its treasure trove of educational discovery.

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Resources & Travel Tips

We’ve been offering educational travel adventures for more than 40 years, and we’re here to share our expert insight with you.

On a Budget

It’s our mission to make educational travel affordable for everyone. Read our suggestions on ways to save with Road Scholar.

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Going Solo?

Road Scholar is a great way for single travelers to meet new friends with shared interests. See our tips if you’re going solo.

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Tips for Grandparents

Now’s the time to plan for next summer’s learning adventure with your grandchild. See our tips for making it the learning adventure of a lifetime!

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The Wild Ponies of Chincoteague

Curious to see what a Road Scholar Grandparent learning adventure is all about? Join us on Chincoteague Island!

Introduce a Friend to Road Scholar

Know someone who loves learning and adventure? Tell them about us and we’ll enter you both into our monthly raffle for a Road Scholar gift certificate.

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