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Grandparent Adventures in North America

Make lasting memories with your grandchild or entire family on learning adventures packed with exciting field trips designed to keep explorers of all ages engaged. Explore the grand boulevards of Paris, discover the Grand Canyon, or search for dinosaur fossils in Utah — most importantly, do it together!

Want to learn more about traveling with your grandkids? Check out these Grandparent Travel Tips.

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France
Ages 9 – 13
Grandparent
Bienvenue! Experience the best of Paris with your grandchild as you weave your way through the awesome neighborhoods, discover iconic landmarks and even learn to speak a little French!
Costa Rica
Ages 8 – 17
Grandparent
Fly a little south of the U.S. to discover a world of chatty macaws, playful monkeys, industrious leafcutter ants and butterflies as you explore Costa Rica with your grandchild.
Montana
Ages 9 – 12
Grandparent
Explore the wonders of Yellowstone National Park with your grandchild as you horseback ride, hike, raft the Yellowstone River and learn about geysers, hot springs and fumaroles!
Oregon
Ages 8 – 12
Grandparent
Meet an array of animals at a zoo, aquarium, sanctuaries and working farm on an animal adventure with your grandkid.
Maine
Ages 12 – 15
Grandparent
Sail with your grandchild aboard a 95-foot windjammer, and drop anchor each day to explore islands, beaches and lighthouses with expert naturalists! Plus, sleep in bunks below deck!
Idaho
Ages 13 – 17
Grandparent
Float off on a whitewater rafting adventure with your grandchild on the Salmon and Snake Rivers as you learn about paddling, petroglyphs and pioneer history and go camping on the beach!
Hawaii
Ages 10 – 14
Grandparent
Get your feet wet with your grandchild on a marine adventure through the islands as you surf, snorkel and ride a submarine through the warm, tropical waters of Hawaii.
Georgia
Ages 9 – 12
Grandparent
Adventure awaits for you and your grandchild as you sail on a shrimp boat, climb a storied lighthouse, meet injured sea turtles and search for nesting turtles on a night beach walk!
British Columbia
Ages 9 – 14
Grandparent
Kayak, canoe, zipline, rock climb and camp your way through the wooded forests of Vancouver Island with your grandchild, learning all kinds of new skills along the way.
South Africa/Zambia/Botswana
Ages 10 – 17
Grandparent
Search for animals in their natural habitat, make friends with rescued elephants and learn to track wildlife as you explore South Africa, Botswana and Zambia with your grandchild.
South Dakota
Ages 8 – 13
Grandparent
Enjoy a classic American adventure with your grandchild as you visit the epic monuments of the Black Hills, ride horses, dig for fossils, pan for gold, look for buffalo and much more!
California
Ages 7 – 11
Grandparent
Spot African animals like giraffes and zebras from an authentic safari jeep and camp in tents on a wildlife preserve in the “Sonoma Serengeti” with your grandchild.
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Grandparent & Family

There’s nothing more fulfilling than multigenerational educational travel and at Road Scholar, we offer intergenerational travel programs for you and your grandchildren to enjoy. Traveling with grandchildren is a great way to make lasting memories and form a deeper relationship. Our intergenerational travel tours bring you to some of the best places to travel with grandparents. Your entire family can visit some of the world’s top destinations for families and grandparents.

 

Build Lasting Memories With Multigenerational Travel

No matter your age, we all have fond childhood memories that stay with us throughout life. Intergenerational travel tours at Road Scholar provide memories that are sure to stick with each member of the family for years to come. If you’re looking for the best vacation for three generations, we have you covered. As grandparents traveling with grandchildren, it can be hard to find activities for everyone. With exciting trips designed for participants of all ages, you can make lifelong memories with everyone in the family.

 

Learning for Everyone

Not only does traveling with grandchildren allow them to gain new experiences, but it also allows them to form a deeper understanding of the world around them. Road Scholar travel programs bring lifelong learners together. Each tour is led by local experts who walk you through the history, landscape and cultures of each destination.

Whether you’re exploring the grand boulevards of Paris, discovering the North & South Rims of the Grand Canyon, or uncovering dinosaur fossils in Utah, our educational travel tours will pique the interest of everyone in the family.

 

Family Adventures at Home and Abroad

At Road Scholar, we have some of the best multigenerational family vacations in the USA to choose from. Explore Broadway in New York City with performances and a walking tour that’s family-friendly and awe-inspiring. Or, take an outdoor adventure with your grandchildren on a horseback and canoe tour in the Ozarks. When traveling with grandchildren and family, you’ll be able to form deeper connections through family-fun experiences.

In addition to exploring destinations close to home, we have intergenerational travel programs abroad. Traveling with grandchildren internationally can be daunting. At Road Scholar, we have a team working with you to take care of all the small details, such as creating an itinerary and booking reservations, so you focus on the big things. Traveling is meant to be exciting and life-changing. We’ll make sure everyone in the family is engaged and immersed in the travel experience.

 

Road Scholar Adventures for Grandparents, Grandchildren and the Entire Family

As you search for the best places to travel with grandparents, you’ll find we have dozens of unique trips to choose from. With over 45 years of offering educational travel adventures, you can find family-friendly vacations that are great for all ages to enjoy. From city tours and hikes to rafting adventures and boating experiences, each intergenerational travel program will be unforgettable. And if you want to learn more about how to travel with the grandkids? Check out these Grandparent Travel Tips.

To narrow down your desired grandparent travel program, use the drop down menus. You can filter your search by several criteria, such as the destination, duration, price, date range and activity level of your trip. Traveling with grandparents and grandchildren is a great way to bring the family together. At Road Scholar, we make it possible for everyone in the family to discover the world around them.

Find the best places to travel with grandparents and family today!