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Make lasting memories with your grandchild on learning adventures packed with exciting field trips designed to keep explorers of all ages engaged. Learn about marine life in Hawaii, discover Paris, 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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A grandmother and grandchild smile while wearing binoculars in a safari vehicle during their trip through South Africa, Botswana, or Zambia.

Lions, Hippos & Zebras, Oh My! Africa Safari With Your Grandchild

14 days
(5)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
8,599
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.
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A woman and her grandchild smile together in California with the Golden Gate Bridge visible in the background.

Bridges, Redwoods & Alcatraz: San Francisco With Your Grandchild

6 days
(5)
Let's Go!
Starting at
2,449
California
Ages 10 – 14
Grandparent
A jailhouse that has stories to tell, bridges that stretch across the sparkling sea and the tallest trees on Earth — discover these and more in the Bay Area with your grandchild.
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A large, colorful green and orange iguana with a spiky crest rests in lush green grass in Costa Rica.

From Monkeys to Macaws: Colorful Costa Rica With Your Grandchild

10 days
(4.98)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
3,349
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.
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A grandchild and adult in Missouri engage in a hands-on science activity with butterflies resting on their hands.

A Scientific World of Discovery With Your Younger Grandchild

6 days
(5)
On Your Feet
Starting at
1,899
Missouri
Ages 6 – 8
Grandparent
Delve into science, technology, engineering, art and math with your grandchild during hands-on experiments and activities with scientists and art experts.
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A young girl in a striped sweater poses playfully in front of the Leaning Tower of Pisa during a family adventure in Italy.

Under the Tuscan Sun: Italian Adventures With Your Grandchild

9 days
(5)
Let's Go!
Starting at
4,749
Italy
Ages 13 – 17
Grandparent
Under the Tuscan sun, you and your grandchild will create memories that will last a lifetime as you discover amazing art, learn some Italian and explore ancient ruins together.
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A three-toed sloth hangs from a tree branch in a lush Costa Rican cloud forest.

From Cloud Forests to Volcanoes: Costa Rica With Your Grandchild

9 days
(5)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
3,299
Costa Rica
Ages 8 – 17
Grandparent
Explore cool cloud forests and awesome animals on an exciting adventure with your grandchild as you river raft, swim and hike through the wild landscapes of Costa Rica together.
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Passengers sail on the 95-foot windjammer Angelique along the Maine coast.

Sail the Maine Coast With Your Grandchild

5 days
(4.83)
Outdoor: No Sweat
Starting at
1,549
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!
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Scenic view of rolling hills and a pier along the coastline of Channel Islands National Park in California.

Explore the Channel Islands With Your Grandchild

6 days
(5)
Outdoor: No Sweat
Starting at
3,199
California
Ages 9 – 12
Grandparent
Explore Channel Islands National Park, learn watersport techniques, experience marine life up close with an expert and snorkel in the kelp forest.
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A young boy smiles while surfing on a wave in the tropical waters of Hawaii.

Snorkeling, Surfing & Submarines in Hawaii With Your Grandchild

9 days
(5)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
5,599
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.
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Colorful historic buildings and a twin-domed church reflect in the blue water of a stunning landscape in Switzerland.

Swiss Icons: Heidi, William Tell & Chocolate With Your Grandchild

9 days
(5)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
5,349
Switzerland
Ages 9 – 12
Grandparent
Love learning about literature, history and stunning landscapes? Embark on this adventure with your grandchild to discover all about Switzerland!
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A grandmother and grandchild wearing climbing gear and helmets smile together while ziplining in the wooded forests of Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

Outdoor Discovery on Vancouver Island With Your Grandchild

7 days
(4.82)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
2,999
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.
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A young grandchild laughs while whitewater rafting on Idaho's Salmon River, holding a blue paddle and wearing an orange life vest amidst forested mountains.

Whitewater Rafting on Idaho's Salmon River With Your Grandchild

6 days
(5)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
1,899
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!
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