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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 group of people stand on a wooden boardwalk in Montana, observing thick steam rising from a Yellowstone National Park hot spring.

Yellowstone’s Great Outdoors With Your Grandchild

6 days
(5)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
3,549
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!
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Grandparents and grandchildren wave from an authentic safari jeep during a Sonoma Serengeti safari adventure at Safari West in California.

From A to Zebra: A Sonoma Serengeti Safari With Your Grandchild

4 days
(5)
On Your Feet
Starting at
1,999
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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Two wild ponies walk along a sandy beach in Virginia with ocean waves in the background.

Misty of Chincoteague: An Island Adventure With Your Grandchild

6 days
(4.94)
On Your Feet
Starting at
1,999
Virginia
Ages 8 – 12
Grandparent
Alongside your grandchild, discover the real-world setting of Marguerite Henry’s “Misty of Chincoteague,” joining local experts to explore the islands and waters where wild ponies roam!
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A young girl and her grandparents smile in front of a waterfall during an adventure in Iceland.

Land of Fire & Ice: Iceland With Your Grandchild

8 days
(4.95)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
5,149
Iceland
Ages 9 – 15
Grandparent
Take a fantastic quest through the real-life magic of Iceland, where tales of Vikings combine with a wondrous landscape to make this the perfect adventure for you and 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 cowboy teaches a young girl how to rope a practice steer at the White Stallion Ranch in Arizona.

Rope & Ride at the White Stallion Ranch With Your Grandchild

6 days
(5)
Outdoor: No Sweat
Starting at
1,799
Arizona
Ages 10 – 14
Grandparent
Get ready to rope and ride with your grandchild on a working dude ranch in Arizona! Learn to ride and groom horses, stargaze, sing cowboy songs and more on this Wild West adventure.
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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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Ruby Falls, an underground waterfall in Chattanooga, Tennessee, cascading down a cavern illuminated by vibrant purple and pink light.

Underwater and Outer Space: Chattanooga With Your Grandchild

6 days
(5)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
2,499
Tennessee
Ages 9 – 12
Grandparent
Learn all about Chattanooga and beyond as you and your grandchild ride a historic train, experience a space simulator, visit an underground waterfall and spend a night at an aquarium!
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A group of adults and children ride horses along a trail through a pine forest in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse & the Badlands With Your Grandchild

6 days
(5)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
2,599
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!
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Two children and their grandparent look at a large tank of colorful fish during an animal adventure at an Oregon aquarium.

Amazing Animal Encounters in Oregon With Your Grandchild

6 days
(4.91)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
2,399
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.
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The iconic Wonder Wheel in New York City features red and blue passenger cars on its colorful steel frame against a clear sky.

NYC Mosaic: An Exploration with your Grandchild

6 days
(4.92)
Let's Go!
Starting at
2,249
New York
Ages 9 – 16
Grandparent
Journey into the past and explore the present with your family in NYC, where the city’s iconic spots create a mosaic of influences from around the globe.
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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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