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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!

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A smiling child points at a large NSA cryptologic wheel display at the National Cryptologic Museum in Washington, D.C.

Spy Kids: Sleuths & Secrets With Your Grandchild

6 days
(5)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
2,399
Washington, D.C.
Ages 10 – 14
Grandparent
Decode D.C.’s history of espionage with your spy kid grandchild, as you visit the city’s most notorious spy sites and learn about investigative gadgets from former CIA and NSA agents.
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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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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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A young girl smiles while holding a large seashell on a sandy beach on one of Georgia's barrier islands.

Island Hopping on Georgia’s Barrier Islands With Your Grandchild

6 days
(5)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
3,199
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!
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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 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 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
(4.83)
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 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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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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Volcanic landscape in the Galápagos Islands featuring turquoise water, rocky cliffs, and a prominent rock pinnacle under a blue sky with white clouds.

Hike, Bike & Snorkel the Galápagos Islands With Your Grandchild

10 days
(5)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
5,699
Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
Ages 8 – 15
Grandparent
Galápa-go on this active adventure that brings you and your grandchild up-close to the natural wonders of the Galápagos, from volcanic landscapes to exciting wildlife.
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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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