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Ages 9 - 12

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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 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 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
(4.97)
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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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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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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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
(4.84)
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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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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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 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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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
(4.92)
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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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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