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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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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 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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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 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 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)
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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 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
(4.91)
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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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 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 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 smiling group of grandparents and children pose on a boat during a snorkeling and wildlife excursion in Puerto Rico.

Snorkeling & Wildlife: Puerto Rico With Your Grandchild

7 days
(4.64)
Outdoor: No Sweat
Starting at
3,799
Puerto Rico
Ages 9 – 14
Grandparent
Explore the coral reefs and ecosystems of Puerto Rico with your grandchild as you snorkel through the underwater world, hike a nature reserve and zip line through a rainforest!
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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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