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North America Small Group

A small group of hikers follows a trail through a vast, arid landscape of golden, rolling hills under a clear blue sky.

Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures on land and at sea offer small, personal experiences with groups of just 13 to 24 participants. Discover North America with an intimate group of new friends! 

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Alabama (1)
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A man and a woman smile while sitting in a green golf cart at the Shawnee’s Premier Golf Course in Pennsylvania.

Improve Your Game on Historic Shawnee’s Premier Golf Course

6 days
(4.79)
Outdoor: No Sweat
Starting at
2,599
Pennsylvania
Golf
Develop your golf game alongside PGA instructors, enjoying daily practice, informative lessons, practical tips and discovering the history of this premier course.
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A historic presidential home in Virginia, featuring a large white mansion with a red roof across a sprawling green lawn under a cloudy sky.

Virginia, Mother of Presidents: Seven Historic Sites

6 days
(4.98)
Keep the Pace
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Virginia
Regional Discoveries
Immerse yourself in the wonders of Virginia by exploring seven presidential homes, visiting national landmarks and enjoying traditional colonial food at the historic Michie Tavern.
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A local artisan shows a theater set piece to a group of visitors in an Ashland, Oregon art studio.

A Feast for the Senses: Ashland and the Art of Theater

6 days
(4.94)
On Your Feet
Starting at
2,599
Oregon
Theater
See what Ashland is famous for by attending local theater performances, and discover the city’s thriving art, food and wine scenes through the eyes of local artisans.
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A historic red brick lighthouse stands on a grassy cliff overlooking the ocean in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.

On the Road: Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket

8 days
(4.8)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
3,599
Massachusetts
On the Road
In some of New England’s most idyllic seaside towns, discuss whaling history, Victorian architecture, influential artists and unique ecology with naturalists and local experts.
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Colorful historic buildings and palm trees line a quiet street leading toward the iconic white steeple of St. Philip's Church in Charleston.

Charleston to St. Augustine: A Southern Coastal Journey

12 days
(4.91)
On Your Feet
Starting at
6,399
South Carolina/Georgia/Florida
On the Road
From Charleston and Savannah to Jekyll Island and St. Augustine, explore the history of the Southeast and examine how slavery, war and economic change shaped these Southern cities.
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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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Steam rises from the vibrant blue and orange Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park under a clear sky.

Yellowstone: The Great Caldera

6 days
(4.9)
Keep the Pace
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Montana
National Parks
Yellowstone is both the world at its most primordial and the world at its most sublime. Come explore the park’s many natural wonders on the learning adventure of a lifetime.
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Moss-draped live oak trees arch over blooming pink and red azaleas in a lush South Carolina garden near Charleston.

Signature City Charleston

6 days
(4.87)
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2,999
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Signature Cities
Explore Charleston’s layered history through its preserved homes, regional cuisine and the enduring traditions of the communities who built the Lowcountry.
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The Best of Yosemite National Park: An American Icon

6 days
(4.84)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
3,349
California
National Parks
Discover the wonders of Yosemite National Park alongside naturalists as you learn about and explore Yosemite Valley, Tuolumne Meadows, Mariposa Grove and many other iconic treasures.
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On the Road: Atlanta, Asheville, Charleston and Savannah

10 days
(5)
On Your Feet
Starting at
5,749
Georgia/North Carolina/South Carolina
On the Road
Explore four historically significant cities of the Southeast through diverse perspectives, experiencing the museums, historic districts and landscapes that define the region.
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Two hikers walk along a dirt trail through golden grasses toward the dramatic, towering rock formations of Big Bend National Park in Texas.

Hiking at Big Bend, Guadalupe Mountains & Carlsbad Caverns

8 days
(4.96)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
2,599
Texas/New Mexico
Walking/Hiking
Come south this winter to explore diverse ecosystems, geologic formations and human cultures, while hiking in three of our nation’s national parks.
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A scenic city park in Tulsa, Oklahoma, featuring a rocky stream in the foreground with downtown skyscrapers rising under a bright blue sky.

Best of Oklahoma: From Tulsa to Tahlequah

7 days
(5)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
2,699
Oklahoma
Regional Discoveries
Discover the powerful story of Tulsa and Tahlequah — where Native sovereignty, oil wealth, resilience, and reinvention shape the American story.
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