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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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A panoramic view of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, featuring the Colorado River winding through red rock formations under a golden sunset glow.

Grand Canyon National Park: Exploring the North and South Rims

7 days
(4.92)
Keep the Pace
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2,699
Arizona
National Parks
Experience Sedona’s red rocks and get a unique perspective of the Grand Canyon as you explore both the North and South Rims and fly above the Colorado River for a bird’s-eye view!
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Vibrant orange hoodoos and rock spires fill the landscape of Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah under a sunny, cloud-filled sky.

The Best of Utah's Grand Circle of Parks and Monuments at a Slower Pace

10 days
New Program
On Your Feet
Starting at
4,249
Utah/Arizona
National Parks
Explore some of the world's most impressive geological formations with experts as you discover Utah’s Grand Circle. Plus, float down the Colorado River and learn about Navajo culture.
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High-angle view of Canal Street in New Orleans featuring a red streetcar traveling through a palm tree-lined boulevard surrounded by tall city buildings.

Rhythm of Resistance: Civil Rights & Jazz in New Orleans

7 days
New Program
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Starting at
3,299
Louisiana
African American Studies
Gain a new perspective on New Orleans as you explore the intersections of the Civil Rights Movement and jazz in squares, museums, concert halls and churches.
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Three wooden docks extend into a calm Wisconsin Northwoods lake, surrounded by a lush pine forest under a bright blue sky with white clouds.

Gems of the Northwoods: Hike & Canoe Michigan & Wisconsin

7 days
(4.97)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
999
Wisconsin
Walking/Hiking
Hike and canoe through northern Wisconsin and Michigan as you go off the beaten path to learn about the natural wonders and wildlife of the Northwoods.
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Horse-drawn carriages line the street before St. Louis Cathedral in a historic district of New Orleans, Louisiana, under a vibrant sunset sky.

New Orleans at a Slower Pace for Women

6 days
(5)
Easy Going
Starting at
2,599
Louisiana
City Discoveries
Discover New Orleans at a slower pace as you explore the city’s historic districts with other women, learn about Cajun cooking and visit the famed National World War II Museum.
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An older woman practices pickleball skills on an outdoor court at a state-of-the-art facility in Washington, located in the Pacific Northwest.

Learn Pickleball: Born in the Pacific Northwest!

6 days
(5)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
2,599
Washington
Pickleball
Practice new pickleball skills, improve your game and make new friends in a state-of-the-art facility in the Pacific Northwest — where pickleball was born!
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A birding expert uses a spotting scope to look for birds in a wooded area on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.

Birding Virginia’s Eastern Shore and Chincoteague Island

6 days
(4.79)
Outdoor: No Sweat
Starting at
1,599
Virginia
Birding
Enjoy special access to Wallops Island and other protected birding destinations, where you’ll learn from experts as you look for the region’s more than 400 species of birds.
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Passengers on a boat trip in Virginia photograph wild ponies along the marshy landscape of Assateague Island.

The Islands of Virginia's Eastern Shore: Chincoteague, Assateague and Wallops

6 days
(4.87)
Easy Going
Starting at
1,399
Virginia
Nature & Environment
Experience the wonders of Virginia’s Eastern Shore islands as you explore local museums, see the wild ponies of Assateague and enjoy special access to unspoiled Wallops Island.
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Vibrant twilight view of a street in the French Quarter of New Orleans featuring historic buildings with wrought-iron balconies and glowing neon signs.

Independent New Orleans: Jazz, Jambalaya and Joie de Vivre

6 days
(4.98)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
2,299
Louisiana
City Discoveries
Get to know New Orleans as you explore the French Quarter and Garden District, take in a jazz performance, learn to cook Cajun-style and enjoy plenty of time to explore on your own.
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A woman reviews an interpretive display at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island, with a steaming volcanic caldera visible in the background.

Best of Hawaii: Oahu, Big Island and Maui

9 days
(4.83)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
5,749
Hawaii
On the Road
Join locals to explore Hawaii with an insider’s perspective, learning about island ecosystems, exploring Volcanoes National Park and snorkeling colorful reefs on Maui's southern shore!
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Historic cannons and stone ruins at Fort Frederica in Georgia overlooking a marshy river under a blue sky.

Biking Exploration on St. Simons and Jekyll Islands

6 days
(4.81)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
2,049
Georgia
Bicycling
Bike St. Simons and Jekyll Islands with experts, exploring a historic lighthouse, learning about coastal ecosystems while learning about the region’s cultural and culinary traditions.
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A smiling woman wearing a bicycle helmet and sunglasses enjoys a bicycling adventure against a backdrop of lush green mountains in Acadia National Park, Maine.

Multi-Sport Adventure: Sea Kayaking, Bicycling & Hiking in Acadia

6 days
(4.9)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
2,349
Maine
Multi-Sport
Kayak below majestic cliffs, bike historic carriage roads, hike stunning mountain trails and enjoy lectures on geology, wildlife and history in Acadia National Park.
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