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South Carolina

Kayak the Lowcountry

Program No. 12440RJ

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2026

From Thursday

Nov 5, 2026

To Tuesday

Nov 10, 2026

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1 Traveler

Shared Room

Kayak the Lowcountry

Program No. 12440

Nov

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Nov

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

4 expert-led lectures

3 expert-led field trips

5 hands-on experiences

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 1,999

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From Thursday

Nov 5, 2026

To Tuesday

Nov 10, 2026

From

2,459

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Only 2 spots left

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Kayak the Lowcountry

Program No. 12440

Nov

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Nov

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

4 expert-led lectures

3 expert-led field trips

5 hands-on experiences

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,459

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Thursday

Nov 5, 2026

To Tuesday

Nov 10, 2026

From

1,999

Each

Select Date

Only 2 spots left

2 Travelers

Kayak the Lowcountry

Program No. 12440

Nov

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Nov

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

4 expert-led lectures

3 expert-led field trips

5 hands-on experiences

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 3,998

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

2027

From Sunday

Mar 21, 2027

To Friday

Mar 26, 2027

From

2,099

Each

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Only 2 spots left

1 Traveler

Shared Room

Kayak the Lowcountry

Program No. 12440

Mar

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Mar

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

4 expert-led lectures

3 expert-led field trips

5 hands-on experiences

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,099

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Mar 21, 2027

To Friday

Mar 26, 2027

From

2,569

Each

Select Date

Only 2 spots left

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Kayak the Lowcountry

Program No. 12440

Mar

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Mar

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

4 expert-led lectures

3 expert-led field trips

5 hands-on experiences

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,569

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Mar 21, 2027

To Friday

Mar 26, 2027

From

2,099

Each

Select Date

Only 2 spots left

2 Travelers

Kayak the Lowcountry

Program No. 12440

Mar

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Mar

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

4 expert-led lectures

3 expert-led field trips

5 hands-on experiences

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,198

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Apr 18, 2027

To Friday

Apr 23, 2027

From

2,099

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Shared Room

Kayak the Lowcountry

Program No. 12440

Apr

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Apr

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

4 expert-led lectures

3 expert-led field trips

5 hands-on experiences

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,099

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Apr 18, 2027

To Friday

Apr 23, 2027

From

2,569

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Kayak the Lowcountry

Program No. 12440

Apr

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Apr

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

4 expert-led lectures

3 expert-led field trips

5 hands-on experiences

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,569

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Apr 18, 2027

To Friday

Apr 23, 2027

From

2,099

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

Kayak the Lowcountry

Program No. 12440

Apr

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Apr

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

4 expert-led lectures

3 expert-led field trips

5 hands-on experiences

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,198

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

May 2, 2027

To Friday

May 7, 2027

From

2,099

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Shared Room

Kayak the Lowcountry

Program No. 12440

May

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

May

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

4 expert-led lectures

3 expert-led field trips

5 hands-on experiences

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,099

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

May 2, 2027

To Friday

May 7, 2027

From

2,569

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Kayak the Lowcountry

Program No. 12440

May

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

May

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

4 expert-led lectures

3 expert-led field trips

5 hands-on experiences

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,569

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

May 2, 2027

To Friday

May 7, 2027

From

2,099

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

Kayak the Lowcountry

Program No. 12440

May

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

May

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

4 expert-led lectures

3 expert-led field trips

5 hands-on experiences

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,198

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Sep 19, 2027

To Friday

Sep 24, 2027

From

2,099

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Shared Room

Kayak the Lowcountry

Program No. 12440

Sep

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Sep

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

4 expert-led lectures

3 expert-led field trips

5 hands-on experiences

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,099

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Sep 19, 2027

To Friday

Sep 24, 2027

From

2,569

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Kayak the Lowcountry

Program No. 12440

Sep

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Sep

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

4 expert-led lectures

3 expert-led field trips

5 hands-on experiences

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,569

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Sep 19, 2027

To Friday

Sep 24, 2027

From

2,099

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

Kayak the Lowcountry

Program No. 12440

Sep

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Sep

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

4 expert-led lectures

3 expert-led field trips

5 hands-on experiences

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,198

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Oct 10, 2027

To Friday

Oct 15, 2027

From

2,099

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Shared Room

Kayak the Lowcountry

Program No. 12440

Oct

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Oct

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

4 expert-led lectures

3 expert-led field trips

5 hands-on experiences

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,099

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Oct 10, 2027

To Friday

Oct 15, 2027

From

2,569

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Kayak the Lowcountry

Program No. 12440

Oct

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Oct

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

4 expert-led lectures

3 expert-led field trips

5 hands-on experiences

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,569

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Oct 10, 2027

To Friday

Oct 15, 2027

From

2,099

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

Kayak the Lowcountry

Program No. 12440

Oct

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Oct

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

4 expert-led lectures

3 expert-led field trips

5 hands-on experiences

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,198

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Nov 7, 2027

To Friday

Nov 12, 2027

From

2,099

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Shared Room

Kayak the Lowcountry

Program No. 12440

Nov

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Nov

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

4 expert-led lectures

3 expert-led field trips

5 hands-on experiences

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,099

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Nov 7, 2027

To Friday

Nov 12, 2027

From

2,569

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Kayak the Lowcountry

Program No. 12440

Nov

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Nov

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

4 expert-led lectures

3 expert-led field trips

5 hands-on experiences

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,569

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Nov 7, 2027

To Friday

Nov 12, 2027

From

2,099

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

Kayak the Lowcountry

Program No. 12440

Nov

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Nov

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

4 expert-led lectures

3 expert-led field trips

5 hands-on experiences

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,198

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

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Traveling by Air

Plane

Arrival day is on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

Meet the group at LifeTides Institute's Community of Cottages in Ridgeland, SC

Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 5:30 p.m. Welcome Reception; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner; 7:00 p.m. Orientation.

Your trip ends on: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 in Ridgeland, SC at LifeTides Institute's Community of Cottages

End of Trip: 10:00 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out.

Ground Transportation Options

Program Arrival Airport

Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 45-50 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 30 miles .

HHI Express

Taxi

Phone: 8432279005

Cost: Rates are seen below in comments and are subject to change. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

This company offers very reasonable rates and excellent service. They are as follows: from 6AM-9PM, $125 for Cadillac service, $100 for Toyota service. Plus 20% driver gratuity. If a suburban is needed, the cost is $150 for up to 4 people. $20 per person extra up to 6 people. An additional charge of $25 from 9pm-11PM, $40 additional from 11PM-4AM, additional $25 from 4AM-6AM. Please call 843-227-9005 to make your reservations in advance.

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Car

Arrival day is on 11/5/2026.

Meet the group at LifeTides Institute's Community of Cottages in Ridgeland, SC.

Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 5:30 p.m. Welcome Reception; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner; 7:00 p.m. Orientation.

Your trip ends on: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 in Ridgeland, SC at LifeTides Institute's Community of Cottages.

End of Trip: 10:00 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out..

Parking

Parking is available at no additional charge.

Directions

I-95

From South Carolina I-95, take Exit 28 (Coosawhatchie). Turn East/southeast (towards Hilton Head) on to HWY 462. Travel 5 miles and TURN LEFT at Knowles Island Road (also known as SR27-19). Travel 1.5 miles. Look for the sign that reads "Palm Key" on a low white fence on the left. TURN LEFT into the development and TURN LEFT IMMEDIATELY onto Palm Key Place. Our street address is 37 Palm Key Place; our Learning Center (and meeting place) is immediately on your left. Look for signs and a two-story building with large front porch and rocking chairs.

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