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A lone person stands on a ridge overlooking the rippled, colorful badlands of Death Valley National Park in the Mojave desert.

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On the Road: Saguaro, Joshua Tree & Death Valley National Parks

Program No. 13480RJ

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2026

From Saturday

Oct 31, 2026

To Monday

Nov 9, 2026

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1 Traveler

Shared Room

On the Road: Saguaro, Joshua Tree & Death Valley National Parks

Program No. 13480

Oct

BEGINS

Tucson, AZ

Nov

CONCLUDES

Las Vegas, NV

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

25 meals ( 9B, 8L, 8D )

1 expert-led lecture

14 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,299

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Saturday

Oct 31, 2026

To Monday

Nov 9, 2026

From

5,399

Each

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1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

On the Road: Saguaro, Joshua Tree & Death Valley National Parks

Program No. 13480

Oct

BEGINS

Tucson, AZ

Nov

CONCLUDES

Las Vegas, NV

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

25 meals ( 9B, 8L, 8D )

1 expert-led lecture

14 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 5,399

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Saturday

Oct 31, 2026

To Monday

Nov 9, 2026

From

4,299

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

On the Road: Saguaro, Joshua Tree & Death Valley National Parks

Program No. 13480

Oct

BEGINS

Tucson, AZ

Nov

CONCLUDES

Las Vegas, NV

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

25 meals ( 9B, 8L, 8D )

1 expert-led lecture

14 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 8,598

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Saturday

Nov 14, 2026

To Monday

Nov 23, 2026

From

4,299

Each

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1 Traveler

Shared Room

On the Road: Saguaro, Joshua Tree & Death Valley National Parks

Program No. 13480

Nov

BEGINS

Tucson, AZ

Nov

CONCLUDES

Las Vegas, NV

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

25 meals ( 9B, 8L, 8D )

1 expert-led lecture

14 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,299

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Saturday

Nov 14, 2026

To Monday

Nov 23, 2026

From

5,399

Each

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

On the Road: Saguaro, Joshua Tree & Death Valley National Parks

Program No. 13480

Nov

BEGINS

Tucson, AZ

Nov

CONCLUDES

Las Vegas, NV

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

25 meals ( 9B, 8L, 8D )

1 expert-led lecture

14 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 5,399

From Saturday

Nov 14, 2026

To Monday

Nov 23, 2026

From

4,299

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

On the Road: Saguaro, Joshua Tree & Death Valley National Parks

Program No. 13480

Nov

BEGINS

Tucson, AZ

Nov

CONCLUDES

Las Vegas, NV

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

25 meals ( 9B, 8L, 8D )

1 expert-led lecture

14 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 8,598

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

2027

From Saturday

Jan 9, 2027

To Monday

Jan 18, 2027

From

4,499

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Shared Room

On the Road: Saguaro, Joshua Tree & Death Valley National Parks

Program No. 13480

Jan

BEGINS

Tucson, AZ

Jan

CONCLUDES

Las Vegas, NV

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

25 meals ( 9B, 8L, 8D )

1 expert-led lecture

14 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,499

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Saturday

Jan 9, 2027

To Monday

Jan 18, 2027

From

5,609

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

On the Road: Saguaro, Joshua Tree & Death Valley National Parks

Program No. 13480

Jan

BEGINS

Tucson, AZ

Jan

CONCLUDES

Las Vegas, NV

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

25 meals ( 9B, 8L, 8D )

1 expert-led lecture

14 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 5,609

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Saturday

Jan 9, 2027

To Monday

Jan 18, 2027

From

4,499

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

On the Road: Saguaro, Joshua Tree & Death Valley National Parks

Program No. 13480

Jan

BEGINS

Tucson, AZ

Jan

CONCLUDES

Las Vegas, NV

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

25 meals ( 9B, 8L, 8D )

1 expert-led lecture

14 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 8,998

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Saturday

Jan 30, 2027

To Monday

Feb 8, 2027

From

4,499

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Shared Room

On the Road: Saguaro, Joshua Tree & Death Valley National Parks

Program No. 13480

Jan

BEGINS

Tucson, AZ

Feb

CONCLUDES

Las Vegas, NV

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

25 meals ( 9B, 8L, 8D )

1 expert-led lecture

14 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,499

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Saturday

Jan 30, 2027

To Monday

Feb 8, 2027

From

5,609

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

On the Road: Saguaro, Joshua Tree & Death Valley National Parks

Program No. 13480

Jan

BEGINS

Tucson, AZ

Feb

CONCLUDES

Las Vegas, NV

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

25 meals ( 9B, 8L, 8D )

1 expert-led lecture

14 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 5,609

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Saturday

Jan 30, 2027

To Monday

Feb 8, 2027

From

4,499

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

On the Road: Saguaro, Joshua Tree & Death Valley National Parks

Program No. 13480

Jan

BEGINS

Tucson, AZ

Feb

CONCLUDES

Las Vegas, NV

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

25 meals ( 9B, 8L, 8D )

1 expert-led lecture

14 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 8,998

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Saturday

Feb 13, 2027

To Monday

Feb 22, 2027

From

4,499

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Shared Room

On the Road: Saguaro, Joshua Tree & Death Valley National Parks

Program No. 13480

Feb

BEGINS

Tucson, AZ

Feb

CONCLUDES

Las Vegas, NV

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

25 meals ( 9B, 8L, 8D )

1 expert-led lecture

14 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,499

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Saturday

Feb 13, 2027

To Monday

Feb 22, 2027

From

5,609

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

On the Road: Saguaro, Joshua Tree & Death Valley National Parks

Program No. 13480

Feb

BEGINS

Tucson, AZ

Feb

CONCLUDES

Las Vegas, NV

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

25 meals ( 9B, 8L, 8D )

1 expert-led lecture

14 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 5,609

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Saturday

Feb 13, 2027

To Monday

Feb 22, 2027

From

4,499

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

On the Road: Saguaro, Joshua Tree & Death Valley National Parks

Program No. 13480

Feb

BEGINS

Tucson, AZ

Feb

CONCLUDES

Las Vegas, NV

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

25 meals ( 9B, 8L, 8D )

1 expert-led lecture

14 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 8,998

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Saturday

Oct 30, 2027

To Monday

Nov 8, 2027

From

4,499

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Shared Room

On the Road: Saguaro, Joshua Tree & Death Valley National Parks

Program No. 13480

Oct

BEGINS

Tucson, AZ

Nov

CONCLUDES

Las Vegas, NV

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

25 meals ( 9B, 8L, 8D )

1 expert-led lecture

14 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,499

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Saturday

Oct 30, 2027

To Monday

Nov 8, 2027

From

5,609

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

On the Road: Saguaro, Joshua Tree & Death Valley National Parks

Program No. 13480

Oct

BEGINS

Tucson, AZ

Nov

CONCLUDES

Las Vegas, NV

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

25 meals ( 9B, 8L, 8D )

1 expert-led lecture

14 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 5,609

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Saturday

Oct 30, 2027

To Monday

Nov 8, 2027

From

4,499

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

On the Road: Saguaro, Joshua Tree & Death Valley National Parks

Program No. 13480

Oct

BEGINS

Tucson, AZ

Nov

CONCLUDES

Las Vegas, NV

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

25 meals ( 9B, 8L, 8D )

1 expert-led lecture

14 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 8,998

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Saturday

Nov 13, 2027

To Monday

Nov 22, 2027

From

4,499

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Shared Room

On the Road: Saguaro, Joshua Tree & Death Valley National Parks

Program No. 13480

Nov

BEGINS

Tucson, AZ

Nov

CONCLUDES

Las Vegas, NV

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

25 meals ( 9B, 8L, 8D )

1 expert-led lecture

14 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,499

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Saturday

Nov 13, 2027

To Monday

Nov 22, 2027

From

5,609

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

On the Road: Saguaro, Joshua Tree & Death Valley National Parks

Program No. 13480

Nov

BEGINS

Tucson, AZ

Nov

CONCLUDES

Las Vegas, NV

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

25 meals ( 9B, 8L, 8D )

1 expert-led lecture

14 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 5,609

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Saturday

Nov 13, 2027

To Monday

Nov 22, 2027

From

4,499

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

On the Road: Saguaro, Joshua Tree & Death Valley National Parks

Program No. 13480

Nov

BEGINS

Tucson, AZ

Nov

CONCLUDES

Las Vegas, NV

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

25 meals ( 9B, 8L, 8D )

1 expert-led lecture

14 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 8,998

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

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Traveling by Air

Plane

Arrival day is on Saturday, November 13, 2027.

Meet the group at Hilton Garden Inn Tucson Airport in Tucson, AZ

Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 5:00 p.m. Program Registration; 5:30 p.m. Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Monday, November 22, 2027 in Las Vegas, NV at The Ranch at Death Valley

End of Trip: 7:45 a.m. check-out and departure; 11:15 a.m. expected arrival at Las Vegas Airport.

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Program Departure Airport

Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (Program #13480)

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Commercial Van/Shuttle

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are not required.

Program end upon drop offs at Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport by Road Scholar bus / vans by 11:15 AM. Drops will be made at both terminal 1 and 3. For participants staying over in Las Vegas, taxis and public transport is available from both terminals. Note: Drop offs by the Road Scholar vehicle at other Las Vegas hotels or locations will not be possible.

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Hilton Garden Inn Tucson Airport

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is travel time from airport to hotel upon shuttle pick up is 10 minutes. .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 2 miles .

Hilton Garden Inn Tucson Airport

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Phone: 5207410505

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are not required.

Call Hilton Garden Inn once you have retrieved your luggage in the baggage claim area.

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Car

Arrival day is on 11/13/2027.

Meet the group at Hilton Garden Inn Tucson Airport in Tucson, AZ.

Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 5:00 p.m. Program Registration; 5:30 p.m. Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Monday, November 22, 2027 in Las Vegas, NV at The Ranch at Death Valley.

End of Trip: 7:45 a.m. check-out and departure; 11:15 a.m. expected arrival at Las Vegas Airport..

Parking

Parking is free for the length of the program.

Directions

Hilton Garden Inn Tucson Airport from I-10 westbound

Take Interstate -10 west and take exit 267 and Valencia Road. Turn left onto E. Valencia Road. Continue about 2.5 miles and turn left on S. Country Club Rd. The hotel will be on the left.

Hilton Garden Inn Tucson Airport from I-10 eastbound

Take Interstate -10 east and take exit 264A for Palo Verde Road south. Travel south on Palo Verde Road approximately 2 miles. Turn right on E. Valencia Road. Turn left on S. Country Club Road. The hotel will be on the left.

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