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South Carolina

Birding the Lowcountry

Program No. 20959RJ

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2026

From Sunday

Nov 15, 2026

To Friday

Nov 20, 2026

From

1,949

Each

1 Traveler

Shared Room

Birding the Lowcountry

Program No. 20959

Nov

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Nov

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

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

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 1,949

From Sunday

Nov 15, 2026

To Friday

Nov 20, 2026

From

2,399

Each

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Birding the Lowcountry

Program No. 20959

Nov

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Nov

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

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

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,399

From Sunday

Nov 15, 2026

To Friday

Nov 20, 2026

From

1,949

Each

2 Travelers

Birding the Lowcountry

Program No. 20959

Nov

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Nov

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

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

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 3,898

2027

From Sunday

Feb 7, 2027

To Friday

Feb 12, 2027

From

2,049

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Shared Room

Birding the Lowcountry

Program No. 20959

Feb

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Feb

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

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

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,049

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Feb 7, 2027

To Friday

Feb 12, 2027

From

2,509

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Birding the Lowcountry

Program No. 20959

Feb

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Feb

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

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

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,509

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Feb 7, 2027

To Friday

Feb 12, 2027

From

2,049

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

Birding the Lowcountry

Program No. 20959

Feb

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Feb

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

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

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,098

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Feb 21, 2027

To Friday

Feb 26, 2027

From

2,049

Each

Select Date

Only 4 spots left

1 Traveler

Shared Room

Birding the Lowcountry

Program No. 20959

Feb

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Feb

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

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

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,049

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Feb 21, 2027

To Friday

Feb 26, 2027

From

2,509

Each

Select Date

Only 4 spots left

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Birding the Lowcountry

Program No. 20959

Feb

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Feb

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

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

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,509

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Feb 21, 2027

To Friday

Feb 26, 2027

From

2,049

Each

Select Date

Only 4 spots left

2 Travelers

Birding the Lowcountry

Program No. 20959

Feb

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Feb

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

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

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,098

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Mar 7, 2027

To Friday

Mar 12, 2027

From

2,049

Each

1 Traveler

Shared Room

Birding the Lowcountry

Program No. 20959

Mar

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Mar

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

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

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,049

Pay Deposit 250

From Sunday

Mar 7, 2027

To Friday

Mar 12, 2027

From

2,509

Each

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Birding the Lowcountry

Program No. 20959

Mar

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Mar

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

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

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,509

Pay Deposit 250

From Sunday

Mar 7, 2027

To Friday

Mar 12, 2027

From

2,049

Each

2 Travelers

Birding the Lowcountry

Program No. 20959

Mar

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Mar

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

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

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,098

Pay Deposit 250

From Sunday

Mar 14, 2027

To Friday

Mar 19, 2027

From

2,049

Each

Select Date

Only 1 spot left

1 Traveler

Shared Room

Birding the Lowcountry

Program No. 20959

Mar

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Mar

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

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

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,049

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Mar 14, 2027

To Friday

Mar 19, 2027

From

2,509

Each

Select Date

Only 1 spot left

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Birding the Lowcountry

Program No. 20959

Mar

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Mar

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

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

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,509

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Mar 14, 2027

To Friday

Mar 19, 2027

From

2,049

Each

2 Travelers

Birding the Lowcountry

Program No. 20959

Mar

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Mar

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

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

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,098

Pay Deposit 250

From Sunday

Oct 17, 2027

To Friday

Oct 22, 2027

From

2,049

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Shared Room

Birding the Lowcountry

Program No. 20959

Oct

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Oct

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

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

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,049

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Oct 17, 2027

To Friday

Oct 22, 2027

From

2,509

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Birding the Lowcountry

Program No. 20959

Oct

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Oct

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

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

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,509

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Oct 17, 2027

To Friday

Oct 22, 2027

From

2,049

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

Birding the Lowcountry

Program No. 20959

Oct

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Oct

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

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

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,098

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Nov 14, 2027

To Friday

Nov 19, 2027

From

2,049

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Shared Room

Birding the Lowcountry

Program No. 20959

Nov

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Nov

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

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

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,049

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Nov 14, 2027

To Friday

Nov 19, 2027

From

2,509

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Birding the Lowcountry

Program No. 20959

Nov

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Nov

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

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

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,509

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Nov 14, 2027

To Friday

Nov 19, 2027

From

2,049

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

Birding the Lowcountry

Program No. 20959

Nov

BEGINS

Ridgeland, SC

Nov

CONCLUDES

Ridgeland, SC

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

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

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,098

Pay Deposit 250

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

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United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

Traveling by Air

Plane

Arrival day is on Sunday, March 14, 2027.

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

Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. 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: Friday, March 19, 2027 in Ridgeland, SC at LifeTides Institute's Community of Cottages

End of Trip: 10:00 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. 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.

Traveling by Car

Car

Arrival day is on 3/14/2027.

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

Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. 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: Friday, March 19, 2027 in Ridgeland, SC at LifeTides Institute's Community of Cottages.

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

Parking

Free parking is available on site. If you are traveling with a trailer or camper, please check with Jan Schatz at jjschatz46@gmail.com or 407-496-0004.

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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