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Exploring the Wild Side of Cape Cod

Program No. 25145RJ
One of New England’s most famous coastal regions, Cape Cod is for nature lovers! Experience the best Cape Cod has to offer, land and sea, from a naturalist’s point of view.
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  • A group of seniors on a guided nature walk listen to a naturalist at Long Point Wildlife Refuge in Massachusetts.
  • A weathered wooden cottage sits on stilts among grassy sand dunes under a blue sky in Provincetown, Massachusetts.
  • A row of small wooden kiosks lines a road in Provincetown, Massachusetts, with the Pilgrim Monument in the background under a clear blue sky.
  • Three people on a boat tour in Massachusetts look towards the shore as a man in the middle points at something.
  • A group of travelers stands on a grassy bank looking out at the Cape Cod Canal in Massachusetts.
  • A group of people walk in a single file line on a trail through a grassy field in Massachusetts.
  • A whale's tail disappears into the blue ocean off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
  • A flock of cormorants stands on a sandy beach on Monomoy Island, Massachusetts, as several others fly through the partly cloudy sky above.
  • A woman eats from a cup while walking with a man down a colorful, art-filled alley in Provincetown, Massachusetts.
  • A sandy path through dunes with a rustic fence leads to the ocean under a vibrant sunset on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Outdoor AdventuresSmall GroupAnimals & WildlifeNature & EnvironmentNew
Length
7 days
Rating
New
Activity Level
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3,449
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Program
At a Glance
Duration
7 days
Program Begins
Boston, MA
Program Concludes
Hyannis, MA
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
15 ( 6B, 4L, 5D )
Activity Level
Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is a nature-lover’s paradise, where conservation and recreation go hand in hand. Explore the peninsula’s rich biodiversity with expert naturalists, including scientists from the world-renowned Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Learn about efforts to protect the region’s iconic wildlife — Piping Plovers, sea turtles, molas (ocean sunfish), Atlantic white sharks and gray seals — through lectures and expert-led walks in scenic nature preserves. Enjoy a morning kayak session on the tranquil waters of Popponesset Bay, an estuary teeming with salt marshes and shorebirds, and set out on unforgettable seal and whale-watching excursions that showcase the Cape’s extraordinary marine life.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Get a behind-the-scenes experience at both Woods Hole and the Marine Biological Laboratory, some of the oldest and most prestigious marine research facilities in the world.
  • Learn about wildlife on Cape Cod and the actions that different organizations like the Mass Audubon Society and the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy are taking to conserve them.
  • Go whale watching in the Stellwagon Bank National Marine Sanctuary and search for gray seals and sea birds at Monomoy Island.
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Carol Carson
Carol “Krill” Carson is a marine biologist who has worked in the New England area since 1980. She spends her summers watching whales and studying the Northern Diamondback Terrapin, a threatened species of marsh turtle. In the fall, Krill and her team rescue marine wildlife that strand on Cape Cod. Krill is the founder and president of the New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance (NECWA), and the author of the book “My Friend Salt: The story of Salt, the most famous humpback whale in the world!”
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
Activity Level
Outdoor: No Sweat
Walking up to 2 miles per day over varied terrain. Standing up to 1 hour per day. Program will require approximately 2 hours of kayaking and 10 miles of walking over 7 days. Stairs at some sites, getting on/off motorcoach, getting on/off a boat via a ramp, must be able to embark/disembark boats. Due to pacing and activities, this program is not suitable for wheelchairs, scooters, or canes. Must be physically capable of participating in all planned program activities.
Small Group (13 to 24)
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
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  • Peace of Mind

    We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

    An illustration of a hand using a pen to check off the final item on a clipboard checklist
  • Assurance Plan

    Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

    An illustration of an elderly man sitting at a computer with a pair of binoculars beside him
  • Want to Protect Your Investment?

    Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

    An illustration of an elderly woman holding a piggy bank, with the Eiffel Tower in the background
  • Sustainable Travel

    We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

    An illustration of a hand holding a globe with a small bird flying around it