They're active, curious, interested in meeting new people, and are not afraid of new ideas or new adventures. Tours organized by Elderhostel, as well some of the for-profit tour companies that cater to the mature traveller market, offer programs in the United States and Canada, as well as remote locales such as Tibet, Iceland, Tanzania and Nepal. A country church in Iceland taken by an Elderhostel participant. Traditionally, organizers of educational tours have kept the prices of their tours down by utilizing college dormitories and retreat centers. Although some programs offer a limited number of single rooms, be prepared to share a room with someone you've just met.
Many senior tours involve extensive walking and, occasionally, moderate climbing.
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