Seniors' Programs:

Exploritas (formerly Elderhostel)

Greetings from The University of Arizona Tucson/Nogales Exploritas staff! Please consider this your personal invitation to come and join us for one or more of our upcoming programs.

Exploritas offers you the opportunity to explore the world’s most unique places. Leading experts and local people take you behind the scenes to gain an insider’s perspective of the area’s rich heritage of history, culture, and environment. Your fellow participants will come from every walk of life to explore the world with you. New friendships and an active exchange of ideas are at the heart of the Exploritas experience.

Exploritas is a not-for-profit organization committed to providing stimulating learning experiences at a remarkable value. Once you arrive at the program site, costs are all-inclusive: we provide your courses, accommodations, meals, experienced tour leaders, and group travel arrangements.

On this website you will find our course descriptions and all the pertinent information you’ll need to get started. You may register by using the toll-free number for Exploritas, Inc.: 800.454.5768. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Programs fill up quickly, so place your reservation today!

Come enjoy warm, sunny days and cool, luxurious nights amid the surrounding mountains of the high Sonoran Desert. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Helen by phone at 520.626.5144 or by e-mail at hcm@email.arizona.edu, or contact Celen Flores by phone at 520.287.7356.

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We’d love to share these outstanding educational adventures with you – hope to see you soon!