Extended tours from Corbin in Emerson-Garfield
The Coast, Branson, Japan: Longer Trips With a Group From Home
Corbin gathers a group in Spokane and a travel partner runs the trip, so you see Japan or the coast without planning it or going alone.
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Japan is on the list. Corbin Senior Activity Center gathers a group in Spokane, and a travel partner runs the trip. Partners are Collette, Globus, Avalon Waterways and Friendly Excursions. Destinations include the coast, Branson and Japan. Tours are open to everyone, and you do not need a membership. Request the catalog to see what is next.
Who runs the trips?
Corbin does not operate these trips. Four travel partners do, and Corbin brings the group.
- Collette. A tour company. Collette operates the trip, and your Corbin group travels together.
- Globus. A tour company. Globus operates the trip the same way.
- Avalon Waterways. River cruises. Avalon operates the ship and the itinerary.
- Friendly Excursions. Motorcoach tours. Friendly Excursions operates the bus trip.
- and the one question every first-time traveler asks: who do I share a room with?
Why go with a Corbin group instead of booking alone?
- A partner whose business is trips. Collette, Globus, Avalon Waterways and Friendly Excursions plan trips for groups.
- A group from Spokane. You travel with people from home, not a bus of strangers.
- One local number. Questions before you book go to (509) 327-1584, a person you can visit at 827 W Cleveland Ave.
Who will I share a room with?
That is the question to ask first. You do not arrive alone. You arrive with a group from Spokane.
Roommates for solo travelers: to confirm: whether Corbin or the partner matches roommates, and how. A room of your own: to confirm: single-room supplement by partner.
How does a partner tour work?
- Choose a trip. Corbin gathers a group from Spokane for trips run by Collette, Globus, Avalon Waterways or Friendly Excursions.
- Book it. Booking: to confirm: how an extended tour is chosen and booked - through Corbin, the partner, or both. Deposit: to confirm: extended-tour deposit amount and due date. Travel protection: to confirm: travel protection offered through the partners.
- The partner runs the trip. The partner runs the itinerary: Collette, Globus, Avalon Waterways or Friendly Excursions. What the price covers: to confirm: what is included in extended-tour prices, such as hotels, meals, guides and transportation. Who goes with you from Corbin: to confirm: whether a Corbin host travels with each group.
Member quote to come: must answer "Was the pace right for me?" | a member who took a Collette or Globus trip, first name and year
What should I ask before I book a long trip?
Bring these six questions when you call or visit.
- What is the day-by-day plan?
- How much walking is there each day, and how many stairs?
- Who will share my room, or what does a room of my own cost?
- What is included in the price, and what is extra?
- What are the cancellation terms?
- What travel protection is available?
You will not be the first person to ask. Nobody books Japan without asking.
Where are the extended tours going?
The destinations on Corbin’s list include the coast, Branson and Japan. The current trips are to confirm: upcoming extended trips with dates, partners and prices. Past trips are to confirm: recent extended trips Corbin has run.
Looking for something shorter? Start with a day tour, where Corbin does the driving.
How do I find out about a trip?
Use the form to ask about a trip, and a person at Corbin answers. Catalog: Corbin to confirm: offers a printed or emailed catalog, and how to request it. You can also call (509) 327-1584 and ask.
Preview talks: to confirm: whether Corbin holds preview talks, and when. Not sure yet? Read the tours overview or plan a free first visit. Tours are open to everyone, and you can see what a membership covers later.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a passport?
Japan needs a valid passport. For other trips, the ID you need is to confirm: passport and ID requirements for each upcoming trip. Ask before you book, and ask early. A passport can take weeks.
What if I travel alone and need a roommate?
Roommates for solo travelers: to confirm: whether Corbin or the partner matches roommates, and how. A room of your own: to confirm: single-room supplement by partner. Call (509) 327-1584 and say you are traveling alone.
How fast is the pace, and can I keep up?
Pace varies by trip. Ask for the day-by-day plan before you book. Walking per day, stairs and bags you carry are to confirm: pace and mobility details for each upcoming trip. Tell reception what you need, and we will find the right trip.
Can I pay in installments?
Payment plans are to confirm: payment plan options for extended tours. The deposit is to confirm: extended-tour deposit amount and due date. The final payment is due to confirm: final payment due date.
What does Corbin earn from extended tours?
A group booking earns Corbin a commission from the partner to confirm: commission arrangement. That is how the $5 lunch stays $5. Tours bring in about $90,000 a year, which makes them Corbin’s largest income source (Spokane Journal of Business, Nov 2025). Price compared with booking direct: to confirm: the same, or how it differs.
What if I have to cancel?
Cancellation terms are to confirm: extended-tour cancellation and refund terms. Travel protection is to confirm: travel protection offered through the partners. Call (509) 327-1584 before you book if you are not sure you can go.
Ready to see what is next?
The coast. Branson. Japan. Ask about the next trip, and a person at Corbin answers.
Open to everyone - no membership needed - ask a person
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