Cal Discoveries Travel

Wishing you a healthy and joyous holiday season, from our bear family to yours!

Give the gift of travel! Don't miss your chance to join the blue and gold community on an unforgettable adventure. With over 70 trips to every continent and a variety of activity levels and experiences, there's a journey waiting for everyone!

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📸: Matmata, Tunisia

A must-do journey returns! Fortified cities and tiny fishing villages, rugged Atlantic coastline and commanding Pyrenees peaks, iconic shrines to both religion and fine art, and intimate lodgings in historic paradores and pousadas – it all awaits on this small group journey from Lisbon across the north of Spain, ending in vibrant Barcelona with Odysseys Unlimited.

Across Spain and Portugal with Paradores & Pousadas | May 5-19, 2025
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Grateful for our Cal Discoveries travelers and the vibrant Cal community that grows with each journey. Thank you for your support, blue and gold spirit, and adventurous curiosity. Wishing you a peaceful Thanksgiving, and we look forward to welcoming you on your next adventure! Go Bears! 🐻💛✈️

Journey around enchanting Iceland, the “Land of Fire and Ice,” where glaciers cap active and dormant volcanoes and Viking ruins coexist with geothermal baths, mud pots and geysers. Cruise aboard the deluxe World Traveller from Reykjavík through the Arctica circle visiting Iceland highlights and seldom-toured islands. Join us for this captivating and unique itinerary!

Circumnavigation of Iceland | Jun. 25 - Jul. 3, 2025
alumni.berkeley.edu/2025iceland

Never a dull moment with our Cal travelers! Enjoy these fun highlights from our group in Peru with our extraordinary lecturer Vince Resh. Go Bears!

📸credit: Cheryl Resh

"There's no business like show business." And no better way to experience the thrill of theater than with our signature programs! Enjoy a week in New York during the buzz of Tony season, or immerse yourself in London's West End for one or two weeks of summer performances. Led by industry experts and shared with fellow theater lovers, this is theater at its finest!

New York Theater | Apr. 28 - May 4, 2025
London Theatre One Week | Jun. 29 - Jul. 6 2025
London Theatre Two Week | Jul. 6 - 19, 2025
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A few highlights from our traveling bears in Tuscany with AHI Travel! Enjoying the quieter streets of the off season and delicious experiences like parmesan cheese tour and tasting! Go bears!

Last chance to join for an epic journey in southern Africa! Follow Nelson Mandela’s “Long Walk to Freedom” and witness the breathtaking beauty, wildlife, and culture of 4 unique countries, where “Big Five” game viewing is extraordinary. Ready for adventure? Secure your spot now!

South Africa, Namibia, Botswana & Zimbabwe | Feb. 25 - Mar. 11, 2025

There are only two weeks left to reserve your spot to PATAGONIA, one of the most awe-inspiring destinations on the planet! Don't miss out--book your adventure today!

Enjoy the rare privilege of face-to-face encounters with two of the world’s last great frontiers: the majestic fjords and glaciers of Southern Patagonia, on a small-ship cruise; and the dramatic scenery of Torres del Paine on a three-night stay at the park. With visits to Buenos Aires and Santiago, this immersive adventure shows off the remarkable diversity of South America. The tour will be accompanied by Cal lecturer Steve Ruzin.

Patagonian Frontiers: Argentina and Chile by Land & Sea | Jan. 27 - Feb. 11, 2025
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Escape the looming winter blues with Cal Discoveries! Join us Down Under as we travel from Australia’s sophisticated Sydney, sacred Uluru, and the wondrous Great Barrier Reef to New Zealand’s towering Mt. Cook, breathtaking Milford Sound, high-spirited Queenstown, and nautical Auckland.

Exploring Australia & New Zealand | Feb. 14 - Mar. 7, 2025

Exploring Australia & New Zealand 2025 - Cal Alumni Association Travel from Australia’s sophisticated Sydney, sacred Uluru, and the wondrous Great Barrier Reef to New Zealand’s towering Mt. Cook, breathtaking Milford Sound, high-spirited Queenstown, and nautical Auckland.

No, that’s not Disneyland—it’s the real Matterhorn in the Swiss Alps! 🌄 After a cozy stay in Zermatt and a stunning ride on the Gornergratbahn, our Cal travelers lucked out with spectacularly clear skies for breathtaking views of this iconic wonder. Wow!

Enjoy the rare privilege of face-to-face encounters with two of the world’s last great frontiers: the majestic fjords and glaciers of Southern Patagonia, on a small-ship cruise; and the dramatic scenery of Torres del Paine on a three-night stay at the park. With visits to Buenos Aires and Santiago, this immersive adventure shows off the remarkable diversity of South America.

Patagonian Frontiers: Argentina and Chile by Land & Sea | Jan. 27 - Feb. 11, 2025
alumni.berkeley.edu/patagonia

Tour highlights! Our Cal travelers have just returned from an unforgettable Danube cruise, bookended by stays in Prague and Sofia. This incredible journey took them through Vienna, Bratislava, and Belgrade, with enchanting views of Budapest, the Wachau Valley, and the breathtaking Iron Gate Gorge. Welcome home bears!

alumni.berkeley.edu/granddanube

We love our solo travelers! With many destinations like Portugal, Croatia & the Dalmatian Coast, European river cruises, and more, these single traveler–friendly trips are perfect for quiet contemplation or meeting new people — all at no additional charge for a single room. Spaces are limited so make sure to reserve your space now!

https://alumni.berkeley.edu/travel/

We're back in the City of Dreaming Spires, working hard and playing even harder! Want to join the fun next summer?

Learn more about the Oxford Berkeley Program at alumni.berkeley.edu/oxford

Did you know dreaming of snow in summertime symbolizes a wish or desire?

Make that dream a reality by joining Cal Discoveries on a festive holiday cruise along the Rhine River to visit winter markets decked with twinkling lights and handmade treasures.

Holiday Markets Cruise: The Festive Rhine River - Basel to Dusseldorf | December 4 - 12, 2024
alumni.berkeley.edu/holidaymarketscruise

We're excited to announce a new trip and new lecturer! Meet Dr. Pat Scannon, founder of Project Recover He brings over 30 years of experience leading land and underwater search missions in Palau for American MIAs and POWs.

Read more about his work in the Smithsonian Magazine article below and join us for the WONDERS OF PALAU, Feb. 20 - Mar. 2, 2025.

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/recovering-lost-aviators-world-war-ii-180983690/

Wonders of Palau: A Snorkel & Kayak Journey - Cal Alumni Association Embark on an active journey through Palau’s pristine waters, discovering a vibrant underwater world teeming with life. From ancient corals to majestic marine creatures, every snorkeling excursion offers a glimpse into the beauty and diversity of Micronesia’s ecosystems.