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Stanford Travel/StudyExperience the Extraordinary

Every trip is the trip of a lifetime, and it’s easy to see why our travelers keep coming back, year after year.

Embark on a Trip Unlike Any Other

Our diverse lineup of educational adventures lets you learn and explore endlessly—whether you are venturing somewhere new or looking to gain a deeper appreciation of a familiar destination.

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India

An enchanting tour of sites, spectacles, and sounds

Experience the historic, cultural, and spiritual heart of Central India including the Taj Mahal and Varanasi.

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Umbria

Get to know (or rediscover) Old-World Italy

A perfectly situated luxury hotel is our home base on this nine-day sojourn that sees us at an array of nearby monuments, art studios, and medieval towns.

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New Zealand

Walking the South Island's great tracks

Explore one of the most pristine places in the world with its glaciated peaks and cobalt-blue fjords framed by thick rainforests.

Look ahead to 2027

From California’s desert parks to the remote Raja Ampat Archipelago, our line-up of journeys for 2027 brings destinations both near and far to life through insightful lectures from Stanford professors and carefully crafted itineraries.

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Selling fast: Antarctica

Unspoiled wilderness of the Southern Ocean

An epic voyage to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula—an extraordinary wonderland of icebergs, seals, penguins and seabirds.

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Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil

A luxury cruise from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro

Cruise aboard the luxury L’Austral, enjoying stops in must-see destinations along nearly 2,000 miles of South America’s dazzling coast.

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Japan

Exploring Kyushu and Okinawa

Examine the history, culture, and geopolitics of Japan’s southernmost main island and far flung Okinawa. Visit remote nature preserves and active pottery villages.

Meet Some of Our Exceptional Faculty Leaders

Here’s a unique perk you won’t find anywhere else: a Stanford education to go. With renowned Stanford faculty and scholars leading the way, every Travel/Study trip is an intellectual adventure.

Alberto Diaz-Cayeros

Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies

Alberto’s work has focuses on federalism, poverty, and economic reform in Latin America, with more recent work addressing crime and violence, youth-at-risk, and police professionalization.

Oriana Mastro

Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies

A center fellow at FSI and courtesy assistant professor of political science at Stanford, Oriana researches Chinese military and security policy, Asia-Pacific security issues, war termination, and coercive diplomacy.

Stephan Graham

Doerr School of Sustainability

Former dean of the School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences, Steve conducts field research around the globe on sedimentary geology, tectonics, climate change over geologic time, and energy resources.

Collections Designed With You in Mind

Whatever your travel style, we have a trip that will meet your needs—and give you an unforgettable, enriching experience. Explore our curated collections to find your next big adventure.

Nature & Wildlife

See stunning vistas and spectacular wildlife with experienced trip leaders, and immerse yourself in the rich biodiversity of our shared planet.

Sea & River Cruises

Experience a cruise like none other and see a totally different side of the cities, towns and scenic seascapes along the way.

Family Adventures

Share your enthusiasm for travel and your love of learning with the whole family on one of our trips uniquely tailored for a range of ages and interests.