Stanford Travel/Study

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With Stanford Travel/Study, every trip is the trip of a lifetime. It's easy to see why our travelers keep coming back, year after year.

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Our Destinations

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.

Feb24Mar06

Colombia

Lively cities, dramatic mountain scenery and vibrant culture

From Bogotá to Pereira to Medellín, this trip hits can’t-miss sites—Zipaquirá and La Candelaria, the Wax Palm Forest, and Guatapé in the mountainous region of Antioquia.

Apr01Apr29

Florence

A month-long sabbatical in the cradle of the Renaissance

Live like a local and learn (or refine!) your Italian with language classes and on excursions in Florence and to Tuscany’s famous hill towns.

Apr12Apr20

Berlin

Gain insight into a vivid, captivating European capital city

An in-depth exploration of the history, culture, art, architecture, and future of Germany’s monumental capital.

May07May17

Korea

Mountains, dragons, and other wonders of Korea

Explore the soul of Korea—from the vibrant heart of Seoul to the peaceful temples and villages that echo with centuries of traditions

May22May30

French and Italian Riviera

A luxury cruise through art, history, and clear waters

Set sail on the Le Ponant, the world’s first sailing yacht to earn the coveted Relais & Châteaux label, and experience stunning and exclusive ports of call.

Jul23Jul31

Canada

Luxury lodge-to-lodge heli-hiking in the Columbia Mountains

Travel by helicopter to reach pristine and remote wilderness areas inaccessible by trail. Explore the stunning landscapes and relax in luxury high-country lodges.

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Why Stanford

Discover the Stanford Advantage

When you're looking to add top-notch educational opportunities, exclusive access to unique locales and the opportunity to connect with your fellow alums to your journey, look no further than Travel/Study.

Our Faculty Leaders

With Stanford scholars leading the way through every step of your journey, you're guaranteed an educational experience like no other. In addition to hearing their thought-provoking lectures, you'll have the opportunity to interact with these teachers who are masters at bringing our destinations to life.

Our Experience

In our nearly 50 years of creating educational journeys, we have covered nearly every corner of the globe—from the North Pole to Antarctica and from the mountains of Nepal to the Sahara. Our travelers have experienced it all: epic rail journeys, in-depth city sojourns, private air expeditions, mountain treks and so much more.

Our Connections

From people to places, Stanford knows (and has access to) them all. Stanford connections afford you the opportunity to enjoy rare behind-the-scenes visits to special sites, discussions with knowledgeable insiders and once-in-a-lifetime events all over the world.

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About Our Faculty Leaders

Meet Some of Our Exceptional Faculty Leaders

Here's a unique perk you simply 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.

Ayla Pamukçu

Earth and Planetary Science

Professor Pamukçu works on unlocking the history of volcanoes through observations and data spanning a wide range of scales and perspectives.

Join Ayla in Iceland

Rob Dunbar

Earth Systems Science

The Keck Professor of Earth Sciences, Rob is interested in global climate change and how we translate scientific knowledge into better policies and practices to promote the sustainable use of the Earth.

Join Rob in the Seychelles

Wanda Corn

Art and Art History

The Robert and Ruth Halperin Professor Emerita in Art History, Wanda specializes in the history of modern art, photography, and visual culture, with a special interest in the ways artists and art movements traveled globally in the early 20th century.

Join Wanda in Paris

John Rick

Anthropology

Professor Rick studies early hunting societies of the high-altitude grasslands of central Peru and currently directs a 30+ year research project at the monumental World Heritage site of Chavín de Huántar.

Join John in Peru

Martha Crenshaw

Political Science

Martha is a senior fellow emerita in Stanford’s prestigious international-focused institutions: the Center for International Security and Cooperation, part of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies.

Join Martha in Morocco

Greg Watkins

Structured Liberal Education 

A filmmaker and a lecturer in Stanford’s Program in Structured Liberal Education, Greg Watkins focuses his research on the intersection of film and religion, and, more generally, of art and religion.

Join Greg in Southeast Asia

Curated Collections

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.