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Travel Opportunities

2011-12 Alumni Travel Programs

Join groups of UBC travellers along with groups from other universities to explore the world.

More than 2500 alumni and friends have travelled with the UBC Alumni Travel Program. Our travel partners, Gohagan & Company, Alumni Holidays International, Worldwide Quest and Bluewater Adventures provide the highest quality service in luxurious, educational group travel dedicated to lifelong learning. Our newest partner, Go Next, provides exclusive programs including group air and cruise options, and a la carte options for excursions and onboard activities. When you travel with our partners, they provide UBC Alumni Affairs with financial and marketing support for alumni programs.

Key

adventure Travel experiences with a strong focus on the natural environment. Active trips, perfect for travelers with adventurous spirits.
educational Travel experiences with an educational focus. Area experts travel with you or meet you at your destination, helping you reach a deeper understanding of the cultural or natural contexts of the places that you’ll visit.
alacarte Trips designed with the independent traveler in mind. Put together your own travel experience with à la carte options for excursions, services and amenities.

Upcoming Trips by Region/ Type

Use the checkboxes to select which trips you are interested in, then fill in the form at the bottom of the page to request further information.

Europe / Eastern Europe

River Life in Holland and Belgium with Floriade 2012

April 2012

Thomas P. Gohagan and Company

educational

Join us in Holland and Belgium for nine days, cruising for seven nights aboard a state-of-the-art AMA Waterways vessel.
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Changing Tides of History ; Baltic Sea Countries

June 2012

Thomas P. Gohagan and Company

educational

Coastal Life along Adriatic Coast

July 2012

Thomas P. Gohagan and Company

educational

Download Brochure (PDF)

Waterways of Russia

August-September 2012

Thomas P. Gohagan and Company

educational

Download Brochure (PDF)

A Bridge between Two Continents - Cruising the Black Sea

September 2012

Gohagan Travel

educational

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Radiant Reflections – Rome to Barcelona

October 15-26, 2012 (10 nights)

GoNext - Oceania Cruises

alacarte

Discover some of the Mediterranean's loveliest and most renowned ports of call. Download Brochure (PDF)

Rough Love in a Rugged Landscape - Wuthering Heights in Cornwall

October 18–26, 2012

WorldwideQuest

educational

Engage with literary discussion and ramble in the rugged countryside reminiscent of the Yorkshire moors so vividly depicted in Emily Bronte's timeless masterpiece. Download Brochure (PDF)

Asia / South East Asia / South Pacific / Australasia

A Bridge between Two Continents ~ Cruising the Black Sea

September 2012

Thomas P. Gohagan and Company

educational

Myanmar: An In-depth Exploration

November 11-23, 2012

WorldwideQuest

educational

Looking for a feeling of discovery? Myanmar (Burma) is unlike any other place on earth. Download Brochure (PDF)

Treasures of India & Nepal

November-December 2012

Alumni Holidays International

educational

Tahitian Jewels – Papeete to Papeete

January 16–27, 2013

GoNext - Oceania Cruises

alacarte

Imagine a cruise where every port of call is a Polynesian paradise. Download Brochure (PDF)

Asian Wonders - Singapore to Hong Kong

February 2-21, 2013

GoNext - Oceania Cruises

alacarte

Explore ancient sites and exciting cities with stops in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and China on this sea-swept voyage. Download Brochure (PDF)

The Americas / Caribbean / Antarctica

Haida Gwaii

June 2012

Bluewater Adventures

adventure educational

Caribbean Discovery – Miami to Miami

January 16–27, 2013

GoNext - Oceania Cruises

alacarte

Cruise the balmy Caribbean seas to beautiful islands rich with verdant rainforests, spectacular beaches, colourful towns, and enchanting wildlife.Download Brochure (PDF)

Samba Rhythms - Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro

March 5-18, 2013

GoNext - Oceania Cruises

alacarte

Savour the sights and sounds of South America on the luxurious Oceania Cruises Regatta. Download Brochure (PDF)

Africa / Middle East

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The University of British Columbia Alumni Association will not be responsible for the financing, the arranging, or the conducting of these tours. They assume no liability or responsibility for damages or financial loss to person howsoever arising from the negligence, omission or otherwise of travel services arranged through travel suppliers. Refer to the General Terms and Conditions established by travel suppliers with respect to participating in these tours.

Travel Partners

Our travel partners are:

Alumni Holidays*
Thomas P. Gohagan
Worldwide Quest
Bluewater Adventures
Go Next

*Please note: all Crystal Cruises can now be booked directly through Alumni Holidays International (AHI) ensuring that your Alumni Association receives credit for your booking should you wish to do so. You will receive pre-paid gratuities for dining room waiter and assistant and stateroom stewardess, Crystal Society frequent cruiser benefits, and booking and pre-trip assistance from an AHI passenger representative.

Contact

Interested in receiving travel brochures and information? If so, please contact Karen Kanigan at karen.kanigan@ubc.ca or 604.822.9629 with your current mailing and/or e-mail address.

Check out some of the photos taken by our travellers on previous adventures in the photo gallery!

Travel Blog

Want an insider’s perspective on what happens when you travel with UBC Alumni? Check out the UBC Alumni Travel blog.

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