Adventures Around the World

Make new friends, grow your network and go on a bold adventure with University at Buffalo alumni!

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About the Program

What could be more fun than traveling with alumni, family and friends? Discover new places as you roam with your university!

The UB Alumni Association travel program is open to all alumni, parents and friends of the institution. These programs have specially selected faculty lecturers, chosen to enhance your experience and enrichment.

One of the great pleasures of these trips is the opportunity for alumni to immerse themselves in the experiences as companions in travel. These programs offer opportunities to learn about geological, ecological, and cultural issues of the countries visited while traveling with like-minded individuals having a shared background. For more information, contact Sarah Doody at sarahdoo@buffalo.edu. 

For more information on the 2025 trips, you can watch Sarah's webinar with more details on each excursion

Upcoming Adventures

  • Holland & Belgium: Along the Dutch Waterways
    11/14/24
    April 8 - 16, 2025 - Celebrate the spectacular beauty of Holland and Flanders in springtime with expert-led excursions on this carefully curated, 7-night river cruise.
  • Landscapes of Portugal
    8/14/24
    June 8-17, 2025 - From Lisbon to Oporto, Oliveira, and Evora, architectural, historical, and cultural treasures await you on this unforgettable sojourn into the very heart and soul of ancient Portugal.
  • The Wonders of Turkey
    6/17/24
    September 20-30, 2025 - Get lost in the colorful lanes of the Grand Bazaar, watch the dizzying dance of the Whirling Dervishes, and descend into an underground fortress on this 11-day journey.
  • Cambodia & Vietnam: From Ancient Temples to Bustling Cities
    6/24/24
    October 2 - 16, 2025 - Experience the magic of Cambodia and Vietnam on a 2-week guided tour.
  • South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe
    2/14/25
    March 10 – 24, 2026 - Exclusive journey through Southern Africa, featuring Cape Town, Johannesburg, a three-night safari, Chobe National Park and Victoria Falls
  • Southwest National Parks
    1/22/25
    May 21-29, 2026 - The Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion and more on this tour of the exceptional national parks and geological marvels of the American Southwest.
  • Discovering Southeast Alaska
    1/22/25
    July 31 – August 7, 2026 - Travel with expert naturalists on a small ship to explore where larger vessels can't go. See Alaska's secluded landscapes, experience the wildlife and wonder at unbelievable glaciers.
  • Greek Isles and Ephesus
    2/14/25
    September 9-17, 2026 - Cruise the Aegean Sea on a sailing yacht to explore the mythical landscapes of Greece and Turkey. Visit the cradle of Western Civilization to see ancient ruins, archaelogical sites and more.
  • Iceland & the Northern Lights
    2/14/25
    October 24 – November 1, 2026 - Explore the Nordic nation of Iceland and experience the ethereal Northern Lights with special guest speaker, climate science and policy expert at the Icelandic Ministry for Environment, Energy and Climate and Iceland native, Elín Björk Jónasdóttir .