Let us help you with your bucket list. Grab your friends and family — or come as you are because you’ll have plenty of baked-in friends on a St. Olaf tour — and have a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with like-minded travelers. Scroll down to see what we have on offer right now, or contact us to let us know what destinations or experiences you’d like to see from us.
Plus, check out this article on 10 Unforgettable Experiences To Add To Your Europe Bucket List, which includes 5 things we already have on offer in 2023 and 2024!
Kick off the 150th anniversary of St. Olaf’s founding by exploring Norway yesterday and today, through the theme of migration and emigration. See a replica of the Restauration, the sloop on which the first organized group of immigrants left Norway for North America in 1825. Tramp through Old Stavanger and examine how the modern city is a center for the petroleum industry and its related migration. Travel by boat along the stunning Norwegian coast. Delve into the history and culture of the Sámi. Learn about the life and death of Saint Olav, for whom our College is named, near the place where he fell in battle, at Stiklestad National Culture Center. And in nearby Snåsa, visit the birthplace of St. Olaf College founder and immigrant pastor B.J. Muus.
Experience lots of music in Sicily and Malta! All sorts of music – opera, of course, but guitars, and dancing in the streets, jazz, folk music, street soloists and orchestras. Smell the sea, drink wine, walk among ancient ruins, and much more.
Visit Buddhist sites and learn about indigenous traditions, kingdoms of the past, historic villages, and contemporary life in the two small but abundant countries of South Korea and Taiwan.
Experience a tiny piece of the expansive Amazon, the world’s most biodiverse rainforest, and the Galapagos, a unique environment where you can encounter a variety of animals in their natural habitats, unfazed by your presence.
Come back to the future and rev up to your 50th reunion in sunny Phoenix, Arizona. Gather in community for fun activities, some light learning, and lots of connections with your fellow Oles and honorary Oles. And, join us at Spirit in the Desert retreat center to think deliberately about your vocation beyond occupation and find your path in the third chapter of life.
Observe abundant wildlife, enjoy beautiful scenery, and see firsthand the efforts under way to preserve the tropical paradise of Costa Rica.
Walk the cobblestone streets of Budapest, wander through castles dripping with history, experience a concert at the famed Mupa Concert Hall, and more.
Walk and drive through the golden landscapes of Tanzania, meet residents and learn about their lives and livelihoods, seek out the Big Five, and relax under a blanket of stars in the heart of the wilderness.
Get to know a bit of Norway and see the St. Olaf Orchestra perform throughout the country.
Wander the streets of Le Marais, considered the most gay-friendly neighborhood of France’s capital city. Dine in the seats of past literary luminaries such as Simone de Beauvoir and James Baldwin at Les Deux Magots. Take in a cabaret like no other. Get to know some of the vibrant arts and history of Gay Paris.
Get to know Ireland at the pace of 3 mph! Take a walk along windswept coastlines. Dodge sheep as you make your way across lush green fields. Walk cobblestone streets in some of the most beautiful towns on the Emerald Isle. Find a local pub, pull up a seat, and order a pint of Guinness. Savor an Irish stew while listening to some live Irish traditional music. This is how Ireland is meant to be experienced. (Registration will open soon.)
Dive into history, wine, great cuisine, beautiful castles, and quaint villages. Visit Bordeaux and its surrounding wine country followed by a stay in the Dordogne region of southwest France.
Experience captivating fjords, rich biodiversity, and fascinating maritime heritage on an 11-night cruise from Montreal to Boston aboard Oceania Cruises’ Insignia.
Join the St. Olaf Football team in Norway as they play the Oslo Vikings.
See first-hand the majestic landscapes of Iceland! Walk along the black sandy beaches. Visit the Blue Lagoon and sink into nature’s hot tub. See and hear the thundering waterfalls. Laugh with new friends – Oles and Icelanders alike. Savor a delectable meal of Icelandic seafood. This is how Iceland is meant to be encountered.
Experience the boundless beauty and tranquility of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. For 5 days, we’ll paddle from lake to river to lake again, and disembark as necessary to use the portage trails between bodies of water.
Go on a whirlwind theater tour in London. Be part of an exceptional experience! Attend performances both classic and contemporary by The Royal Shakespeare Company and at the National Theatre, and in venues such as the Globe, Royal Court, and Old Vic. Tour backstage at the Globe, and meet with one of London’s premier theater critics.
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