Welcome to Alumni & Family Travel at St. Olaf.
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Destinations
Ireland
Led by Jon Naito, Associate Professor of English, and Mina Kinukawa, Scenic Designer
July 12–24, 2023
We invite you to join us as we circle the dazzling island of Ireland to explore literature, history, and culture.
France, Italy & Switzerland
A Ramble Around Mont Blanc
July 12–21, 2023
Join us for a moderate walking program in three distinct countries surrounding one majestic mountain.
Italy & Slovenia
Choose from August 26–September 3, 2023 or September 4–12, 2023
Let’s walk the trails (all of them EASY), visit villages, sample wine, meet the locals, enjoy the food, marvel at the incredible views, and experience these less-oft visited places at 3 mph.
Spain
Led by Dave and Pat Van Wylen
September 8–23, 2023
An active program with an overview of history, culture, art, architecture, cuisine, and more
Soccer in London
Led by Ryan Bowles, Athletic Director
April 1-8, 2024
Take in three Premier League matches and go behind the sports scene in London.
Norway Football
Iceland
Led by Linda Mokdad, Associate Professor of English, and Björn Nordfjörd, Associate Professor of English and Director of Film and Media Studies
June 2024
Let’s get off-the-beaten path on a trek across a dramatic landscape of volcanoes, geysers, and lava fields.
Paris
A Literary and Arts Tour of Gay Paris
Led by Juliet Patterson, Professor of English, and Rachel Moritz, Writer and Exhibit Developer
June 22–29, 2024
Norway
Norway: A Thousand Years of Migration
Led by Amy Boxrud, Director of Norwegian-American Historical Association (NAHA), and Kari Lie Dorer, Professor of Norwegian and King Olav V Chair in Scandinavian-American Studies
August 4–13, 2024
Sicily and Malta
Led by Karen and Gary Wilkerson
Featuring a variety of music performances
10-12 days in September or October 2024
Details should be ready by late spring 2023. Please check back!
Europe: Recently Completed Programs
Browse these recently completed programs for a sense of the breadth of our offerings. To see all recently completed programs, no matter the geographic region, go to the Calendar View.
Scotland
Germany
Theater in London
Georgia
Mediterranean
Greece
Belize
November 5–11, 2023
Experience both cultural and natural temples, from towering Mayan pyramids, to the barrier reef that runs the length of the country’s coast, second only Australia’s Great Barrier Reef in size and diversity.
Pickleball and Pinot
Led by Jane Becker Nelson ‘04, Director of Flaten Art Museum, and Peter B. Nelson ‘04, Associate Professor of Art and Art History
March 23-28, 2024
Boundary Waters
Led by Judy Tegtmeyer, Adjunct Instructor in Kinesiology; Director of Campus Recreation, and Wes Braker, Natural Lands Manager
July 14–20, 2024
Check back for more details!
Recently Completed Programs
Browse these recently completed programs for a sense of the breadth of our offerings. To see all recently completed programs, no matter the geographic region, go to the Calendar View.
Madagascar
October 6–22, 2023.
Join us to experience flora and fauna seen nowhere else on the planet – including the endangered lemurs – and to connect to local culture.
South Africa
Tanzania
Led by Kaethe Schwehn, Associate Professor of Practice in English and Peder Jothen, Visiting Assistant Professor of Religion
June 2025
Not just a safari … we’re working on the details; check back in a few months.
Recently Completed Programs
Browse these recently completed programs for a sense of the breadth of our offerings. To see all recently completed programs, no matter the geographic region, go to the Calendar View.
Pacific/Oceania Trips
We don’t currently have any trips on offer in this area of the world, but check back again, as we’re constantly adding new adventures.
Israel & Palestine
Journey to the Holy Land
Led by Matthew Marohl and Katherine Fick
June 9–21, 2023, Optional extension June 21–24
Visit important biblical sites, engage in conversations with local scholars, and to explore a variety of religious expressions all staking their claim to this small place on earth.
Vietnam and Cambodia
Led by Dave and Pat Van Wylen
14-16 days in February 2024
Join us for an overview of Vietnamese culture, history, art, architecture, cuisine, and more, plus visits to some lesser-known temples in Siem Reap.
South Korea and Taiwan
Led by Karil Kucera and Daniel Jones
13-15 days in late October or early November 2024
Details should be ready by late Summer 2023. Please check back!
Sri Lanka
Led by Karil Kucera, Professor of Art and Art History and Asian Studies
January 2025
We’re working on the details – check back soon!
Recently Completed Programs
Browse these recently completed programs for a sense of the breadth of our offerings. To see all recently completed programs, no matter the geographic region, go to the Calendar View.
Peru
April 13–20, 2024
Explore the land of the Incas, including Machu Picchu, Cusco, and Ollantaytambo.
Colombia
March 1–13, 2024
Get to know Colombia’s history, religions, foods, cultures, traditions, and more.
Galapagos & Amazon
Led by Dave and Pat Van Wylen
February or March 2025
Please check back – more information is coming soon!
Costa Rica
Led by Donna McMillan, Professor of Psychology, and Steve Bayne, Retired Professor of Political Science, Century College
March 28–April 7, 2025
We’re working on the details — please check back soon!
Recently Completed Programs
Browse these recently completed programs for a sense of the breadth of our offerings. To see all recently completed programs, no matter the geographic region, go to the Calendar View.
Antarctica
Led by Bob Jacobel, Professor Emeritus of Physics and Environmental Science, and Allison Jacobel, Assistant Professor of Earth and Climate Sciences at Middlebury College
January 6–19, 2024
Experience one of the most exhilarating adventures on Earth.