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Let us help you with your bucket list. Grab your friends and family \u2014 or come as you are because you’ll have plenty of baked-in friends on a St. Olaf tour \u2014 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<\/a> to let us know what destinations or experiences you’d like to see from us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Join us in Finland<\/a> for reindeer and dog sled rides, ice floating, sauna culture, Santa’s village, and chasing the northern lights \u2013 or, if the timing is right \u2013 lie in your glass-domed igloo to watch the fire in the sky. (Tour 1 is full and Tour 2 only has a few spaces remaining!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experience the Galapagos<\/a>, a unique environment where you can encounter a variety of animals in their natural habitats, unfazed by your presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venture with us into the rugged wilderness of Tasmania, the iconic vistas of the Great Ocean Road, and the spiritual heart of the continent at Uluru, encountering Australia\u2019s<\/a> unique wildlife, stunning landscapes, and Aboriginal culture. (See the webpage to join the waitlist.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Help herd some sheep on a local farm, step foot in a Hobbit house, hike through the dramatic, glacier-carved alpine Hooker Valley, encounter some kiwis, enjoy wine tastings, cruise through the indescribably beautiful Doubtful Sound, and much more in New Zealand<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Sail the Arctic\u2019s <\/a>legendary Northwest Passage as Indigenous peoples and explorers have for centuries! Except, journey in comfort, with the guidance of naturalists and climate science experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experience a whirlwind theater tour in London<\/a>! 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 or National Theatre, and have a discussion with one of London\u2019s premier theater critics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow in the footsteps of Odysseus (on the island of Ithaka, Odysseus\u2019 homeland), Antony, Cleopatra, and Caesar Augustus (at Nikopolis, site of the famous battle of Actium), and Lord Byron. Plus enjoy a winery tour and plenty of the famous Greek<\/a> food, dancing, and hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bridge Norway<\/a>\u2019s dual souls, from Oslo’s cutting-edge art and urban forests straight into the cozy, historic charm of Bergen’s fjords. Choose from THREE companion trips to St. Olaf student tours: Football, Choir 1, or Choir 2. These are the ultimate “no-compromises” adventures where world-class cosmopolitan culture and raw Scandinavian wilderness exist side-by-side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sit amidst the quiet hush of the open-air Passion Play theater, surrounded by the towering Bavarian Alps, in Oberammergau, Germany. Feel the weight of nearly four centuries of living history unfolding stage-wide. Watch hundreds of local villagers \u2014 each born or long-settled in Oberammergau \u2014 pour their hearts into this monumental once a decade performance, creating an unforgettable connection to both culture and community. (Scheduled September 2030 \u2014 stay tuned!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jump into a diverse and multi-faceted adventure in Southern Africa. Revel in an incredible blend of cosmopolitan culture, breathtaking natural beauty, and thrilling wildlife encounters. (Rescheduling to Summer 2028 \u2014 stay tuned!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walk parts of the famed St. James Way, also known as the Camino de Santiago, in Spain<\/a>. Put one foot in front of the other on the most scenic sections, and visit countless historical villages along the route. Enjoy amazing meals and wine tastings. Experience the camaraderie of fellow Oles and honorary Oles as well as pilgrims from all over the world. (Visit the webpage<\/a> to join the waitlist.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indulge your inner adventurer on a six-day expedition along the untamed coastal landscapes of Alaska’s Inside Passage<\/a>. Get to know a bit of the rich Tlingit culture. See high-flying eagles, tail-fluking whales, and salmon-fishing bears. Hike through forests of towering trees, kayak in glacier-carved fjords, and raft from an ancient Alaska native village. <\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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