Stanford Travel/Study

Experience the Extraordinary

With Stanford Travel/Study, every trip is the trip of a lifetime. It's easy to see why our travelers keep coming back, year after year.

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Our Destinations

Embark on a Trip Unlike Any Other

Our diverse lineup of educational adventures lets you learn and explore endlessly—whether you are venturing somewhere new or looking to gain a deeper appreciation of a familiar destination.

Sep10Sep17

New England

A fall rail journey through New Hampshire and Maine

Marvel at American art masterpieces in Boston, then delve into the region’s fascinating rail culture during journeys on both historic and modern rail routes.

Sep18Oct01

Morocco

Berber life, bustling medinas, and the High Atlas Mountains

Marvel at the walled city of Fez and enjoy a private desert camp nestled in the dunes of the Sahara. Visit World Heritage Sites and experience local cuisine and culture.

Oct01Oct15

Mekong River

A cultural odyssey through three Southeast Asian countries

See ancient sites and current-day cities and villages in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Enjoy a four-night river cruise to learn about life along the Mekong River.

Oct20Oct25

Santa Fe

History, art, and Indigenous culture in The City Different

Explore the country’s oldest capital, the contributions of the Indigenous population, and the later communities who found inspiration in the city’s rich atmosphere.

Oct29Nov11

Mount Everest

An ultimate adventure trek to Everest Base Camp

Trek the snow-capped Himalayas, taking in panoramic views while relaxing in mountainside villages and learning about local Sherpa traditions.

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Why Stanford

Discover the Stanford Advantage

When you're looking to add top-notch educational opportunities, exclusive access to unique locales and the opportunity to connect with your fellow alums to your journey, look no further than Travel/Study.

Our Faculty Leaders

With Stanford scholars leading the way through every step of your journey, you're guaranteed an educational experience like no other. In addition to hearing their thought-provoking lectures, you'll have the opportunity to interact with these teachers who are masters at bringing our destinations to life.

Our Experience

In our nearly 50 years of creating educational journeys, we have covered nearly every corner of the globe—from the North Pole to Antarctica and from the mountains of Nepal to the Sahara. Our travelers have experienced it all: epic rail journeys, in-depth city sojourns, private air expeditions, mountain treks and so much more.

Our Connections

From people to places, Stanford knows (and has access to) them all. Stanford connections afford you the opportunity to enjoy rare behind-the-scenes visits to special sites, discussions with knowledgeable insiders and once-in-a-lifetime events all over the world.

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About Our Faculty Leaders

Meet Some of Our Exceptional Faculty Leaders

Here's a unique perk you simply won't find anywhere else: a Stanford education to go. With renowned Stanford faculty and scholars leading the way, every Travel/Study trip is an intellectual adventure.

Ayla Pamukçu

Earth and Planetary Science

Professor Pamukçu works on unlocking the history of volcanoes through observations and data spanning a wide range of scales and perspectives.

Join Ayla in Iceland

Rob Dunbar

Earth Systems Science

The Keck Professor of Earth Sciences, Rob is interested in global climate change and how we translate scientific knowledge into better policies and practices to promote the sustainable use of the Earth.

Join Rob in the Seychelles

Wanda Corn

Art and Art History

The Robert and Ruth Halperin Professor Emerita in Art History, Wanda specializes in the history of modern art, photography, and visual culture, with a special interest in the ways artists and art movements traveled globally in the early 20th century.

Join Wanda in Paris

John Rick

Anthropology

Professor Rick studies early hunting societies of the high-altitude grasslands of central Peru and currently directs a 30+ year research project at the monumental World Heritage site of Chavín de Huántar.

Join John in Peru

Martha Crenshaw

Political Science

Martha is a senior fellow emerita in Stanford’s prestigious international-focused institutions: the Center for International Security and Cooperation, part of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies.

Join Martha in Morocco

Greg Watkins

Structured Liberal Education 

A filmmaker and a lecturer in Stanford’s Program in Structured Liberal Education, Greg Watkins focuses his research on the intersection of film and religion, and, more generally, of art and religion.

Join Greg in Southeast Asia

Curated Collections

Collections Designed With You in Mind

Whatever your travel style, we have a trip that will meet your needs—and give you an unforgettable, enriching experience. Explore our curated collections to find your next big adventure.