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.

Oct26Nov03

Canada

Winnipeg and the polar bears of Hudson Bay

Travel to the edge of the Canadian arctic, gaze at the ever-changing northern lights and discover the unique wildlife in the aptly-named polar bear capital of the world.

Nov01Nov11

New Zealand

Walking the South Island's great tracks

Explore one of the most pristine places in the world with its glaciated peaks and cobalt-blue fjords framed by thick rainforests.

Nov06Nov18

Japan

Hidden gems and unexplored treasures

Delve into a Japan that few visitors ever see while gaining a deeper, richer perspective with visits to the remote Naoshima Island, Hiroshima and the town of Matsuyama.

Dec20Dec29

Costa Rica

Lush rain forests and outdoor adventures

Pack your swimsuits and escape the holiday madness by heading south for a thrilling getaway to explore diverse ecosystems.

Dec24Jan03

Southeast Asia

With Young Explorer Program for kids ages 8+

Experience the lush beauty and rich history of Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand—awash with golden stupas, royal palaces, and jungle-ruined temples.

Jan17Feb05

Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands

Unspoiled wilderness of the Southern Ocean

An epic voyage to an extraordinary wonderland of icebergs, seals, penguins and seabirds.

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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.

Rob Dunbar

Earth Systems Science

The Keck Professor of Earth Sciences and a Bass University Fellow in Undergraduate Education, 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 Antarctica

Margo Horn

History

Since 1985, Margo has been teaching in the history department at Stanford, where her research and teaching combine interests in U.S. women’s history and the history of medicine.

Join Margo in Southeast Asia

Steve Palumbi

Oceans and Biology

Professor Palumbi has worked extensively on the genomics of marine organisms, focusing on basic evolutionary questions but also on practical solutions to questions about how to preserve and protect the diverse life in the sea.

Join Steve in Micronesia

Kevin Arrigo

Earth Sciences

The Donald & Donald M. Steel Professor in Earth Sciences, Arrigo is a biological oceanographer whose principal interest has been in the role marine organisms play in modulating the cycling of carbon within the oceans and atmosphere.

Join Kevin in Raja Ampat

Rodolfo Dirzo

Biology

Associate Dean of the Doerr School of Sustainability, Professor Dirzo examines the study of species interactions in tropical ecosystems from California, Latin America, and other tropical areas of the world.

Join Rodolfo in Costa Rica

Elizabeth Hadly

Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve

The faculty director at Jasper Ridge and a professor of biology and of geological and environmental sciences, Liz Hadly is a global change scientist who has studied the impacts of environmental change for the past four decades.

Join Liz in Kenya and Rwanda

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.