Bucknell’s Travel Program for Alumni
Explore the world, experience new cultures and stay connected with fellow Bucknellians.
Bucknell's travel program for alumni offers world-class travel opportunities for members of the Bucknell family, including alumni, parents and friends.
Below, scope out our upcoming destinations and make plans to join us for an unforgettable travel experience.
Upcoming Trips in 2023
See natural wonders that exist nowhere else on the planet as you cruise New Zealand's North Island and circumnavigate the South Island. Journey from Auckland to Christchurch through the awe-Inspiring Fiordland National Park.
Join this nine-day journey from the Costa Rican rainforest through the mighty locks of the Panama Canal. Experience a daylight passage through the Panama Canal and call at remote island paradises. Explore Costa Rica's wonders and tour Panama City.
Amid crisp air, bare trees, frosted earth and brilliant thermal features of Yellowstone National Park, the wildlife viewing in winter is better than any other time of year.
Travel into the grasslands of Africa's safari destination to observe the annual migration of vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle and Cape buffalo. This journey features immersive game drives in three of Tanzania's game parks.
This experience features a combination of American West highlights with the scenery of Grand Canyon National Park and the red rocks of Sedona, Native American history at the Montezuma Castle National Monument and the Old West nostalgia of train rides.
Discover the wonder of Amazon River Basin and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu, the "lost city of the Incas" on this five-night, guided river cruise through the tributaries of the Peruvian Amazon and the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve.
Celebrate the beauty of Holland and Flanders in springtime. Expert-led excursions include visits to the canals of Amsterdam, the 2,000-year-old city of Nijmegen, world-class Kröller-Müller Museum, Kinderdijk and the Delta Works engineering projects.
Come get your slice of the good life on this Mediterranean cruise. This seven-night trip begins in beautiful Barcelona then set sail for Palma de Mallorca and take in Florence's Italian Renaissance masterpieces. Before your final stop in Rome (Civitavecchia), taste an array of Tuscan wines as you relax in an ancient Italian wine cellar.
A cultural journey through Tuscany's historic sites, quaint villas, welcoming wineries and creative kitchens.
Discover the legacy of the Celts in Scotland, Ireland, Wales and France on this itinerary. Enjoy two full-day excursions to the D-Day beaches of Normandy. Continue through Dublin, Ireland; Wales; Tobermory, Scotland; Isles of Iona; Glasgow, Scotland.
Welcome to Utah's Mighty National Parks, renowned for awe-inspiring views and dramatic landscapes. Enjoy five nights at one hotel on this vacation that features Canyonlands, Arches and Capitol Reef national parks as well as Dead Horse Point and Monument Valley.
Come for a 10-night cruise from London (Southampton) to Belfast. Begin your journey in London, continue to Newcastle then on to Edinburgh. Get your fill of fresh island air in the Shetland and Orkney Islands before your journey's end in Belfast.
Discover the endless beauty, abundant wildlife and native cultures of Southeast Alaska. With skilled naturalists by your side, you'll encounter magnificent peaks and fjords, and ice-blue glaciers of unfathomable proportions – while learning about the traditions of Alaskas indigenous cultures.
Join us on this historical adventure to the Wild West. The highlights are Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, Devils Tower National Monument and Badlands National Park. Also, enjoy a trip on an authentic narrow-gauge railroad.
Experience the pure magic that is Scotland by cruising the infamous Loch Ness to Inverness, sampling heavenly spirits refined over centuries and taking in the iconic music that illustrates the tales of this extraordinary land. Wander cobblestoned streets on panoramic city tours, explore fascinating castles, visit delightful shops to browse works crafted by skilled masters, and perhaps even try on a traditional tartan or two.
Head north to experience the humbling proportions and famed beauty of the Canadian Rockies. Journey through inspiring mountain vistas, and revel in the grand landscapes of some of Canada's most remarkable national parks.
Discover the Burgundy and Beaujolais wine regions of Provence at the height of harvest season. Cruise round-trip from historic Lyon, France, along the storied Rhône and Saône rivers. Enjoy a tour of the Beaujolais wine region's Château Montmelas.
Immerse yourself in the authentic provincial character of Dordogne in Sarlat-la-Canéda, one of France's most beautiful medieval villages. Discover charming villages, medieval castles and prehistoric treasures through specially arranged excursions.
Travel to Grand Canyon National Park for awe-inspiring views from the park's rim. Admire the beauty of light striking Antelope Canyon's narrow sandstone walls. Share a peaceful evening with Navajo storytellers, and ponder cultures past and present at a petroglyph site during a river raft ride down Glen Canyon. Continue to Utah where you'll spend enjoyable time at Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks.
Northern Italy's lake district beckons with its shimmering glacial waters, soaring Alpine peaks and bijou towns. Immerse yourself in the distinct bella-figura Italian style that has inspired poets, composers, artists and philosophers for centuries.
Explore the Galapagos Islands, designated the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. The Galapagos Islands have been described as "a unique living museum and showcase of evolution." They are home to a fascinating array of wildlife that inhabits an unspoiled ecosystem and lives in harmony with their human visitors.
Join us as we wander the fabled land of the pharaohs and kings – where colossal pyramids, legendary tombs and towering temples cascade across the terrain. The mighty Nile River welcomes you for an unhurried journey that reveals seemingly limitless vistas of infinite deserts contrasted by metropolitan cities.
Contact Details
The Center for Alumni & Family Engagement
Location
Alumni House
90 University Avenue