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Explore our destinations around the globe.

Is traveling the world on your bucket list? It’s time to make it a reality! While CAU tours are about learning on location from leading Cornell faculty, Cornell Alumni Travel specializes in culturally immersive tours. All tours are led by expert tour directors from award-winning travel partners, may be accompanied by a Cornell staff host, and always feature local guides. And of course, Big Red conviviality is a hallmark of every trip.

Unless otherwise noted, our tours do not include faculty.
CAU Study Tours feature Cornell faculty.
CAU Select Tours feature faculty from peer institutions (not Cornell).

 

Asia and the Pacific

Europe

Africa and the Middle East

Central and South America

  • CAU Study Tour: Chile ~ Magical Chiloé & Patagonia

    January 5 – 17, 2026
    Study Tour featuring Ray Craib, The Marie Underhill Noll Professor of History
    In partnership with Royal Adventures

  • The Galapagos Islands (Northern Itinerary)

    February 14 – 21, 2026  ***open to kids ages 8+***
    Orbridge 866-639-0079
    Exclusive to Cornell.

  • Mysteries of Peru & Machu Picchu (2026)

    May 7 – 15, 2026
    Orbridge 866-639-0079
    Exclusive to Cornell.

  • Colorful parrot in the jungle of Costa Rica
    CAU Study Tour: Lens on Costa Rica ~ A Photographic Adventure

    June 11 – 18, 2026
    CAU Study Tour featuring David Todd '06, Photographic Artist and eCornell Course Facilitator
    In partnership with Criterion Travel
    More info coming soon!

  • See Colombia with Cornell Alumni Travel
    Jewels of Colombia

    November 3 – 12, 2026
    Odysseys Unlimited 888-370-6765
    Exclusive to Cornell.
    More info coming soon!

  • See Costa Rica with Cornell Alumni Travel
    Costa Rica's Natural Heritage

    November 30 – December 10, 2026
    Odysseys Unlimited 888-370-6765
    Exclusive to Cornell.
    More info coming soon!

  • See Patagonia with Cornell Alumni Travel
    Patagonia Explorer

    December 5 – 18, 2026
    Odysseys Unlimited 888-370-6765
    Exclusive to Cornell.
    More info coming soon!

North America

Antarctica

Policies and expectations

  • View the travel and safety policy

    We're so excited to travel with you! Make sure you read the travel and safety policy for important information about all Cornell Alumni Travel and CAU opportunities.

  • Cornell expectations for our alumni community

    We are committed to ensuring that CAU and Cornell Alumni Travel tours provide a welcoming and inclusive experience for everyone. You can find the expectations that are applicable to all attendees of Cornell University alumni events, both on and off campus, by visiting this link.

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Why travel with Cornell?

Traveling with Cornell is a great option for anyone who loves exploring new places. With forty to sixty curated international and domestic departures annually to choose from, if there’s somewhere you want to go, it’s very likely we’re going there!

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