Type of Tour: CAU Faculty-Led Study Tour
Destinations of Partnership: Cuba, Greenland, Colombia

Arrangements Abroad has been a leader in educational travel since 1977, designing bespoke itineraries offering rich cultural experiences to travelers wherever they go. Each program is created in collaboration with its sponsoring institution or special group, which include some of the nation's preeminent museums, cultural organizations, and alumni associations. With special access to extraordinary places in more than 50 countries, hallmarks of our exclusively chartered ships, riverboats, trains, and land trips include behind-the-scenes visits, access to private collections and unique historical sites, explorations of local cultural events and fairs, and enriching meetings with curators, professors, diplomats, local experts, and artists.
You can be sure you will receive the highest quality service from our team of experts at Arrangements Abroad, not only because of our extensive background, connections, and industry knowledge, but because we hold each other accountable to a set of core values that set us apart.

Type of Tour: CAU Faculty-Led Study Tour
Destinations of Partnership: Costa Rica, India, New Zealand

Criterion Travel is a boutique U.S.-based tour operator specializing in expert-led travel. Partnering with top museums and alumni associations across the U.S., Criterion creates customized group itineraries with a strong educational focus. Nearly all departures have accompanying expert lecturers who complement what local guides have to say. Some departures are designed specifically to showcase lecturer expertise, and there is nothing “off the shelf” about these programs. Many of Criterion’s trips provide private access or special features not available to individual travelers or most other groups. Criterion’s itinerary development team averages over twenty years in the educational travel industry and is the driving force behind these bespoke and substantive journeys. If you are looking for an insightful and unique experience, and interested in learning more about the destination than the average tourist, these CAU departures are designed for you. Criterion offers travel to destinations all around the world, and features land, sea, river, rail, and private air departures.

Type of Tour: CAU Faculty-Led Study Tour
Destinations of Partnership: New Mexico, Madagascar

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Type of Tour: CAU Faculty-Led Study Tour
Destinations of Partnership: Arctic Svalbard, Antarctica

For more than 50 years, Lindblad Expeditions has been sailing to captivating places near and far in pursuit of discovery, bringing along adventurous travelers to share in the thrill of uncovering the world’s wild secrets. Specializing in nature-focused, expedition cruising, with every voyage Lindblad undertakes, their core belief is reinforced: that our planet holds infinite potential—for new experiences, enhanced knowledge, and increased understanding of our role in protecting its trove of natural and cultural treasures. CAU’s partnership with Lindblad Expeditions specifically aligns with Cornell’s position as a global leader in sustainability and climate change research, teaching, and engagement. Lindblad Expeditions’ enduring quest for discovery drives the company to find new ways to help you explore. They build ships that facilitate exploration with their cutting-edge technologies, design itineraries and assemble expedition teams that inspire, and chart courses that take you deeper into remote places to give you a richer picture of our world. Since 2004, Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic have built upon their shared legacy of discovery to provide guests with wholly unique experiences, including immersive programs for photographers, young explorers, and undersea enthusiasts, as well as incredible opportunities to explore alongside the National Geographic Experts who join select voyages.

Type of Tour: Cornell Alumni Travel, non-faculty tour
Destinations of Partnership: Journey to Vietnam, Portrait of Italy, Africa's Wildlife, Insider's Japan, and more

Odysseys Unlimited is a seven-time winner of Travel + Leisure's World's Best Tour Operators awards for good reason. OU tours offer the discerning traveler exceptional quality at a great value, with airfare included. If there's a destination you've previously felt was out of your reach, you will finally be able to check it off your bucket list (without denying yourself the luxuries) by taking Cornell Alumni Travel's trips with OU. Not to mention the Tour Directors who are not only logistical masterminds but also experts in their destinations, great storytellers, and deeply service-oriented. You can travel with OU on your own or on a  departure specially curated for Cornell Alumni Travel.

Type of Tour: Cornell Alumni Travel, non-faculty tour
Destinations of Partnership: Galapagos Islands, Tanzania, Aegean Sea Odyssey, Flavors of Northern Italy, and more

With over a decade of partnership between Cornell Alumni Travel and Orbridge, many of our travelers have experienced epic destinations first hand on the exceptional tours Orbridge produces. Known for in-depth trips through the United States National Parks, as well as curated, cuisine-focused tours in the Flavors series, and grand immersive nature tours including Antarctica Discovery, Galapagos Islands, and Tanzania Wildlife Safari, Orbridge impresses with excellent execution of complex itineraries, an incredible roster of Expedition Leaders and Tour Directors, and their Commitment to Sustainability.

Type of Tour: CAU Faculty-Led Study Tour
Destinations of Partnership: Ireland, Chile, Spain

Royal Adventures first partnered with Cornell's Adult University (CAU) in the early 2000s to create distinctive educational travel programs for families to the Galápagos, Costa Rica, Brazil, and Patagonia. Since then, we have collaborated with CAU on a variety of adult and family educational travel experiences worldwide, showcasing the diverse expertise of Cornell's faculty as study leaders. With over 30 years of experience, Royal Adventures is a family-owned company specializing in creating custom-designed, escorted educational journeys worldwide. Known for delivering exceptional travel experiences through expert knowledge, personalized itineraries, insider access, and top-tier accommodations, their experienced Tour Directors ensure every journey is immersive, engaging, and filled with authentic moments that exceed expectations. Committed to sustainability, Royal Adventures incorporates responsible travel practices into every aspect of each tour. They focus on reducing our environmental impact by using eco-friendly materials, such as wooden name badges and luggage tags sourced from sustainable U.S. forests, and by producing brochures primarily in digital format, only printing small batches on request. Additionally, they guide travelers on best practices to minimize waste and encourage the use of refillable water bottles throughout each journey to reduce single-use plastics. Royal Adventures’ dedication to socio-cultural sustainability is evident in our close collaboration with local communities. They prioritize working with local guides and family-owned businesses, ensuring that the economic benefits of our trips directly support the communities we visit. By designing itineraries that celebrate each destination's natural beauty and cultural heritage, they foster meaningful connections and create authentic experiences for CAU travelers. Through these efforts, Royal Adventures provides travel experiences that are enriching, responsible, and deeply rewarding.