Techer Alumni Tours
Caltech Alumni Association offers trips, travel programs, and adventurous excursions for Techers to connect and explore the world together.
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Galápagos Expedition | SOLD OUT
Fri. 8/23 - Sun. 9/1/24
If getting up close to the place that inspired Charles Darwin’s The Origin of Species is on your life list of travel adventures, then an expedition to the Galápagos is authentic wish fulfillment. Disembarking from our floating base camp, the luxury vessel National Geographic Endeavour II, you’ll encounter endemic wildlife that lacks an instinctive fear of humans, explore a vibrant undersea, and observe diverse geological wonders with our guide, Rob Phillips, Fred and Nancy Morris Professor of Biophysics, Biology, and Physics. Every day will deliver new adventures—kayak along rocky shores watching for passing sea turtles, snorkel with playful sea lions, hike lava fields crowded with basking marine iguanas, or take a sunset Zodiac cruise around islands teeming with birdlife.
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Spain | Andalucia in a Parador
Thu. 3/27/25 - Fri. 4/4/25
Settle in for seven nights at a first-class, modern parador in Antequera, a medieval town in the picturesque heartland. From there, encounter Andalucía’s spectacular treasures as you learn how its heritage has been shaped by a fascinating mix of cultures and religions. Marvel at some of the finest examples of Moorish architecture in Spain, including the exquisite Alhambra in Granada and La Mezquita, Córdoba’s glorious mosque-cathedral. Take in the stunning Real Alcázar palace in Sevilla, Spain’s cultural heart, and step inside remarkable prehistoric tombs near Antequera. In Ronda, a charming hilltop town, savor breathtaking views high over El Tajo Gorge. From a countryside wine tasting to a passionate flamenco performance, this small-group program offers an engaging line-up of memorable moments! Enjoy the services of a professional travel director, insightful lectures and a generous meal plan featuring wine with dinner. Solo-friendly with no single supplement.
Save $250 per person when you book by July 16, 2024
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Wonders of Peru, featuring an Amazon Cruise and Machu Picchu
Sat. 8/23/25 - Wed. 9/3/25
In Lima, take in splendid colonial-era architecture, admire the Larco Museum’s exceptional pre-Columbian art, and relish a Peruvian dinner at a historic home. Delve into Inca history at remarkable ruins in Cusco and the Sacred Valley, and meet residents of a mountain village. Enjoy a scenic train ride through the breathtaking Andes and tour the temples, palaces and plazas of lofty Machu Picchu. Then board the deluxe Delfin III for a three-night cruise through the Amazon rain forest. Venture off on guided skiff boat rides for incredible, close-up views of the astonishing biodiversity within one of Peru’s largest wildlife reserves, including macaws, toucans, monkeys, capybaras, pink dolphins, and much more. This active, small-group experience includes first-class and deluxe hotels, round-trip air between Miami and Lima, two round-trip flights within Peru and an ample meal plan with wine at dinner.
Save $250 per person when you book by January 14, 2025
Travel Insurance
Whether traveling the U.S. or throughout the world, you will reminisce about your experiences for the rest of your life!
Techer Alumni Tours strongly recommends purchasing travel insurance for each travel excursion to protect yourself and your travel investment. This vital safeguard can help protect you, your friends and family, and your investment against unforeseen incidents that could impact your experience.
For your convenience, Techer Alumni Tours provides information about an optional travel insurance policy available through USI Insurance Services. USI works with multiple college and university travel programs. We invite you to review the terms and coverage of the Travel Insurance Select policy and compare them to other travel insurance policies you find online or through travel agents.
By purchasing travel insurance within 21 days of making your tour deposit, you will be eligible for additional benefits, such as a pre-existing condition waiver and an optional upgrade to ‘cancel for any reason.’ Learn more about Plan Highlights and Early Booking Benefits.
Please review the policy information available through USI Insurance Services or call USI Insurance Services at 1-800-937-1387 for additional information.
For info on COVID-19’s impact on a USI Travel Insurance travel policy, please visit their Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions.
Purchasing travel insurance helps support the various programs and services the Caltech Alumni Association offers.
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