A time-honored tradition since 1969, Cal Discoveries Travel creates memorable learning opportunities for thoughtful travelers.
Dive deep into a destination with the help of enrichment lecturers, who accompany many tours, and informative local lecturers from our tour operators.
Make new Cal connections, rekindle old ones, and delight in the enduring bond of your fellow Golden Bears throughout your trip.
Our 50+ years of experience in the travel industry means you can expect high-quality customer service from the minute you book with us until the day you return home.
Chase the magical Aurora Borealis across Iceland on this journey featuring the Golden Circle’s Gullfoss waterfall, Þingvellir National Park, and Strokkur geyser. Explore Dimmuborgir’s lava fields, unwind in the Blue Lagoon, meet Icelandic horses, and enjoy farm-to-table meals, tastings, and expert insights. Evenings include guided excursions to search for northern lights.
Early booking and full payment discounts may be available.
On this land and sea voyage, retrace the bold travels of Darwin and Magellan in southern Chile, a landscape still virtually untouched more than a century after the first European settlers. From sweeping pampas grasslands to magnificent glacier‑studded fjords and the legendary Tierra del Fuego archipelago, experience the extremes and contrasts of Patagonia, with its breathtaking scenery and incredible wildlife.
Early booking and full payment discounts may be available.
Experience the allure of sailing the sparkling Mediterranean under the billowing white sails of the Wind Spirit. Immerse yourself in the best of the French and Italian Rivieras, from Barcelona to the legendary Cote d’Azur and on to such iconic destinations as Monaco, Portofino and Cinque Terre.
Early booking and full payment discounts may be available.
Cal Discoveries Travel plans and operates educational travel opportunities around the world. We partner with UC Berkeley-affiliated lecturers to enhance the strong educational component of the trips. We invite you to dive deeper with these interviews to learn more about the lecturers, how they prepare for the trips, and the role they play while on tour.
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Meet the enrichment lecturers who accompany many of our tours and offer fascinating educational details to take your vacation to the next level.
