The University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Association has partnered with the University of Minnesota Alumni Association (UMAA) to offer travel opportunities to UMD alumni. The UMAA staff are experts in travel and have arranged trips for many years and know what companies provide the most reliable and best service. Review the brochures below for the current trip offerings.
Tanzania Safari
February 12-22, 2012
Travel with us on the journey of a lifetime into the majestic natural wonder that is Tanzania, Africa’s most authentic safari destination. Here, as they have for tens of thousands of years, vast herds of elephant, wildebeest, zebra, gazelle and
Cape buffalo roam the savannas, stalked by the magnificent carnivores that prey on them—lion, cheetah and leopard—in one of Earth’s greatest natural spectacles.
Journey through Vietnam
March 8 – 23, 2012
Discover this land of breathtaking natural beauty and abiding tradition. Tour highlights include Hanoi sightseeing, an excursion to Ha Long Bay, visits to the imperial capital of Hue, charming Hoi An, the Cham Museum, the floating markets at Cai Be and Cai Rang, and many more historical and cultural landmarks. Please note date change to March 8-23 instead of March 7-22 which is listed on the brochure. Wait list open.
Wonders of the Galapagos
March 9-17, 2012
“The natural history of this archipelago is very remarkable … the greater number of its inhabitants, both vegetable and animal, being found nowhere else.” Charles Darwin’s keen yet simple observation of the Galápagos Islands lies at the heart
of his theory of evolution. Today, with 95 percent of its natural biodiversity still intact, the Galápagos Archipelago is a “living laboratory of evolution,” still the home of the exotic birds, animals and plants that inspired Darwin over a century ago and continue to make the islands a nature lover’s dream destination today.
Canary Islands and the Iberian Peninsula
March 28 – April 8, 2012
Acquaint yourself with the treasured landmarks, exotic structures, and amazing natural wonders of Spain, Portugal, and the Canary Islands, as you cruise around the magnificent Iberian Peninsula.
Magnificent Waterways of Holland and Belgium
April 20 – 28, 2012
Experience the beauty, history, and culture along the waterways of Holland and Belgium. Enjoy Amsterdam, visit the Hague, delight in the beautiful vistas of Delft, and discover the Netherlands’ horticultural heritage with a visit to the Floriade – an exhibition held only once every 10 years.
Black Sea Serenade
August 17-30, 2012
A voyage with Oceania Cruises is an exceptional experience that takes cruising to new heights. Look forward to unparalleled service and an in-depth travel adventure. Whether aboard or ashore, every detail is attended to; your only task is to enjoy every sublime moment.
Ports of Calls:
Nessebur, BULGARIA. Constanta, ROMANIA. Odessa, UKRAINE. Sevastopol, UKRAINE. Yalta, UKRAINE. Sochi, RUSSIA. Batumi, GEORGIA. Trabzon, TURKEY. Sinop, TURKEY. Istanbul, TURKEY.
Treasures of India and Nepal
November 18 – December 2, 2012
This unique program showcases the incomparable landscapes and a fascinating culture of India and the stunning mountain scenery, elaborate architecture and centuries old traditions of Nepal.
