Why Stanford?

Here are a few of the reasons why you should travel with Stanford:

NOURISH YOUR MIND

With Stanford faculty and scholars leading the way through every step of your journey, your brain will never go hungry. In addition to hearing their thought-provoking lectures, you'll have the opportunity to interact with the faculty leaders who are masters at bringing our destinations to life.

GAIN INSIDER ACCESS

The number one rule of travel: know before you go. From people to places, Stanford knows 'em all. With our connections, you'll enjoy rare behind-the-scenes access to special sites, knowledgeable insiders and once-in-a-lifetime events all over the world.

STANFORD TRAVELERS, UNITE!

You don't need to like group travel to love traveling with Stanford. On any given trip, you're sure to forge friendships with a diverse group of alumni and friends who're as intellectually curious as you are.

RELAX, WE'VE GOT EVERYTHING COVERED

Once you've booked your trip, sit back and leave the planning to us. No pre-trip detail is missed—we'll even send you a packing list!

DISCOVER REAL VALUE

Most others simply can't offer the extras we include as a matter of course. Once you add them all up—lectures, meals, transfers, gratuities and little luxuries—you'll know you're getting more than you pay for. That's what we call real value.

WE MAKE IT EASY TO REST EASY

From diamond-in-the-rough accommodations in far-flung regions to uniquely chic digs in well-traveled places, we know where to go. When you're with us, you'll always travel in comfort and style.

ENJOY THE SPICE OF LIFE

Variety, we've discovered, is the spice of life. Why not add a little zest to yours? Travel/Study offers a diverse array of trips—approximately 50 at last count—that span the globe in a nearly infinite number of ways. Trip offerings include active adventures, field study programs, luxury cruises, classic rail journeys, family adventures and special interest trips.

WHY SWEAT THE SMALL—OR BIG—STUFF?

Leave the sweating to us. Whether retrieving lost luggage while you see the sights or setting up the next leg of your journey as you nap in the shade, our first-rate staff meticulously manages every aspect of each trip to ensure the highest quality and provide you with worry-free travel.

THE TIME IS NOW

Twain said it best: "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."