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8/23/24
Sold Out: Galápagos Expedition - August 23 - September 1, 2024

Sold Out: Galápagos Expedition - August 23 - September 1, 2024

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Galapagos Islands
Fri
8/23/24
 
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9/1/24
 
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Galapagos Islands

This trip is currently sold out. Journey to the pristine islands that inspired Charles Darwin's The Origin of the Species. This special expedition features special curriculum before departure and during the trip guided by Caltech's Rob Phillips, Fred and Nancy Morris Professor of Biophysics, Biology, and Physics. This trip is co-presented by the Caltech Alumni Association and the Caltech Associates

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4/6/24
Sold Out: Totality Over Texas - April 6-9, 2024

Sold Out: Totality Over Texas - April 6-9, 2024

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Texas, United States
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4/6/24
 
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4/9/24
 
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Texas, United States

This trip is currently sold out. Join Douglas Duncan, PhD (BS ’73), University of Colorado astronomer and eclipse tour veteran, for this unique experience. Head to Horseshoe Bay, designated as an IDA International Dark Sky Community, near Austin, Texas to experience a total solar eclipse. Book now, eclipse tours for 2024 are already selling out (the next US eclipse won't happen until 2045.)

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9/17/23
Journey to Southern Africa

Journey to Southern Africa

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Southern Africa
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9/17/23
 
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10/2/23
 
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Southern Africa

Second departure date added! Experience the raw beauty, wildlife, and unparalleled natural wonders on this exceptional adventure. See the grand cascades of Victoria Falls, follow in Mandela’s footsteps on Robben Island, and see untamed wilderness from aboard the elegant Rovos Rail. Experience South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe on this remarkable luxury safari tour. September 24 departure date sold out.

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3/28/23
Legends of the Nile, featuring Cairo, Luxor & Abu Simbel – March 28 – April 8, 2023

Legends of the Nile, featuring Cairo, Luxor & Abu Simbel – March 28 – April 8, 2023

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Egypt
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3/28/23
 
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4/8/23
 
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Egypt

From the UNESCO sites at Luxor and Giza to the engineering marvel of Aswan High Dam, see the wonders of ancient and modern Egypt on this 10-day land and cruise excursion. An Egyptologist will be available to answer all your questions as you explore the sites together.

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11/1/22
Exploring Patagonia & The Skies of The Southern Hemisphere, - November 1-15, 2022

Exploring Patagonia & The Skies of The Southern Hemisphere, - November 1-15, 2022

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Patagonia
Tue
11/1/22
 
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Tue
11/15/22
 
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Patagonia

Join Caltech Professor Fiona Harrison, PhD, on this expedition to Chile and Argentina, featuring exclusive, private visits to some of the world’s most advanced observatories and telescopes.

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2/16/22
Antarctica: Cruise Aboard the National Geographic Explorer

Antarctica: Cruise Aboard the National Geographic Explorer

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Antarctica
Wed
2/16/22
 
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Tue
3/1/22
 
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Antarctica

Visit Antartica, one of the last remote and wild places on Earth, on the National Geographic Explorer.

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7/2/20
Cultural and Culinary Tour of the Amalfi Coast with Tom Mannion

Cultural and Culinary Tour of the Amalfi Coast with Tom Mannion

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Amalfi Coast, Italy
Thu
7/2/20
 
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Fri
7/17/20
 
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Amalfi Coast, Italy

We set out to plan a special itinerary for the Caltech Alumni Association that combines beautiful walks with an emphasis on the cooking and culinary traditions of the Amalfi peninsula.

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8/24/18
Galápagos Islands Aboard National Geographic Endeavor Ii with Rob Phillips

Galápagos Islands Aboard National Geographic Endeavor Ii with Rob Phillips

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Galápagos Islands
Fri
8/24/18
 
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9/2/18
 
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Galápagos Islands

More than 90 Caltech Associates and alumni took a trip of a lifetime to the Galápagos Islands from August 24 to September 2.

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12/1/17
A Biogeographical and Cultural Exploration of New Zealand's South Island with Rob Phillips

A Biogeographical and Cultural Exploration of New Zealand's South Island with Rob Phillips

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New Zealand
Fri
12/1/17
 
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12/10/17
 
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New Zealand

Caltech professor Rob Phillips and some of his students in New Zealand to explore a tropical rainforest…at the foot of a glacier.

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8/18/17
Madras, Oregon Eclipse Trip

Madras, Oregon Eclipse Trip

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Madras, Oregon, USA
Fri
8/18/17
 
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Tue
8/22/17
 
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Madras, Oregon, USA

Madras eclipse trip with Caltech Alumni

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10/8/16
Columbia & Snake Rivers with John Hall

Columbia & Snake Rivers with John Hall

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Columbia River, PNW, USA
Sat
10/8/16
 
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Fri
10/14/16
 
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Columbia River, PNW, USA

Columbia and Snake River Trip with John Hall

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7/12/15
Discover Norway with Mark Simons

Discover Norway with Mark Simons

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Norway
Sun
7/12/15
 
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Sat
7/18/15
 
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Norway

Caltech Alumni, Alexx Tobeck and Mark Simmons visit Norway.

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