S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y

Galápagos

Tanzania

“I got a memory with my grandma that will last a lifetime and I

would love to go to Stanford when

I get older.”

Tessa Jackson, age 12,Mediterranean Family Adventure, 2014

“My most enduring

memory will be seeing my

family walking atop the

Great Wall, where they shared the excitement of exploring one of the world’s wonders. Such

moments are what compel us to travel.”

Rick Attig, China Family Adventure, 2012

“Our trip to the Galápagos was the trip of a lifetime. I hope my

children will never forget the days we traveled

together as a family with our Stanford friends, and walked in the footsteps

of Darwin”

Chantal Dolan, ’88, Galápagos Family Adventure, 2016

“The beauty of the country and the

majesty of the incredible wildlife we saw made a lasting impression on

all of us.”Cynthia Braun,

Tanzania Family Adventure, 2015

ChinaJUNE 24 TO JULY 5, 2017

Pages 8 & 9

Grab the kids (or the grandkids) and head out on an incredible adventure with Stanford! Our exciting lineup for 2017 includes destinations as diverse as the Galápagos Islands, the Mediterranean, Alaska, China and Tanzania.

What sets Stanford Family Adventures apart? Our nimble and nutty Young Explorer Leaders (YELs) and witty and wise faculty leaders are fresh from the Farm, offering a uniquely “Stanford” experience for travelers from age 6 to 96. Read on and then take your pick of our 2017 Family Adventures.

You can also find more details about our Family Adventures online at alumni.stanford.edu/goto/familyadventures. Or better yet, call us at (650) 725-1093—we’d be happy to talk with you about our programs.

Or if you can’t join us on a 2017 Adventure, check out our Private Editions programs on pages 18 –19, which allow you to travel together as a family anywhere, anytime.

Best wishes for a year filled with family and adventure,

Brett S. Thompson, ’83Director, Stanford Travel/Study

AlaskaJULY 29 TO AUGUST 6, 2017

Pages 14 & 15

TanzaniaDECEMBER 19 TO 30, 2017

Pages 16 & 17

Private EditionsCHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE

Pages 18 & 19

Family SeminarsTRIPS FOR PARENTS & THEIR POST-HIGH SCHOOL KIDS

Page 20

MediterraneanJUNE 27 TO JULY 8, 2017

Pages 10 & 11

GalápagosJULY 3 TO 11, 2017

Pages 12 & 13

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“The Young Explorer leaders were all amazing! The Young Explorer

program was my favorite part of the trip…it made learning fun in a way

that was truly memorable. Best trip ever.”

Kathryn Hetzendorfer, age 12,China Family Adventure, 2012

W H Y D O K I D S L O V E S T A N F O R D F A M I L Y A D V E N T U R E S ?

KI D S G I V E O U R FA M I LY A DV E NT U R E S an enthusiastic thumbs up because each trip features our outrageously cool Young

Explorer Program! You’ll be grouped with travelers your own age for awesome activities that are both educational and fun.

While parents attend lectures, you’ll get to channel some of your boundless energy playing games and doing craft activities in your Young Explorer group. You’ll also challenge your mind during thought-provoking discussions and mind-bending games that promise to fuel your creativity and spark your inner genius.

And you can look forward to incredible kids-only adventures, tours and meals. By trip’s end, you’re sure to have several new FFLs (friends for life)!

Our Young Explorer Leaders are pros at under-standing and adapting to the personalities and interests of each Young Explorer, which means that everyone has a great time.

Plus our faculty leaders and local guides love kids! There are plenty of opportunities for kids to test the know-how of our expert guides during tours. Kids can also look forward to hanging with our faculty leaders during a special lecture prepared just for them.

NOUN: \yuhng ek-splôr’-r le d’-r\

A recent Stanford grad and Stanford Sierra Camp counselor

A razor-sharp, slightly silly, enthusiastic person who digs hanging out with families

A kid aficionado—one who effortlessly creates an atmosphere of friendship and fun during hands-on educational activities and games, and for teens, plenty of hang-out time

A know-it-all for creative, age-appropriate, laughter-guaranteed programs

“The Young Explorer Leaders were fantastic. I loved having

such great, fun, smart, positive role models for my kids on the

trip. They were a highlight for my kids.”

Chantal Dolan, ’88,Galápagos Family Adventure, 2016

How many kids to a leader?

Fun for the whole family!After swapping stories of the day’s tours, families are invited to get their “Bingo!” on during game night and also face off against other clans in the Stanford Family Olympics. Don a toga and get some hippopotamus impressions ready—you’ll have ample opportunity to put them to use!

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Learn from the experts! In addition to guided tours and site visits in the company of our expert local guides, enjoy the opportunity to interact with and hear lectures by Stanford faculty and scholars who are absolute masters at bringing our destinations to life.

Ed Steidle / ChinaEd Steidle, developer of Continuing Studies’ popular

Crossroads and Making of the West series, has

taught in the western culture program and the English

department’s literature and the arts track since joining

Stanford’s faculty in 1984. Raised in Europe, he speaks

several languages and loves to travel. He notes that

“China’s ancient civilization and sites are fascinating and

have been part of the Western imagination ever since

the publication of Marco Polo’s travels around 1300.

China’s gifts to the west—silk, gunpowder, the idea of

the printing press—were revolutionary in their time.”

He’ll discuss all of those with us as well as Confucius’

creation of “the ideal gentleman.”

“Reading Marco Polo’s diary when I was in high school sparked

my interest in China and led to my choosing oriental philosophy as

my minor in college.”

Norman Naimark / MediterraneanProfessor Norman Naimark, ’66, MA ’68, PhD ’72, is

the director of the Stanford Global Studies Division, as

well as the Robert and Florence McDonnell Professor

of Eastern European History and a senior fellow at both

the Hoover Institution and the Freeman-Spogli Institute.

A former director of Stanford’s Bing Overseas Studies

Program and former chair of the history department,

Professor Naimark is widely recognized by students

and colleagues alike for his warmth, wit and dedication

to the Stanford community. He is a veteran faculty

leader of more than 25 past Travel/Study programs.

“As a lecturer on these trips, I have the privilege of

working with the kids as well as with their parents and relatives.

Multigenerational learning is stimulating and magical.”

Stanford Faculty Leaders

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Bob Siegel / GalápagosDr. Robert “Bob” Siegel, ’76, MA ’77, MD ’90, is a pro-

fessor in the Stanford School of Medicine’s department

of microbiology and immunology and holds multiple ap-

pointments throughout the university. He is the recipient

of numerous teaching awards. Dr. Bob’s courses cover

a wide range of topics from virology to photography

and from Darwin to island biogeography. He is an avid

traveler, photographer, Stanford Dish walker and self-

proclaimed dromomaniac. He has led multiple Stanford

Travel/Study trips and credits his first Stanford Travel/

Study trip to the Galápagos with teaching him to “see

the world with new eyes.” A true Stanford enthusiast,

Dr. Bob was a founding member of Stanford’s ultimate

frisbee team, a member of the Stanford soccer team, a

drummer in the Band and the second Stanford Tree.

Rob Jackson / AlaskaRob Jackson is the Michelle and Kevin Douglas

Provostial Professor at Stanford’s earth system

sciences department, where he became department

chair in the fall of 2016. His lab examines how

people affect the earth, including deforestation,

energy extraction, and climate change. He’s also

a photographer whose photos have appeared in

the Washington Post, USA Today, and many other

outlets, and an author/poet who’s published two

books of children’s poems. He feels fortunate to study

the earth for his job, having traveled to such remote

places as Patagonia, the Kalahari desert, and the

rivers of Alaska—where the bears he encountered

were only interested in the fish!

“It is a particular privilege and joy to share my love

of nature in a place of such remarkable beauty and

historical significance.”

“There’s nowhere like Alaska. From glaciers to orcas and the majestic rain forest,

we’ll share Alaska’s wilderness and meet interesting people.”

“I was going to be an astronaut when I grew up, but I needed

glasses—it turns out that life on earth is much more interesting

and accessible than life on either the moon or Mars.”

Tim Duane / TanzaniaTim Duane, ’82, MS ’83, PhD ’89, is professor of

environmental studies at UC-Santa Cruz and the

Stanley Legro Professor of Environmental Law at

the University of San Diego. A native Californian, Tim

spent some time in Maine as a kid where he was

first exposed to moose, bears and the thrill of the

wilderness when camping with his parents. Tim has

led numerous trips for both Stanford and UC, ranging

from India and Switzerland to the Sea of Cortez and

Antarctica. He says, “The world is an absolutely

incredible place; I want to infect others with that

wonder!”

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SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 24 & 25

U.S. / Beijing, ChinaDepart the U.S. on an overnight flight to China, crossing the inter-national date line en route. Upon arrival on Sunday, head to our hotel to check in and rest after the long journey. RAFFLES HOTEL

(6/25: D)

MONDAY, JUNE 26

BeijingExplore the wonders of Beijing, beginning with Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City complex, former home to 24 emperors. Walk through the

expansive Temple of Heaven, whose highlight is the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, built without a single nail. Gather with fellow travelers this evening for a welcome reception and dinner at our hotel. RAFFLES HOTEL (B,L,D)

TUESDAY, JUNE 27

BeijingSpend the day at the astonishing Great Wall of China! Back in Bei-jing, get a peek at traditional life on a topsy-turvy tour of a traditional hutong neighborhood, traveling by pedicab, a pedal-operated ve-hicle small enough to navigate the hutong’s narrow streets. Watch

an awe-inspiring acrobatic show before a dinner featuring traditional Peking duck. RAFFLES HOTEL (B,L,D)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28

Beijing / Xi’anEver made a Chinese dumpling from scratch? Learn how after our early-morning flight to Xi’an. Then, choose either to stay at our hotel and unwind or to visit the Great Mosque, which has served the city’s Muslim community for nearly 1,300 years. HILTON XI’AN (B,L)

THURSDAY, JUNE 29

Xi’anGaze in awe at the life-size terra-

cotta army of Xi’an during a visit to the tomb of Qin Shihuang, the first emperor to unite China. Take a behind-the-scenes tour in the Museum of Ox Culture’s curator’s room for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to hold precious ancient treasures. Kids give Chinese calligraphy a try during a private lesson at the museum, then meet their Chinese pen pals during a tasty dinner. HILTON XI’AN (B,L,D)

FRIDAY, JUNE 30

Xi’an / GuilinBuilt in the 2nd century B.C.E., the city walls of Xi’an are among the oldest and best-preserved

in all of China. The wall encircles the old city and has been the location of a marathon every year since 1993. We’ll take a much more leisurely pace atop the wall to appreciate the spectacular views and rich history of this ancient structure. Fly to Guilin this evening, having a light dinner on the plane. SHANGRI-LA HOTEL (B,L)

SATURDAY, JULY 1

GuilinCruise upstream on the Li River, taking in the natural beauty and scenery along the way. Continue to Yangshuo, where the relaxing pace of life, friendly people,

Ni Hao to the Forbidden Kingdom!JUNE 24 TO JULY 5, 2017

Journey to the east and discover one of the most ancient civilizations in the world. Explore the wonders of China:

climb the Great Wall, view the Forbidden City, learn the delicious art of dumpling-making and stand in awe of

the terra-cotta army of Xi’an.

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“It truly was an adventure of a lifetime, partly because of China itself and

partly because Stanford did such a magnificent job. We were

free to enjoy every minute because everything was so well-planned. I can hardly wait to do another

Stanford Family Adventure.”

Barbie Denny, AB ’52, AM ’57,China Family Adventure, 2012

What’s Included10 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations; 10 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 7 dinners; and all the Stanford extras (see page 22)

Group Size/Age 70 participants / Minimum age: 8

Program Cost* $7,495 per adult, double occupancy$7,195 per child, double occupancy$9,495 per person, single occupancy

good food, scenic beauty and country roads for cycling all make it paradise for those who wish to take a break from the faster-paced aspects of the big cities. SHANGRI-

LA HOTEL (B,L,D)

SUNDAY, JULY 2

GuilinThe town of Daxu is more than 1,000 years old, and we’ll explore its ancient streets and buildings, including the Gaozu Temple and the assembly halls. Next, visit Reed Flute Cave, which contains an overwhelming number of spe-leothems (cave formations formed by minerals) illuminated in the tra-

ditional Chinese style with colored lights. Enjoy a light hike to take in views of the aptly named Elephant Trunk Hill. SHANGRI-LA HOTEL (B,L,D)

MONDAY, JULY 3

Guilin / ShanghaiAfter a midmorning flight we arrive in Shanghai. Relax this afternoon aboard a riverboat as we cruise between the Bund—the heart of colonial Shanghai—and the Pudong, with its international and eclectic ambiance. Opt to be dropped in the vibrant, recently restored Xintiandi neighborhood for dinner this evening or return to our hotel. MARRIOTT CITY CENTRE (B)

TUESDAY, JULY 4

ShanghaiToday take a tour of Shanghai’s Old Quarter, the beautiful Yu Gardens with its traditional red walls and tile roofs, and the renowned Shanghai Museum. Join fellow travelers for a festive farewell dinner to celebrate the end of our exciting Family Adven-ture! MARRIOTT CITY CENTRE (B,L,D)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 5

Shanghai / U.S.Transfer to the airport for early-morning flights to the U.S., crossing the international date line en route and arriving home the same day. (B)

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NORTH KOREA

SOUTHKOREA

JAPAN

TAIWAN

Beijing

Shanghai

Xi´an

Yellow Riv

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GuilinDaxuYangshuo

Li River Pearl River

Learn more and sign up: alumni.stanford.edu/trip?chinafamily2017

* Association nonmembers add $300 per person.

What is the best way to show your kids what it’s like to live in China? By putting them in touch with the experts, of course. There is no better way to teach kids about the world than to provide them the opportunity to see it through another person’s eyes. On this program kids can exchange emails with a Chinese pen pal in the months before the trip and then actually meet their pen pals in Xi’an.

Learn how to make several delicious local specialties and eat your creation for lunch!

Boat, hike and explore the scenic natural beauty of the area around Guilin—including green mountains and unique caves

Write to a local pen pal ahead of time, and meet him or her in China!

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Land of Gods and HeroesJUNE 27 TO JULY 8, 2017

Explore the fabled shores of Italy and Greece—past and present—on our memorable voyage. Spend three nights in

Rome, viewing ancient monuments and visiting the Sistine Chapel. Then sail from Rome to Athens aboard the luxurious

SeaDream II, stopping at Pompeii, Sorrento, Sicily, Olympia and Epidaurus before concluding our adventure in Athens.

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TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 & 28

U.S. / Rome, ItalyDepart the U.S. on an overnight flight to Rome. Upon arrival on Wednesday, head to our hotel and gather with fellow family adven-turers for a welcome reception. GRAND HOTEL DE LA MINERVE

THURSDAY, JUNE 29

RomeAdults attend a lecture while kids meet in their Young Explorer groups, then everyone gathers for a walking tour of Rome’s his-toric center, including the Piazza Navona, the Pantheon and the

Trevi Fountain. Enjoy a welcome dinner before taking in Michelan-gelo’s ceiling masterpiece during a special, after-hours tour of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel (pending confirmation). GRAND HOTEL DE LA

MINERVE (B,D)

FRIDAY, JUNE 30

Rome Delve into the world of ancient Rome this morning on a walking tour that includes the Forum and Colosseum. After lunch, explore independently, or join us for a visit to Gladiator School, where kids get hands-on experience with the secrets of Imperial Rome’s

gladiatorial games. GRAND HOTEL

DE LA MINERVE (B)

SATURDAY, JULY 1

Rome / Civitavecchia / EmbarkTake the morning for independent exploration of this fascinating city. Later this afternoon head for Civi-tavecchia and board SeaDream II to begin our cruise. SEADREAM II (B,D)

SUNDAY, JULY 2

Pompeii / Mt. VesuviusToday travel inland on an excur-sion to Pompeii, the famous Roman city that was both de-stroyed and preserved by the

eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 C.E. Few other places so vividly illustrate what life was like for 1st-century Romans. Highlights include Pompeii’s Forum, the temples of Apollo and Jupiter, and the Stabian Baths, the best-preserved and most complete on the entire site. After lunch, take an excursion to Mount Vesuvius for an up-close encounter with the volcano that buried Pompeii and to this day threatens the modern city of Naples. SEADREAM II (B,L,D)

MONDAY, JULY 3

Amalfi CoastEnjoy a morning sail along

the Amalfi coast, a landscape of towering bluffs, terraced hillside villages and expansive vistas overlooking the stunning Mediterranean. Visit Amalfi, with its typical Mediterranean architecture, and stop at the Cloister of Paradise, which was built in the 13th century and is home to mosaics and paintings and some 120 columns built in the Arabic style. SEADREAM II (B,L,D)

TUESDAY, JULY 4

Taormina, SicilyDisembark in Taormina, a small town on Sicily’s east coast that of-fers stunning views of the cone of

CivitavecchiaRome

Sorrento

KatakolonTaorminaPiraeus Athens

Nafplion

M e d i t e r r a n e a n S e a

Epidaurus

Olympia

Pompeii

Mt. Etna

Mt. Vesuvius

IonianSea

AegeanSea

AdriaticSea

TyrrhenianSea

G R E E C E

I T A L Y

BULGARIA

ALBANIA

MACEDONIA

S I C I LY

Amalfi

“What a treat! Stanford put together a fun family-friendly

itinerary with wonderful guides at each stop. We feel so lucky to

have had this adventure together.”

Gretchen Wyatt ’92,Mediterranean Family Adventure, 2014

SEADREAM II offers accommodations in 56 suites, each elegantly furnished and affording sea views. Spacious pub-lic areas include a dining salon, topside restaurant, library, elegant lounge, gym, swimming pool and hot tub. Go to our website for additional ship information and cabin descriptions.

What’s Included3 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations; 7 nights aboard the deluxe SeaDream II; 10 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 8 dinners; and all the Stanford extras (see page 22)

Group Size/Age 100 participants / Minimum age: 6

Program Cost*

Learn more and sign up: alumni.stanford.edu/trip?medfamily2017

Dress up in a toga for family game night

Take part in a footrace in the original Olympic stadium

Follow in the footsteps of the ancient Romans at the Colosseum and go to Gladiator School

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* Association nonmembers add $300 per person. ** Rates are per person. Children ages 18 and

younger on the date the trip begins receive a discount of $500. Limited single occupancy cabins are available. See website for complete pricing or contact our office for details.

NEW DECK PLAN TO COME

DOUBLE TRIPLE QUAD

$10,695 $10,150 —

$11,695 $10,995 —

$13,095 — —

— $12,195 $11,195

$19,195 — $12,195

$22,195 — —

$24,095 — —

Yacht Club Deck 2

Yacht Club Deck 3

Yacht Club Deck 4

Commodore Deck 2

Commodore Deck 3

Admiral Suite Deck 4

Owner’s Suite Deck 3

Mount Etna, the largest active vol-cano in Europe. Taormina is home to great restaurants, shops, a nearby beach and an impressive Greek the-ater offering dramatic views of the Sicilian coastline. SEADREAM II (B,L,D)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 5

Olympia, GreeceExplore Olympia, an ancient sanctu-ary dedicated to Zeus and home of the original Olympic games. Fami-lies have the opportunity to tour the sacred area, including the temples of Hera and Zeus, the Council House, the Treasuries and the sta-dium where Young Explorers get to run a footrace around the track

before returning to our ship. SEADREAM II (B,L,D)

THURSDAY, JULY 6

Nafplion / EpidaurusDiscover the seaside town of Naf-plion, with its charming neoclassical streets. Continue to Epidaurus to view the ancient shrine of Asclepius, son of Apollo and god of medicine, and to explore the beautifully pre-served 4th-century theater. The vast site, with its temples and hospital buildings devoted to the healing gods, provides valuable insight into the healing cults that existed in ancient Greek and Roman times. SEADREAM II (B,L,D)

FRIDAY, JULY 7

AthensUpon arrival in the port of Piraeus, travel to Athens to explore a vast array of ancient and modern sites, including the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum. Enjoy time this afternoon for independent exploration of Athens. Return to our ship for our farewell dinner. SEADREAM II

(B,D)

SATURDAY, JULY 8

Piraeus / Athens / Disembark / U.S.Disembark the SeaDream II in Piraeus and transfer to the Athens airport for return flights to the U.S. (B)

MONDAY, JULY 3

U.S. / Quito, EcuadorDepart from home on flights bound for Ecuador. Upon our late-evening arrival in Quito, transfer to our hotel. HILTON

COLON HOTEL

TUESDAY, JULY 4

Quito Walk the streets of colonial Quito, stopping at Independence Plaza, the Presidential Palace and the Monastery of San Francisco, one of the most impressive religious buildings in the New World. Venture north of Quito, to the Equatorial monument at latitude

0°, and stand with a foot in each hemisphere. Enjoy a welcome reception and dinner at our hotel. HILTON COLON HOTEL (B,L,D)

WEDNESAY, JULY 5

Quito / Baltra Island / Embark / North Seymour IslandTransfer to the airport to board our flight to Baltra Island in the Galápagos. Upon embarking our ship, stop at North Seymour Island, a wonderful introduction to the islands and their wildlife and full of bird colonies (including blue-footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls and two species of

frigate birds), as well as sea lions and marine iguanas. SANTA CRUZ II

(B,L,D)

THURSDAY, JULY 6

Isabela Island / Fernandina IslandAs we explore the coastline of Isabela Island by panga, our naturalist guide explains its dramatic geology. Rich in marine life, this area is seasonally visited by green sea turtles and oceanic sun fish (mola mola). Weather permitting, snorkel in the sea alongside the coastal cliffs. This afternoon explore the youngest island of the archipelago, Fer-

nandina, which has no introduced mammals and thus boasts a very high density of marine iguanas, who share their space with sea lions, Sally light-foot crabs, hawks, penguins and flightless cormorants. SANTA CRUZ II (B,L,D)

FRIDAY, JULY 7

Isabela IslandThis morning land at Tagus Cove on the northwest side of Isabela Island—a cove that has provided a favorite anchorage for pirates and whalers over the centuries. Hike uphill to the rim of Darwin Crater, which is filled with salt water and offers dra-

matic views. After our walk, take a panga ride to spot local wildlife and perhaps find time to swim or snorkel. This afternoon disem-bark at Urbina Bay and snorkel just off the beach to admire cor-als, shells and many other calcar-eous organisms that lie exposed above water. SANTA CRUZ II (B,L,D)

SATURDAY, JULY 8

Santa Cruz Island Disembark on Santa Cruz Island to visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and its giant tortoise pens, located in an impressive giant prickly-pear cactus forest that’s home to

Take a Walk on the Wild SideJULY 3 TO 12, 2017

Experience the ultimate outdoor classroom cruising among the enchanted islands of the Galápagos aboard the

intimate Santa Cruz II. Visit six of the Galápagos’ volcanic islands, snorkeling with sea lions and mingling among

some of the world’s most unusual creatures as they amble about their native habitat.

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Equator

Española

Fernandina

Isabela

Santiago

Bartolomé

South Plaza Baltra

NorthSeymour

Floreana

SantaCruz

SanCristóbal

Tower

G A L Á PA G O SI S L A N D S

Santa Fé

ECUADORGalápagosIslands

S O U T HA M E R I C A

“Amazing, once-in-a-lifetime adventure we will never forget!

The Stanford staff, leaders and crew became like family that we weresad to have to say goodbye to.”

Lisa Pope,Galápagos Family Adventure, 2015

Our ship, the newly refurbished,

235-foot-long Santa Cruz II and chartered

exclusively for Stanford, offers accom-

modations in 50 outside cabins, each

appointed with windows and ranging

in size from 163 to 325 square feet. The

ship features air conditioning throughout,

an elegant dining room, sun deck with

bar, Jacuzzi, library and observation

deck. Go to our website for additional

ship information and cabin descriptions.

many land birds. The research station is the headquarters of scientific investigation, conservation and the National Park administration in the Galápagos. From here board buses for lunch in the cooler highlands, a completely different ecosystem of the island. This afternoon opt to hike, bike, kayak or explore an organic coffee plantation. SANTA CRUZ II (B,L,D)

SUNDAY, JULY 9

Floreana IslandNear Post Office Bay, explore the north shore of Floreana Island and its narrow channels teeming with life. Following lunch and a siesta,

travel by pangas and glass-bottom boat to volcanic Champion Islet, regarded as one of the best snor-keling spots in the archipelago. Continue to Cormorant Point, and make a wet landing on the olivine-crystal beach for an easy walk to a brackish water lagoon where bird species such as greater flamingos, herons, sandpipers and others gather. SANTA CRUZ II (B,L,D)

MONDAY, JULY 10 & 11

Baltra Island / Quito / U.S. After breakfast, disembark our ship and transfer to the airport for our flight back to Quito. Upon arrival, transfer to the nearby airport hotel

and have time to relax and refresh before returning to the airport for departing flights this evening. WYNDHAM QUITO AIRPORT HOTEL

(7/10: B)

What’s Included3 nights of hotel accommodations; 5-night cruise aboard the Santa Cruz II, 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 8 dinners; and all the Stanford extras (see page 22)

Group Size/Age 84 participants / Minimum age: 6

Program Cost*

Learn more and sign up: alumni.stanford.edu/trip?galapagosfam2017

Watch in delight as marine iguanas spray salt from their nostrils

Sit face to face with a giant tortoise in the Santa Cruz Highlands

Learn the dances of the blue-footed boobies and waved albatrosses

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* Association nonmembers add $300 per person. ** Adult rates are based on double or triple occupancy. Limited single

and triple occupancy cabins are available. Connecting cabins are also available. See website or contact our office for details.

ADULT** CHILD**

$7,395

$7,895

$8,395

$8,895

$6,895

$7,395

$7,895

$8,395

Horizon Deck

Expedition Deck

Panorama Deck

Panorama Darwin Suite

HORIZONDECK

EXPEDITIONDECK

PANORAMADECK

SATURDAY, JULY 29

Home / Juneau, AlaskaFly from home airports to Juneau, capital of Alaska, and upon ar-rival, head to our hotel to check in. WESTMARK BARANOF

SUNDAY, JULY 30

Juneau / EmbarkGather this morning for a wel-come orientation and briefing, fol-lowed by our first lecture. Kids get together in their Young Explorer groups and the fun begins! Enjoy some free time to explore charm-ing Juneau before our first excur-sion, to Mendenhall Glacier. We embark our vessel this afternoon. SEA LION (B,D)

MONDAY, JULY 31

Tracy ArmToday voyage into Tracy or Endi-cott Arm, both spectacular gla-cially carved fjords, to see South Sawyer Glacier, which has been described as bluer than any blue on earth, or the towering Dawes Glacier. If conditions permit, we’ll board our expedition landing craft to take in unparalleled up-close views of the glacier. Keep an eye out for harbor seals, porpoises and arctic terns. SEA LION (B,L,D)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1

PetersburgSearch for humpback whales as we head towards the small

Alaskan town of Petersburg on Mitkof Island, where we explore a unique Southeast Alaskan ecosystem, the “muskeg,” with stunted trees and carnivorous plants. There is an opportunity for optional flightseeing or bike riding. Enjoy a Dungeness crab feast this evening. SEA LION (B,L,D)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2

Frederick Sound & Chatham StraitThe waters of Frederick Sound and Chatham Strait are prime areas for both killer whales and humpback whales. It’s not un-common to observe their fascinat-ing behavior—breaching, tail-slap-ping and variations on feeding—as we gather on deck and listen to a play-by-play from our expert natu-ralists. Explore spectacular bays and inlets, following bear trails and salmon streams and, once ashore, walk along a quiet forest trail. Kayaking in the still waters offers us another option for up-close exploration. SEA LION (B,L,D)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3

Icy Strait & the Inian IslandsCruise among the Inian Islands, where numerous pods of Steller sea lions reside. Hike on nearby islands, kayak and search for whales in the rich waters of Icy Strait. Conditions permitting, our naturalists will lower the ship’s hydrophone so we can listen in on the whales’ communicating.SEA LION (B,L,D)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4

Glacier Bay National ParkSpend the entire day amid the coves, fjords, tidewater glaciers and majestic mountains of Glacier

Adventuring in the Land of the Midnight SunJULY 29 TO AUGUST 6, 2017

Board our expedition ship and experience the remarkable landscapes and wildlife of one of the last great

wildernesses. Enjoy opportunities to hike, kayak and explore, and along the way watch for brown bears,

bald eagles, orcas, sea lions and more.

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Bay National Park. We’ll see glaciers that end abruptly at the water’s edge and observe them “calving”—tons of ice crashing into the sea—accompanied by an exhilaratingly thunderous sound. Watch for mountain goats scaling the peaks as well as harbor seals, Steller sea lions and puffins in the sea around us. A visit to Tidal Inlet may afford us the sight of brown bears lumbering up the hillside. A native Tlingit interpreter joins us onboard to share the legends of the area. SEA LION (B,L,D)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5

Southeast Alaska’s Islands, Bays & FjordsToday, nature is our guide as we set out with the flexibility to take advantage of wildlife and weather conditions. We may stop at an isolated beach to take a closer look at tide pools, beachcomb, and/or hike stunning forest trails. Keep an eye out for old bear tracks worn into the soil as we move from forest to meadow. Sightings of bald eagles are very common. If conditions permit, we’ll do some kayaking, always watching for marine and terrestrial life. SEA LION (B,L,D)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6

Sitka / Disembark / HomeAfter breakfast, disembark the Sea Lion in Sitka. Time permit- ting, we’ll explore the town, learning of its Russian heritage and visiting its Raptor Rehab-ilitation Center. After our visit, depart for the airport for our afternoon flights home. (B)

Learn more and sign up: alumni.stanford.edu/trip?alaskafamily2017

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“It was a thoroughly enjoyable and educational trip

enjoyed by the youngest and the oldest.”

Marthinus and Jeannie de Kock,Alaska Family Adventure, 2011

HIGHLIGHTS

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What’s Included1 night of hotel accommodations; 7-night cruise aboard the Sea Lion; 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners; and all the Stanford extras (see page 22)

Group Size/Age 56 participants / Minimum age: 8

Program Cost* Adult** Child**

Category 1 $7,995 $7,495

Category 2 $8,995 $8,495

Category 3 $10,995 $10,495

Category 3 (triple) $10,095 $9,595 *Association nonmembers add $300 per person.**Rates based on double occupancy unless otherwise noted. Limited single and triple accommodations are available. See website or contact our office for details.

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19 & 20

U.S. / Arusha, TanzaniaDepart the U.S. for Tanzania on overnight flights. Arrive in Arusha on Wednesday and transfer to our lodge, located amid lush coffee plantations. LAKE DULUTI

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21

Eastern Serengeti EcosystemA short scenic flight takes us to a private 12,000-acre private nature reserve, located adjacent to Serengeti National Park and part of that ecosystem. After a safari

briefing, head out for our first taste of wildlife viewing. Giraffe, eland, dik dik, ostrich, leopard and even wild dog can be seen in this unique wildlife haven, dubbed “Giraffic Park” by past visitors. EASTERN SERENGETI NYUMBA CAMP

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22

Eastern Serengeti EcosystemThis region is the very definition of “off-the-beaten-path,” and the Maasai in this part of Tanzania have maintained their traditional culture more than most other cultures have been

able to. Here we can take part in unique cultural visits that are not possible in other parts of the world. Highlights today include a visit with a Maasai storyteller, nighttime wildlife viewing drive and guided nature walks, where Young Explorers can search for wildlife by foot. EASTERN SERENGETI

NYUMBA CAMP (B,L,D)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23

Serengeti National ParkDepart our private nature refuge for Serengeti National Park, traversing the Serengeti’s acacia-covered northern corridor. View wildlife along the way, arriving

at our campsite in the early afternoon. After a late-afternoon wildlife viewing drive, relax at our camp while our local guides teach kids traditional Tanzanian games, including rede and bao, and perhaps a bit of Swahili.KUBU KUBU TENTED CAMP (B,L,D)

SUNDAY & MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 & 25

Serengeti National ParkEnjoy two full days of wildlife viewing in Serengeti National Park. At the end of each day take in the spectacular colors of an equatorial African sunset from the cozy comfort of our camp,

then after dinner, relax around the campfire and gaze up at the millions of stars overhead. KUBU KUBU TENTED CAMP (B,L,D—

BOTH DAYS)

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26

Ngorongoro HighlandsAs we depart the Serengeti, the grasslands eventually give way to wooded knolls and then desert-like bush country. We stop at Olduvai Gorge, where major paleontological discoveries have helped to answer important questions about human evolution. Visit the Gorge Museum before continuing on to the lush

Where the Wild Things AreDECEMBER 19 TO 30, 2017

Rekindle your spirit of exploration as a family with an exciting, thrill-of-a-lifetime safari in Tanzania. Explore Serengeti

National Park and an adjacent private nature reserve that is part of the park’s ecosystem, the Great Rift Valley, and the

Ngorongoro Crater and Highlands to observe thousands of fascinating creatures up close and in their natural habitat.

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What’s Included4 nights of deluxe lodge accommodations, 5 nights of deluxe camp accommodations, use of hotel day room on 12/29; 9 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 8 dinners; and all the Stanford extras (see page 22)

Group Size/Age 48 participants / Minimum age: 6

Program Cost*$9,595 per adult, double occupancy

$8,995 per child, double occupancy

$10,595 per person, single occupancy

*Association nonmembers add $300 per person.

“Down every bumpy road and around every curve

was magic…often we weren’t sure we were seeing

the real thing! It seemed surreal!”

Betsy Roering,Tanzania Family Adventure, 2015

highlands near Ngorongoro Crater, and our award-winning lodge. GIBB’S FARM (B,L,D)

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27 & 28

Ngorongoro Crater & HighlandsEnjoy an entire day exploring the floor of the magnificent 102-square-mile wildlife haven of Ngorongoro Crater to observe an unforgettable spectacle: a teeming world of ele-phants, rhinoceroses, lions, hyenas, zebras and wildebeests living in harmony in this self-contained envi-ronment. The next day, visit a local primary school where young travel-

ers will meet their pen pals, followed by an informal soccer match. Enjoy a special farewell dinner with fellow travelers. GIBB’S FARM (B,L,D—BOTH

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29

Ngorongoro Highlands / Arusha / Depart for the U.S.This morning we drive back to Arusha for a festive farewell lunch. This afternoon shop or take a swim at our hotel; a day room is available for showering or resting before we transfer to the airport for evening flights home. MOUNT MERU HOTEL—

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Learn more and sign up: alumni.stanford.edu/trip?tanzaniafam2017

Keep your eyes peeled for the “big five”: lion, elephant, rhinoceros, buffalo and leopard

Spend three nights “in the wild” at a tented safari camp inside Serengeti National Park

Swap stories with your Tanzanian pen pal on a visit to a local school

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What’s it like to live in Tanzania? We can’t think of a better way

to teach kids about the world than to give them the opportunity

to see places through another person’s eyes. On this program

kids can exchange emails with a Tanzanian pen pal in the

months before the trip and then meet their new friend when our

group visits the pen pal’s school during our Tanzania adventure.

Custom Journeys from Stanford Travel/StudyWe think our Family Adventures are the bee’s knees, but sometimes your

calendar and ours just don’t align, or you have a much bigger group (and reason for celebrating) than

usual. If that’s the case, Private Editions are the perfect solution.

Imagine...you’re on a custom Family Adventure that’s unlike any other—your own Private Edition.

Where? Wherever you’d like. When? Whenever you’d like. With whom? With your favorite people. We

bring together everything you appreciate about Travel/Study—Stanford faculty advisors, meticulous trip

planning, exclusive access and more—so you can share it with everyone you love. Any time of the year,

anywhere in the world. You dream it. We’ll make it happen.

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For example, Stanford families have recently…

…chartered their own vintage yacht to explore the Galapagos Islands.

…rented out a small Irish castle for a celebratory banquet dinner and folk tales by the fire.

…savored the serenity of star gazing and wildlife viewing while on safari in East Africa.

…taken a salsa dance lesson with the kids and grandkids on a rooftop in historic Old Havana.

And these are just a few ideas to inspire you— the possibilities are endless!

Trip Planning Checklist:üCall cheerful staff at Stanford Travel/Study. It’s really happening!

üVote on destination with friends and family. Rig the results—what they

don’t know won’t hurt them.

üSelect trip dates that coincide with granddaughter’s boyfriend’s silent

yoga retreat. It’s a shame he won’t be able to join us.

üPick a luxury hotel. It’s important to pamper the daughter-in-law.

üSelect “outdoorsy” day for super-active kids. Bonjour, quiet time.

üPepper Stanford faculty advisor with questions. I’m a student again!

üRest easy, from takeoff to touchdown. Travel/Study has covered all of

the details so I get to enjoy my family and our vacation.

“The Private Editions staff was fantastically responsive to everything we

asked for. Despite our large age range (ages 2 to 80!), without a doubt there was

something for everyone. Particularly wonderful were being with close family

with no distractions and having all those terrific activities.”

Larry, ’59, MBA ’61, and Joy O’Rourke,

Private Editions: Ireland, 2015

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For more information, visit: http://alumni.stanford.edu/goto/privateeditions

or contact our Private Editions team at privateeditions@stanford.edu / (650) 723-7861 and let us help you

plan your family’s next adventure.

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Got “kids” who aren’t exactly kids anymore? This year marks the second time we are

offering Family Seminars, programs that are geared specifically toward families traveling

with children who have graduated from high school. After the resounding success of our

inaugural 2015 Family Seminar, we’re pleased to announce that we’ll be returning to Cuba on

our Cuba Family Seminar in 2017. Cuba is a sophisticated cultural destination that is perfect

for families who have outgrown our regular Stanford Family Adventures but who still want

to travel—and learn—together as a family. Looking for something a little more outdoorsy?

Explore Costa Rica—a gem of biodiversity and activity—by foot, bike, kayak, and zipline on

our Costa Rica Family Seminar.

Cuba Family SeminarDecember 26, 2017, to January 2, 2018

alumni.stanford.edu/trip?cubafamily2017

Costa Rica Family Seminar August 11 to 20, 2017

alumni.stanford.edu/trip?costaricafamily2017

What’s in it for the kids?Our Family Adventures are built from the ground up, keeping families traveling with children in mind. That means that everything, from the timing to the activities to the special events, is selected to enhance the overall experience for your entire family. Young Explorers Leaders—one for every 10 kids—are available throughout each trip, prepared with games, activities, and lots of energy to keep kids engaged and entertained.

Do adults have just as much fun as the kids?Yes! There’s something for everyone. You will spend most of your time on tours together as a family. On occasion the kids will go off adventuring with their Young Explorer Leaders while grownups enjoy adults-only activities such as wine-tasting excursions, extended museum tours and elegant dinners. Plus, parents and grandparents can feed their brains as much (or as little) as they desire during lectures led by renowned Stanford faculty and scholars while kids meet in their Young Explorer groups.

What are the accommodations like?We strive to find the perfect balance between deluxe accommodations that cater to the needs of families and great locations that cater to the thrill of discovery. We select hotels, ships and camps that reflect the local flavor but still

maintain a high level of comfort. We often find that a great location can create a more memorable experience than a luxury suite and that a local restaurant can provide a cultural perspective that a hotel buffet cannot. Whether a safari lodge or an intimate cruise ship, our accommodations are ideal jumping-off points for exploring the world with your family.

How active are these trips?Get ready for fast-paced Family Adventures! Travelers should be in good health and good physical condition. Schedules sometimes include long days with early wake-up calls and activities scheduled throughout the day (and sometimes into the evenings). Walking tours and hikes range from one to four miles, sometimes on uneven terrain. If this doesn’t sound like enough activity for you, rest assured that most of our hotels and ships have fitness centers and/or exercise equipment. Visit our website for specific information about what to expect on each of our 2017 programs.

What if we’ve never traveled with a group before?You don’t need to be a lover of group travel to enjoy traveling with Stanford. On our trips you are sure

to forge friendships with a diverse group of families who are as intellectually curious as you are. You’ll also be able to gain special access to the best guides and behind-the-scenes experiences that regular tourists never get to enjoy. Perhaps most importantly, our group sizes mean more friends for your kids. And that means more fun for everyone!

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What’s included in every Stanford Family Adventure:— Accommodations and meals as specified in each trip itinerary

— Gratuities to porters, wait staff, guides, drivers and ship crew for all group activities

— All tours, internal flights and shore excursions as described in each trip itinerary

— Group airport transfers on the trip arrival and departure dates

— Port fees and embarkation taxes on our cruises

— Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance

— Educational programs for adults; lecture series and Young Explorer Program for kids

— Pre-departure materials, including recommended reading list, selected books, map and travel information

— Services of our professional tour managers to assist you throughout the trip

What’s NOT included:— International and U.S. domestic airfare

— Passport and visa fees

— Immunization costs

— Meals and beverages other than those specified as included in each trip itinerary

— Independent and private transfers

— Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage insurance

— Excess-baggage charges

— Personal items such as internet access, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup activities

What makes a Family Adventure so stress-free and carefree?From the moment you sign up until your return flight home, we take care of everything. We send you pre-departure information, including everything you need to know, from visa and immunization requirements to what to pack and arrival information. We even send you reading lists and books for both you and the kids. Once the trip begins, our professional Stanford tour managers and savvy local guides are on hand 24/7 to handle all the details. You get to say goodbye to dealing with the many snafus that inevitably arise when you travel on your own. And what could be more hassle-free than having someone else take care of gratuities and entrance fees? With all of the “extras” covered, you and your family are free to kick back and enjoy yourselves and each other.

Got some lingering questions? On the fence?Call us! If you need more information, we’re happy to answer your questions or put you in touch with a family that’s traveled with us before. You can also check out detailed itineraries and find additional trip information on our website at: alumni.stanford.edu/goto/familyadventures.

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Sign up online: alumni.stanford.edu/goto/familyadventuresOr by phone: (650) 725-1093

Or email us: family-adventures@alumni.stanford.edu

Deposits, Payments and CancellationsA $1,000 per-person deposit is required to hold space for our China, Galápagos, Alaska and Tanzania Family Adventures. A $2,500 per-person deposit is required to hold space for our Mediterranean Family Adventure. Sign up online at alumni.stanford.edu/goto/familyadventures or call the Travel/Study office at (650) 725-1093. Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure. Child rates apply to children ages 18 and younger on the date the adventure begins. Deposits and any payments are refundable, less a $500-per-person cancellation fee, until 120 days prior to departure. After that date, refunds can be made only if the program is sold out and your place(s) can be resold, in which case a $1,000-per-person cancellation fee will apply. As a condition of participation, all confirmed participants are required to sign a Release of Liability.

InsuranceStanford Travel/Study provides all travelers who are U.S. or Canadian citizens with minimal medical, accident and evacuation coverage under our group-travel insurance policy. Our group policy is intended to provide minimal levels of protection while you are traveling on this program. You may choose to subscribe to optional trip-cancellation and baggage insurance. Information offering such insurance will be provided to travelers with their welcome materials. The product offered includes special benefits if you purchase your policy within 14 days of written confirmation of your participation on the trip.

EligibilityWe encourage membership in the Alumni Association as the program cost for non-members is $300 more than the members’ price. Family members and other persons traveling with a current member will not be charged the nonmember fee. For more information or to purchase a membership, visit alumni.stanford.edu/goto/membership or call (650) 725-0692.

ResponsibilityThe Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University and our operators act only as agents for the passenger with respect to transportation and ship arrangements and exercise every care possible in doing so. However, we can assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity in connection with the service of any automobile, motorcoach, launch or any other conveyance used in carrying out this program or for the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of the program. We cannot accept any responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, force majeure or other causes beyond our control. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger as tour rates provide arrangements only for the time stated. We reserve the right to make such alterations to this published itinerary as may be deemed necessary. The right

is reserved to cancel any program prior to departure in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on our part. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the program. No refund will be made for an unused portion of any tour unless arrangements are made in sufficient time to avoid penalties. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk entirely. It is understood that the ship’s ticket, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the passenger and the cruise company. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not onboard their plane or conveyance. Neither the Alumni Association, Stanford University nor our operators accept liability for any carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket in connection with the tour. Program prices are based on rates in effect in August 2016 and are subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charge.

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