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Bear Pack Travel
Travel the world with the Baylor family
Baylor Alumni is busy planning extraordinary adventures around the world and domestically for the Baylor Family through our travel program. Travel destinations for 2023 include but are not limited to Greece, Southeast Alaska, Coastal Maine, Albuquerque, and more.
Upcoming Trips
Flavors of Sicily
September 22-30, 2023 | 9 Days
Prices starting at $5,995
No other part of Italy embraces you as warmly and feeds you as well as Sicily. We invite you to explore the many layers of the island’s history, its delectable cuisine and vintages, and its engaging culture. Visit Sicily’s many marvelous sites, admire her stunning vistas, and relax and rejuvenate in your stately accommodations.
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
October 11-16, 2023 | 6 Days | 7 Meals
Prices starting at $3,199
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a world-renowned attraction and destination. For more than four decades, the first week in October brings the smell of roasting chiles and the beautiful, magical moving picture show of hot air balloons sailing silently through the crisp fall air.From its modest beginnings in 1972 with 13 balloons launching from a shopping mall parking lot, the Balloon Fiesta has grown to multiple events launching year-round at the custom-designed, 365-acre Balloon Fiesta Park. This signature event, with over 600 balloons, is the largest ballooning event on earth, the most photographed event on earth, and one of the largest annual international events held in the United States.
Wolves & Wildlife of Yellowstone
February 10-16, 2024 | 7 Days | 16 Meals
Prices starting at $5,495
Explore the remarkable great American wilderness inside Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks during a sublimely special time of year—amidst winter's crisp air, bare trees, frosted earth, and brilliant thermal features. Here, unique and iconic wildlife roam throughout, including bison, gray wolves, coyotes, bald eagles, foxes, and robust herds of elk, mule deer, bighorn sheep, moose, and pronghorn. Scan snow-covered landscapes to notice a wide variety of animal tracks. While some species such as grizzly bears hibernate, others trudge, scurry, and slide through the snow to survive in winter. The elements of nature are in full sway, and fascinating inhabitants—such as close-knit packs of wolves—are hunting, mating, and thriving throughout the greater Yellowstone region that comprises one of the largest nearly intact ecosystems in the world. Safari through snow-kissed valleys and iconic mountain ranges for a true wonderland of natural beauty and inspiration.
Australia’s Outback to New Zealand’s South Island
March 6-25, 2024 | 20 Days | 28 Meals
Prices starting at $9,629
Venture through the natural splendor of New Zealand's Southern Alps and the stillness of Australia’s rugged Outback. Delve into the underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef. Take a “Dreamtime tour” in the Outback, introducing you to Aboriginal life and culture. Tour Sydney Opera House with an expert guide. Enjoy a delightful dinner cruise of Sydney Harbour. Meet Australia and New Zealand's famous wildlife up-close. Settle in for a 3-night stay in Queenstown. Cruise Milford Sound. From Alice Springs and Uluru (Ayers Rock) to snow-capped peaks and fjords, explore the diverse wonders of the lands Down Under.
Shades of Ireland
May 4-13, 2024 | 10 Days | 13 Meals
Prices starting at $4,049
From history-filled Dublin to the rolling green hills and dramatic coast, experience Ireland’s charms on a journey through the Emerald Isle. Choose how you explore the city of Dublin. Kiss the Blarney Stone at historic Blarney Castle. See Killarney from an Irish jaunting car. Pick from a selection of the best restaurants with our Diner’s Choice program. Experience the world-famous beauty of the Ring of Kerry. See border collies in action during a traditional sheepdog demonstration. Stand in awe at the top of the stunning 700-foot Cliffs of Moher. Live like royalty during an overnight stay on the grounds of a castle. A vibrant blend of captivating culture and stunning nature, this is the Ireland you’ve always imagined.
Vancouver to Toronto by Rail
May 19-25, 2024 | 7 Days | 14 Meals
Prices starting at $6,995
Discover the majestic beauty of Canada on a nostalgic rail journey that brings back the golden age of train travel. The Canadian brings you landscapes as never seen any other way—in relaxed comfort and with unparalleled service. Glide through the snowy peaks of the magnificent Rockies through picturesque towns, gentle prairie fields, and rugged lake country to the city of Toronto. In addition to marveling at diverse landscapes, this restful journey provides delicious meals to savor and is a wonderful opportunity to experience so much of Canada in one unforgettable trip.
Discover Southeast Alaska
June 21-28, 2024 | 8 Days | 20 Meals
Prices starting at $5,395
The unyielding forces of nature are on full display throughout Alaska's Inside Passage. Mountains erode by the crushing force of massive glaciers, icebergs drift across aquamarine waters, and the life cycles of flora and fauna are compressed into the scant weeks of an arctic summer.
During this expedition cruise through some of nature’s more secluded landscapes, navigate narrow channels and waterways with skilled naturalists at your side—ready to encounter Alaska's abundant wildlife, breathtaking peaks and fjords, and ice-blue glaciers of unfathomable proportions.
Enjoy the agility and flexibility of small-ship travel, up-close encounters with wildlife, stunning scenery, cultural experiences, and the guidance of two expert naturalists including an Orbridge Expedition Leader.
Cruise the Danube by Luxury River Ship
September 17-25, 2024 | 7 Days | 20 Meals
Prices starting at $4,795
Cruise along the elegant and picturesque Danube from Passau to Budapest, exploring travel highlights of Central Europe's most glorious cities. Luxurious accommodations, European history, epicurean delights, and immersive excursions make this unique program an unforgettable escape.
Young Alumni Journey: Peru's Inca Trail
October 5-12, 2024
Prices starting at $1,998
Considered one of the most famous archaeological sites on the continent, the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu exceeds every visitor’s expectations. Set in a spectacular location in the middle of a tropical mountain forest, it is likely the most amazing urban creation of the Incan Empire. Explore the spectacular ruins of Ollantaytambo in the beautiful Río Urubamba Valley known as the Sacred Valley, then visit the Moray archaeological site with its series of concentric agricultural terraces. Discover the ancient terraced salt ponds known as Salineras de Maras that have been used for salt extraction since pre-Inca times. This journey will take your breath away!
Christmas on the Danube, featuring a 6-Night Danube River Cruise
December 7-15, 2024 | 9 Days | 19 Meals
Prices starting at $3,328
On a boat cruise along the Danube, explore charming Christmas markets and see Europe dressed in its holiday best. Join a local expert and explore historic Vienna. Float through the Wachau Valley dotted with castles and hillside houses. Visit the 900-year-old Benedictine Melk Abbey, one of Europe’s largest Baroque monasteries. Enjoy a Glühwein Party – a German holiday party with mulled wine. Explore Nuremburg, home to one of the oldest and largest Christmas markets in the world. Discover Würzburg, an ancient Franconian wine town. Relax as you are transported to beloved riverside towns and delve into local holiday traditions.