There is a lot of world out there to see, are you coming?

Working with reputable travel providers, we've selected a number of exciting trips for our alumni community. These trips are open to McMaster Alumni, their family and friends, and include like-minded travellers from other alumni associations and educational organizations as well.  Scroll down to see the list of available trips, and click on the "Learn More" buttons for links to trip-specific brochures and additional information.

Should you have any questions regarding a particular alumni trip, please check with the appropriate tour operator. Canadians travelling abroad are encouraged to consult Global Affairs Canada for up-to-date travel advice and advisories, as well as information on travel health and safety by visiting travel.gc.ca

Canadians travelling abroad are encouraged to consult Global Affairs Canada for up-to-date travel advice and advisories, as well as information on travel health and safety by visiting travel.gc.ca.

For trip specific information, please consult the travel provider for your specific trip. A link to each travel provider is listed below.

All travellers are strongly advised to purchase travel insurance before final payment is required by the tour operator. Looking for a travel insurance option? Check out McMaster Alumni services and benefits partner, Manulife Financial Travel Insurance, to see if it is right for you and your travel insurance needs.

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For further information on any of our trips, or to be added to our travel mailing list, please contact:
Jessica Lounsbury
Alumni Officer, Lifelong Learning & Travel
McMaster University
jlouns@mcmaster.ca
905.525.9140 ex.24882

Upcoming Trips

Come explore the world with us! Adventure awaits.

Sep
07
Field full of colourful wild flowers, surrounded by jagged mountains
[SOLD OUT] 2025 Immersive Yukon Add Event Title Three to calendar
September 7, 2025 to September 17, 2025
Sep
09
Colourful Buildings on Italian Countryside
2025 Italy ~ Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna (New Date: 09/09-09/18) Add Event Title Three to calendar
September 9, 2025 to September 18, 2025
Sep
28
The Klara Sail boat sailing next to cliffside Canada
[CANCELLED] Canada's East Coast Adventure Cruise Add Event Title Three to calendar
September 28, 2025 to October 9, 2025
Oct
03
Indian Temple
2025 India & Brahmaputra River Add Event Title Three to calendar
October 3, 2025 to October 19, 2025
Oct
06
Ariel view of the a grey city in Uzbekistan with sun setting in the background
2025 Uzbekistan: Journey Along the Silk Route Add Event Title Three to calendar
October 6, 2025 to October 17, 2025
Oct
08
Ruins of a stone statue of a head, near tropical forest
2025 Treasures of Southeast Asia Add Event Title Three to calendar
October 8, 2025 to October 23, 2025
Oct
20
Colourful fishing boats in blue eatered harbour
[CANCELLED] 2025 Montenegro and the Bay of Kotor Add Event Title Three to calendar
October 20, 2025 to October 28, 2025
Oct
20
Night market with colourful lights and lots of people mingling around white tents
[NEW Pricing!] 2025 Hong Kong Wine & Dine Add Event Title Three to calendar
October 20, 2025 to October 26, 2025
Dec
08
People gathered around tables at an outdoor market.  Sting lights overhead
2025 Christkindlmarkte Along the Danube River Add Event Title Three to calendar
December 8, 2025 to December 16, 2025
Jan
24
Snowy open space with the orange sun rising over snow covered pine trees
2026 Findland: Arctic Magnificence Add Event Title Three to calendar
January 24, 2026 to February 1, 2026
Jan
28
Giant sea turtle swimming in crystal blue water
2026 Wonders of the Galapagos Islands Add Event Title Three to calendar
January 28, 2026 to February 6, 2026
Apr
07
A village in the French Countryside with brown coloured buildings
2026 Pleasures of Provence Add Event Title Three to calendar
April 7, 2026 to April 15, 2026
Apr
21
Sail boats in a harbour with colourful buildings in the background
2026 Croatia and the Dalmatian Coast Add Event Title Three to calendar
April 21, 2026 to May 2, 2026
Apr
22
A bright red tuplip with a windmill in the background
2026 Dutch Waterways Add Event Title Three to calendar
April 22, 2026 to April 30, 2026
Apr
26
Waterfalls surrounded by Greenery
2026 Brazilian Amazon Add Event Title Three to calendar
April 26, 2026 to May 10, 2026
May
03
Older stone building, set in a field of green and purple flowers
2026 Village Life in the Cotswolds Add Event Title Three to calendar
May 3, 2026 to May 11, 2026
May
08
Norwegian Man with three reindeer standing on snow
2026 Norway and Lapland Add Event Title Three to calendar
May 8, 2026 to May 23, 2026
May
16
Male golfer on a lush golf green getting ready to make a putt
2026 Golf Cruise on the Danube Add Event Title Three to calendar
May 16, 2026 to May 26, 2026
Aug
08
Lakeside trees with Northern Lights in the sky
2026 Churchill in August for Families Add Event Title Three to calendar
August 8, 2026 to August 14, 2026
Aug
13
Boats tied up along a warf with colourful buildings in background
2026 Denmark: Copenhagen & Coastal Treasures Add Event Title Three to calendar
August 13, 2026 to August 23, 2026
Aug
26
An Italian city perched up on a hill
2026 Apulia: Undiscovered Italy Add Event Title Three to calendar
August 26, 2026 to September 3, 2026
Oct
02
A plate of Indonesian Food
2026 Java and Bali: Treasures of Indonesia Add Event Title Three to calendar
October 2, 2026 to October 14, 2026
Oct
05
Several people walking along a hiking trail through green vinyards
2026 Portuguese Coastal Camino Add Event Title Three to calendar
October 5, 2026 to October 17, 2026
Oct
18
A young brown lion cub hanging out on a tree branch
2026 Namibia: A Desert Landscape and Wildlife Safari Add Event Title Three to calendar
October 18, 2026 to October 30, 2026
Oct
21
Bonifacio City in Italy
2026 Rivieras of France and Italy Add Event Title Three to calendar
October 21, 2026 to October 30, 2026
Oct
24
A geyser exploding out of an icy surface in Iceland
2026 Iceland and the Northern Lights Add Event Title Three to calendar
October 24, 2026 to November 1, 2026
Oct
30
A castle in the green hillside, settled along a winding river
2026 Europe's Historic Rivers: Main, Rhine & Moselle Add Event Title Three to calendar
October 30, 2026 to November 9, 2026

 

Contact our partners directly:

Gohagan & Company
1-800-922-3088
Direct: (312) 609-1140
contactus@gohagantravel.com 

 AHI Travel
1-800-323-7373
info@ahitravel.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


GLP Worldwide
1-866-760-1987
alumni@glpworldwide.com
Worldwide Quest
1-800-378-1483
travel@worldwidequest.com

 

McMaster University Disclaimer: All travel services are arranged through the travel partners designated for each tour. McMaster University and the McMaster Alumni Association, its officers and employees do not assume any responsibilities for the financing, arranging or conducting of the tour. They shall not be liable for any damages or financial loss to person or property of any description that might occur in connection with the tour, however arising from the negligence, omission or otherwise of travel service arranged through our travel partners.