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Upcoming Trips
Whether your passport is well-worn or waiting for its first stamp, Principia Lifelong Learning tours are open to all travel enthusiasts, including friends of Principia, who yearn for educational adventure. Fitting for independent or group travelers, our trips immerse guests in authentic experiences rich in learning and vast in cultural discovery. And, while the scenery may change, the friendships gained from your fellow, like-minded travelers are enduring.
Explore our upcoming trips and consider taking your next adventure with Principia!
2022 Astounding Antarctica
January 13–24, 2022 (SOLD OUT)
Starting at $10,399
Dr. Laurance Doyle will guide this expedition through dramatic ice landscapes, wildlife-rich channels, and the dynamic ecosystem of the seventh continent. Explore the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, a beautiful island chain filled with an impressive variety of wildlife. You'll benefit from expert guides, scientists, and lecturers while cruising aboard Ocean Victory, which can navigate the narrow channels and bays closed to larger ships. An optional pre-tour in Buenos Aires and a post-tour to Iguazú Falls are available.
2022 Civil Rights: A Journey to Freedom
March 12–16, 2022
Starting at $3,499
Join Dr. Billy Miller, Principia College professor of sociology, for an intimate and essential opportunity to explore the Deep South with an informative program about the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s. Experience the people, places, and events that ignited change and defined a pivotal period in American history, while learning from actual foot soldiers of the struggle—whose rich and moving stories bring a history of unforgettable tragedy and irrepressible triumph to life. In the cities of Montgomery, Birmingham, and Selma, Alabama, the movement's national leadership took shape, and tens of thousands of people came together to advance the cause of justice against remarkable odds and violent resistance.
2022 Bevy of British Isles
July 12—23, 2022 (SOLD OUT)
Starting at $4,749
This trip is currently sold out. Additional cabins will likely become available. Please add your name to the waitlist to be contacted when additional registrations are accepted.
Explore the gorgeous green coasts of Ireland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland, from Dublin to Edinburgh, on this 10-night cruise aboard Oceania Cruises’ Sirena. During the first stops in Holyhead, Cork, and Bantry, you'll have access to the castles at Caernarfon and Conwy, the key landmarks in the Titanic's story, and the verdant coasts and seaside villages all along the Ring of Kerry. On this journey, old stone pubs ring with Irish ditties such as "the craic"—companionable conversation—flows from the friendly folk of Belfast.
2022 Kenya Safari: The Big 5
Two departure dates:
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July 20–30, 2022 (SOLD OUT)
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July 30–August 9, 2022 (SOLD OUT)
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Starting at $6,995
Spot for the "Big 5" with Dr. Laurance Doyle during this 11-day journey featuring unparalleled access to Kenya's national parks, reserves, and conservancies. Along with the guidance of an Expedition Leader and remarkable accommodations, this adventure provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the spectacular array of wildlife in this part of the world.
2022 Quito, Ecuador; the Galápagos Islands
August 2—9, 2022
Pre-Tour Extension: Mashpi Lodge
Post-Tour Extension: Machu-Picchu
Feel the thrill of encountering the flora and fauna that famously inspired Darwin—and in his footsteps, generations of nature lovers. Undiscovered by Europeans until the 16th century, the Galápagos Islands hold a central position in modern scientific and evolutionary history. In a place where human presence is relatively minimal, take the opportunity to observe and photograph these remarkable species up close—either sitting quietly to watch blue-footed boobies or snorkeling with inquisitive and playful sea lions.
View photos from PLL's 2021 Galápagos Islands trip here!
2022 The Majestic Great Lakes
August 18—28, 2022
Starting at $4,699
Discover the majestic scenery and fascinating history of North America’s Great Lakes region—from its dramatic bluffs and pine-forested islands to its charming small towns and iconic urban centers. Your journey begins in Chicago, Illinois and includes a one-night stay in the city before boarding the M/V Ocean Voyager for an unforgettable nine-night voyage.
2023 Japanese Immersion
April 2–12, 2023
Starting at $5,299
Set sail from Tokyo with Dr. Marie Jureit-Beamish (HON'14). See Shimizu, with its serene woodlands and majestic Mount Fuji. Take in Kyoto's breathtaking shrines, and visit Hiroshima, a charming city not overshadowed by its history. You'll cruise the Kanmon Straits to Busan, the second largest city in South Korea; Nagasaki, a city of traditions; and see Kagoshima, which features one of Japan’s most active volcanoes. An optional pre-cruise program in Tokyo is available.
2023 Kenya Safari: The Big 5
Two departure dates in August 2023
Spot for the "Big 5" with Dr. Laurance Doyle during this 11-day journey featuring unparalleled access to Kenya's national parks, reserves, and conservancies. Along with the guidance of an Expedition Leader and remarkable accommodations, this adventure provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the spectacular array of wildlife in this part of the world.