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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!
Astounding Antarctica
January 13–24, 2022
Starting at $10,399
Limited Space Remaining!
Email pll@principia.edu or call 314-514-3153 for more information.
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 pretour in Buenos Aires and a posttour to Iguazú Falls are available.
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.
Bevy of British Isles
July 12—23, 2022
Starting at $4,749
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.
Kenya Safari: The Big 5
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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.
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 Victory I for an unforgettable nine-night voyage.
Japanese Immersion
August 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.