STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY

Galápagos

Iceland

Rhine River

Southeast “Overall fantastic experience “This family trip was for all family members. really special. Our The Young Explorer accommodations at activities, quality of lectures Gargonza were idyllic. and tour guides exceeded We enjoyed the sights, my expectations.” “Marvelous adventure activities, lectures, the “This trip was special Jennifer Chrisman, ’87, led by experts. Our faculty amazing Palio and and unique for adults Tuscany Family Adventure, 2016 leader’s lectures were especially each other’s and kids alike!” families. Our grandsons excellent and thought- Linda Hathaway, provoking. This was had a terrific time.” Southeast Asia Family Adventure, 2014 a trip of a lifetime.” Harriet Kostic, ’60, Tuscany Family Adventure, 2016 Ryan Gilmour, Galápagos Family Adventure, 2016 Tuscany JUNE 26 TO JULY 7, 2018 Pages 8 & 9 Galápagos JUNE 27 TO JULY 6, 2018 Pages 10 & 11

Grab the kids (or the grandkids) and head out on an incredible adventure with Stanford! 2018 marks 50 years of innovative educational Iceland programming by Travel/Study, and our exciting Family Adventures lineup for JULY 17 TO 27, 2018 2018 includes destinations as diverse as the Galápagos Islands, Tuscany, Pages 12 & 13 Southeast Asia and—new in 2018—Iceland and the Rhine River.

What sets Stanford Family Adventures apart? Our nimble and nutty Young Explorer Leaders (YELs) and witty and wise faculty leaders are fresh from the Rhine River Farm, offering a uniquely “Stanford” experience for travelers from age 6 to 96. JULY 18 TO 26, 2018 Pages 14 & 15 You can 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. Southeast Asia Or if you can’t join us on a 2018 Adventure, learn more about Private Editions DECEMBER 19 TO 29, 2018 on pages 18–19, where we help you create the trip of a lifetime for your family Pages 16 & 17 anywhere, anytime.

Best wishes for a year filled with family and adventure, Private Editions CREATE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE Pages 18 & 19

Brett S. Thompson, ’83 Family Seminars Director, Stanford Travel/Study TRIPS FOR FAMILIES WITH OLDER KIDS Page 20 WHY DO KIDS LOVE STANFORD FAMILY ADVENTURES?

IDS GIVE OUR FAMILY ADVENTURES And you can look forward to incredible kids-only an enthusiastic thumbs up because each adventures, tours and meals. By trip’s end, you’re K trip features our outrageously cool Young sure to have several new FFLs (friends for life)! Explorer Program! You’ll be grouped with travelers Our Young Explorer Leaders are pros at under- your own age for awesome activities that are both standing and adapting to the personalities and educational and fun. interests of each Young Explorer, which means You’ll get to channel some of your boundless that everyone has a great time. energy playing games and doing craft activities in Plus our faculty leaders and local guides love kids! your Young Explorer group. You’ll also challenge There are plenty of opportunities for kids to test your mind during thought-provoking discussions the know-how of our expert guides during tours. and mind-bending games that promise to fuel your Kids can also look forward to hanging with our creativity and spark your inner genius. faculty leaders during a special lecture prepared just for them.

“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 4 “The Young Explorer Leaders were fantastic. I loved having such great, fun, smart, positive NOUN: \yuhng ek-splôr’-r le¯ d’-r\ role models for my kids on the trip. They were a highlight A recent Stanford grad and Stanford Sierra Camp counselor for my kids.” A razor-sharp, slightly silly, enthusiastic person who digs Chantal Dolan, ’88, PhD ’01, hanging out with families Galápagos Family Adventure, 2016

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 Yo u ng Explo re r HIGHLIGHTS Fun for the whole family! How many kids After swapping stories of the day’s tours, families are invited to a leader? to get their “Bingo!” on during game night and also face off against other clans in the Stanford Family Olympics. Make sure to bring those togas and get some blue-footed boobie impressions ready— you’ll have ample opportunity to put them to use! 5

Stanford Faculty

Leaders “When Stanford brings families to “It is a particular privilege Gargonza, we fill that beautiful little and joy to share my love of nature Learn from the medieval village with the sounds of in a place of such remarkable experts! In addition children running and playing in the streets. beauty and historical significance.” The ancient stone walls seem to come to guided tours alive and let us glimpse into the past.” and site visits in the Christy Junkerman / Tuscany Bob Siegel / Galápagos company of our Christy Junkerman, who teaches European art history Dr. Robert “Bob” Siegel, ’76, MA ’77, MD ’90, teaches expert local guides, in the department of art and art history at San Jose in the Stanford School of Medicine’s department of State University, is an expert in Italian Renaissance art. microbiology and immunology and holds multiple other enjoy the opportunity She has developed and teaches a popular series of University appointments. He’s the recipient of numerous to interact with and courses on the art of Renaissance Florence, Venice, teaching awards including Stanford’s highest teaching Rome and Siena and short courses on Leonardo da Vinci accolade, the Gores Award. Dr. Bob’s courses cover hear lectures by and Titian for Stanford’s Continuing Studies program. a wide range of topics including virology, photography, Stanford faculty and With her husband, Charlie, she was a resident fellow at Darwin, island biogeography, global health and The Madera (now known as Okada), a freshman dorm, for Stanford Safari. An avid traveler, photographer, Stanford scholars who are eight wonderful years. She reflects, “When you look at a Dish walker and self-proclaimed “dromomaniac,” he has absolute masters Michelangelo sculpture and notice an eye peering at you led numerous Stanford Travel/Study trips and credits that just may be his, you’ve made a powerful connection his first Stanford Travel/Study trip to the Galápagos with at bringing our to the past. That direct connection with the viewer is such teaching him to “see the world with new eyes.” A true destinations to life. an important part of Italian Renaissance and baroque art.” Stanford enthusiast, Dr. Bob was a founding member Christy has led several Travel/Study family trips to Tuscany of Stanford’s ultimate frisbee team, a member of the and particularly enjoys introducing kids to Italian art. Stanford soccer team, a drummer in the Stanford Band and the second Stanford Tree. 6

“Iceland is an experience that “I think of these travel adventures as “I love traveling with kids. will last one’s entire lifetime. learning together. I want the kids, I learned from traveling with my I am excited to see what new as well as the adults, to experience the daughters in this part knowledge, memories and bits excitement and relevance of the past of the world that kids ask of Icelandic magic we’ll be able to themselves and their lives.” the best questions!” to carry away with us.” Katharine Maher / Iceland Norman Naimark / Rhine River Greg Watkins / Southeast Asia Katharine “Kate” Maher, who joined the Stanford faculty Professor Norman Naimark, ’66, MA ’68, PhD ’72, a Greg Watkins, ’85, PhD ’02, is the associate director in 2007, is an associate professor in earth system former chair of Stanford’s history department, is the of Stanford’s Structured Liberal Education (SLE) science. As a native of the Northwest who was an avid director of the Division of International, Comparative program, a freshman humanities program where alpine ski racer and professional mountain bike racer, and Area Studies at Stanford, as well as the Robert and students study the history of philosophy, literature she developed an early fascination with the mountains Florence McDonnell Chair in East European History and and religion. His research is focused on religion and and a passion for the environment, which led her to the Burke Family Director of Stanford’s Bing Overseas film. For the past 14 years he’s been a resident fellow develop a research program that focuses on the Studies Program. He is also a senior fellow at the Hoover at East Florence Moore Hall, living with the students planet’s carbon cycle. Musing about our Iceland Institution and the Institute of International Studies. He who participate in the program. He loves the curiosity adventure, she says, “Iceland’s geology provides a recalls, “I went on my first Rhine River trip as a boy—I and inquisitiveness of students of all ages. He’s led unique window into the earth’s past, as well as its was an ‘army brat’ growing up all over the world. My trips for Stanford throughout Southeast Asia, South future, from hot springs where early life may have most memorable ‘vacation’ was actually a Stanford Asia and the Himalayan region and has traveled with first evolved to the geothermal energy that provides Travel/Study trip, sailing around the Aegean with opera his two daughters to Thailand and Bhutan. He notes, modern-day Iceland with heat and electricity. I look for- at night.” Known at Stanford for his warmth and wit, the “Our trip through Southeast Asia will be full of images ward to talking about Iceland’s unique geologic features popular faculty leader has provided stimulating educational of the Buddha, which will lead us to ask, ‘Who was and how they help us understand the earth’s systems, discourse on more than 25 Travel/Study programs. the Buddha and why is he so important to the people from plate tectonics to the impacts of climate change.” we’ll meet?’.”

7 Viva l’Italia e la Famiglia!

JUNE 26 TO JULY 7, 2018

Experience the best of traditional Tuscany, a hearty mix of delicious food and fun with family and friends. Travel back to medieval times at Siena’s thrilling Palio, an 800-year-old bareback horse race, and explore charming Tuscan hill towns and Florence, the cradle of the Italian Renaissance.

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, homemade pasta and pizza from medieval heyday of Siena. Find SUNDAY, JULY 1 world’s most impressive medieval JUNE 26 & 27 the chef. Later, take a dip in the out which horse will be running Castello di Gargonza / pageants. From VIP seats high U.S. / Florence, Italy / pool, nestled in an olive grove in the upcoming race for each Pienza / Montepulciano above the 50,000-spectator Castello di Gargonza with a glorious view, or opt to sit competing contrada, or district. Visit Pienza, a picturesque hill crowd, join in the festivities during Depart the U.S. on an overnight back and soak up views of the Enjoy lunch independently town with stunning Renaissance the historical parade and choose flight to Florence. Upon arrival on Italian countryside. CASTELLO DI today at one of Siena’s excellent architecture. Drive through a contrada to cheer on during the Wednesday, transfer to Gargonza GARGONZA (B,L,D) trattorias. CASTELLO DI GARGONZA some of Tuscany’s most scenic wild, bareback horse race around for a festive welcome reception (B,D) countryside to the town of the Piazza del Campo! CASTELLO DI and dinner at a medieval castle. FRIDAY, JUNE 29 Montepulciano, where adults GARGONZA (B,L,D) CASTELLO DI GARGONZA (6/27: D) Castello di Gargonza / SATURDAY, JUNE 30 taste the famous Vino Nobile Siena Castello di Gargonza / while the kids explore the city TUESDAY, JULY 3 THURSDAY, JUNE 28 On a walking tour through Siena’s Arezzo streets during a scavenger hunt. Castello di Gargonza Castello di Gargonza narrow medieval streets, visit Visit Arezzo, a beautiful CASTELLO DI GARGONZA (B,D) After yesterday’s late night This morning, adults attend a the cathedral and the Piazza del Renaissance city rich in art in Siena, take today to relax lecture by Professor Junkerman Campo, and take in the exciting treasures, antique shops and MONDAY, JULY 2 and enjoy Gargonza and the and kids meet new friends in atmosphere as the city prepares outdoor cafes. Meet with a kids’ surrounding Tuscan countryside. their Young Explorer groups. Castello di Gargonza / for the Palio, the traditional soccer team for a scrimmage, Kids learn to make frescoes with Then join the locals for a lesson in The Palio, Siena 800-year-old equestrian followed by dinner with the locals. Return to Siena for the Palio and a local artist and play, Italian- bocce ball and learn how to make competition that celebrates the CASTELLO DI GARGONZA (B,L,D) to bear witness to one of the style, “capture the Palio flag,” 8 Lucca “My single lasting impression What’s Included Florence 10 nights of accommodations; 10 breakfasts, Florence I TALY is of standing at Gargonza, 4 lunches and 9 dinners; and all the Stanford extras (see page 22) overlooking the idyllic San Gimignano Arezzo Tuscan countryside, hearing my Group Size/Age Siena Castello di 45 participants / Minimum age: 6 Gargonza kids laughing with new friends. Program Cost* Pienza Montepulciano This trip was full of delights.” $7,995 per adult, double occupancy $7,695 per child, double occupancy $8,995 per person, single occupancy Elizabeth Garr, MA ’04, I TALY Tuscany Family Adventure, 2016 * Stanford Alumni Association nonmembers add $300 per person.

About the Palio The Palio, Siena’s legendary 800-year-old medieval pageant, features an historic parade that culminates in a wild bareback horse race around the famous Piazza del Campo. Watch this ancient contest unfold from our VIP seats. Before the race, the excitement that grips Siena is indescribable as drummers and alfieri (flag throwers) lead parade contingents through the city. The experience is unforgettable and sure to be the highlight of our journey.

while adults hike in the nearby This evening, adults enjoy an FRIDAY, JULY 6 SATURDAY, JULY 7 rolling hills, sampling life in the elegant dinner out while the kids Florence Florence / U.S. country in a way few tourists ever join the Young Explorer Leaders Art and historical treasures are Say arrivederci to Tuscany and get to experience. Later, take part for pizza and ice cream at everywhere in Florence, the transfer to the Florence airport Yo u ng Explo re r in the Stanford Family Palio—an a neighborhood pizzeria. cradle of the Italian Renaissance. for flights home. (B) afternoon of family games by the GRAND HOTEL BAGLIONI (B,D) Visit the Uffizi Gallery for a HIGHLIGHTS pool. CASTELLO DI GARGONZA (B,L,D) look at one of the world’s Spend a week in a medieval THURSDAY, JULY 5 greatest repositories of  WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 Florence / Lucca medieval and Renaissance hamlet atop a hill in Tuscany art. The afternoon is free for Castello di Gargonza / Discover the lovely walled city Make authentic pasta and San Gimignano / Florence of Lucca, starting with a walking independent exploration. Drive to San Gimignano for a tour highlighting its Romanesque Later, celebrate our pizza with the experts: the chance to explore and enjoy churches. Ride a bike atop the adventure at our farewell chefs at Castello di Gargonza lunch independently. Continue city walls and later explore the dinner. GRAND HOTEL Play soccer with the local to Florence, where our afternoon town after lunching independently. BAGLIONI (B,D)  walking tour of the historic Return to Florence and enjoy the ragazzi and try your hand at center focuses on Renaissance remainder of the afternoon and Italy’s favorite pastime, bocce masterpieces. Spend an afternoon evening at leisure. GRAND HOTEL at the Accademia Gallery to see BAGLIONI (B) Michelangelo’s peerless David. Learn more and sign up: alumni.stanford.edu/trip?tuscanyfamily2018 9 Take a Walk on the Wild Side Galápagos

JUNE 27 TO JULY 6, 2018

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 and swim about their native habitat.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 Enjoy a welcome reception and marine and terrestrial ecosystems and the San Cristóbal lava to this island, amid the giant U.S. / Quito, Ecuador dinner at our hotel. HILTON COLON of the Galápagos. This is a great lizard—both island endemics. prickly pear cacti during our Depart from home on flights HOTEL (B,L,D) opportunity for an introduction to In the afternoon, visit the eastern morning walk. Following lunch bound for Ecuador. Upon our snorkeling. SANTA CRUZ II (B,D) tip of the island at Punta Pitt, and a rest, we disembark at late-evening arrival in Quito, FRIDAY, JUNE 29 an eroded tuff cone, whose trail South Plaza Island, whose transfer to our hotel. HILTON Quito / Baltra Island / SATURDAY, JUNE 30 provides spectacular views of the turquoise waters contrast COLON HOTEL Embark / Mosquera Islet San Cristóbal Island shoreline. This is the only site in brilliantly with the white sand Transfer to the airport to board Disembark at Puerto Baquerizo the Galápagos where its three and black lava rocks along THURSDAY, JUNE 28 our flight to Baltra Island in the Moreno, San Cristóbal’s capital, species of boobies can be found the shoreline. Yellow-grey land Quito Galápagos. Upon embarking and drive 40 minutes to the together. SANTA CRUZ II (B,L,D) iguanas sit beneath prickly pear Walk the streets of colonial Quito, our ship, stop at Mosquera Islet, island’s southern shore. At cacti, waiting patiently for pears stopping at Independence Plaza, a small volcanic uplift between Cerro Colorado, we visit the SUNDAY, JULY 1 to drop. Along the coastline the Presidential Palace and the Baltra and North Seymour breeding center for the highly Santa Fé Island / we find sea lion colonies, while Monastery of San Francisco, one Islands. The islet is a long and endangered giant tortoise. The South Plaza Island frigates, swallow-tailed gulls and of the most impressive religious narrow sand bank surrounded center is located in the midst of a Explore Santa Fé’s idyllic white shearwaters glide above. SANTA buildings in the New World. Stand by lava reefs. Our guides will lead deciduous forest that is home to sand beach, which is populated CRUZ II (B,L,D) with one foot on each side of the us past sea lion colonies as we dozens of bird species, including by sea lions. We may spot the equator at Mitad del Mundo. learn more about the fragile the San Cristóbal mockingbird endemic land iguana, unique

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ALÁPAGOS G What’s Included I SLANDS Galápagos 3 nights of hotel accommodations; 6-night cruise aboard the Quito Santa Cruz II; 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 8 dinners; and all Our ship, the newly refurbished, Equator the Stanford extras (see page 22) 235-foot-long Santa Cruz II, is chartered North ECUADOR Group Size/Age exclusively for Stanford and offers Seymour 84 participants / Minimum age: 6 accommodations in 50 outside cab- Baltra ins, each appointed with windows, and Eden Program Cost* Santa South Plaza ADULT CHILD ranging in size from 163 to 325 square Cruz Horizon Deck Santa $7,895 $7,395 feet. The ship features air conditioning Fé San Cristóbal Expedition Deck $8,395 $7,895 throughout, an elegant dining room, Charles Darwin Research Station Panorama Deck $8,895 $8,395 sun deck with bar, Jacuzzi, library and Darwin Suite observation deck. Go to our website for P $9,395 $8,895 a c i f i e a n additional ship information and cabin c O c Española * Rates are per person, based on double occupancy. See website or contact our office for single and triple rates (limited cabin availability). descriptions. Stanford Alumni Association nonmembers add $300 per person.

“We loved sharing PANORAMA DECK the excitement of seeing incredible wildlife with our children. EXPEDITION DECK Magical!” Cynthia Braun, Galápagos Family Adventure, 2016 HORIZON DECK

MONDAY, JULY 2 TUESDAY, JULY 3 in the bay’s calm waters. palo santo trees, usually without Santa Cruz Island Española Island SANTA CRUZ II (B,L,D) leaves, waiting for the rains to Disembark on Santa Cruz Island Go for a walk at Punta Suarez burst into bloom. SANTA CRUZ II (B,L,D) to visit the Charles Darwin on Española Island, where we WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 Yo u ng Explo re r Research Station and its giant enjoy its unique sea bird colonies, Santa Cruz Island / THURSDAY & FRIDAY, tortoise pens, located in an including waved albatrosses, North Seymour Island JULY 5 & 6 HIGHLIGHTS impressive giant prickly-pear Nazca boobies, blue-footed After breakfast, take a panga Baltra Island / cactus forest that’s home to many boobies and swallow-tailed ride to Eden Islet on Santa Cruz Disembark / Quito / U.S. Watch in delight as marine land birds. The research station gulls, as well as a view of the Island, where we can observe After breakfast, disembark our iguanas spray salt from their ship and transfer to the airport is the headquarters of scientific Galápagos’ famous blowhole. blue-footed boobies diving into nostrils investigation, conservation and Keep an eye out here for marine the water and catch sight of reef for our flight back to Quito. Upon the National Park administration iguanas. In the afternoon, the sharks and frigates. Next visit arrival, transfer to the nearby Sit face to face with a giant airport hotel and have time to in the Galápagos. From here picture-perfect white coral beach North Seymour Island, lifted from tortoise in the Santa Cruz board buses for lunch in the of Gardner Bay and the nearby the ocean floor by a volcanic relax and refresh before returning Highlands cooler highlands, a completely islet of Osborn provide a beautiful event; its origins as a seabed this evening to the airport for different ecosystem of the island. setting for observing sea lions, give the island its low, flat profile. departing flights, arriving back Learn the dances of the in the U.S. on Friday. WYNDHAM This afternoon explore an organic mockingbirds and finches as Standing just above our landing blue-footed boobies and coffee plantation or opt to hike, we relax on the beach or snorkel spot is a tiny forest of silver-grey QUITO AIRPORT HOTEL (7/5: B,D) waved albatrosses bike or kayak. SANTA CRUZ II (B,L,D) Learn more and sign up: alumni.stanford.edu/trip?galapagosfamily2018 11 Iceland Land of Fire and Ice

JULY 17 TO 27, 2018

Make every moment an unforgettable experience on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Hike on a glacier, walk behind a waterfall and bathe in a natural hot spring. Discover charming Reykjavík, Europe’s northernmost capital, where in July it never gets dark, and explore the steady parade of geological highlights that make up the acclaimed Golden Circle.

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, JULY 19 FRIDAY, JULY 20 SATURDAY, JULY 21 SUNDAY, JULY 22 JULY 17 & 18 Reykjavík Reykjavík / Jökulsárlón Reykjavík / Húsafell Húsafell / Snaefellsnes U.S. / Reykjavík, Iceland After breakfast, enjoy a guided Board a charter flight to Höfn, Head west from Reykjavík to- Peninsula Depart from home on overnight coach tour around Reykjavík, the on the edge of Europe’s largest day toward Borgarfjördur. Visit Experience magical Snaefellsjökull flights bound for Iceland. After our world’s northernmost capital, glacier, Vatnajökull, and explore Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most National Park, with its amazing early-morning arrival on Wednes- including Harpa (a concert hall magnificent Jökulsárlón, or powerful hot spring (with a flow birdlife, lush valleys, lava fields and day in Reykjavík (or “Smoky Bay”), featuring geometric glass panels), “Glacier Lagoon,” using specially of 47-1/2 gallons per second of towering glacier. Drive around the join our group for a welcome the city’s main landmark Hallgrím- designed amphibian boats to 212°F water); admire Hraunfossar, peninsula, passing small coastal breakfast and a visit to the Viking skirkja, and the statue of Leifur navigate around huge blocks a series of cold springs of subter- villages such as Hellnar and see- World Museum in Reykjanesbær. Eiríksson, the first European to of ice that have calved from the ranean water that seep through ing Dritvik Cove and Lóndragnar Take a dip in the world-famous arrive in America in the year 1000, glacier, while keeping an eye the lava and run as tiny waterfalls and Arnarstapi Cliffs. Continue Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa and preceding Christopher Co- out for seals and Arctic terns. into the Hvita River; and visit the on to Vatneshellir for a private rich in minerals, and after lunch, lumbus by roughly half a millennia. Return to Reykjavík for dinner. very friendly goats at Háafell Goat lava caving experience, where we transfer to our hotel for an af- This afternoon visit the Whales of RADISON BLU SAGA HOTEL (B,L,D) Center. In Húsafell, join the can explore ternoon at leisure followed by a Iceland Museum, featuring inter- locals for one of the favorite the inside of welcome reception and dinner. active exhibits of life-sized models national pastimes: going cooled tubes RADISON BLU SAGA HOTEL (7/18: B,L,D) of the 23 whale species found in to the swimming pool! of ancient lava. Icelandic waters. RADISON BLU SAGA HOTEL HÚSAFELL (B,L,D) HOTEL HÚSAFELL HOTEL (B,L,D) (B,L,D) 12

What’s Included “This experience will stay 9 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations; 10 breakfasts, I CELAND 9 lunches and 9 dinners; and all the Stanford extras with me forever. SNAEFELLSJÖKULL (see page 22) NATIONAL PARK It was remarkable, Húsafell Vatnshellir THINGVELLIR VATNAJÖKULL Group Size/Age amazing, unlike any other Cave NATIONAL Strokkur NATIONAL 40 participants / Minimum age: 6 trip we’ve taken... PARK Gullfoss PARK Hvalfjördur Glacier Lagoon Reykjavík Program Cost* extraordinary.” The Golden $8,895 per adult, double occupancy Blue Lagoon Circle $8,595 per child, double occupancy Justine Coopersmith, A $10,895 per person, single occupancy t Iceland to Greenland, 2016 l a Seljalandsfoss Skógafoss n *Stanford Alumni Association nonmembers add $300 per person. t i c O c e a n Reynisfjara

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 MONDAY, JULY 23 TUESDAY, JULY 24 THURSDAY, JULY 26 Yo u ng Explo re r Thingvellir National Park Thingvellir / Thingvellir / South Shore Thingvellir / Reykjavík Head toward Thingvellir National The Golden Circle Today drive along the south shore Return to the Icelandic capital for a HIGHLIGHTS Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Continue exploring The Golden and visit Seljalandsfoss, a 197-foot- day at leisure and perhaps take a site that lies in the rift valley be- Circle today, with stops at tall waterfall that visitors can walk horseback riding tour on one of the tween the North American and Strokkur, Iceland’s most active behind, and Skógafoss, commonly country’s famous small Icelandic Gaze in awe at huge icebergs Eurasian tectonic plates, and our geyser, as well as Geysir, which considered the most scenically horses. This evening, celebrate our floating in the Atlantic Ocean home for the next three nights. erupts infrequently (sometimes beautiful waterfall in the country. Northern adventure at a farewell while carefully navigating around Stop on the way for an easy hike at with breaks of several years) but is After lunch, stroll along Reynisf- reception and dinner. RADISON BLU them on specially made Glymur, Iceland’s tallest waterfall, famously the first geyser known to jara, a stunning black sand beach SAGA HOTEL B,L,D) before arriving at Thingvellir, which modern Europeans, thus becom- backed by sheer cliffs and punctu- amphibian boats ated by dramatic columns of ba- is not only a stunning geological ing the root for the English word. FRIDAY, JULY 27 Go lava caving inside Vatnshellir area and the first stop on Iceland’s Bask in the beauty of Gullfoss, or salt, and visit the Dyrhólaey natural Reykjavík / U.S. famous Golden Circle, but also a “Golden Waterfalls,” before head- arch. BOREALIS HOTEL (B,L,D) After breakfast, transfer to the Cave and climb basalt rocks at key location in Icelandic history— ing to the Secret Lagoon to spend airport for flights home. (B) Reynisfjara black sand beach the first meeting place of the oldest a little time soaking in the thera- Embark on a private whale- existing parliament in the world, peutic waters of its natural warm  in 930 C.E. BOREALIS HOTEL (B,L,D) pool. BOREALIS HOTEL (B,L,D) and puffin-watching tour from Reykjavík’s harbor Learn more and sign up: alumni.stanford.edu/trip?icelandfamily2018 13 A 50th-Anniversary Trip Rhine River JULY 18 TO 26, 2018

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Stanford Travel/Study on a re-creation of our very first trip, a cruise on the Rhine River—a program newly redesigned for families. Aboard the MS Amadeus Silver III, discover the enchanting Rhine Gorge with its many castles and legends, take an excursion to historic Heidelberg, explore beautiful Strasbourg and cruise along the tree-lined canals of Amsterdam.

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, preserved medieval town on the Tour this capital of the European SUNDAY, JULY 22 to Königstuhl for a demonstration JULY 18 & 19 Alsace Wine Route; take a walk- Union, passing the Palais Rohan Strasbourg / Speyer, and show at Tinnunculus, Heidel- U.S. / Zürich, Switzerland / ing tour of Breisach and Freiburg, and St. Thomas Church and Germany / Heidelberg berg’s falconry. MS AMADEUS SILVER Basel / Embark with their Gothic architecture; stopping at the Notre Dame Adults attend a morning lecture III (B,L,D) Depart from home on flights or go on a Black Forest adven- Cathedral; take a canal tour and kids meet in their Young bound for Switzerland. Upon ture, including a walk around the through the picturesque Petite Explorer groups while we cruise MONDAY, JULY 23 arrival in Zürich on Thursday, shores of Lake Titisee (and per- France district; or sample local to Speyer from Strasbourg. This Speyer / Oberwesel / transfer to Basel, embark and haps a swim in the lake as well!). treats such as gingerbread, tarte afternoon visit Speyer’s impres- Rhine Gorge / Koblenz get to know fellow travelers This afternoon adults attend a flambé and gelato on a culinary sive cathedral, one of the most This morning dock in the wine- at a welcome reception and lecture by Professor Naimark and tour of the city. This evening, important Romanesque monu- making town of Oberwesel. dinner aboard our ship. kids meet in their Young Explorer adults can relax onboard while ments from the time of the Holy Adults can opt to go wine tasting, MS AMADEUS SILVER III (7/19: D) groups. MS AMADEUS SILVER III (B,L,D) kids par- Roman Empire. Take an excur- and everyone can play the artist ticipate in sion to historic Heidelberg for a by exploring the city’s well- FRIDAY, JULY 20 SATURDAY, JULY 21 a soccer visit to the red-walled castle with preserved fortification walls Basel / Breisach, Germany Breisach / game. MS its Great Vat (a 49,000-gallon and towers and sketching the Today enjoy a walking tour Strasbourg, France AMADEUS 18th-century wine cask) and the river, town or castle scenery. followed by a wine tasting in Cruise downriver from Breisach SILVER III castle’s beautiful views of the Afterwards, enjoy an outdoor Riquewihr, France—a well- to the UNESCO World Heritage (B,L,D) Neckar Valley and city below, and traditional music concert before site of Strasbourg in France. perhaps opt for a funicular ride returning to our ship. Spend the 14

a Amsterdam UNITED e KINGDOM S THE NETHERLANDS What’s Included h 7-night cruise aboard the MS Amadeus Silver III, r t o 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners; and all the N Rhine River Stanford extras (see page 22) Launched in 2016, the 443-foot-long MS Cologne G ERMANY BELGIUM Amadeus Silver III was specially built for Group Size/Age cruising Europe’s rivers. Lounges have Koblenz 110 participants / Minimum age: 7 Oberwesel large windows that offer remarkable views and the restaurant serves meals that Program Cost* Adult Child Speyer Heidelberg Castle frequently feature local specialties. The Cat E Haydn Deck $6,895 $6,395 sun deck offers lounge chairs, chess and F RANCE shuffleboard. Cabins have satellite TV and Strasbourg Black Cat D Haydn Deck $6,995 $6,495 a bathroom with shower, and some cabins Forest Cat C Strauss Deck $7,195 $6,695 Breisach feature French balconies and connecting Basel Cat B Strauss Deck $7,295 $6,795 doors for families. Go to our website for Zürich SWITZERLAND Cat A Mozart Deck $7,595 $7,095 additional ship information and cabin Interlaken Suite Mozart Deck $8,095 $7,595 descriptions.

* Rates are per person, based on double occupancy. See website or contact our office for information on connecting cabins and “Every single member of our single-occupancy rates (limited cabin availability). Stanford Alumni Association nonmembers add $300 per person. family had an amazing experience beyond what they had anticipated, from grandmother to parents to kids. All of us will be talking about this trip far into the future.”

Roger Bradford, Mediterranean Family Adventure, 2017

afternoon cruising through the and an insider’s visit to the city’s rural Waterland area; or explore picturesque Rhine Gorge, admiring majestic 13th-century Gothic ca- the Amsterdam of World War II, Extensions its many castles and fortress ruins thedral, followed by free time to seen through the eyes of Anne and the legendary Lorelei Rock. visit local shops or stop at a quaint Frank. This evening take a Optional Pre-trip Arrive in Koblenz this evening; the café. This evening we depart for scenic canal cruise through Extension to Interlaken adventurous among us can opt to the Netherlands. MS AMADEUS the city known as the “Venice (2 days) and HIGHLIGHTS take part in a traditional German SILVER III (B,L,D) of the North,” followed by a festive Post-trip Extension dinner and medieval entertainment farewell dinner onboard our in Amsterdam (2 days) Take an invigorating swim in at the hilltop Marksburg Castle. WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 ship. MS AMADEUS SILVER III (B,L,D) Details and pricing for the the shimmering waters of Lake MS AMADEUS SILVER III (B,L,D) Amsterdam, extensions will be provided Titisee in the Black Forest The Netherlands THURSDAY, JULY 26 to confirmed participants. TUESDAY, JULY 24 Arriving in Amsterdam, choose Amsterdam / Climb Oberwesel’s medieval among several options: enjoy a Koblenz / Cologne Disembark / U.S. city walls, then enjoy sketching Spend a morning at leisure on visit to the Rijksmuseum with its This morning, disembark our ship deck and arrive in Cologne af- outstanding collection of master- and transfer to the Amsterdam the surrounding sites ter lunch. Enjoy a guided tour of pieces by famous artists such as airport for flights home. (B) Bike through Waterland near Cologne this afternoon, including Rembrandt, Vermeer and Hals; the Old Town, Cathedral Square take a guided bike ride in the Amsterdam, passing windmills and small villages Learn more and sign up: alumni.stanford.edu/trip?rhinefamily2018 15 Exploring Vietnam and Cambodia Southeast

DECEMBER 19 TO 29, 2018

Cruise the tranquil waters of Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, learn how to prepare traditional Vietnamese food, get a local’s view of Hanoi on a cyclo tour and explore gold-tipped Buddhist temples. Visit an area dedicated to growing pearls and practicing traditional Vietnamese handicrafts. Explore vast ancient temple complexes, including world-famous Angkor in Cambodia.

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, lanes, each historically devoted to mausoleum and former private an afternoon and evening cruise. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25 DECEMBER 19 & 20 the practice of a single handicraft. residence and the One Pillar Kayak or take a tender ride to Ha Long Bay / U.S. / Hanoi, Vietnam After a delicious lunch of pho Pagoda, which dates from 1049. Ti Top Beach, where we can go Disembark / Hanoi / Depart the U.S. on an overnight noodle soup, explore the city’s After lunch at a local restaurant, for a dip in the bay and climb Siem Reap, Cambodia flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival on Ethnology Museum, whose focus enjoy a traditional water puppet to a lookout point. Visit Soi Sim Enjoy a morning excursion to Thursday, head to our hotel, is the lifestyles and traditions of show. There’s also free time this Beach, Coconut Tree Island and Sung Sot (or “Surprise” Cave), located near the city’s traditional Vietnam’s 53 minority peoples. afternoon to explore the area a floating village. PARADISE CRUISE the largest cave in Ha Long Bay. center. HOTEL METROPOLE Gather this evening with fellow around our hotel, which is ideally LINE (B,L,D) Discovered by a group of French families for a welcome reception situated beside Hoan Kiem, or explorers in the early 1900s, the FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 and dinner. HOTEL METROPOLE (B,L,D) “Restored Sword,” Lake. HOTEL MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 subterranean grotto is filled with Hanoi METROPOLE (B,L) Ha Long Bay thousands of stalagmites and Today discover Hanoi, more SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 Enjoy optional tai chi on our ship’s stalactites and offers panoramic than 1,000 years old and the Hanoi SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23 sun deck this morning, then visit views of the bay at its entrance. political and cultural center of We explore the capital city Hanoi / Ha Long Bay / Luon Cave, a wonderful kayaking Disembark and return to Hanoi Vietnam. Hop a cyclo—a three- this morning with a visit to Embark spot, located on Bo Hon Island. via coach, where we connect to wheeled, bicycle-type vehicle Ba Dinh Square, where Ho Depart for Ha Long, or Learn the tricks of preparing our afternoon flight to Siem Reap. with driver—for our tour of the Chi Minh declared Vietnam’s “Descending Dragon,” Bay. Vietnamese food this afternoon at GRAND HOTEL D’ANGKOR (B,L,D) Guild District. Explore the narrow independence from France Board our ship for a two-night a cooking lesson. PARADISE CRUISE in 1945. Tour “Uncle Ho’s” cruise on the bay, beginning with LINE (B,L,D) 16 CHINA V IETNAM “Everything was very Hanoi South What’s Included Ha Long well-planned: the guides were 7 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations, 2 nights Bay China BURMA Sea informed and approachable, aboard a Paradise Cruise Line ship; 9 breakfasts, LAOS 8 lunches and 7 dinners; and all the Stanford the hotels were amazing and extras (see page 22) P a c the sites were well-chosen. i Group Size/Age f T HAILAND i It was such an easy, 48 participants / Minimum age: 6 c

ANGKOR WAT O enjoyable, educational

NATIONAL c Program Cost* Bangkok PARK e and fun trip!” $7,795 per adult, double occupancy I n d n a i a n O c e a n $7,495 per child, double occupancy

Siem Reap Garbarini Family, $9,645 per person, single occupancy CAMBODIA Southeast Asia Family Adventure, 2014 *Stanford Alumni Association nonmembers add $300 per person.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28 Siem Reap Siem Reap Siem Reap / Bangkok, Today explore the ruined capital Explore one of Angkor’s earliest Thailand of the powerful Khmer kingdom. and most prized sites, Banteay Fly from Siem Reap to Bangkok Yo u ng Explo re r Our first stop is Angkor Wat. This Srei, which is home to the most this morning. Take in the spec- UNESCO World Heritage site is beautifully preserved carvings tacular Royal Palace complex HIGHLIGHTS actually a “temple mountain,” an remaining at Angkor. Next up is and cruise along the Chao Phraya elaborate three-dimensional model Angkor Thom, the royal city of the River, witnessing the scenes of of the Hindu-Buddhist world. 12th-century god-king, Jayavarman daily life along the way. Convene Kayak in the tranquil and Channel Indiana Jones as we VII. The site includes Bayon, with for our farewell dinner this evening. tropical waters of Ha Long Bay explore the temples of Preah Khan its stunning reliefs, towers and SHANGRI-LA HOTEL (B,L,D) in Vietnam and Ta Prohm, both built by the 54 intricately symmetrical towers 12th-century god-king, Jayavarman topped by giant stone faces, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29 Amble over ancient temple ruins VII, and both now in ruins and which make this among the Bangkok / U.S. hidden in the jungle in Cambodia partially overgrown. GRAND HOTEL most memorable of Angkor’s Transfer to the airport for return D’ANGKOR (B,L,D) constructions. GRAND HOTEL flights to the U.S. (B) D’ANGKOR (B,L,D) Witness daily life along the Chao Phraya River in Thailand Learn more and sign up: alumni.stanford.edu/trip?seafamily2018 17

Custom Journeys from Stanford Travel/Study

We 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.

For example, Stanford families have recently…

…chartered their own vintage yacht to explore the Galápagos 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! 18

Trip Planning Checklist:

ü Call cheerful staff at Stanford Travel/Study. It’s really happening!

ü Vote on destination with friends and family. Rig the results—what they “As with so many things Stanford, everything exceeded our expectations. don’t know won’t hurt them. The opportunity for ongoing intellectual ü Select trip dates that coincide with granddaughter’s boyfriend’s silent engagement at this level is truly yoga retreat. It’s a shame he won’t be able to join us. extraordinary. What really differentiated the trip was the unbelievable thought, ü Pick a luxury hotel. It’s important to pamper the daughter-in-law. care and attention of the Private Editions team: they made everything seem ü Select “outdoorsy” day for super-active kids. Bonjour, quiet time. so personal! Our friends and family ü Pepper Stanford faculty advisor with questions. I’m a student again! were blown away.”

ü Rest easy, from takeoff to touchdown. Travel/Study has covered all of Ashwin Adarkar, ’86, MS ’87, MBA ’92, Private Editions: Galápagos, 2016 the details so I get to enjoy my family and our vacation.

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Got “kids” who aren’t exactly kids anymore, but still looking to travel together as a family? Family Seminars, programs that are geared specifically toward families traveling with children who have graduated from high school, may fit the bill! We’re pleased to announce that we’ll be heading to the Amazon and Machu Picchu on our Peru Family Seminar, June 21 to July 2, 2018. Peru is a wonderful cultural and natural history 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.

Peru Family Seminar June 21 to July 2, 2018 alumni.stanford.edu/trip?perufamily2018

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What’s in it for the kids? maintain a high level of comfort. We often find that a great curious as you are. You’ll also be able to gain special access Our family adventures are built from the ground up, keeping location can create a more memorable experience than a to the best guides and behind-the-scenes experiences that families traveling with children in mind. That means that luxury suite and that a local restaurant can provide a cultural regular tourists never get to enjoy. Perhaps most importantly, everything, from the timing to the activities to the special perspective that a hotel buffet cannot. Whether a medieval our group sizes mean more friends for your kids. And that events, is selected to enhance the overall experience for castle or an intimate cruise ship, our accommodations are means more fun for everyone! your entire family. Young Explorers Leaders—one for every ideal jumping-off points for exploring the world with your 10 kids—are available throughout each trip, prepared with family. games, activities and lots of energy to keep kids engaged and entertained. How active are these trips? Get ready for fast-paced Family Adventures! Travelers Do adults have just as much fun as the kids? should be in good health and good physical condition. Yes! There’s something for everyone. You will spend most of Schedules sometimes include long days with early wake- your time on tours together as a family. On occasion the kids up calls and activities scheduled throughout the day (and will go off adventuring with their Young Explorer Leaders while sometimes into the evenings). Walking tours and hikes grownups enjoy adults-only activities such as wine-tasting range from one to four miles, sometimes on uneven terrain. excursions, extended museum tours and elegant dinners. If this doesn’t sound like enough activity for you, rest Plus, parents and grandparents can feed their brains as much assured that most of our hotels and ships have fitness (or as little) as they desire during lectures led by renowned centers and/or exercise equipment. Visit our website for Stanford faculty and scholars while kids meet in their Young specific information about what to expect on each of our Explorer groups. 2018 programs. What are the accommodations like? What if we’ve never traveled with a group We strive to find the perfect balance between deluxe before? accommodations that cater to the needs of families and You don’t need to be a lover of group travel to enjoy traveling great locations that cater to the thrill of discovery. We select with Stanford. On our trips you are sure to forge friendships hotels, ships and camps that reflect the local flavor but still with a diverse group of families who are as intellectually

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What makes a Family Adventure so stress-free and carefree? What’s included in every Stanford Family Adventure: 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 Accommodations and meals as specified in each trip itinerary need to know, from visa and immunization requirements to what to pack and — A welcome reception 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 — Bottled or potable water on excursions savvy local guides are on hand 24/7 to handle all the details. You get to say — Gratuities to porters, wait staff, guides, drivers and ship crew for all group activities 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 — All tours, shore excursions and internal flights as described in each trip itinerary 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. — Group airport transfers on the trip arrival and departure dates — Port fees and embarkation taxes on our cruises Got some lingering questions? On the fence? Call us! If you need more information, we’re happy to answer your questions or — Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance 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: — Educational programs and lecture series for adults; Young Explorer Program for kids alumni.stanford.edu/goto/familyadventures. — Pre-departure materials, including recommended reading list, selected books, map and travel information

Sign up online: alumni.stanford.edu/goto/familyadventures — Services of our professional tour managers to assist you throughout the trip Or by phone: (650) 725-1093 Or email us: [email protected] 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

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Deposits, Payments Eligibility Responsibility is reserved to cancel any program prior to and Cancellations We encourage membership in the Alumni The Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford departure in which case the entire payment A $1,000 per-person deposit is required Association as the program cost for University and our operators act only as will be refunded without further obligation to hold space for our Family Adventures. nonmembers is $300 more than the agents for the passenger with respect to on our part. The right is also reserved to Sign up online at alumni.stanford.edu/goto/ members’ price. A person traveling as a transportation and ship arrangements and decline to accept or retain any person as familyadventures or call the Travel/Study paid guest of a current member will not exercise every care possible in doing so. a member of the program. No refund will office at (650) 725-1093. Final payment be charged the nonmember fee. For more However, we can assume no liability for be made for an unused portion of any tour is due 120 days prior to departure. information or to purchase a membership, injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or unless arrangements are made in sufficient Child rates apply to children ages 18 visit alumni.stanford.edu/goto/membership irregularity in connection with the service time to avoid penalties. Baggage is carried and younger on the date the adventure or call (650) 725-0692. of any automobile, motor coach, launch at the owner’s risk entirely. It is understood begins. Deposits and any payments or any other conveyance used in carrying that the ship’s ticket, when issued, shall are refundable, less a $500-per-person out this program or for the acts or defaults constitute the sole contract between cancellation fee, until 120 days prior to of any company or person engaged in the passenger and the cruise company. departure. After that date, refunds can be conveying the passenger or in carrying The airlines concerned are not to be made only if the program is sold out and out the arrangements of the program. held responsible for any act, omission or your place(s) can be resold, in which case We cannot accept any responsibility for event during the time passengers are not a $1,000-per-person cancellation fee will losses or additional expenses due to onboard their plane or conveyance. Neither apply. As a condition of participation, all delay or changes in air or other services, the Alumni Association, Stanford University confirmed participants are required to sign sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, nor our operators accept liability for any a Release of Liability. force majeure or other causes beyond our carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by control. All such losses or expenses will the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket in Insurance have to be borne by the passenger as tour connection with the tour. Program prices Stanford Travel/Study provides all travelers rates provide arrangements only for the are based on rates in effect in August 2017 who are U.S. or Canadian citizens with time stated. We reserve the right to make and are subject to change without notice minimal medical, accident and evacuation such alterations to this published itinerary to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, coverage under our group-travel insurance as may be deemed necessary. The right tariffs or fuel charge. 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.

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