alumni travel

UCLA Alumni Travel tours are open to all UCLA alumni and their families, as well as friends of the university. These exclusive travel offerings are available to sustaining donors of the Alumni Association and a service to our travelers. One person per traveling party must be a current UCLA Alumni Sustaining Donor. Learn more about the Sustaining Donor program here.

Become a UCLA Alumni Sustaining Donor by making a qualifying, tax-deductible gift to the UCLA Alumni Association Support Fund. A minimum gift of $100 is required per traveling party to be eligible for UCLA Alumni Travel tours. Make your gift by visiting this page. Sustaining donors are the financial backbone of the Association and help ensure the future of programs, services and offerings for more than 500,000 Bruins worldwide.

Travel arrangements listed on this website, such as dates, itineraries, program details and costs, are determined by the particular tour operator for each tour. They are subject to change, but every effort will be made to carry out the program as planned. The tour prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy and current exchange rates and tariffs, excluding airfare unless noted otherwise. For most of our tours, you also have the option to purchase group airfare from Los Angeles at an additional cost.

Group travel is a wonderful option that provides professional tour planning, ease of mind, security and companionships that can outlast the trip. But like any other kind of travel, it is also subject to minor changes, delays or mishaps. The Alumni Association and tour operator will do their best to care for the individual needs of travelers, but their principal concern will be the welfare of the group as a whole.

Each tour is designated by an activity level. If you are not sure, call us at 310-206-0613 to discuss the physical requirement for any tour. In general, travelers need to be in good physical and mental health and able to keep up with the pace of the group. Those with physical challenges or requiring special attention, diet or treatment must report these conditions in writing when making a reservation. Those who require extraordinary assistance must be accompanied by a caretaker who is capable of and totally responsible for providing required assistance while on tour. The UCLA Alumni Association and its designated tour operators reserve the right to decline to accept any person as a member of a tour or to require any traveler to withdraw from a tour any time when such action is determined to be in the best interest of the health, safety and general welfare of the tour group or individual tour members.

Refund policies vary for each tour, but generally are as follows: Written cancellations from time of booking to 90 days prior to departure will be assessed a minimum administrative fee of approximately $250; within 90 days of departure, refunds vary according to the policies of each tour operator. Please read the cancellation policy on each brochure carefully.

We strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance to cover the possibility of trip cancellation or interruption, emergency medical evacuation, medical expenses and baggage loss incurred while traveling. All confirmed passengers will receive travel insurance information in their packet. It’s one of our membership benefits. Coverage for pre-existing medical conditions, terrorist incidents and travel supplier financial insolvencies will be provided if the insurance is purchased within 15 days of your trip deposit. Please read the insurance brochure carefully.

California Seller of Travel. All of our travel suppliers are registered and in compliance. The CST number is listed on all brochures. The UCLA Alumni Association California Seller of Travel number is 2063999-40.

Insurance

Travel Insurance Select, A UCLA Alumni Member Benefit
Protect your travel investment at a very affordable group rate and take peace of mind with you whenever you travel.

Health

Center for Disease Control: Traveler’s Health
Get the most updated report of possible diseases and dangers abroad.

Travel and Tropical Medicine Program
UCLA Healthcare manages a campus department offering a full range of services for those traveling abroad, including contact information to set up an appointment.

World Health Organization: International Travel and Health
The World Health Organization provides international health information including updates on specific diseases and maps of the locations where outbreaks have occurred.

Safety and Warnings

Safety Issues
Glean helpful safety tips for Americans traveling overseas.

Transportation Security Administration
Get the official word on passenger checkpoint screenings and lists of prohibited and permitted items you can take onboard an aircraft.

U.S. Department of State Travel Warnings
The U.S. government’s travel warnings, public announcements and consular information for Americans traveling abroad.

General

Airport
The official site of Los Angeles World Airports. Find terminal maps, parking information and directions.

Currency Converter
Check out this nifty tool to help you calculate current conversion rates of currency around the world.

How to Get a Passport
Information on passport applications, renewals, fees and more.

National Geographic Map Machine
This online map tool helps you find information about any place on Earth, including populations statistics, country facts and more.

U.S. Embassies and Consulates
Visit U.S. Embassy and Consulate home pages for information on countries around the world.

Your Trip Abroad
Basic tips for traveling abroad, including information on passports, visas, health insurance, money, transportation and legal tips.

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Travel Insurance