I am so grateful that the Club offers travel opportunities as part of its mission to educate and inform!Nanette Stringer, Commonwealth Club Traveler
Past Trips
In the arctic region of Fairbanks learn about native cultures, and the state’s oil production during a visit to the Alaska Pipeline. Travel by scenic rail to Denali National Park and encounter Alaska’s most famed wildlife - grizzlies, wolves, caribou and moose. Hike, bike and enjoy the valleys and views of the Alaska Range.
Discover the turquoise rivers, native salmon and bald eagles of Kenai Peninsula. Cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park and spot whales, sea lions, and puffins. Enjoy remote eco-lodges, expert guides and guest speakers.
How did the huge basalt statuary come to be erected on remote (and basalt-free) Easter Island? Who was responsible for the intricate patterns, animal figures, and other grand-scale markings in the earth of lines in Nazca, Peru and for what audience and purpose were they created? Why was Machu Picchu constructed as it was, perched high atop a mountain top with such geometric precision?
Explore some of the world’s most mysterious sites with our expert study leader, and hear how theories from the fringes of science have emerged and taken hold over the years.
Traverse three distinctive countries located on a mountainous strip of land between the Caspian and Black Seas. Meet artists, singers, winemakers and specialists, and experience six UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Sail seven nights aboard an exclusively chartered, deluxe Amadeus river ship when Holland’s breathtaking tulip fields are in bloom.
Explore old Havana's history and architecture. Visit with artists, and learn about contemporary art in Cuba. Attend a private flamenco performance by some of Cuba's best dancers, and learn about Cuban music during a demonstrative music lecture. Discuss U.S. foreign policy, the media, and economic changes during discussions with local experts.
Visit the site of the Bay of Pigs. Tour the colonial cities of Trinidad and Cienfuegos, and explore the surrounding countryside, which once was dotted with sugarmills.
Our 13-day journey begins in Tokyo. Experience the Shinto Meiji Shrine and historic Imperial Palace. Visit Mt. Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and see the magnificent Mt. Fuji. Spend the night in Suwa at a ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn.
Immerse yourself in the unspoiled landscapes of Tanzania. Stay at a unique private nature refuge, a model for community-based tourism. Visit homes and talk with pastoral Maasai. Search for wildlife - lion, elephant, cheetah, giraffe, and rhino in the Serengeti.
Discover the massive caldera of Ngorongoro Crater, home to rhinoceros, hippo, flamingo, ostrich, and the black-maned lion. Retreat to your eco-friendly tented camps offering superior comfort and gourmet meals, and ideally situated to witness seasonal concentrations of wildlife.
Explore this magnificent land of extremes with study leader Frank Ackerman, former Death Valley National Park Ranger. Visit Badwater Salt Flats, which at 282 feet below sea level, is the lowest place in the Western Hemisphere and the eighth lowest place on Earth.
Explore old Havana's history and architecture. Meet with tobacco farmers and enjoy a private flamenco performance by some of Cuba's best dancers.
Discuss U.S. foreign policy and economic changes during lectures with local experts.
In the Viñales Valley take in views of the dramatic limestone mogotes. Learn about art, dance, history, religion and the economy.
