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
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.
Discover Vietnam’s captivating beauty and enduring traditions on this 16-day journey.
Experience the French-accented capital Hanoi; cruise through scenic Ha Long Bay; visit Da Nang’s acclaimed Cham Museum; explore the colorful village of Hoi An; wander through the imperial capital of Hue; and cruise the Perfume River to peaceful Thien Mu Pagoda. Explore the tributaries and floating markets of the Mekong River Delta and enjoy bustling Saigon.
Optional 3-day/2-night post-tour extension to the temples of Angkor available.
Join us for this spectacular 14-day journey featuring a nine-night cruise to Antarctica, Earth’s last frontier. Cruise aboard the exclusively chartered, intimate m.s. Le Boreal, the finest vessel in Antarctic waters, combining innovative design with personalized service and featuring private balconies in 95% of the deluxe, ocean-view suites and staterooms.
Through a series of meetings and guest speakers we learn about art, dance, medicine, history, education, religion and the economy. This is an extensive and intense learning experience built on the foundation of meeting Cubans and creating a meaningful exchange of ideas and information. Explore the old city as we learn about Havana's history and architecture. Meet with farmers and visit an artist community project in the Vinales Valley. See how small private enterprises are growing throughout the island.
Exotic sights, scents, and sounds reign in this fascinating land where Europe and Asia meet. Turkey engages and beguiles, offering us an unparalleled experience in our small group of only 28 guests. Join Turkey expert, Bonnie Joy Kaslan, San Francisco's Honorary Consul General of Turkey.
This unique and exclusive eight-day itinerary and small ship voyage showcases the coastal jewels of the Iberian between Barcelona, Spain, and Lisbon, Portugal, during the best time of year.
Traveling in a small group of no more than 24 guests, you’ll have the good fortune to meet local people and to experience a host of China’s highlights, both ancient and of the moment.
Journey to Switzerland, the world’s oldest living democracy and a matchless paradise for walking. Luxuriate in the magnificent views of the Swiss and the Austrian Alps. Discover the village of Appenzell, with its charming houses adorned by murals.
Visit St. Gallen and the Abbey Library with manuscripts dating from the 8th century. Enjoy a curator-led tour of Engelberg’s Benedictine Monastery, housing the oldest church organ in Switzerland.
