Travel the world with UC retirees and their family/friends.
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Our Team
UC Retirees Travel is coordinated by a team of volunteers, all UC retirees, who publicize our trips, provide pre-trip information, answer traveler's questions, and escort trips with at least 12 UC travelers.
FAQs
Before registering for a trip, review the trip flyer and visit our Frequently-Asked-Questions page. If you have questions after reviewing flyers and our FAQ page, please email us at UCRetireesTravel@gmail.com.
Travel Apps
When it comes to travel, “there’s an app for that.” Smart phone apps can ease navigating, conversing, or researching when traveling. Many apps offer a free version and a paid option with upgraded features.
Healthy Packing Checklist
Packing a mini pharmacy may seem like overkill when you’re feeling perfectly healthy upon departure, but if something does go wrong, being prepared can help you enjoy your trip to the fullest. View the Healthy Packing Checklist (PDF).
Trip Actvity Levels
Trips are rated from activity level 1 to activity level 5. These rates vary slightly for each of our partner tour operators, with level 1 being the most leisurely and level 5 being strenuous. Most of our trips are rated level 2 or level 3, as most of our travelers are moderately active to active travelers. Actvity levels are described in each trip flyer and additional details for Collette and OAT can be found at the links below:
The following 2025 trips feature a more relaxed itinerary: Danube River cruise, America's Cowboy Country, and Canadian Maritimes.
Trip Preview Webinar
Learn About Our 2026 Adventures
Thursday, April 3, 2025, 1 p.m. Pacific, via Zoom
UC Retirees Travel volunteers will preview many of the group's 2026 trips, including adventures to the Galapagos, Patagonia, Japan/South Korea, Portugal/Spain, Sicily/Malta, Amalfi Coast/Tuscany, Namibia/South Africa, Ireland, Finland/Sweden/Norway, Java/Bali, Alaska, New Zealand, and a Seine River cruise. This webinar is hosted by the UC Irvine Center for Emeriti & Retirees, and everyone is welcome to register.
2025 Adventures with Available Space
If you see a trip you like, early registration is advised, as 2025 trips are already filling up. Click on the images below to see details about individual trips or visit our 2025 Adventures webpage to see a more detailed listing of all 2025 trips.
2026 Adventures with Available Space
It it not too early to book your trips for 2026. Click on the images below to see details about individual trips or visit our 2026 Adventures webpage to see a more detailed listing of all 2026 trips.
OAT/GCT/GCCL Individual Booking Discount
If UC Retirees's Travel's scheduled trips do not fit your schedule or if a trip that interests you is sold out, save $100 per person on any Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT), Grand Circle Travel (GCT), or Grand Circle Cruise Line(GCCL) trip by mentioning the UC Retirees Travel group booking code: 28708.
