Travel the world with UC retirees and their family/friends.
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Travel the world with retirees from all the UC locations and their guests. Our group tours are inclusive of lodging, a dedicated tour leader local to the regions we visit, many meals, and most excursions, so you can relax and enjoy the trip. With at least 12 UC travelers, a UC Retirees liaison accompanies the trip to support the tour leader.
Click on the trip links to see detailed flyers, including the daily itinerary and activity level. Some tours are more active than others, and may involve walking/hiking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs, or experiencing changes in elevation.
Don't hesitate to register, as many trips fill several months to a year or more before departure, and tour operators release our unsold seats to the public about seven months before departure. If a trip is full, you are encouraged to join the waiting list, as we do get cancellations.
UC Retirees Travel is coordinated by a team of volunteer liaisons, all UC retirees, who publicize our trips, provide pre-trip information, answer traveler's questions, and escort trips with at least 12 UC travelers. Read about our volunteer liaisons.
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.
TSA Rules
TSA rules are complicated with regard to packing lithium batteries, medical devices, and other specialty items. Planning ahead and packing properly can ease your travel experience at the airport.
Mini Pharmacy 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 Mini Pharmacy Packing Checklist (PDF).
Trip Activity 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:
Trip Preview Webinar
Learn About our Collette Adventures
Tuesday, November 7, 2025, 10 a.m. Pacific, via Zoom
UC Retirees Travel offers worldwide group tours for retired UC staff and faculty as well as their friends and family. Jay Fehan from Collette will spotlight the following 2026 UC trips: American Heritage, Canadian Rockies by Train, Gems of Greece, Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca, Colors of New England, and Christmas on the Danube, as well as Antarctica, UC Retirees Travel’s first Collette trip of 2027. Everyone is welcome to register.
Jay is Collette’s business development manager for Northern California, Oregon, and Northern Nevada. He previously worked as a full-time tour manager in the U.S., South Pacific, Australia, and Ireland before assuming his current role. He has been with Collette Travel for 35 years and has a wealth of knowledge about these tours.
2026 Adventures with Available Space
2026 trips are booking up. 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 and watch seven- to ten-minute trip preview videos for most trips.
2027 Adventures with Available Space
Start booking now for 2027. We will be adding trips regularly over the next few months. Click on the images below to see details about individual trips or visit our 2027 Adventures webpage to see a more detailed listing of all 2027 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.
