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Dog Sledding and Ice Formations of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Kiwi & Aussie Explorer — Auckland to Sydney
= Airfare Included
= Art / Architecture
JANUARY 30 - FEBRUARY 13
JANUARY 22 - 25
= Cruise
Say “g’day” to koalas and kangaroos on this 14-night cruise to the great down under aboard Oceania Cruises’ Regatta . Spot spouting geysers in Rotorua and in Napier, taste the flavor of famous vintage vineyards. Hear the sound of songbirds in the colorful seaside town of Picton and discover one of the world’s best water views. Experience Christchurch and learn why it is ranked among the “créme de la créme” of street art around the world. Cruise the Fjords of Milford Sound as craggy cliffs tower over you and spend two days in Melbourne, where you can catch sight of a kookaburra or watch wallabies hop. In Sydney, relax at a café in Geelong and in Burnie, let local cheese makers dazzle your taste buds. Flights for the tour depart the U.S. on January 28.
This winter adventure offers you the opportunity to hook-up and drive your own dog team on a 10-mile guided dog sledding trip through the trails of Northern Michigan. Nature’s Kennel, Michigan’s premier dog sledding destination, is owned by MSU alums. Enjoy a bit of winter splendor with a trip to Tahquamenon Falls State Park where naturalist and MSU alum, Theresa Neal, will lead you on a snowshoe hike to the falls. Finally, join MSU alum, Steve Tchozeski, of Great Lakes Geoscience and learn about the geologic formation of the U.P.’s shoreline as you explore the Eben Ice Caves and ice formations of Grand Island National Recreation area. This tour is limited to 10 people. Hiking to the ice formations includes mildly strenuous walking on slippery terrain but does not require climbing gear. FROM $1,450 SINGLE OCCUPANCY, $2,720 DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
= Historical
= Land Travel
= Outdoor Activity
= Rail
= Wildlife
FROM $6,649 PER PERSON, AIRFARE INCLUDED FROM SELECT CITIES
The MSU Alumni Office takes your health and safety seriously and our partner tour operators have established health and safety protocols to keep travelers safe throughout the tour.
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Taking Winter to the Extremes: Full-Day Dog Sledding and Ice Climbing in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Taste of the Caribbean Featuring the Panama Canal — Panama City to Miami
JANUARY 28 - FEBRUARY 7
FEBRUARY 5 - 8
Conjure up images of white beaches, idyllic islands and ancient ruins on this 10-night journey aboard Oceania Cruises’ Sirena . Spend a full day in Panama City, then journey through the Panama Canal, one of the modern world’s most heroic feats of engineering. Stop along the shores of the Caribbean Sea in Cartagena and witness some of the finest historical architecture in Columbia. Surround yourself with forest-lined beaches and the white-peaked Sierra Nevada in Santa Marta. Visit Oranjestad, the charming capital of Aruba and stroll past the brightly hued colonial buildings. Cross the floating bridge and admire the many murals in Willemstad. Before journey’s end in Miami, become a rum maestro during a distillery tour in the Cayman Islands, or live the ultimate dream and look for stingrays while scuba diving. FROM $3,099 PER PERSON, AIRFARE INCLUDED FROM SELECT CITIES
Designed for people with little to no experience, join MSU alum, Tasha Stielstra, as she takes you on a dog sledding and ice climbing expedition in Michigan’s beautiful U.P. Hook-up and drive your own dog team on a 20-mile guided dog sledding trip through the pristine trails of Northern Michigan. Nature’s Kennel, Michigan’s premier dog sledding destination, is owned by MSU alums Ed and Tasha Stielstra. Enjoy another day of wintery splendor on an ice climbing expedition in Munising, MI. Instruction will be given for hooking up your dog team and professionals will show you all you need for ice climbing. This tour is limited to 10 people so sign up quickly. You must have good upper-body strength, be able to stand for three to four hours and have good balance. FROM $1,650 SINGLE OCCUPANCY, $3,120 DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
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