UW-Stout partners with Collette, a family-owned leader in travel excursions, to provide our alumni the opportunity to travel to destinations around the world. Each Stout Alumni Adventure is a packaged, guided tour that allows you to sit back and take in the culture and scenery of each destination.
In this rapidly evolving situation, Collette wants guests to have the latest information regarding our tours. They are assessing tours and the regions they operate on a daily basis and communicating decisions immediately. They are closely monitoring guidance provided by the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control, U.S. Department of State, and other public and private organizations to ensure the well-being and enjoyment of our guests and employees worldwide.
Portugal & Its Islands featuring the Estoril Coast, Azores, and Maderia Islands
April 30 - May 12, 2022
This trip includes stops in Lisbon, Belem, Jerónimos Monastery, Sintra National Palace, Portuguese Riviera, St. Michael Island-Azores, Ponta Delgada, and much more. Learn more
Islands of New England
October 7-14, 2022
The Atlantic coast is calling. Explore New England’s majestic seaboards, from Rhode Island to Cape Cod. Visit Providence and the Gilded Age mansions of Newport. Spend time in the lively artist colony of Provincetown. Experience the beautiful islands of Martha’s Vineyard, Block Island, and Nantucket. Complete your local experience as you indulge in a traditional seafood and lobster feast. Explore the local charms, walk along historic cobblestone streets, and feel like a true New Englander in a traditional cranberry bog. Learn more
Iceland's Magical Northern Lights
November 3 - 9, 2022
Experience the “land of fire and ice” and chase the aurora borealis across an ethereal wonderland. In the dark of the night, search for the northern lights as you drift along on an evening starlit cruise. Travel the “Golden Circle,” home to renowned natural wonders, and spend time at Thingvellir National Park, gaze at Gullfoss waterfall, and see the explosive geothermal fields at Geysir. Explore Skógar Museum and see traditional turf-built homes. Walk on a black volcanic sand beach. See Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs. Relax in the warm, mineral-rich water of the Blue Lagoon. Spend your days surrounded by natural wonders and your nights in search of the elusive dancing lights.
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Magical Christmas Markets of Austria and Germany
December 5-12, 2022
Experience the holiday spirit in Austria and Germany, where the tradition of the Christkindlesmarkt began over 600 years ago. Explore Christmas markets alive with festive cheer and cultural treasures. Uncover the history and tastes of these incredible regions spending five relaxing nights in Innsbruck, where the spirit of Christmas is undeniable. Venture to the Alpine village of Seefeld via train; partake in the traditional taste of schnapps before you’re whisked away on an actual horse-drawn Christmas sleigh. Head to Salzburg for an expert-guided walking tour and delight in dinner at the centuries-old St. Peter’s restaurant. Embark on the journey of a lifetime in this winter wonderland, where twinkling lights illuminate entire regions, and the spirit of Christmas is alive and well.