TRAVEL THE WORLD WITH JAYHAWKS
Welcome to Flying Jayhawks Travel
What is Flying Jayhawks?
The Flying Jayhawks Program offers all graduates, former students, families and friends the chance to travel among the camaraderie of fellow Jayhawks through discovery, adventure and education.
The program provides enrichment through the exploration of other cultures and lifestyles while strengthening loyalty, friendship, commitment and communication among a unique community drawn together by KU.
The Flying Jayhawks Program welcomes anyone interested in travel; graduates, former students, families and friends. You need not hold a KU degree to travel with the Flying Jayhawks, but you must be a member of the KU Alumni Association.
Featured Destinations
Great European Journey by River and Rail
Journey through Switzerland, France, Germany, and the Netherlands, cruising the Moselle and Rhine rivers on this 10-night program, which includes 4 nights in the Swiss Alps—featuring the Matterhorn and Mount Pilatus—and a 6-night river cruise.
2022 Destinations
POSTPONED
Australia & New Zealand
Jan. 4-25, 2023
Antarctica Discovery
Jan. 4-15
Antarctica Discovery
(Limited Availability)
Jan. 13-24
Passage through the Panama Canal & Costa Rica
Jan. 30-Feb. 7
Legends of the Nile
Feb. 1-12
Tanzania Safari
Mar. 1-12
Legends to Lagoons
Mar. 7-17
Japan: Land of Cultural Treasures
Mar. 31-April 11
Renaissance to Rivieras
April 9-19
Dutch Waterways
April 22-30
Tuscany: Lucca, Carerra & the Cinque Terre
April 23-May 1
Kentucky Derby
May 4-8
Cruise the Heart of Europe
May 4-17
European Coastal Civilizations
May 11-20
Basque Country: Spain & France
May 14-22
Springtime in Provence
May 18-26
In the Wake of the Vikings & Gaels: Scotland & Iceland
May 28-June 6
Great Journey through Europe
June 28-July 8
Fjords & Seascapes
June 28-July 9
Jewels of the Rhine
July 11-19
The Open Championship
July 13-18
Oberammergau Passion Play & Cruising the Danube River
July 14-24
Alaskan Heritage & Wildlife
July 17-24
Medieval Montage: Baltics & Scandinavia
July 20-31
Africa's Wildlife
July 20-Aug. 2
Majestic Switzerland
Aug. 17-26
France ~ Normandy
Aug. 27-Sept. 4
Byzantine Antiquity: Venice to Istanbul
Sept. 3-14
Expedition to Antartica
Expedition to Antartica
Trip CompleteExploring Australia & New Zealand
Exploring Australia & New Zealand
Trip CompleteNew Zealand & Cirumnavigating the South Island
New Zealand & Circumnavigating the South Island
Trip CompleteCosta Rica's Natural Heritage
Costa Rica's Natural Heritage
Trip CompleteTahiti & French Polynesia Under Sail
Tahiti & French Polynesia under Sail
Trip CompleteLengend of the Nile
Legends of the Nile
Trip CompleteJourney to Southern Africa
Journey to Southern Africa
Trip CompleteCuba and its People
Cuba and its People
Trip CompletePeru, Panama & Palms
Peru, Panama & Palms
Trip CompleteThe Masters
The Masters
moreExperience the Victory
Experience the Victory
moreCruising the Canary Islands & Morocco
Cruising the Canary Islands & Morocco
moreAntiquities of the Red Sea & Aegean Sea
Antiquities of the Red Sea & Aegean Sea
morePicturesque Mediterranean
Picturesque Mediterranean
moreAncient Traditions of Japan's Inland Sea
Ancient Traditions of Japan's Inland Sea
moreDutch Waterways
Dutch Waterways
moreThe Charm of the Amalfi Coast
The Charm of the Amalfi Coast
moreNational Parks & Lodges of the Old West
National Parks & Lodges of the Old West
moreScottish Isles & Norwegian Fjords
Scottish Isles & Norwegian Fjords
moreFlavors of Northern Italy
Flavors of Northern Italy
more2024 Destinations
Legends of the Nile
Legends of the Nile
moreAustralia & New Zealand
Australia & New Zealand
moreCosta Rica and the Panama Canal
Costa Rica and the Panama Canal
moreJourney to Southern Africa
Journey to Southern Africa
moreScotland - Stirling
Scotland - Stirling
moreIconic Destinations by Private Jet
Iconic Destinations by Private Jet
moreProvence - Featuring Art, Cuisine & Wine
Provence - Featuring Art, Cuisine & Wine
moreCanadian Rockies Explorer
Canadian Rockies Explorer
moreNormandy, 80th Anniversary of D-Day
Normandy, 80th Anniversary of D-Day
moreAutumnal Allure
Autumnal Allure
moreRomance of the Duoro River
Romance of the Duoro River
moreNorthern Lights & the Wildlife of Northern Manitoba
Northern Lights & the Wildlife of Northern Manitoba
moreProvincial French Countryside
Provincial French Countryside
moreVenice to Athens: Adriatic and the Dalmatian Coast
Venice to Athens: Adriatic and the Dalmatian Coast
moreWest Coast Vines
West Coast Vines
moreDanube River: Vienna to Bucharest
Danube River: Vienna to Bucharest
moreSunsets & Cypresses
Sunsets & Cypresses
moreApulia - Undiscovered Italy
Apulia - Undiscovered Italy
moreSingapore, Bali and the Indonesian Islands
Singapore, Bali and the Indonesian Islands
moreCruising the Red Sea & Aegean Sea
Cruising the Red Sea & Aegean Sea
more2025 Destinations
Antarctica
Antarctica
moreGreat Southern Lands of Australia & New Zealan
Great Southern Lands of Australia & New Zealand
moreJourney to Southern Africa
Journey to Southern Africa
moreTahiti and French Polynesia
Tahiti and French Polynesia
moreTanzania Safari
Tanzania Safari
moreCosta Rica's Natural Heritage
Costa Rica's Natural Heritage
coming soonFinaland - Artic Magnificence
Finaland - Artic Magnificence
coming soonHawaii 3 Island Adventure
Hawaii 3 Island Adventure
coming soonPearls of Dalmatia
Pearls of Dalmatia
coming soonRevelations of Japan
Revelations of Japan
moreDutch Waterways
Dutch Waterways
morePassage to North Africa
Passage to North Africa
coming soonVillage Life - Italian Lakes
Village Life - Italian Lakes
moreIstanbul & the Turquoise Coast
Istanbul & the Turquoise Coast
coming soonEuropean Coastal Cruise
European Coastal Cruise
moreIsland Life - Greek Isles
Island Life - Greek Isles
moreDanube Delights with Prague
Danube Delights with Prague
coming soonBritish Isles
British Isles
moreThe Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands
coming soonCultural Capitals of Spain
Cultural Capitals of Spain
coming soonEnchanting Gems of Austria
Enchanting Gems of Austria
moreCoastal Gems of the Emerald Isle
Coastal Gems of the Emerald Isle
coming soonCoastal Gems of the Emerald Isle
Coastal Gems of the Emerald Isle
coming soonGreat European Journey
Great European Journey
moreIsles of the North
Isles of the North
coming soonGrand Seine River & Normandy
Grand Seine River & Normandy
coming soonMediterranean Awakening
Mediterranean Awakening
moreSouthwest National Parks
Southwest National Parks
coming soonKenya Safari
Kenya Safari
coming soonIcelandic Reaches
Icelandic Reaches
moreCeltic Classics
Celtic Classics
moreGrand Danube Passage
Grand Danube Passage
coming soonToronto to Vancouver by Rail
Toronto to Vancouver by Rail
coming soonAround the World by Private Jet
Around the World by Private Jet
moreMysteries of Peru
Mysteries of Peru
coming soonMysteries of Peru
Mysteries of Peru
coming soonFlavors of Sicily
Flavors of Sicily
coming soonTuscany & Emilia-Romagna
Tuscany & Emilia-Romagna
coming soonSouth Korea & Japan
South Korea & Japan
coming soonFrance - Pleasures of Provence
France - Pleasures of Provence
coming soonCruise the Heart of Europe
Cruise the Heart of Europe
coming soonPatagonia and Chilean Fjords
Patagonia and Chilean Fjords
coming soonCruising the Red Sea & Aegean Sea
Cruising the Red Sea & Aegean Sea
coming soonAntiquity to Anatolia
Antiquity to Anatolia
coming soonFrom Oman to Dubai
From Oman to Dubai
coming soonLegends of the Nile
Legends of the Nile
coming soonChristmas Markets along the Danube
Christmas Markets along the Danube
coming soonContact us for more info
Austin Johanning
Assistant Director of Membership
Email
ajohanning@kualumni.org
Call
785.214.2688