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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

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

Flavors of Northern Italy

Sept. 17-25

Iberian Treasures

Sept. 21-Oct. 2

Ancient Civilizations: Adriatic & Aegean Odyssey

Sept. 22-30

Cruising the Great Lakes

Sept. 24-Oct. 1

Vancouver to Toronto by Rail

Sept. 29-Oct. 5

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

Sept. 30-Oct. 3

Death Valley, Yosemite and the Great Parks of California

Oct. 2-9

Trade Routes of Coastal Iberia

Oct. 16-24

Machu Picchu to the Galápagos

Oct. 25-Nov. 9

Vietnam by Sea and Angkor Wat

Oct. 29-Nov. 12

Cuba and its People

Nov. 2-9

Egypt and the Ancient Nile River

Nov. 5-15

Rivieras and Retreats

Nov. 11-19

Holiday Markets Cruise

Dec. 4-12

2023 Destinations

Expedition to Antartica

Jan. 4-17

Expedition to Antartica

Trip Complete

Exploring Australia & New Zealand

Jan. 4-25

Exploring Australia & New Zealand

Trip Complete

New Zealand & Cirumnavigating the South Island

Jan. 14-25

New Zealand & Circumnavigating the South Island

Trip Complete

Costa Rica's Natural Heritage

Jan. 21-31

Costa Rica's Natural Heritage

Trip Complete

Kiwi & Aussie Explorer

Jan. 30-Feb.13

Kiwi & Aussie Explorer

Trip Complete

The Galapagos Islands - Western Itinerary

Feb. 14-21

The Galapagos Islands - Western Itinerary

Trip Complete

The Pride of South Africa

Feb. 19-Mar. 6

The Pride of South Africa

Trip Complete

Tanzania Wildlife Safari

Feb. 21-Mar. 4

Tanzania Wildlife Safari

Trip Complete

Tahiti & French Polynesia Under Sail

Feb. 28-Mar. 10

Tahiti & French Polynesia under Sail

Trip Complete

Lengend of the Nile

Feb. 28-Mar. 11

Legends of the Nile

Trip Complete

Journey to Southern Africa

Mar. 15-20

Journey to Southern Africa

Trip Complete

Cuba and its People

Mar. 10-17

Cuba and its People

Trip Complete

Peru, Panama & Palms

Mar. 19-April 6

Peru, Panama & Palms

Trip Complete

The Masters

April 5-8

The Masters

more

Experience the Victory

April 7-10

Experience the Victory

more

Cruising the Canary Islands & Morocco

April 12-20

Cruising the Canary Islands & Morocco

more

Antiquities of the Red Sea & Aegean Sea

April 14-27

Antiquities of the Red Sea & Aegean Sea

more

Picturesque Mediterranean

April 14-24

Picturesque Mediterranean

more

Ancient Traditions of Japan's Inland Sea

April 18-29

Ancient Traditions of Japan's Inland Sea

more

Dutch Waterways

April 27-May5

Dutch Waterways

more

Normandy ~ France

May 13-21

Normandy ~ France

more

Celtic Lands

May 18-27

Celtic Lands

more

Monaco Grand Prix

May 25-29

Monaco Grand Prix

more

Western Gems of the Emerald Isle

May 5-June 6

Western Gems of the Emerald Isle

more

The Charm of the Amalfi Coast

May 31-June 8

The Charm of the Amalfi Coast

more

National Parks & Lodges of the Old West

June 1-9

National Parks & Lodges of the Old West

more

Scottish Isles & Norwegian Fjords

June 9-17

Scottish Isles & Norwegian Fjords

more

Flavors of Northern Italy

June 10-18

Flavors of Northern Italy

more

Italy's Magnificent Lake District

June 20-28

Italy's Magnificent Lake District

more

Irish Inspiration

June 21-29

Irish Inspiration

more

Circumnavigating Iceland

June 24-July 2

Circumnavigating Iceland

more

The Great Journey Through Europe

June 30-July 11

The Great Journey Through Europe

more

Dazzling Alaska

Aug. 8-18

Dazzling Alaska

more

Cuise the Rhine & Mosel Rivers

Aug. 9-20

Cruise the Rhine & Mosel Rivers

more

Discover Southeast Alaska

Aug. 18-25

Discover Southeast Alaska

more

Alpine Splendor: Switzerland & Austria

Aug. 24-Sept. 6

Alpine Splendor: Switzerland & Austria

more

Wonders of Peru

Sept. 14-25

Wonders of Peru

more

The Canadian Maritimes

Sept. 17-28

The Canadian Maritimes

more

Passions & Pursuits River Cruise

Sept. 19-28

Passions & Pursuits River Cruise

more

Romance of the Douro

Sept. 19-30

Romance of the Douro

more

Great Trains & Grand Canyons

Sept. 24-29

Great Trains & Grand Canyons

more

Holy Lands, Isles & Crossroads

Sept. 25-Oct. 6

Holy Lands, Isles & Crossroads

more

The Mighty Mississippi

Oct. 1-16

The Mighty Mississippi

more

Grand Danube Passage

Oct. 4-19

Grand Danube Passage

more

Island Life: In Ancient Greece

Oct. 10-18

Island Life: In Ancient Greece

more

Radiant Spain & Italy

Oct. 10-20

Radiant Spain & Italy

more

Croatia & The Dalmatian Coast

Oct. 17-28

Croatia & The Dalmatian Coast

more

Legendary Pathways

Oct. 21-Nov. 1

Legendary Pathways

more

Paradores & Pousadas

Oct. 21-Nov. 4

Paradores & Pousadas

more

Polar Bears of Churchill

Nov. 1-6

Polar Bears of Churchill

more

Holiday Markets Cruise

Dec. 11-19

Holiday Markets Cruise

more

2024 Destinations

Expedition to Antartica

Jan. 17-30

Expedition to Antartica

more

The Galapagos Islands

Jan. 20-27

The Galapagos Islands

more

Chilean Wonders

Jan. 29 - Feb. 9

Chilean Wonders

more

The Wolves & Wildlife of Yellowstone

Feb. 3-9

The Wolves & Wildlife of Yellowstone

more

Legends of the Nile

Feb. 20 - Mar. 3

Legends of the Nile

more

Exploring Australia & New Zealand

Feb. 21 - Mar. 13

Exploring Australia & New Zealand

more

Passage Through the Panama Canal & Costa Rica

Feb. 24 - Mar. 3

Passage Through the Panama Canal & Costa Rica

more

Journey to Southern Africa

Mar. 10 - 25

Journey to Southern Africa

more

Land of the Rising Sun

Mar. 19 - Apr. 1

Land of the Rising Sun

more

Charismatic Mediterranean

Apr. 18 - 29

Charismatic Mediterranean

more

Across Spain & Portugal

Apr. 26 - May 12

Across Spain & Portugal

more

Kentucky Derby

May 1 - 5

Kentucky Derby

more

Malta, Sicily & Tunisia

May 7 - 15

Malta, Sicily & Tunisia

Link coming soon

America's Southwest: A Luxury Train Adventure

May 7 - 11

America's Southwest: A Luxury Train Adventure

more

Southern Charms

May 11 - 19

Southern Charms

more

Greece

May 17 - 26

Greece

more

Circumnavigating Ireland

May 21 - 30

Circumnavigating Ireland

more

Indianapolis 500

May 24 - 27

Indianapolis 500

more

Flavors of Tuscany

June 6 - 14

Flavors of Tuscany

more

Circumnavigating Iceland

June 7 - 16

Circumnavigating Iceland

more

Croatia & Cruising the Dalmatian Coast

June 7 - 18

Croatia & Cruising the Dalmatian Coast

more

Norwegian Fjords & Midnight Sun

June 16 - 26

Norwegian Fjords & Midnight Sun

more

Easy Company: England to the Eagles Nest

June 17 - 29

Easy Company: England to the Eagles Nest

more

Kenya Safari

June 26 - July 6

Kenya Safari

more

Northern Delights

July 30 - Aug. 10

Northern Delights

more

Scandanavian Capitals of the Baltic Sea

July 31 - Aug. 10

Scandanavian Capitals of the Baltic Sea

more

Scotland: Highlands & Islands

Aug. 1 - 12

Scotland: Highlands & Islands

more

Scotland - Stirling

Aug. 5 - 13

Scotland - Stirling

Link Coming Soon

Autumn in Provence & Burgundy

Aug. 28 - Sept. 5

Autumn in Provence & Burgundy

more

Canadian Rockies Explorer

Sept. 4 - 14

Canadian Rockies Explorer

more

Normandy, 80th Anniversary of D-Day

Sept. 13 - 21

Normandy, 80th Anniversary of D-Day

more

Autumnal Allure

Sept. 15 - 26

Autumnal Allure

more

Romance of the Duoro River

Sept. 20 - Oct. 1

Romance of the Duoro River

more

Northern Lights & the Wildlife of Northern Manitoba

Sept. 23 - 28

Northern Lights & the Wildlife of Northern Manitoba

more

Provincial French Countryside

Sept. 23 - Oct. 7

Provincial French Countryside

more

Cruising the Adriatic and Aegean Seas

Sept. 25 - Oct. 3

Cruising the Adriatic and Aegean Seas

more

West Coast Vines

Sept. 30 - Oct. 6

West Coast Vines

more

Cruising the Danube River

Sept. 26 - October 8

Cruising the Danube River

more

The Charm of the Almafi Coast

Oct. 2 - 10

The Charm of the Almafi Coast

more

Cruising the Adriatic and Aegean Seas

Sept. 25 - Oct. 3

Cruising the Adriatic and Aegean Seas

more

Albuquerque Balloon Festival

Oct. 4 - 7

Albuquerque Balloon Festival

more

Grand Danube Passage

Oct. 6 - 20

Grand Danube Passage

more

Toronto to Vancouver by Rail

Oct. 8 - 14

Toronto to Vancouver by Rail

more

Sunsets & Cypresses

Oct. 14 - 25

Sunsets & Cypresses

more

Apulia - Undiscovered Italy

Oct. 16 - 24

Apulia - Undiscovered Italy

more

Singapore, Bali and the Indonesian Islands

Oct. 17 - Nov. 21

Singapore, Bali and the Indonesian Islands

more

Antiquities of the Red Sea & Aegean Sea

Oct. 28 - Nov. 10

Antiquities of the Red Sea & Aegean Sea

more

Contact us for more info

Austin Johanning

Assistant Director of Membership

Email
ajohanning@kualumni.org

Call
785.214.2688