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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

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

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-May 5

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

2023 Destinations

Holiday Markets Cruise

Dec. 11-19

Holiday Markets Cruise

more

Polar Bears of Churchill

Nov. 1-6

Polar Bears of Churchill

more

Paradores & Pousadas

Oct. 21-Nov. 4

Paradores & Pousadas

more

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

2024 Destinations

Legends of the Nile

Feb. 20 - Mar. 3

Legends of the Nile

more

Australia & New Zealand

Feb. 21 - Mar. 13

Australia & New Zealand

more

Costa Rica and the Panama Canal

Feb. 24 - Mar. 3

Costa Rica and the Panama Canal

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

Dutch Waterways

Apr. 6-14

Dutch Waterways

more

Cruising from Lisbon to Barcelona

Apr. 10-19

Cruising from Lisbon to Barcelona

more

Spain - Andalucia in a Parador

Apr. 18-26

Spain - Andalucia in a Parador

more

Charismatic Mediterranean

Apr. 19 - 29

Charismatic Mediterranean

more

Across Spain & Portugal

Apr. 26 - May 12

Across Spain & Portugal

more

Kentucky Derby

May 1 - 5

Kentucky Derby

more

America's Southwest: A Luxury Train Adventure

May 4 - 8

America's Southwest: A Luxury Train Adventure

more

Classical Mediterranean Cruise

May 7 - 15

Classical Mediterranean Cruise

more

Southern Charms

May 11 - 19

Southern Charms

more

Greece - Athens & Kalamata

May 10 - 19

Greece - Athens & Kalamata

more

Ireland & Northern Ireland

May 21 - 30

Ireland & Northern 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

Great European Journey

June 30 - July 11

Great European Journey

more

Cape Cod & the Islands

July 13-19

Cape Cod & the Islands

more

Northern Delights

July 30 - Aug. 10

Northern Delights

more

Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea

July 31 - Aug. 10

Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea

more

Scotland: Highlands & Islands

Aug. 1 - 12

Scotland: Highlands & Islands

more

Scotland - Stirling

Aug. 5 - 13

Scotland - Stirling

more

Iconic Destinations by Private Jet

Aug. 26 - Sept. 15

Iconic Destinations by Private Jet

more

Provence - Featuring Art, Cuisine & Wine

Aug. 28 - Sept. 5

Provence - Featuring Art, Cuisine & Wine

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

Venice to Athens: Adriatic and the Dalmatian Coast

Sept. 25 - Oct. 3

Venice to Athens: Adriatic and the Dalmatian Coast

more

West Coast Vines

Sept. 30 - Oct. 6

West Coast Vines

more

Danube River: Vienna to Bucharest

Sept. 26 - October 8

Danube River: Vienna to Bucharest

more

The Charm of the Almafi Coast

Oct. 2 - 10

The Charm of the Almafi Coast

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. 1

Singapore, Bali and the Indonesian Islands

more

Cruising the Red Sea & Aegean Sea

Oct. 28 - Nov. 10

Cruising the Red Sea & Aegean Sea

more

Singapore, Bali and the Indonesian Islands

Oct. 17 - Nov. 1

Singapore, Bali and the Indonesian Islands

more

Cruising the Red Sea & Aegean Sea

Oct. 28 - Nov. 10

Cruising the Red Sea & Aegean Sea

more

2025 Destinations

Antarctica

Jan.18-29

Antarctica

more

Great Southern Lands of Australia & New Zealan

Feb. 10 - Feb. 24

Great Southern Lands of Australia & New Zealand

more

Journey to Southern Africa

Feb. 16 - Mar. 3

Journey to Southern Africa

more

Tahiti and French Polynesia

Feb. 21 - Mar. 3

Tahiti and French Polynesia

more

Tanzania Safari

Mar. 1 - 12

Tanzania Safari

more

Costa Rica's Natural Heritage

Mar. 1 - 11

Costa Rica's Natural Heritage

coming soon

Finaland - Artic Magnificence

Mar. 4 - 12

Finaland - Artic Magnificence

coming soon

Hawaii 3 Island Adventure

Mar. 11 - 19

Hawaii 3 Island Adventure

coming soon

Pearls of Dalmatia

April 10 - 24

Pearls of Dalmatia

coming soon

Revelations of Japan

April 13 - 25

Revelations of Japan

more

Dutch Waterways

April 23 - May 1

Dutch Waterways

more

Passage to North Africa

April 25 - May 4

Passage to North Africa

coming soon

Village Life - Italian Lakes

April 26 - May 4

Village Life - Italian Lakes

more

Istanbul & the Turquoise Coast

April 30 - May 10

Istanbul & the Turquoise Coast

coming soon

European Coastal Cruise

May 3 - 12

European Coastal Cruise

more

Island Life - Greek Isles

May 9 - 17

Island Life - Greek Isles

more

Danube Delights with Prague

May 9 - 18

Danube Delights with Prague

coming soon

British Isles

May 11 - 26

British Isles

more

The Galapagos Islands

May 20 - 27

The Galapagos Islands

coming soon

Cultural Capitals of Spain

May 20 - 29

Cultural Capitals of Spain

coming soon

Enchanting Gems of Austria

May 28 - June 6

Enchanting Gems of Austria

more

Coastal Gems of the Emerald Isle

June 1 - 13

Coastal Gems of the Emerald Isle

coming soon

Coastal Gems of the Emerald Isle

June 5 - 20

Coastal Gems of the Emerald Isle

coming soon

Great European Journey

June 10 - 22

Great European Journey

more

Isles of the North

June 11 - 19

Isles of the North

coming soon

Grand Seine River & Normandy

June 12 - 20

Grand Seine River & Normandy

coming soon

Mediterranean Awakening

June 17 - 27

Mediterranean Awakening

more

Southwest National Parks

July 15 - Aug. 2

Southwest National Parks

coming soon

Kenya Safari

July 30 - Aug. 9

Kenya Safari

coming soon

Icelandic Reaches

July 31 - Aug. 11

Icelandic Reaches

more

Celtic Classics

Aug. 15 - 25

Celtic Classics

more

Grand Danube Passage

Aug. 15 - 29

Grand Danube Passage

coming soon

Toronto to Vancouver by Rail

Aug. 19 - 25

Toronto to Vancouver by Rail

coming soon

Around the World by Private Jet

Aug. 25 - Sept. 14

Around the World by Private Jet

more

Mysteries of Peru

Sept. 3 - 11

Mysteries of Peru

coming soon

Mysteries of Peru

Sept. 4 - 17

Mysteries of Peru

coming soon

Flavors of Sicily

Sept. 5 - 13

Flavors of Sicily

coming soon

Tuscany & Emilia-Romagna

Sept. 9 - 18

Tuscany & Emilia-Romagna

coming soon

South Korea & Japan

Sept. 23 - Oct. 9

South Korea & Japan

coming soon

France - Pleasures of Provence

Sept. 30 - Oct. 8

France - Pleasures of Provence

coming soon

Cruise the Heart of Europe

Oct. 19 - Nov. 3

Cruise the Heart of Europe

coming soon

Patagonia and Chilean Fjords

Oct. 22 - Nov. 2

Patagonia and Chilean Fjords

coming soon

Cruising the Red Sea & Aegean Sea

Oct. 23 - Nov. 5

Cruising the Red Sea & Aegean Sea

coming soon

Antiquity to Anatolia

Oct. 29 - Nov. 9

Antiquity to Anatolia

coming soon

From Oman to Dubai

Nov. 8 - 18

From Oman to Dubai

coming soon

Legends of the Nile

Nov. 11 - 22

Legends of the Nile

coming soon

Christmas Markets along the Danube

Dec. 1 - 9

Christmas Markets along the Danube

coming soon

Contact us for more info

Austin Johanning

Assistant Director of Membership

Email
ajohanning@kualumni.org

Call
785.214.2688

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