Tours
PLEASE NOTE: Shepherd University travel insurance is required for all national and international tours. Premier World Discovery or Collette travel protection plans are also available.
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South Pacific WondersDiscover the Wonders of Australia & New Zealand: Adventure, Culture, and Iconic Landscapes November 9 – 23, 2026 |
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| Reservation Deadline: Deposit due by May 11, 2026 Departure From: Washington, D.C. Pricing (Per Person – If booked by May 11, 2026): Double $7,999 | Single $9,399 Included Meals: 12 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 6 Dinners Deposit: $698 per person Collette Travel Protection (Optional): $699 |
Trip Highlights: • Great Barrier Reef • Queenstown • Lake Wakatipu Cruise and Sheepdog Demonstration • Sydney Opera House • Christchurch • Milford Sound |
For more details and booking: https://groups.gocollette.com/en-US/link/1408397
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Journey Through Northern VietnamExperience Northern Vietnam: Culture, Cuisine, and Captivating Landscapes. January 28 – February 8, 2027 |
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| Reservation Deadline: Deposit due by June 29, 2026 Departure From: Washington, D.C. Pricing (Per Person – If booked by Sept 5, 2026): Double $4,999 | Single $5,899 Included Meals: 10 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 8 Dinners Deposit: $698 per person Collette Travel Protection (Optional): $549 |
Trip Highlights: • Vespa-led Hanoi Food Tour • Lac Village Home-Hosted Dinner • Hoa Lu Ancient Capital • Trang An Grottoes • Ha Long Bay • Cua Van Floating Village |
For more details and booking: https://groups.gocollette.com/en-US/link/1408420
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Shades of IrelandDiscover Ireland’s Legends, Landscapes, and Living Traditions. March 4 – 13, 2027 |
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| Reservation Deadline: Deposit due by September 5, 2026 Departure From: Washington, D.C. Pricing (Per Person – If booked by Sept 5, 2026): Double $3,999 | Single $4,899 | Triple $3,949 Included Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners Deposit: $698 per person Collette Travel Protection (Optional): $549 |
Trip Highlights: • Dublin • Irish Dinner and Entertainment • Blarney Castle • Ring of Kerry • Cliffs of Moher • Castle stay |
For more details and booking: https://groups.gocollette.com/en-US/link/1408439
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Highlights of NorwayNorway in Full Splendor: Fjords, History, and Timeless Charm. April 23 – May 1, 2027 |
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| Reservation Deadline: Deposit due by October 24, 2026 Departure From: Washington, D.C. Pricing (Per Person – If booked by Sept 9, 2025): Double $4,999 | Single $5,999 | Included Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners Deposit: $698 per person Collette Travel Protection (Optional): $549 |
Trip Highlights: • Bergen • Nordfjord Folk Museum • Geirangerfjord Cruise • Loen Skylift • Stave Church • Oslo |
For more details and booking: https://groups.gocollette.com/en-US/link/1408438
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Tropical Costa RicaA perfect blend of adventure, ecology, and relaxation in Central America. March 9 – 17, 2026 |
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| Reservation Deadline: Deposit due by September 9, 2025 Departure From: Washington, D.C. (alternative departures available) Pricing (Per Person – If booked by Sept 9, 2025): Double $2,999 | Single $3,499 | Triple $2,969 Included Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 5 Dinners Deposit: $698 per person Collette Travel Protection (Optional): $549 |
Trip Highlights: • San José & Coffee Plantation • Arenal Volcano & Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge • Organic Farm Experience & Lake Arenal Cruise • Monteverde Cloud Forest • Choice of Zipline or Hanging Bridges • Beachfront stay in Guanacaste |
For more details and booking: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1360782
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Sunny Portugal:
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| Reservation Deadline: Deposit by November 18, 2025 to save $200 per person Departure From: Washington, D.C. Pricing (Per Person – If booked by November 18, 2025): Double $4,399 | Single $5,099 | Triple $4,369 (Standard Rates: Double $4,599 | Single $5,299 | Triple $4,569) Included Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners Deposit: $698 Collette Travel Protection (Optional): $549 |
Trip Highlights: • Lisbon City Tour • Choice of: “Calcadas” Walking Tour or “The Way of the Cod” Experience • Historic Belém & UNESCO Heritage Sites • Cork Factory Visit & the Alentejo Countryside • Evora & Lagos • Algarve Coast & Portimão • Setúbal, Obidos, and the Portuguese Riviera • Sintra with Choice of Palace Tour or Guided Walk |
For more details and booking: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1360792
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SPOTLIGHT ON SOUTH DAKOTADiscover South Dakota: Native Voices, Historic Towns, Wild Beauty, and Monumental Landscapes JULY 17 – 23, 2026 |
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| Reservation Deadline: Deposit due by January 17, 2026 Departure From: Washington, D.C. Pricing (Per Person if Booked By January 17, 2026): DOUBLE: $3,399 | SINGLE: $4,199 | TRIPLE: $3,369 Included Meals: 9 meals – 6 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners Deposit:: $698 per person Collette Travel Protection (Optional): $429 |
Trip Highlights: • Mount Rushmore • Badlands National Park • Wall Drug • Deadwood • Off-Road Jeep Safari at Custer State Park • Crazy Horse Memorial • Devils Tower National Monument |
For more details and booking: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1362990
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Islands of New England A quintessential autumn journey through charming seaside towns and historic American landmarks. ________________________ October 9 – 16, 2026 |
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| Reservation Deadline: Deposit due by April 9, 2026 Departure From: Washington, D.C. Pricing (Per Person – If booked by Apr 9, 2026): Double $3,999 | Single $4,899 | Triple $3,949 Included Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners Deposit: $698 per person Collette Travel Protection (Optional): $429 |
Trip Highlights: • Providence & Newport Mansion Tour • Plymouth Harbor Lobster Trap Cruise • Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha’s Vineyard • Kennedy Memorial, Whaling Museum • Traditional New England Lobster Dinner |
For more details and booking: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1360738
        Costa Rica in November 2014 included exciting tours, relaxing spa, and yoga twice a day. |