Travel with Osher!

Great adventures await you. Book your trip to the Hawaiian islands or Iceland today.

Travel with Osher

Be a cultural explorer with Osher at JHU.

We’re excited to present some new opportunities for travel in the coming months and invite you to join us! Upcoming trips include: Hawaiian Adventure, Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights, Mackinac Island, Islands of New England, and Utah’s Mighty Five and the Rockies, with more to come.

Our travel partners offer safe, well-planned trips full of adventure and learning. Join others who want to engage fully with our world. Trips are open to Osher members and their guests, friends, and family.

The "Delicate Arch" rock formation in the Moab desert, Utah. — The “Delicate Arch” rock formation in Moab, Utah.

Osher Perks (varies by trip)

Pre-travel Q&A session with the tour planner
Pre-trip lecture with an Osher instructor
Shuttle pick up to/from the airport
Group airfare rates and upgrades to elite airfare

Other benefits of traveling with a group

Small group travel, between 12-24 people
Local tour guides
Optional excursions

2025 - 2026 Travel

Hawaiian Adventure

November 9 - 18, 2025

Experience Hawaii’s beauty and history, from Waikiki Beach to Pearl Harbor and Iolani Palace. Explore the volcanic landscapes of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, the lush Iao Valley, and scenic Kona. End your journey with a vibrant Polynesian Luau, celebrating island culture and flavors.

Registration for published rates due by May 9, 2025. You can still register after this date – Call: 1-800-852-5655 for prices on booking number 1339169

Learn more about the Hawaii trip and sign up

Iceland's Magical Northern Lights

January 12 - 18, 2026

Iceland's incredible terrain awaits! Experience the energy at the geothermal fields of Geysir and explore Skógar Museum to immerse yourself in Icelandic life. Learn about the volcanic nature of the island, and straddle two continents while exploring Thingvellir’s rugged rift valley.

Registration deadline for published rates is July 13, 2025.

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Mackinac Island

May 6 - 14, 2026

From Holland’s Tulip Time Festival to the allure of Mackinac Island and the Grand Hotel, this trip highlights the Midwest’s best. Visit Millennium Park, Frederik Meijer Gardens, and the Henry Ford Museum for a perfect mix of history, culture, and beauty.

Registration deadline for published rates is November 6, 2025.

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Islands of New England

July 24 - 31, 2026

Discover New England’s charm in Newport, Cape Cod, and at historic Plymouth Rock. Cruise the coast on a Lobster Trap Pull, explore Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, and enjoy a classic lobster dinner.

Registration deadline for published rates is January 24, 2026.

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Utah's Mighty Five and The Rockies

October 5 - 13, 2026

Take an awe-inspiring train trip from Denver to Moab aboard Rocky Mountaineer, and trek across the Southwest as you take in the sienna-colored canyons, towering spires, and desert landscapes found in Utah’s five national parks.

Learn more about the Utah and the Rockies trip and sign up