Penn State Alumni Association
The Penn State Alumni Association and Go Next are pleased to offer exceptional travel opportunities available to you, your family, and your friends. Join fellow alumni and experience the camaraderie of exploring the world with like-minded travelers. Each Go Next trip has been thoughtfully selected with you and your alma mater in mind. We take care of the details, so you can relax and enjoy the company of your fellow Penn State alumni. To visit The Penn State Alumni Association travel page click here.
Because of the exceptional value and limited space, we encourage you to make your reservation as soon as possible.
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Icelandic Revelation 7/14/2026-7/24/2026
Hosted by Dr. Richard Alley
Richard Alley (PhD Wisconsin; Penn State since 1988) has studied glaciers worldwide. His honors for research, teaching, and service, including election to the US National Academy of Sciences and The Royal Society, and the US National Medal of Science. He helped the Nobel Peace Prize-winning UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. He presented the PBS TV miniseries Earth: The Operators’ Manual based on his book. His popular account of climate change and ice cores, The Two-Mile Time Machine, won Phi Beta Kappa’s science award. He is happily married with two grown daughters, two stay-at-home cats, a bicycle, and a pair of soccer cleats.
Insurance
Purchasing travel insurance is highly recommended to protect you, your belongings and your travel investment. To view Travel insurance offered through The Penn State Alumni Association click here. The Penn State Alumni Association will send you information regarding travel insurance as soon as your reservation is submitted.
Penn State Alumni Association Group Programs

Embark on an unforgettable 14-night journey from the iconic Sydney Harbor, setting sail towards the sun-kissed shores of Bali.

Explore the wonders of the Greek Isles and Turkish Coastlines with a 2-night land program in Athens and 7-night cruise aboard Emerald Cruises’ Azzurra.

Bask in the natural beauty of Iceland on this 10-night cruise aboard an extraordinary ship, Oceania Cruises’ Insignia.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Douro Valley on this unforgettable 7-night cruise aboard Emerald Cruises’ Emerald Radiance, culminating in the breathtaking spectacle of the total solar eclipse.