Traveling Bison
The Traveling Bison program is an opportunity for OBU Alumni and Friends to roam the globe and learn together! We are partnering with trusted tour operators who understand alumni travel and offer exciting itineraries both here in the USA and abroad. Our tours are designed to promote educational and cultural experiences and when you travel with our program, a portion of your tour price will come right back to the OBU Alumni Association! Our tours are open to anyone so invite your friends and family to come along too!
Frequently Asked Questions Safety Information
Questions or brochure requests can be sent directly to Lea Ann Quirk at leaann.quirk@okbu.edu or by calling 405.585.5413.
2023 & 2024 Tour Schedules
View the 2023 Tour Catalog (PDF)
View the 2024 Tour Catalog (PDF)
Southwest National Parks
Land Tour
May 10–18, 2023
Learn More and Book Online Here
To book this tour by phone, please call our tour operator partner, Orbridge, directly at 1-866-639-0079.
Danube Delights—Prague to Budapest
River Cruise
June 22–July 1, 2023
Learn More and Book Online Here
To book this tour by phone, please contact our tour operator partner, Go Next, directly at 1-800-842-9023.
Autumn Vistas of Canada and New England—New York to Montreal
Ocean Cruise
September 18–29, 2023
Learn More and Book Online Here
To book this tour by phone, please contact our tour operator partner, Go Next, directly at 1-800-842-9023.
Gladiators to Gondolas–Rome to Venice
Ocean Cruise
October 20–30, 2023
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To book this tour by phone, please contact our tour operator partner, Go Next, directly at 1-800-842-9023.
Israel Timeless Wonders
Land Tour
Hosted by President Heath Thomas and First Lady Jill Thomas
December 2–13, 2023
To book this tour by phone, please call our tour operator partner, Odysseys Unlimited, directly at 1-888-370-6765.
The 135th Rose Parade
Land Tour
December 30, 2023 - January 4, 2024
To book this tour by phone, please call tour operator partner, Premiere World Discovery, directly at 1-877-953-8687.
Panama Potpourri - Miami to Panama City
Ocean Cruise
February 16-26, 2024
Learn More and Book Online Here
To book this tour by phone, please contact our tour operator partner, Go Next, directly at 1-800-842-9023.
The Galapagos Islands - Quito to Quito
Ocean Cruise
March 2-9, 2024
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To book this tour by phone, please call our tour operator partner, Orbridge, directly at 1-866-639-0079.
The Masters Golf Tournament
Land Tour
April 10-13, 2024
Marvelous Mediterranean - Barcelona to Rome
Ocean Cruise
May 15-25, 2024
Learn More and Book Online Here
To book this tour by phone, please contact our tour operator partner, Go Next, directly at 1-800-842-9023.
Portrait of Italy
Land Tour
May 25 - June 9, 2024
Hosted by OBU President Heath Thomas and First Lady Jill Thomas
To book this tour by phone, please call tour operator partner, Odysseys Unlimited, directly at 1-888-370-6765.
Experience the Victory - The 80th Anniverary of D-Day
Immersive Historical Experience at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans, LA
June 6-9, 2024
To book this tour by phone, please call our tour operator partner, The National WWII Museum, directly at 1-877-813-3329.
Discover Southeast Alaska - Juneau to Sitka
Ocean Cruise
July 5-12, 2024
To book this tour by phone, please call our tour operator partner, Orbridge, directly at 1-866-639-0079.
Irish Emeralds - Dublin to Dublin
Ocean Cruise
August 4-14, 2024
Hosted by President Heath Thomas & First Lady Jill Thomas
To book this tour by phone, please contact our tour operator partner, Go Next, directly at 1-800-842-9023.
Majestic Great Lakes - Chicago to Toronto
Lake Cruise
August 13-23, 2024
To book this tour by phone, please contact our tour operator partner, Go Next, directly at 1-800-842-9023.
Northern Lights & Wildlife of Manitoba
Land Tour
September 10-15, 2024
To book this tour by phone, please call our tour operator partner, Orbridge, directly at 1-866-639-0079.
Classic Greece & Turkey - Athens to Istanbul
Ocean Cruise
October 20-30, 2024
To book this tour by phone, please contact our tour operator partner, Go Next, directly at 1-800-842-9023.
Paradores & Pousadas
Land Tour
October 21 - November 4, 2024
To book this tour by phone, please call tour operator partner, Odysseys Unlimited, directly at 1-888-370-6765.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Land Tour
November 27-30, 2024
Montreal & Quebec City Christmas Markets
Land Tour
December, 2024 (Specific dates TBD)
To book this tour by phone, please call tour operator partner, Premiere World Discovery, directly at 1-877-953-8687.