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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 

Questions or brochure requests can be sent directly to Lea Ann Quirk at leaann.quirk@okbu.edu or by calling 405.585.5413.

2023 and 2024 Tour Schedules

View the 2023 Tour Catalog (PDF) View the 2024 Tour Catalog (PDF)

Israel Timeless Wonders

Land Tour
Hosted by President Heath Thomas and First Lady Jill Thomas
December 2–13, 2023

Timeless Wonders Information

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

Rose Parade Information

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

Panama Potpourri Info and Booking

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

Galapagos Islands Info and Booking

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

The Masters Information

The Masters Online Booking

Marvelous Mediterranean—Barcelona to Rome

Ocean Cruise
May 15–25, 2024

Marvelous Mediterranean Info and Booking

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

Portrait of Italy Information

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 13–16, 2024

Experience the Victory Information

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

Southeast Alaska Information

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

Irish Emeralds Info and Booking

To book this tour by phone, please contact our tour operator partner, Go Next, directly at 1-800-842-9023.

Northern Lights and 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 and 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 and Pousadas

Land Tour
October 21–November 4, 2024

Paradores and Pousadas Information

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 and Quebec City Christmas Markets

Land Tour
December 11–16, 2024

Christmas Markets Information

To book this tour by phone, please call tour operator partner, Premiere World Discovery, directly at 1-877-953-8687.