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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 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.