Academy Adventures
May 30–June 6, 2025 A trip to the Great Bear Rainforest will astound you with wildflowers, greenery, fair weather, and stunning scenery. Experience grizzlies in sedge meadows, migrating birds, and whales with your host Dr. Scott Sampson, Academy executive director.
July 24–Aug. 1, 2025 Sail through the Galápagos Islands on the Isabela II. The source of inspiration for Charles Darwin’s groundbreaking theory of evolution, this legendary archipelago is a wildlife reserve providing sanctuary for many unique endemic species.
Dec. 26, 2025–Jan. 3, 2026 Ring in the new year on a natural history adventure in Costa Rica. From volcano vistas to rainforest ziplines to catamaran cruises, enjoy the remarkable biodiversity and warm hospitality of this Central American jewel.
Feb. 23–Mar. 3, 2026 Experience the abundant marine life in the protected waters of Palau, from coral reefs to manta rays to nudibranchs. 80% of this Pacific Island nation’s waters are preserved, making it one of the largest marine protected areas in the world.
Mar. 8–13, 2026 From gray whale encounters to exploring mangrove forests, experience the majesty of Baja California’s Magdalena Bay.
May 7–10, 2026 Step into the field and learn the regenerative possibilities of the silvery blue butterfly as scientists wrap up the research season in Big Sur.
July 11–18, 2026 See coral regeneration in action on this marine conservation trip to Roatán, Honduras.
July 20–Aug. 1, 2026 Journey through incredible coastlines, national parks, and nature reserves as you witness the conservation work taking place throughout South Africa.
Aug. 7–14, 2026 Witness the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, during this extraordinary journey to Barcelona and Mallorca, Spain.
Aug. 23–28, 2026 Hike, bike, kayak, raft, and cruise through the untamed coastal landscapes of Alaska.
Dec. 5–12, 2026 Venture to rarely visited dives sites and observe frontline conservation on the northernmost tip of the Great Barrier Reef.
From far-flung hotspots like Fiji and the Maldives to close-to-home gems like San Mateo County's Costanoa resort, see where Academy Adventures has stamped its passport since launching in 2023.
Contact us
The Academy Adventures team wants to hear from you! Reach us at adventures@calacademy.org or 415-379-5415.