Cavalier Travels is the official Alumni and Parent Travel program of the University of Virginia, connecting UVA’s academic and alumni communities throughout each journey. Launched in 2006 within the Office of Engagement, we sponsor approximately 20 destinations annually. Our diverse portfolio of land tours and cruises offers immersive experiences for small groups of alumni, friends, and families.
Every trip is enriched by a UVA faculty lecturer’s unique perspective, complementing the insights of a professional tour director and expert local guides. We partner with top-rated travel operators to ensure seamless logistics, and our dedicated Cavalier Travels team supports you from beginning to end. Join us!
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The Cavalier Travels Team is ready to answer questions about our program and destinations that interest you!
Email cavaliertravels@virginia.edu
or call us at 434-243-4984 or 866-765-2646.
Cavalier Travels is the official Alumni and Parent Travel Program of the University of Virginia.
Mary Lynn Musser, Senior Associate Director
Marieke Cappa, Assistant Director
Raina St. Louis, Advancement Associate
Michael Goetz, Executive Director, Global Networks and Programs
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KAREN MCGLATHERY
Professor of Environmental Sciences and Director of UVA’s Environmental Resilience Institute
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