Southern Safari

07/20/2024

For our last day in Iceland, the group bathed in the geothermal waters of the Blue Lagoon, named one of 25 wonders of the world by National Geographic.

07/18/2024

Wish you were here with us in Iceland! The group is in front of the Eyjafjallajokull glacier-capped volcano.

05/25/2023

The deadline to sign up for our 10-day trip to southern Spain in October 2023 has been extended to June 8. To sign up or learn more about the trip, go to https://www.galaxseaonline.com/specialty-travel/group-travel-packages/southern-safari---spain.aspx

We currently have room for at least six more travelers to join us.

The trip was partially designed by Dr. John Knapp, a retired MSSU professor who lives in Bella Vista. October should be a great time to travel to Spain – the weather will be mild and the large crowds will have dissipated.

How to join:             Call Ken Mayer @ GalaxSea Cruises & Tours – 417-451-5468 Email: [email protected]

05/01/2023

Questions? Just ask us.

How to join:             Call Ken Mayer @ GalaxSea Cruises & Tours – 417-451-5468 Email: [email protected]

04/25/2023

We finally have some exciting news to share: a 10-day trip to southern Spain in October 2023! The trip was partially designed by Dr. John Knapp, a retired MSSU professor who lives in Bella Vista. October should be a great time to travel to Spain – the weather will be mild and the large crowds will have dissipated.

Here is John’s summary of the trip: “Join the Safari this October and experience the best of the Andalusia region of Spain on our 10-day trip with five nights in Ronda, a small town famous for its spectacular scenery, as our central hub. From there, we will use our private, air-conditioned coach to adventure through Moorish Spain with day trips to Cordoba, Seville, and Granada (where we will explore the Alhambra). Next we’ll head to central Madrid for an additional four nights with plenty of free time to explore this vibrant city, including its museums, gardens, plazas, and royal palaces. We will take one day trip, by high-speed train, to Toledo, the historic capital of Spain. With delicious food and wine, beautiful Autumn temperatures and sights, this will be another unforgettable Southern Safari!”

For complete trip details, please email Dr. Chad Stebbins at [email protected]

08/23/2017

We are planning a two-week trip to the European capital cities in June 2018. We would fly into Prague, take a bus to Krakow (with a day trip to Auschwitz), then head to Budapest, Bratislava, and Vienna. Stay tuned for more details.

05/27/2017

Southern Safari's cover photo

05/05/2017

May 31 is the deadline to put down a $500 deposit to secure your spot on this exciting Southern Safari trip!

01/22/2017

Curiosity Travels

It really is magnificent to see a place void of McDonald's, Starbucks, Subway, convenience stores, etc. Besides the abundance of billboards about Fidel & Che, Cuba lacks much advertising at all. Sure, this makes anything convenient pretty inconvenient, but it's also a breath of fresh air. The simplicity is quite beautiful.

01/04/2017

Cuba on the Edge of Change

Join us on our next trip to Cuba, May 18-25. Make your $500 deposit by Feb. 1 to secure your spot.

Photographs from a land of endless waiting and palpable erosion — but also, an uncanny openness among everyday people.

12/07/2016

Timeline Photos

11/29/2016

The May 18-25, 2017 trip will include a group of MSSU students who will be led by Dr. Bill Fischer, an assistant professor of history who is a Latin American specialist. Dr. Fischer will be conducting orientation/informational classes about Cuba on Tuesday evenings from March 14 to May 16 that you can attend if you are interested. Once we get to Cuba, the Southern Safari group and the students will share some of the same activities but also divide at times.

10/10/2016

May 2016 trip

10/10/2016

Join us for another trip to Cuba, May 18-25, 2017. Cost is only $3,470, which includes round-trip airfare from Joplin to Havana, all breakfasts and lunches, arrival dinner and farewell dinner, five nights family stay in Havana, two nights hotel stay in Trinidad, private bus, and bilingual guide.

10/10/2016

Southern Safari