Archives: MTrek Trips

Breathtaking views, sandy beaches, world class wine, and vibrant cities… obviously we’re talking about America. Ditch the visas and jet lag and join us out west for the Mtrek that will take you to San Francisco, Sonoma, Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, and Las Vegas. Many Mtreks will claim that they have something for everyone, but this is the only trek that will actually include all the elements necessary for the best vacation ever. If you want a diversity of partying, nature, and relaxation, this is the trip for you. Staying in a tent and a luxurious hotel? We’ve got both. Hiking, shopping, wine tasting, and partying? Yep. Come travel with us and get ready to shout: red, white, and GO BLUE!

Do you like wine, beaches, beautiful water, and basic instagram photo shoots? Or how about taking in captivating cultural and historical sites? Well, we got the perfect trip for you in the Iberian Peninsula. We’ll kick it off in Porto in Northern Portugal, a beautiful coastal city known for its port wines. In Porto, we’ll take a tour of the nearby enchanted Douro Valley, a bucket list item for all wine lovers. After our bougie vineyard excursions and pretentious quotes of “I can really taste the volatile and earthy character of the 2012 harvest” we’ll move on down to Lisbon. We got everything for everyone in Lisbon, including a pub crawl, a boat party, night clubs, and a trip to the historical and culturally important district of Belem. After Lisbon, we’ll take a quick flight over to Malaga, a port city in southern Spain’s Costa del Sol. Loaded with history and energy, Malaga gave Picasso the inspiration for his artwork, which you too can experience at the famous Picasso Museum. Our Malaga leg will include more beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife, and culture as we end our journey together in Europe. But don’t worry, we’ll then begin our journey together in the other vacation we call Business School.

Do you like beaches? Do you like boats? Do you like incredible adventures that span the Mediterranean Coast!? Excellent, looks like we’re in business. After suffering through orientation, get pumped to spend 10 days skirting all angles of the Adriatic sea with the best MBA2 squad around. First up is a rendezvous with our with our cultural side in Venice, Italy, where we’ll fight off the jet lag while perusing gondola channels and sipping on non-Franzia vino. Don’t get too comfortable though, the recovery will be short lived…. it’s time to fly to Croatia!!!  Whether exploring the historic city of Split or bumming on the beach with a cocktail, you’ll quickly find yourself thanking those lucky stars above you didn’t go to Northwestern. Next up is a cruise across the Mediterranean to the Queen of the Dalmation Islands – Hvar. Our luxury beach resort, booze cruises, swim-up bars and historic fortresses anxiously await your arrival….not to mention the world renowned nightlife. After 3 days on island time, our next travel is to King’s Landing (aka Dubrovnik for you non-Thrones fans), one of the most prominent destinations in all of Europe. While it’s truly a travesty the trip has to end, wrapping up with 2 days in Rome seems like a decent compromise.  Before sending you back to campus to pretend Econ is hard, we’ll tour a few spots you may have heard of like the Coliseum and Vatican City.

There is “NOR-way” you could find a better way to celebrate the beginning of the two best years of your life than by hanging out and having fun with some most chilled Mtrek leaders in Scandinavia Blue.  From biking the kingdom of fairytales, watching the dark waves of the Baltic sea crash with the vivid blue ones of the Northern sea, to taking a look at the classicist palaces of 18th century, Chilling in Scandinavia Blue will be an epitome of your following MBA life. All of your trek leaders couldn’t have imagined a better way to kick off their Ross MBA lives than MTrek, and want to pass this love and passion along to you. We will guarantee a trek through Scandinavia that will be one of the best trips of your life.

Get ready to live your best Pura Vida with the Costa Rick’s-a crew! We’ll zipline through the rainforest, chill in hot springs, raft down rivers, and laugh at each other while attempting to surf. We’ll night-hike in Monteverde, explore the canyons of La Fortuna, sail beside the dolphins in Manuel Antonio, and soak up the sun on the beaches of Punta Leona. We are a “choose your own adventure” team — whether you’re looking to rappel down a waterfall, or chill with a tropical drink beside a waterfall, you’ll find your place here. You’ll leave Costa Rica fueled with enough tropical sun and rejuvenation to last through the Michigan winter, and an MTrek family to last a lifetime.

The Cliff Notes version: Three countries. Two continents. Wine. Sunshine. Ancient cities. Glamping under the stars. And the best souvenir of all: a group of awesome new friends to kick off your MBA experience!

Five MBAs and their partners will lead you on a trek to Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, from city exploring to beach days, exotic marketplaces to royal palaces, group excursions to solo ventures, to wine and… more wine. In Portugal, we’ll discover the vibrant history and culture of Lisbon and enjoy #islandlife off the coast of Olhao. Next up is Spain, where we’ll munch on tapas and try out our flamenco skills. Then we’re off to Morocco, where you’ll get the best of both worlds: time to discover the souks and riyadhs of Marrakech, as well as luxury camping under the stars in the Moroccan desert. Are you in?!?)

Stunning scenery. Unreal nightlife. Wine tours. ATV driving through the hills. Safaris. The best #views. Sooooo much food. Boats. Whale watching. Penguins. Lots more wine. Even more nightlife. All with a group of your soon-to-be-best friends. There is one trip – and one trip only – that checks off every box and then some. That’s right, we are breaking it down in Cape Town!

Well, technically, we’re breaking it down in Cape Town + a couple of other dope places nearby. We’ll bookend the trip with a few days in Cape Town (aka the most beautiful city ever), but we’ll also visit a game reserve to spot wildlife, check out the best wine South Africa has to offer (trust us, there will be lots of it), and hit the open water off of the stunning beach town of Hermanus. You don’t want to miss this trip.

FYI, trek cost includes all activities mentioned on the itinerary (except for shark diving), almost all meals, and lots of alcohol.

So you crushed the GMAT and nailed the Ross interview – now it’s time to reward yourself with an amazing and well-deserved international excursion! We’ll be having a once (till you lead a trek next year)-in-a-lifetime experience through Eastern Europe to enjoy the culture, food and nightlife. We’ll utilize Michigan’s Action Based Learning approach as we show you what it really means to “Go Blue, Go Anywhere” by exploring 5 (yes, 5!) countries over 10 days. Soaking in Budapest’s thermal baths, boozing and cruising the Danube in Belgrade, exploring Europe’s most southerly fjord, and raiding King’s Landing (or at least pretending to in Dubrovnik) are just a few of many great adventures awaiting you. Come thirsty, come hungry, and get ready to form some incredible bonds with your future MBA classmates!

Do you ever want to just get away from it all? This is your perfect chance to go M.I.A. in M.I.A. Spend four nights in Malta complete with catamaran booze cruises, catacomb visits, and sea caves explorations! We’ll then pop over to the Greek island of Naxos for a few days, where we’ll relax like gods and goddesses on the largest island in Cyclades before completing the trip in the ancient city of Athens. A perfect mix of culture, sunshine, and great company (if we do say so ourselves). Join us in the Mediterranean before you even have a chance to attend your first Skeeps.

Hello PortuGals and PortuGuys. Are you Lisbon-ing? This group of active degenerates, who undeservingly earned the title of leaders, will be leading the cream of the crop (you) to the tram-endous cities of Porto, Lisbon, and the Azores. Screeeetch. Never heard of the Azores? It’s only the soon to be number one insta hotspot two hours left of Portugal. We plan to eat, drink, port-y, and hike our way through these instagramable cities that are sure to get you the most *likes*. (Un)forgettable experiences include, but are not limited to, port winery tours and tastings, scenic tours, hiking, sunbathing, traditional Portuguese food sampling, pretending you live in a palace, and boozing and cruising on the water.