Travel with Lawrence Travel Co.
2025 Escorted Tours
Lawrence Travel Company offers a small number of recommended group tours each year. These tours vary from international escorted tours, river cruises, ocean cruises, train travel, world-known events and festival and even domestic tours in the US.
See our available groups page!
Travel with your group
Customize your own group tour
Embark on a journey tailored exclusively to your group's desires with our customized group tours. At our core, we believe that every travel experience should be as unique as the individuals embarking on it. That's why we specialize in crafting group tours that resonate with your specific interests, preferences, and aspirations. Our expert travel planners collaborate closely with you to understand the essence of your group – whether it's a gathering of adventurous souls, cultural enthusiasts, educational seekers, or a mix of everything. From selecting off-the-beaten-path destinations and handpicking accommodations that reflect your style, to curating immersive activities that align with your group's passions, our customized tours ensure that every moment becomes a cherished memory. Let us transform your vision into an extraordinary journey, where every detail is meticulously designed to create an experience that's exclusively yours.
Lawrence Travel Company works with many different kinds of groups
1. Educational Tours: These trips are designed for students and educators to enhance learning through firsthand experiences, whether exploring historical sites, museums, or cultural landmarks.
2. Corporate Retreats: Aimed at team building, strategy planning, and rejuvenation, corporate retreats offer professionals a chance to bond in a relaxed setting while also achieving business objectives.
3. Family Reunions: Bring extended families together to strengthen bonds, share stories, and create cherished memories in destinations that cater to various age groups.
4. Adventure Expeditions: For thrill-seekers, adventure group travel involves activities like hiking, trekking, whitewater rafting, and other adrenaline-pumping experiences.
5. Cultural Immersion Trips: Immerse yourself in the local traditions, customs, and lifestyles of a destination, interacting with locals and gaining a deeper understanding of their way of life.
6. Religious Pilgrimages: Group travel to significant religious sites, shrines, and landmarks for spiritual enrichment and communal worship.
7. Destination Weddings: Couples and their guests travel to picturesque locations for a unique and memorable wedding experience.
8. Art and Photography Tours: For creative individuals, explore art galleries, museums, and scenic landscapes while honing artistic skills.
9. Wine and Culinary Tours: Delight in local cuisines, culinary workshops, and vineyard visits in renowned food and wine destinations.
10. Music and Performing Arts Tours: Group travel to attend music festivals, concerts, theater performances, and cultural events.
11. Seniors' Travel Groups: Tailored for older adults, these trips focus on leisure, relaxation, and socializing in comfortable and accessible settings.
12. Health and Wellness Retreats: Focus on rejuvenation, fitness, and mental well-being through yoga retreats, spa getaways, and wellness workshops.
Meet the Team
Dave Bonnel: Director of Group Travel Services and Agency Owner
785-842-4000
Travel is my happy place and I’ve been fortunate enough to spend the past 25 years turning that passion into my career. As a travel professional, I focus on creating smooth, well-designed trips for groups of friends, families, organizations and anyone who wants their travel experience to feel effortless from start to finish.
As the Director of Group Travel at Lawrence Travel Co., I work with all kinds of groups—students heading to study abroad, communities of university alumni , church and local groups looking for meaningful shared experiences, and big multi-generational families coming together in one special place. Every group has its own personality and priorities, and I enjoy helping each one feel supported and confident throughout the planning process.
My travelers explore the world in every style imaginable, from ocean and river cruises to all-inclusive resorts and guided tours that hop through multiple countries. No matter where you’re headed, my goal is to make things simple, seamless, and tailored to your group’s needs.
In addition to custom group planning, I also offer and personally lead select hosted trips throughout the year. These featured journeys—open to anyone—are listed on my website and provide a fun, worry-free way to travel with an experienced escort handling the details.
If you’re exploring travel options for your group or looking to join one of my upcoming hosted departures, I’d love to help bring your next adventure to life.
Crystal Bonnel: Group Travel Coordinator and Agency Owner
785-842-4000
Greetings Adventurers!
I'm Crystal Bonnel, your passionate Group Travel Advisor based in the heart of Lawrence, Kansas. With a love for exploration and a knack for crafting seamless group experiences, I'm here to transform your travel dreams into unforgettable realities.
About Me:
Having spent years immersed in the world of travel, I've come to understand that the most enriching journeys are those shared with others. From family reunions and milestone celebrations to corporate retreats and hobby-focused expeditions, I thrive on creating tailor-made group adventures that leave lasting impressions.
Experience:
With a background in event planning and a passion for wanderlust, I bring a unique blend of skills to the table. My experience spans a variety of group dynamics, allowing me to expertly design journeys that cater to diverse interests and preferences.
Chinyere Amadi: Group Travel Coordinator
785-842-4000
My love for travel started began in childhood with road trips to the beaches of Florida and grew even stronger when I embarked on my first solo international trip to Germany as a teenager. After college, I moved to Taiwan for eight years, where travel became part of my everyday life. I became the go-to travel planner for visiting friends and family, uncovering local gems, hiking national parks, soaking in hot springs, and even hopping over to nearby destinations like Vietnam, Cambodia and Japan.
Traveling throughout Southeast Asia gave me some of my most meaningful memories like eating ramen along the Han River in Seoul, joining the festive chaos of Songkran on Koh Tao, and participating in a traditional Balinese purification ritual, Melukat. These moments taught me how powerful travel can be and have an immense impact on ones life. One of my favorite recent experiences was planning a bucket-list trip for my mom: a dreamy island-hopping cruise through Greece, including Santorini, and Mykonos, ending in the magical Floating City of Venice.
Today, I bring all of this experience to the groups I plan. From navigating complex logistics to crafting unique shared experiences, I understand what makes a trip smooth, memorable, and meaningful. My lifelong travel background helps me anticipate details, create balanced itineraries, and design journeys that fit different personalities, comfort levels, and travel styles, all while keeping the experience effortless for the organizer.
Whether you're seeking relaxation, adventure, cultural immersion, or a mix of everything, I’m here to help bring your group’s travel dreams to life. I can’t wait to help you create memories you’ll talk about for years to come.