Veterinary CE Travel Companies Compared (2027)
By Bethany Weinheimer, DVM · Updated October 20, 2026 · 7 min read
Several companies run veterinary CE at travel destinations, and they differ more than the brochures suggest. Some sell a CE registration and leave lodging to you. Others are all-inclusive weeks with excursions built in. Group sizes range from under 20 to a few hundred. This guide lines them up so you can pick the right fit.
Disclosure: Vet Passport is one of the companies listed. Every other provider's details come from their own published website as of October 20, 2026, linked in the sources below. "Not published" means we couldn't find it on their site. Prices and calendars change, so check each provider before you book. Spot an error? Email hello@joinvetpassport.com and we'll fix it.
The two main formats
CE registration (conference) trips are the most common. You pay roughly $1,000 to $1,300 for about 12 to 15 CE hours, some meals and a reception, then book your own hotel and flights. Sessions usually run as half days, leaving afternoons free.
All-inclusive CE journeys bundle lodging, meals, excursions and CE into one price, usually for a week abroad. They cost more up front but often less than piecing together a resort, tours and transfers yourself.
At a glance
| Provider | All-inclusive | Lodging included | Group size | CE hours | Partners & guests | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vet PassportThat's us | Journeys | Journeys | 18 | 12–15 | Explorer ticket | $1,550–$12,750 per CE Traveler, excl. flights |
| Traveling Vet Retreats | Longer trips | Longer trips | “Small” | 15–16 | All-inclusive trips | $997–$1,299 registration; Kenya all-inclusive $6,500 |
| Veterinary Ventures CE | No | Booked separately | Not published | 15 | Not published | $1,050–$1,150 conference pass |
| VetVacationCE | Japan tour only | Booked separately | 50–250 | 12–15 | Welcome reception | $995–$1,095 registration |
| IVS | Via Bio Bio trips | Booked separately | Usually under 80 | 12–18 | Adventure trips | $1,115–$1,255 seminar fee |
| VetBolus | Safari only | Booked separately | “Small” | 15 | Luau tickets | $1,125–$1,195 registration; safari $8,200 |
| Vets Adventures | No | Not published | Not published | 13.5 | Adventure trips | Not published |
Provider by provider
Vet Passport
Small-group CE and wellness retreats with RACE-approved morning sessions taught by one specialist, and afternoons of wildlife, culture and rest. Every trip includes a wellness element such as yoga or massage. The CE Traveler ticket is open to the whole veterinary team, and an Explorer ticket lets partners, friends and animal lovers come along without the CE. 2027 trips: South Africa, Tuscany, Peru, Jordan, Hawaii and Rio for New Year's Eve. Booking hasn't opened yet; the waitlist is free. See the 2027 calendar.
Traveling Vet Retreats
Offers two formats. Shorter trips cost $997–$1,299 for CE registration, notes, one group activity and some refreshments, with lodging booked at a group hotel rate. Longer all-inclusive trips of 7–9 days include lodging, meals and excursions (Kenya is listed at $6,500 per person, double occupancy). 2027 includes Alaska, Banff, Zion, Norway, St Kitts, New Zealand, Fiji, Scotland, Ireland, Kenya, South Africa, the Maldives, Peru, Namibia, Egypt and Jamaica, with many international trips sold out or waitlisted. Open to the whole veterinary community. On all-inclusive trips, non-vet guests pay the same per-person price.
Veterinary Ventures CE
Half-day CE conferences at family-friendly resorts, with an excursion and a welcome happy hour included in a $1,050–$1,150 pass. Travel and lodging are booked separately through a hotel group block. 2027 includes Jackson Hole, Bend, Tucson, Punta Cana, Costa Rica and Turks & Caicos. Aimed at veterinarians and technicians, especially parents.
VetVacationCE
Boutique-classroom CE across three half days, with an online option, at about 25 mostly US destinations in 2027, plus Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, Punta Cana, Aruba, Grand Cayman, the US Virgin Islands and an escorted Japan land tour ($12,500–$14,490). Most registrations are $995–$1,095 and include two breakfasts, a welcome reception and notes; lodging is extra. Attendance ranges from 50 to 250. A Galápagos trip is planned for 2028.
IVS (International Veterinary Seminars)
A RACE-approved provider running half-day seminars of 12–18 hours, usually with fewer than 80 attendees, at destinations including Lake Tahoe, Scottsdale, Kauai, Nantucket, Bonaire, Belize and Costa Rica. Seminar fees of $1,115–$1,255 include daily breakfast; lodging is separate. Adventure trips with Bio Bio Expeditions, such as Patagonia, Galápagos and Zimbabwe, charge a $925 CE fee plus a trip package booked through Bio Bio. Spouses and friends are welcome on adventure trips.
VetBolus
Specialist-taught CE across three half days at resorts, with lodging booked separately. Conference registration is $1,125–$1,195. 2027 includes Hawaii, Ottawa, an Alaska cruise departing Seattle (cruise booked separately) and an escorted South Africa safari at $8,200 per person, which is sold out. Open to veterinarians and technicians.
Vets Adventures
Runs week-long Hawaii CE meetings with two back-to-back 13.5-hour seminars and an exhibit hall, plus an international Adventure Series running since 2002. Pricing and 2027 dates were not published at the time of writing.
How to choose
- Want the lowest up-front cost and to plan your own trip? A CE registration trip near a destination you already want to visit.
- Want everything handled, with excursions and meals included? An all-inclusive journey. Compare the full price against registration, resort, tours and transfers added up.
- Want real connection with the speaker and group? Check the group size. Under 20 feels very different from 200.
- Bringing a partner? Check exactly what guests can join and what it costs.
- Using a CE allowance? Make sure you get an itemized receipt. See how to get your practice to pay.
Sources
- Traveling Vet Retreats: travelingvetretreats.com, FAQ, Kenya
- Veterinary Ventures CE: events, about
- VetVacationCE: vetvacationce.com, FAQ
- IVS: FAQs, 2027 seminars
- VetBolus: vetbolus.com, Hawaii 2027
- Vets Adventures: vetsadventures.com, Adventure Series
Frequently asked questions
What companies offer veterinary CE travel?
Providers include Vet Passport, Traveling Vet Retreats, Veterinary Ventures CE, VetVacationCE, IVS (International Veterinary Seminars), VetBolus and Vets Adventures. They range from CE-registration conferences at resorts to all-inclusive international journeys.
How much does a veterinary CE trip cost?
CE registration for destination conferences is typically about $1,000 to $1,300 for 12 to 15 hours, with lodging and flights extra. All-inclusive international journeys typically cost several thousand dollars, for example $6,500 to $12,750 depending on the trip.
Which veterinary CE trips are all-inclusive?
As of October 2026, Vet Passport's journeys and Traveling Vet Retreats' longer trips are published as all-inclusive. VetBolus and VetVacationCE each publish one escorted trip. Most other offerings are CE registration with lodging booked separately.
Which veterinary CE trips have the smallest groups?
Vet Passport caps groups at 18. IVS says seminars usually have fewer than 80 people, and VetVacationCE publishes 50 to 250. Other providers describe their groups as small without publishing a number.
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Keep reading
- International Veterinary CE in 2027: How to Choose a CE Trip
- How to Get Your Practice to Pay for CE Travel
- Is Veterinary CE Travel Tax Deductible?
- The 2027 international veterinary CE calendar
About the author. Bethany Weinheimer, DVM. Founder, Vet Passport and The Evolved Vets. Career emergency veterinarian. More about Vet Passport.