Trips

Antarctica on Corinthian II

December 10, 2009 - December 22, 2009

Study Leader(s): James McCarthy      
Each day of our voyage presents a new discovery, whether we’re cruising through ice-packed channels, investigating the nesting habits of Gentoo, Chinstrap, and Adelie penguins, or admiring minkes, humpbacks, and orcas as they cavort in the sparkling waters.  View trip details...

Egypt Family Adventure on Nile Adventurer

December 26, 2009 - January 6, 2010

Study Leader(s): Tarek Swelim      
Show your family one of the greatest civilizations of antiquity, impart a lasting interest in Near Eastern culture and history, and share the grand adventure of Egypt and the Nile as we journey into the very heart of Egyptian culture in December 2009.  View trip details...

Costa Rica: A Family Adventure

December 26, 2009 - January 4, 2010

Study Leader(s): Brian D. Farrell      
We invite you to escape the winter on a family adventure planned for you just after Christmas in friendly, peaceful Costa Rica. This tour features two distinct locations: the famed Monteverde Cloud Forest in the Tilarán Mountains and Costa Rica’s northern Pacific Coast.  View trip details...

Antiquities of Egypt and Jordan by Private Plane

December 30, 2009 - January 12, 2010

Study Leader(s): Paul Beran      
No one can fail to be moved by Egypt’s pyramids or Jordan’s rose-red city of Petra, carved into sandstone canyons and hills. We cordially invite you to travel with us on a luxurious winter journey that features a four-night cruise along the Nile River, complemented by private flights between exciting destinations.  View trip details...

Southern India & Deccan Odyssey Train Journey

January 6, 2010 - January 22, 2010

Study Leader(s): Rena Fonseca      
Explore the cities of the legendary Coromandel and Malabar on the western and eastern coasts of South India, the fabled region of the Deccan that has seen the passing of many dynasties and empires, and the lush tropical scenery of lively Goa.  View trip details...

Australia and New Zealand on Coral Princess

January 10, 2010 - January 23, 2010

Study Leader(s): Robert Woollacott      
From the soaring peaks of the Southern Alps and Sydney’s glittering skyline to the underwater jewels of the Great Barrier Reef and the primeval tones of the didgeridoo, the unrivaled riches of Down Under are like no other on earth.  View trip details...

Among Women Bangladesh and India: Beyond Caste and Poverty

January 10, 2010 - January 25, 2010

Study Leader(s): Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh      
In addition to traditional sightseeing, the trip will include daily discussions and presentations by women leaders of Bangladesh & India in the fields of government, business, education, media, and the arts.  View trip details...

Island Life in Tahiti and French Polynesia on S.Y. Star Flyer

February 7, 2010 - February 15, 2010

Study Leader(s): David Aguilar      
Retrace the course of the legendary Captain James Cook as your tall ship plies through deep blue waters, its sails billowing majestically in the wind.  View trip details...

River Life: Amazon on Jewels of the Amazon

February 19, 2010 - February 28, 2010

Study Leader(s): Brian D. Farrell      
Cruise down the fabled Amazon River to the vast rainforests and untamed waters of one of the world’s most exotic natural realms.  View trip details...

Gardens of the Caribbean

February 19, 2010 - February 26, 2010

Study Leader(s): Patrick Bowe      Other study leaders on board include: Professor Michael Lewis of the Art Department at Williams College.
The voyage begins in Barbados, where we embark Sea Cloud II for the “Spice Island” of Grenada.  View trip details...

The Historic Shores of South America: A Voyage from the Rio Plata to the Amazon

February 28, 2010 - March 28, 2010

Study Leader(s):       No study leader from Harvard. Joining this voyage will be Patricia Hostiuck, a Smithsonian lecturer and naturalist whose work has taken her to all seven continents.
From Argentina’s capital city all the way to Brazil’s Belem, we invite you to join a sweeping odyssey through landmark colonial cities, rhythmic music and dance, lush rainforests, spectacular waterways, and dazzling wildlife.  View trip details...

A Ghana Spring Break with Students and Alumni

March 12, 2010 - March 21, 2010

Study Leader(s): Emmanuel Kwaku Akyeampong      
Current students and Harvard alumni travel together on an HAA travel study program.  View trip details...

Russia Spring Break with Students and Alumni

March 12, 2010 - March 20, 2010

Study Leader(s):       TBD
Join fellow Harvard students and alums on a springtime tour to Russia.  View trip details...

Greece Spring Break with Students and Alumni

March 12, 2010 - March 20, 2010

Study Leader(s): Gregory Nagy      
Whether you are a current student or a Harvard alum fascinated by the history, culture, and mythology of ancient Greece, Harvard Alumni Association and Professor Gregory Nagy invite you on a very special travel study tour.  View trip details...

Egypt Spring Break

March 12, 2010 - March 20, 2010

Study Leader(s): Ali Asani      
STUDENTS AND ALUMNI TRAVEL TOGETHER ON A VERY SPECIAL TRAVEL STUDY TOUR. Professor Ali Asani leads this trip exploring the rich historical and cultural heritage of Cairo, one of the greatest cities in the Arab World. Meet with local residents, fellow Harvard alumni, and special guests along the way.  View trip details...

Voyage from the Cape of Good Hope to Gibraltar on Corinthian II

March 17, 2010 - April 21, 2010

Study Leader(s):       Joining us on this voyage will be David Bishop, one of the world’s leading bird tour guides, Donald C. Johanson, an accomplished paleoanthropologist responsible for finding the Lucy skeleton, and Frederick John Lamp, Curator of African Art at the Yale University Art Gallery.
Follow in the wake of early explorers and the merchant ships of the 18th and 19th centuries on a voyage traversing the entirety of Africa’s vast Atlantic coast.  View trip details...

Exploring the Best of the New South Africa

March 19, 2010 - March 31, 2010

Study Leader(s): Caroline Elkins      
Visit cultural sites such as Robben Island, Franschhoek, and a Zulu village. Seek out natural wonders in pristine private nature reserves home to the "Big Five" as well as a various other species. Gain perspective on daily life in Cape Town and visit a successful community development/conservation project in Natal.  View trip details...

April 7, 2010 - April 19, 2010

Study Leader(s): Harvey Cox      
Travel along the Mediterranean Seas and the historic Suez Canal aboard the M.Y. Harmony V, an intimate, 25 cabin ship with the ambiance of a yacht.  View trip details...

2010 Masters Tournament: A Golfer's Exclusive

April 10, 2010 - April 13, 2010

Study Leader(s):       TBA
Let HAA be your ticket to golf’s most prestigious event.  View trip details...

Silk Road Odyssey: The Five 'Stans

April 24, 2010 - May 12, 2010

Study Leader(s): Timothy Colton      
On this sweeping survey of the five 'Stan countries of Central Asia – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan – travelers get to know the fabled capitals of Silk Road commerce and their modern incarnations.  View trip details...

Berlin

May 7, 2010 - May 15, 2010

Study Leader(s): David Blackbourn      
Special access marks this trip to Berlin, arguably the cultural capital of Europe, designed exclusively for Harvard.  View trip details...

Venice and the Medieval World

May 13, 2010 - May 24, 2010

Study Leader(s): Gregory Nagy      
Throughout the Middle Ages the art, architecture, music, and science of Venice were influenced and enriched by the Byzantine and Islamic civilizations that flourished in the Aegean, Asia Minor, and the Middle East.  View trip details...

Himalayan Kingdoms: A Journey through Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan

May 15, 2010 - May 31, 2010

Study Leader(s): Leonard Van der Kuijp      
Travel through these starkly beautiful and isolated lands which flourish in the shadow of the world’s highest mountain range, and experience their rich culture, vibrant traditions and amazing profusion of art and architecture.  View trip details...

May 19, 2010 - June 4, 2010

Study Leader(s): Kay Shelemay      
Discover South Africa's botantical and animal kingdoms, breathtaking landscapes, hominoid sites, and fascinating cultural complexity.  View trip details...

Turkey: Featuring a 4-Night Charter aboard Private Gulets

May 27, 2010 - June 6, 2010

Study Leader(s): Charles Maier      
From its importance as western terminus of the great Silk Road to its key political and cultural influence in the Eastern Mediterranean today, Turkey continues to be an important player at the crossroads of civilizations.  View trip details...

Great Civilizations along the Silk Road

May 31, 2010 - June 14, 2010

Study Leader(s): Peter Bol      
Delve into the history on this remarkable exploration of the famous Silk Road of China. Visiting Beijing, Urumqi, Kashgar, Turpan, Dunhuang, Hangzhou, Jinhua, and Shanghai, this itinerary uncovers the many facets of China’s ancient civilization.  View trip details...

Literary Ireland

June 4, 2010 - June 13, 2010

Study Leader(s): Catherine McKenna      
Experience Ireland’s rich contribution to literature, while taking in beautiful landscapes and charming towns, with a stay in a 14th-century castle.  View trip details...

Voyage to the Lands of Gods and Heroes

June 26, 2010 - July 5, 2010

Study Leader(s): Vassiliki Rapti      
History comes alive for the whole family on a voyage of discovery in the Mediterranean and Aegean, where ancient cities, idyllic islands, myth, and history are intertwined.  View trip details...

June 27, 2010 - July 9, 2010

Study Leader(s): Daniel Lieberman      
With knowledgeable guides and Harvard faculty at the helm, explore far and wide in the unspoiled wilderness of Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and the Serengeti.  View trip details...

Trans-Siberian by Private Train with Naadam Festival

June 29, 2010 - July 13, 2010

Study Leader(s): Thomas Simons      
Join Harvard Alumni on an epic journey aboard a luxurious, self-contained private train.   View trip details...

China for Families

July 5, 2010 - July 16, 2010

Study Leader(s): Merle Goldman      
On this exclusive family adventure, experience the sights, sounds and tastes of China, from cosmopolitan cities to rural villages.  View trip details...

July 6, 2010 - July 13, 2010

Study Leader(s):       TBA
From St. Petersburg, Russia, set sail aboard Sea Cloud II for Baltic capitals and hanseatic ports where medieval and art noveau districts remain relatively untouched by time.  View trip details...

July 24, 2010 - July 31, 2010

Study Leader(s): Michael Shinagel      
Close to home is one of the great natural wonders of the world. Nearly fifteen thousand years ago, the last of the great glaciers retreated, leaving us with the legacy of the Great Lakes.  View trip details...

August 1, 2010 - August 31, 2010

Study Leader(s):       TBD
Immerse yourself in the myths, legends and history of the Incas on our 10-day “Machu Picchu Explorer” trip.  View trip details...

World Leader Symposium

August 30, 2010 - September 15, 2010

Study Leader(s): Marvin Kalb      Keynote Speakers: Condoleezza Rice, William J. Perry, Mikhail Gorbachev
This year's symposium will take place August 30 - September 15, 2010, beginning in Moscow and ending in Istanbul, in turn visiting various sites in Georgia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, and Turkey.  View trip details...

September 16, 2010 - September 27, 2010

Study Leader(s): Alice DeLana      
Revel in the pleasures of Provence aboard the deluxe 78-passenger MS Rembrandt.  View trip details...

September 20, 2010 - September 29, 2010

Study Leader(s): James Yannatos      
This inspired voyage carries you to some of the finest classical sites in the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas where you will enjoy an exclusive series of classical music concerts and recitals.  View trip details...

September 25, 2010 - October 4, 2010

Study Leader(s):       TBD
During the autumn months, the countryside of Canada’s Maritime Provinces is ablaze with the orange, crimson and yellow hues that grace the rolling hills and bucolic towns.  View trip details...

October 10, 2010 - October 21, 2010

Study Leader(s): Elisabeth Koll      
Filled with new and exclusive experiences, this superior itinerary is perfect for the well-traveled person who may have been to China before.  View trip details...

Patagonia with Buenos Aires and Santiago

November 4, 2010 - November 17, 2010

Study Leader(s):       TBD
Join us on this exciting journey through two of South America's most culturally and geographically diverse countries, Argentina and Chile.  View trip details...

November 5, 2010 - November 21, 2010

Study Leader(s):       TBD
On this expansive journey encompassing North Africa’s entire Mediterranean Coast, voyage from Egypt to Morocco and discover a remarkable collection of sites whose history spans the centuries.  View trip details...