Harvard Alumni Travels

Discover, learn, and connect as you travel the world with Harvard study leaders and fellow alumni! To learn more about our programs, contact us at haatravels@harvard.edu or call (617) 496-0806.

Sea Rivers/Lakes Land Rail Sports Family Spring Break HBS Exclusive

Jan 5, 2025 - Jan 23, 2025

Southeast Asia Odyssey

Study Leader(s):
James Salzman

Activity Level 3

This odyssey through Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand highlights sublime landscapes and spectacular ruins, historic cities and tranquil countryside, and features encounters with Buddhist monks and rural villagers.SOLD OUT - WAITLIST ONLY
Feb 6, 2025 - Feb 25, 2025

Bali to Phuket on Le Lapérouse

Study Leader(s):

Ship:
Le Laperouse

Activity Level 3

From Bali to Phuket, immerse yourself in a diversity of landscapes from legendary cities to jungle, volcanic mountains, and white sandy beaches.
Feb 27, 2025 - Mar 13, 2025

Colombo to Mumbai on Le Lapérouse

Study Leader(s):
To be announced

Ship:
Le Laperouse

Activity Level 3

From Colombo to Mumbai, visit a variety of UNESCO World Heritage sites and encounter a mosaic of peoples and cultures amidst luxuriant landscapes.
Apr 23, 2025 - May 10, 2025

Central Asia's Five 'Stans

Study Leader(s):
Mark Elliott

Activity Level 4

Embark on an 18-day adventure to traverse all five of Central Asia's 'Stans. This journey delves into the tapestry of ancient and modern landscapes, winding through mountains, deserts, and steppes.
Jun 24, 2025 - Jul 5, 2025

Treasures of Türkiye by Land & Sea

Study Leader(s):
Erez Manela

Activity Level 3

Examine the country’s ancient and modern treasures, from the magnificent Blue Mosque in Istanbul to the Greco-Roman site of Ephesus, to its exciting cosmopolitan art enclaves. Then, cruise the Mediterranean’s Turquoise Coast in privately chartered gulet yachts for five nights.
Oct 10, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025

Legendary Türkiye

Study Leader(s):
To be announced

Activity Level 3

Beginning with four nights in magnificent Istanbul and ending in Antalya, explore ancient ruins such as Troy and Ephesus, visit important historical sites including Gallipoli, and experience stunning landscapes along the Turquoise Coast.
Dec 27, 2025 - Jan 5, 2026

Egypt & the Nile Family Adventure on Sanctuary Nile Adventurer

Study Leader(s):
Khalil Abdur-Rashid

Ship:
Sanctuary Nile Adventurer

Activity Level 3

Ring in the New Year on an eight-night journey featuring timeless wonders and special access to the ancient treasures of Egypt.
Dec 29, 2025 - Jan 13, 2026

India's Natural Diversity and Cultural Heritage

Study Leader(s):
L. Mahadevan

Activity Level 3

Experience India’s rich wildlife and explore its royal legacy on a journey that showcases the country's diverse cultural, natural, and historical treasures.

Coming Soon: 2026 Trips

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Journey Through Vietnam

January 3 – 17, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Kilimanjaro Western Approach Trek

January 24 – February 3, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Southern Africa Odyssey

March 5 – 22, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Mississippi

March 10 – 18, 2026

Co-sponsored cruise

Galapagos

March 13 – 23, 2026

Harvard exclusive cruise

Moroccan Discovery

March 15 – 28, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Champagne Region food and wine

April 11 – 16, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Portugal and Spain aboard Sea Cloud II

April 15 – 21, 2026

Co-sponsored cruise

Essential France: Provence to Paris

April 21 – May 5, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Crossroads of Culture: Canary, Morocco & Iberia on Exploris One

April 28 – May 10, 2026

Co-sponsored cruise

Ghana

Spring 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Mongolia

May 10 – 25, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Holland & Belgium aboard Magnifique III

May 11 – 19, 2026

Harvard exclusive by river

Circumnavigation of Ireland on Exploris One

May 14 – 24, 2026

Co-sponsored cruise

Japan aboard Heritage Adventurer

May 15 – 23, 2026

Co-sponsored cruise

**Danube aboard River Crown: Budapest to Bucharest**

May 26 – June 7, 2026

Co-sponsored cruise

Padua, Florence, Venice

May 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Norwegian Fjords on Exploris One

May 30 – June 9, 2026

Co-sponsored cruise

Scotland: Hiking in the North Highlands

June 8 – 16, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Predators & Primates of East Africa (Rwanda & Tanzania)

June 18 – 28, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Family Croatia on Queen Eleganza

June 27 – July 6, 2026

Harvard exclusive cruise

Family Japan

June 27 – July 6, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Walking New Zealand

July 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Alaska Family Adventure

July 29 – August 6, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

First Time Greece on Emerald Azzurra

September 26 – November 30, 2026

Co-sponsored cruise

Cruising the Amazon on Delfin II

Fall 2026

Harvard exclusive by river

Jewels of Colombia

Fall 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Patagonia

Fall 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Sicily Wine and Food

Fall 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Wonders of Egypt on Sun Boat III

September 29 – October 11, 2026

Harvard exclusive by river

Douro River aboard AmaSintra

October 6 – 16, 2026

Co-sponsored cruise

Timeless Mediterranean: Palermo, Sardina, Corsica Elba to Nice aboard Sea Cloud II

October 8 – 16, 2026

Co-sponsored cruise

Mexico City and Oaxaca

Dates to be determined

Harvard exclusive by land

Family Tanzania

December 27, 2026 – January 5, 2027

Harvard exclusive by land

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