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Harvard Alumni Travels

From the turquoise glaciers of Antarctica to the breathtaking landscapes of Vietnam, travel with us to learn about and explore destinations across every continent.

Upcoming Trips Travel Talks Virtual Travel Guides

2023-2024 Harvard Alumni Trips in Development

We hope you will join us in embracing this magnificent world and the sites that bring us together. Here is a preview of trips to come in 2023 and 2024!

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About the Travel Program

Harvard Alumni Travels is your guide to discovering the world. Here are a few highlights of our educational travel programs:

  • Expert Harvard faculty members on every trip         
  • More than 80 destinations across all seven continents
  • Options for all experience and activity levels, from programs off the beaten path to more traditional trips
  • Meet and travel with fellow Harvard alumni from all over the world

Also experience travel from home and immerse yourself in a world of different destinations from your computer, join us for our Travel Talks lecture series or explore our collection of virtual travel guides.

Contact Us

To learn more about Harvard Alumni Travels or any of our programs, contact us at haatravels@harvard.edu or call (617) 496-0806.

Featured Trips

  • Arches National Park
    Aug 27, 2022 - Sep 4, 2022

    Grand Canyon & Utah: Mighty 5 National Park Adventure

    Study Leader(s):
    Sahand Hormoz, Assistant Professor of Systems Biology
    Activity Level 4
    Adventure through the epic scenery of the Southwest while exploring the Grand Canyon National Park and the famed Utah Mighty Five (Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches National Parks)!
  • Hvar harbor full of ships
    Sep 21, 2022 - Oct 2, 2022

    Cruising the Adriatic: The Best of Slovenia and Croatia on Queen Eleganza

    Study Leader(s):
    Peter W. Galbraith
    Ship:
    Queen Eleganza
    Activity Level 3
    In a region well worth exploring for its natural beauty alone, visit spellbinding archaeological sites, impressive cathedrals, dramatic palaces, and ancient city centers that illuminate the layered history of the Dalmatian Coast.
  • hikers on a road
    Oct 14, 2022 - Oct 26, 2022

    In the Footsteps of St. James: Camino de Santiago

    Study Leader(s):
    Activity Level 4
    This special journey in the paths of the faithful seekers of Northern Spain promises a trip through history and culture, art and architecture, and the heights of human wonder.
 

Travel Trips

Our friendly team can offer insights and answer any questions you may have. Simply call 800-422-1636 or email haatravels and we’ll be happy to assist you.

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Travel Talks Lecture Series

Each month, Travel Talks lecture series delivers stimulating discussions, evoking the spirit of educational engagement with Harvard study leaders.

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Travel Guides

Our free virtual guides provide a curated collection of videos, podcasts, and recommended readings, as well as lectures and articles from Harvard professors, to help you explore and connect with a destination from the comfort of home.

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  • Penguins on glacier
    February 14, 2021

    Antarctica Virtual Travel Guide

    On this virtual journey, explore Antarctica, Earth’s last frontier. Take in its natural beauty, from turquoise glaciers to bustling penguin rookeries, and learn about the history of its exploration and how climate change is affecting the ice sheets today.

  • Elephant face
    January 24, 2021

    South Africa Virtual Travel Guide

    On this virtual journey, experience the wonder and awe of this captivating country. Tour Robben Island, home to the infamous prison where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, look out for the “Big Five” on a game drive through Kruger National Park, or or learn about the special wines of South Africa.