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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

We hope you will join us in embracing this magnificent world and the sites that bring us together.

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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

 

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

  • Panama Canal
    Jan 20, 2023 - Jan 28, 2023

    Passage through the Panama Canal & Costa Rica on Le Bellot

    Study Leader(s):
    Erez Manela
    Ship:
    Le Bellot
    Activity Level 3
    The region’s natural beauty comes alive as we sail along the Pacific coast, stopping to explore the parks and islands framed by turquoise waters, inviting beaches, and exotic foliage. End this journey admiring the engineering ingenuity of the Panama Canal.
  • Mont St. Michel
    May 20, 2023 - May 29, 2023

    European Coastal Civilizations: Lisbon to London's Tower Bridge on Le Champlain

    Study Leader(s):
    James Salzman
    Activity Level 3
    Join this unique itinerary, which captures the historical legacies and dynamic cultures of coastal Portugal, Spain, France and England and commemorates the anniversary of the historic D-Day landings.
  • French Countryside_SuperStock
    Jun 2, 2023 - Jun 16, 2023

    Provincial French Countryside

    Study Leader(s):
    Gordon Teskey
    Activity Level 3
    Anchored by stays in vibrant Toulouse and enchanting Paris, the journey features diverse Languedoc, the remote Dordogne, the lovely Loire Valley, and historic Normandy while staying in charming rural inns and small country hotels.
 

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.