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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

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2021 catalog is here!

Explore thoughtfully organized programs for the second half of 2021 and into 2022, with flexible cancellation policies for new bookings and appropriate COVID protocols.

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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

During the travel pause, if you would like to travel from home and immerse yourself in a world of different destinations from your computer, explore our collection of virtual travel guides and join us for our Travel Talks lecture series.

 

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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Featured Trips

 

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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    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.

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    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.

 

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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