List of Trips

Please Note:

As the global situation regarding COVID-19 continues to develop, so do University precautions and protocols. Harvard is currently allowing fully vaccinated faculty and staff to travel within the United States and to international destinations rated Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 for COVID-19 by the U.S. (CDC). While many scheduled trip destinations currently may be Level 4, the CDC ratings remain influx, changing daily. Since group travel is planned far in advance, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to confirm your study leader's participation before cancellation fees begin for your program, but we remain hopeful the destinations offered will fall within the bounds of University protocols to send faculty.

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

Oct 11, 2021 - Oct 23, 2021

Cruising the Danube: Vienna to the Black Sea on Amadeus Queen

Study Leader(s):
Thomas Forrest Kelly

Ship:
Amadeus Queen

Activity Level 2

This 13-day travel program features seven countries, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the eastern Danube River Valley.
Oct 20, 2021 - Oct 27, 2021

Southern Utah: Mighty Five National Parks Adventure

Study Leader(s):
James Salzman

Activity Level 4

Adventure through the epic scenery of Southern Utah and explore five of the nation’s most stunning National Parks: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches National Parks.
Oct 29, 2021 - Nov 11, 2021

Jordan, the Red Sea, Egypt & Greece on Le Bellot

Study Leader(s):
Jen Thum

Ship:
Le Bellot

Activity Level 3

From the beautiful Red Sea to the azure Aegean, explore the treasures of Jordan, Egypt and Greece.
Nov 27, 2021 - Dec 10, 2021

Total Solar Eclipse in Antarctica 2021 on L'Austral

Study Leader(s):
Elsie Sunderland

Ship:
L'Austral

Activity Level 3

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of 2021, to experience Earth’s most wondrous cosmic event in pristine Antarctica.
Jan 1, 2022 - Jan 10, 2022

The Galápagos Islands aboard the Origin

Study Leader(s):
No study leader

Ship:
Origin

Activity Level 4

Embark on a seven-night cruise aboard the luxury yacht the Origin to explore the Galápagos Islands.
Jan 11, 2022 - Jan 24, 2022

Expedition to Antarctica on L'Austral

Study Leader(s):
To be announced

Ship:
L'Austral

Activity Level 3

Experience the natural beauty of the White Continent—fantastically shaped icebergs, turquoise glaciers, and abundant wildlife.
Feb 9, 2022 - Feb 17, 2022

Wonders of the Galápagos Islands on Santa Cruz II

Study Leader(s):
David A. Aguilar

Ship:
Santa Cruz II

Activity Level 4

Visit six islands, each with their own ecosystem, to observe the exotic birds, animals and plants that inspired Charles Darwin, including species unknown anywhere else in the world.
Mar 11, 2022 - Mar 19, 2022

Spring Break in Greece for Students & Alumni

Study Leader(s):
Gregory Nagy

Activity Level 3

On this annual favorite, explore the sites of ancient Greece through the lens of Classical heroes, texts, and archaeological sites.
Mar 11, 2022 - Mar 20, 2022

Spring Break in Ghana for Students & Alumni

Study Leader(s):
To be announced

Activity Level 4

Discover Ghana’s natural treasures, rich history, and culture in the company of Harvard alumni, students, and friends.
Mar 17, 2022 - Apr 2, 2022

The Pride of South Africa, Botswana, Namibia & Zimbabwe on Zambezi Queen

Study Leader(s):
Bence P. Ölveczky

Ship:
Zambezi Queen

Activity Level 4

Experience the unparalleled wildlife, rich history, and diverse cultures of Southern Africa—from urban centers to game reserves and a three-night cruise on the Chobe River ending at Victoria Falls.
Mar 20, 2022 - Apr 2, 2022

Moroccan Discovery

Study Leader(s):
Susan Gilson Miller

Activity Level 3

This land of dramatic contrasts invites us to encounter its ancient ruins and sacred mosques, endless desert and storied mountains, imposing kasbahs and spirited souks.
Apr 7, 2022 - Apr 17, 2022

Danube River Cruise on Crystal Ravel

Study Leader(s):
Peter W. Galbraith

Ship:
Crystal Ravel

Activity Level 2

Join Doris Kearns Goodwin and other world-class speakers aboard the lovely Crystal Ravel for a unique and enriching program along the most beautiful stretch of the Danube River.
Apr 22, 2022 - May 5, 2022

Crossroads of Culture: Canary Islands, Morocco & Iberia aboard Sea Spirit

Study Leader(s):
To be Announced

Ship:
Sea Spirit

Activity Level 3

Embark on an exciting voyage from the Atlantic coast of Africa in the Canary Islands, an autonomous region of Spain, to the Portuguese capital of Lisbon.
Apr 28, 2022 - May 6, 2022

Village Life in Dordogne

Study Leader(s):
To be announced

Activity Level 2

Experience the authentic provincial character of Dordogne for one full week in Sarlat-la-Canéda, one of the most beautiful and well-preserved medieval villages in France.
Apr 30, 2022 - May 9, 2022

Exploring the Wine Regions of Bordeaux, San Sebastián & Rioja

Study Leader(s):
William Kirby

Activity Level 2

A stellar overview of the best wines of Bordeaux and the north of Spain, including Michelin restaurants, top classified Bordeaux chateaux, Riojan reds, several wine pairing dinners and a wine blending class.
May 2, 2022 - May 10, 2022

Shakespeare's England: The Bard's Lessons in Leadership

Study Leader(s):
Nancy Koehn

Activity Level 3

Journey to England and walk in the footsteps of world renowned playwright William Shakespeare, from Oxford University to the Globe Theater. HBS professor Nancy Koehn will join you and share her insights on the management styles and leadership qualities of historical leaders.
May 13, 2022 - May 22, 2022

Greece through the Ages: Cultures, Religions, and Writings for Students and Alumni

Study Leader(s):
Keith DeStone

Activity Level 3

Enjoy Greece’s stunning landscapes, its long history, and the cooler weather of early summer in the company of Harvard students and alumni.
May 26, 2022 - Jun 4, 2022

Lares Adventure Trek to Machu Picchu

Study Leader(s):
Jeffrey Frost

Activity Level 3

Travel on a lodge-to-lodge adventure to majestic archaeological sites that lead to remote and uncrowded trails abounding in natural beauty and dotted with Andean communities.
May 27, 2022 - Jun 4, 2022

Native American Voices

Study Leader(s):
Philip J. Deloria

Activity Level 3

Take a road trip through the Dakotas and Colorado to learn about the Sioux, Hidatsa, Mandan, Lakota, Dakota, Ute, Navajo, and Apache Nations.
May 29, 2022 - Jun 10, 2022

Mongolia: Land of the Blue Sky

Study Leader(s):
David R. Foster

Activity Level 4

Discover Mongolia's amazing scenery, endemic wildlife, ancient history, and cultural traditions on this adventure-packed journey.
May 30, 2022 - Jun 6, 2022

The Paris of Thomas Jefferson and the Founding Fathers

Study Leader(s):
Annette Gordon-Reed

Activity Level 3

Immerse yourself in late 18th-century Paris and trace the footsteps of our Founding Fathers: Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and other early Americans, reliving their encounters and triumphs, and visiting the places that inspired them.
Jun 2, 2022 - Jun 10, 2022

Scottish Isles & Norway's Fjords on Le Bellot

Study Leader(s):
Herrick Chapman

Lizabeth Cohen

Ship:
Le Bellot

Activity Level 3

Join us for a unique, comprehensive, seven-night journey to Scotland’s rarely visited Orkney and Shetland Islands and Norway’s majestic fjords, remote destinations forever linked by their Viking heritage.
Jun 2, 2022 - Jun 16, 2022

Uganda Safari & Primate Trekking

Study Leader(s):
Richard W. Wrangham

Activity Level 4

Explore Uganda, one of East Africa’s most diversified safari destinations, offering numerous opportunities to experience primate viewing such as tracking wild mountain gorillas and chimpanzees through the rain forest.
Jun 6, 2022 - Jun 14, 2022

Symphony of the Senses

Study Leader(s):
Lisa Mei-Inn Wong

Lynn Chang

Activity Level 3

Discover the cultural, artistic, and culinary wealth of Italy's heartland on a journey through the neighboring Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy regions.
Jun 21, 2022 - Jul 1, 2022

Passage of the Danube River on Amadeus Brilliant

Study Leader(s):
To be announced

Ship:
Amadeus Brilliant

Activity Level 3

Experience one of the world’s greatest dramatic spectacles amid the storybook landscapes of the Bavarian Alps.
Jun 24, 2022 - Jul 2, 2022

Castles, Cathedrals & Culture of the Moselle

Study Leader(s):
To be announced

Ship:
Princesse Royal

Activity Level 3

Join a seven-night Moselle cruise aboard the newly renovated Princesse Royal to experience the historical, architectural, and cultural treasures of Germany, Luxembourg, and France.
Jun 26, 2022 - Jul 6, 2022

Scotland's Orkney & Shetland Islands Hiking Adventure

Study Leader(s):
Daniel Lord Smail

Activity Level 4

Explore Scotland's Northern Isles by foot to discover their wealth of geological, archaeological, and natural sites in a glorious setting.
Jul 25, 2022 - Aug 2, 2022

The Waterways that Made America: Treasures of the Empire State along the Erie Canal

Study Leader(s):
To be Announced

Activity Level 2

Since the Erie Canal opened in 1825, it has been considered as one of the most impressive works of civil engineering in America. Join a flotilla of specially chartered, self-piloted boats purposely built to easily navigate through historic locks, under distinctive lift-bridges, and berth in marinas along 19th-century canal towns and villages amid glorious scenery.
Jul 30, 2022 - Aug 6, 2022

Azores Family Adventure

Study Leader(s):
Zarin Machanda

Activity Level 3

Discover the spectacular Azores on this family adventure trip. Hike in the volcanic crater of Sete Cidades, surrounded by breathtaking lakeside views and bathe in natural thermal pools in Furnas.
Jul 30, 2022 - Aug 7, 2022

Alaska Family Adventure

Study Leader(s):
Fran Ulmer

Activity Level 3

On this family friendly adventure, spend eight days exploring magnificent Alaska with an array of guided activities such as hiking, kayaking, and canoeing.
Aug 31, 2022 - Sep 10, 2022

Canadian Rockies Explorer

Study Leader(s):
To be announced

Activity Level 3

One of North America’s great unspoiled wildernesses, the Canadian Rockies offer bountiful rewards for outdoor-loving travelers.
Sep 8, 2022 - Sep 20, 2022

Exploring Tunisia: From Carthage to the Sahara

Study Leader(s):
Joseph A. Greene

Activity Level 3

Uncover the royal cities, Berber villages, and dunes of Tunisia.
Sep 17, 2022 - Sep 24, 2022

Cruising the Great Lakes: Milwaukee to Toronto on Le Dumont D'Urville

Study Leader(s):
To be announced

Ship:
Le Dumont D'Urville

Activity Level 3

Explore the vast breadth of the Great Lakes including a seven-night, exclusively chartered cruise through the five Great Lakes from Milwaukee to Toronto.
Sep 21, 2022 - Oct 2, 2022

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

Study Leader(s):
Robert N. Stavins

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.
Sep 22, 2022 - Oct 3, 2022

Black Sea Circumnavigation on Island Sky

Study Leader(s):
To be announced

Ship:
Island Sky

Activity Level 3

Between Europe and Asia Minor lies the Black Sea, along whose shores the fortunes of ancient empires waxed and waned. Aboard the 114-berth Island Sky, explore the shores of this legendary body of water, beginning and ending in Istanbul. Call on historic cities in Turkey, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, and Bulgaria.
Oct 1, 2022 - Oct 9, 2022

Sicily by Sail: Valletta to Palermo on Sea Cloud II

Study Leader(s):
Diana Sorensen

Ship:
Sea Cloud II

Activity Level 3

Circumnavigate seductive Sicily, stepping stone between Europe and Africa, aboard the elegant Sea Cloud II.
Oct 1, 2022

In the Footsteps of St. James: Camino de Santiago

Study Leader(s):
To be announced

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.
Oct 7, 2022 - Oct 25, 2022

Silk Road in Central Asia & the South Caucasus

Study Leader(s):
Alexandra Vacroux

Activity Level 4

Set out on a modern-day caravan over the old Silk Road from the desert oases of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, across the Caspian Sea to Azerbaijan and the green mountainous countries of Georgia and Armenia.
Oct 8, 2022 - Oct 18, 2022

Islands of The Mediterranean from Malta to Genoa on Sea Cloud II

Study Leader(s):
James Salzman

Ship:
Sea Cloud II

Activity Level 3

Aboard the sumptuous Sea Cloud II, discover unexplored Mediterranean islands rich with history and spectacular beauty.
Oct 8, 2022 - Oct 16, 2022

Island Life: Greek Islands on Le Bougainville

Study Leader(s):
James Simpson

Ship:
Le Bougainville

Activity Level 3

Join us for this unparalleled and comprehensive nine-day Aegean odyssey to the very cradle of Western civilization and the classical world.
Oct 10, 2022 - Oct 22, 2022

Cruising the Danube: Vienna to the Black Sea on Amadeus Star

Study Leader(s):
To be announced

Ship:
Amadeus Star

Activity Level 3

This 13-day travel program features seven countries, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the eastern Danube River Valley.
Oct 11, 2022 - Oct 25, 2022

Legendary Turkey

Study Leader(s):
Frances Gallart Marques

Activity Level 3

Exotic sights, scents, and sounds reign in this fascinating land where Europe and Asia meet.
Oct 15, 2022 - Oct 23, 2022

Village Life around the Italian Lakes

Study Leader(s):
Christie McDonald

Activity Level 2

Experience the true essence of Italian life in the fabled Lake District for one full week, with charming accommodations in the heart of Como.
Oct 17, 2022 - Oct 28, 2022

Quintessential Peru on Delfin II

Study Leader(s):
Werner Sollors

Ship:
Delfin II

Activity Level 3

Explore Peru’s dazzling natural beauty, rich cultural traditions, and intriguing precolonial empire in luxurious accommodations from start to finish.
Oct 27, 2022 - Nov 10, 2022

Journey through Vietnam

Study Leader(s):
To be announced

Activity Level 3

Journey through Vietnam, a land of natural beauty, abiding tradition, and profoundly hospitable people.
Dec 26, 2022 - Jan 6, 2023

Family Tanzania Safari

Study Leader(s):
Hopi Hoekstra

James Mallet

Activity Level 3

This classic family safari heads deep into the wilds of northern Tanzania, where you'll experience an unmatched blend of world-class wildlife viewing, exhilarating nature walks, and intimate encounters with tribal culture.
Dec 27, 2022 - Jan 6, 2023

Thailand & Laos: A Journey along the Mekong on Anouvong

Study Leader(s):
William Kirby

Ship:
Anouvong

Activity Level 3

Float along a lesser-traveled stretch of the Mekong. In this timeless exploration of the Golden Triangle region, marvel at scenic riverscapes, ancient Buddhist holy sites, and the rich culture, and heritage of Laos.
Dec 27, 2022 - Jan 5, 2023

Family Egypt & the Nile on Sanctuary Nile Adventurer

Study Leader(s):
John "Jay" Ellison

Ship:
Sanctuary Nile Adventurer

Activity Level 3

Experience the history, arts, and culture of ancient Egypt during an eight-night journey for the whole family.