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 Family Air-Inclusive Spring Break

Oct 24, 2025 - Nov 5, 2025

El Camino de Santiago: Walking in Northern Spain

Study Leader(s):
Alison Frank Johnson

Activity Level 4

On this active program, hike the most interesting sections of the Camino de Santiago, known as the Way of St. James to pilgrims, enjoying exquisite cuisine, regional wines, breathtaking architecture, and splendid hotels en route. (Daily walks average 3.5 miles.) Sold out - wait list only!
May 1, 2026 - May 13, 2026

El Camino de Santiago: Walking in Northern Spain

Study Leader(s):
David Hempton

Activity Level 4

On this active program, hike the most interesting sections of the Camino de Santiago, known as the Way of St. James to pilgrims, enjoying exquisite cuisine, regional wines, breathtaking architecture, and splendid hotels en route. (Daily walks average 3.5 miles.)
May 7, 2026 - May 28, 2026

Central Asia's The Five 'Stans

Study Leader(s):
Timothy J. Colton

Activity Level 4

Delve into Central Asia’s tapestry of ancient and modern landscapes, winding through mountains, deserts, and steppes. Explore, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan—with a significant focus on the ancient Silk Road cities of Uzbekistan.
Jun 8, 2026 - Jun 18, 2026

Scotland: Hiking in the North Highlands

Study Leader(s):
Daniel Lord Smail

Activity Level 4

Experience an abundance of archaeological and historical sites, as well as excellent hiking with high cliffs, spectacular sea lochs (fjords), and sandy and rocky bays with caves and arches.
Jun 11, 2026 - Jun 22, 2026

Mongolia: Land of the Blue Sky

Study Leader(s):
Alexandra Vacroux

Cynthia M. Horne

Activity Level 4

Discover Mongolia's amazing scenery, endemic wildlife, ancient history, and cultural traditions on this adventure-packed journey.
Oct 25, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026

New Zealand's Great Walks & Wonders

Study Leader(s):
Philip J. Deloria

Activity Level 4

Isolated from other land masses by the swells of the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean, New Zealand is a world unto itself. This island nation boasts unparalleled natural beauty - a land of glacial fjords, majestic peaks, geothermal marvels, endemic birds, pristine beaches and wild forests. Walking and hiking throughout New Zealand is one of the best ways to see these spectacular landscapes and explore its vast wilderness areas.