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.

Program Type

Region

Season

Activity Level

Trip Dates - start date (field_trip_dates)

Sea Rivers/Lakes Land Family Air-Inclusive Spring Break

Mar 5, 2026 - Mar 22, 2026

Southern Africa Odyssey

Study Leader(s):
Martin Surbeck

Activity Level 3

Traverse the Kalahari via South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia! See spectacular Victoria Falls, go on safari at Chobe National Park, and marvel at the world’s largest crested dunes at Sossusvlei. End with a four-night stay in beautiful Cape Town. Single occupancy sold out!
Mar 15, 2026 - Mar 28, 2026

Moroccan Discovery

Study Leader(s):
William Granara

Activity Level 3

Encounter ancient ruins and sacred mosques, endless desert and storied mountains, and imposing kasbahs and spirited souks as you travel from the imperial cities of Rabat, Fez, and Marrakech to the High Atlas and vast Sahara. Sold out - waitlist only!
Mar 18, 2026 - Apr 2, 2026

West Africa Discovery (Ghana, Togo & Benin)

Study Leader(s):
Timothy Patrick McCarthy AB '93

CJ Crowder EDM '02

Activity Level 3

Embark on a fascinating journey to rural villages and coastal cities of three West African nations. Learn about rich artistic traditions, Voodoo religion, and modern life. The shameful history of the slave trade is also covered.
Jun 17, 2026 - Jun 29, 2026

Predators and Primates of East Africa

Study Leader(s):
Joseph Henrich

Rachna Reddy

Activity Level 3

This trip to Tanzania and Rwanda combines two premier African wildlife experiences ("Big Five" safari & Mountain gorilla trekking) in one seamless, choreographed adventure. Sold out - waitlist only!
Sep 29, 2026 - Oct 8, 2026

Wonders of Egypt on Sun Boat III

Study Leader(s):
Irene Soto Marín

Ship:
Sanctuary Sun Boat III

Activity Level 3

See the iconic pyramids in Giza, visit the stunning temples at Abu Simbel, delve deeply into the tombs of the Valley of the Kings. Enjoy Egypt’s legendary hospitality on board the stylish river yacht Sun Boat III, which blends contemporary Egyptian design with the nation’s 7,000-year-old heritage.
Dec 26, 2026 - Jan 6, 2027

Tanzania Family Safari

Study Leader(s):

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, 2026 - Jan 5, 2027

Egypt & the Nile: A Family New Year's Adventure Aboard Sanctuary Nile Adventurer

Study Leader(s):
Hopi Hoekstra

Ship:
Sanctuary Nile Adventurer

Activity Level 3

Celebrate the New Year on an eight-night family-friendly journey through Egypt, traveling by private plane, motor coach, and deluxe riverboat from Cairo to Luxor. Enjoy special access to the Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids and Sphinx, and monumental tombs and temples along a four-night Nile cruise, with festive onboard celebrations, cultural activities, and educational programs for younger travelers.
Feb 12, 2027 - Feb 26, 2027

Egypt & The Eternal Nile

Study Leader(s):
To be announced

Activity Level 3

Accompanied by an expert Egyptian guide, this journey through antiquity travels from the Great Pyramids of Giza to Abu Simbel and ancient Nubia for a fascinating cruise on Lake Nasser. Then: a classic voyage along the Nile from Aswan to Luxor before concluding in Cairo. Sold out - waitlist only!
Mar 14, 2027 - Mar 27, 2027

Moroccan Discovery

Study Leader(s):
To be announced

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. As we travel from the imperial cities of Rabat, Fez, and Marrakech to the High Atlas and vast Sahara, we open our eyes and hearts to a truly foreign land, an age-old culture, and genuinely hospitable people.
Mar 25, 2027 - Apr 11, 2027

Southern Africa Odyssey

Study Leader(s):
To be announced

Activity Level 3

It’s a small group journey of astonishing beauty and consummate adventure, one that captures the magnificence of four distinct nations. It’s nature’s showcase come to life: ocean and mountains, desert and plains, waterfalls and wildlife extraordinaire. It’s Southern Africa, where diversity reigns and where visitors are welcomed as never before.
Jul 28, 2027 - Aug 4, 2027

Total Solar Eclipse of August 2, 2027

Study Leader(s):
Alyssa Goodman

Activity Level 3

Beginning and ending in London, fly five hours by private chartered jet to Egypt to experience the most magnificent Total Solar Eclipse of our lifetimes as it sweeps across the Valley of the Nile. Sold out - waitlist only!
Jul 28, 2027 - Aug 6, 2027

Total Solar Eclipse of 2027 in Tunisia

Study Leader(s):
To be announced

Activity Level 3

Experience the 2027 Total Solar Eclipse in Tunisia!Single occupancy sold out!

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Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar

January 2027

Harvard Exclusive by land

Whales and Butterflies (Mexico) Natural History

February 2027

Harvard Exclusive by land

Alabama – Civil Rights

March 2027

Harvard Exclusive by land

Mexico City

March 2027

Harvard exclusive by land

Japan by Sea on Heritage Adventurer

April 10 – 20, 2027

Co-sponsored Cruise

Uzbekistan and Caucasus (Armenia and Georgia)

April 20 – May 6, 2027

Harvard exclusive by land

Baltic Frontiers: A Journey Across Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania

May 2 – 13, 2027

Harvard exclusive by land

Slovenia and Croatia Aboard Queen Eleganza

May 6 - 16, 2027

Harvard Exclusive Cruise

Portugal and Galicia: Food & Wine

May 6 – 14, 2027

Harvard Exclusive by land

Sicily aboard Sea Cloud II

May 24 – June 2, 2027

Co-sponsored cruise

Cruising the Rhine: Legendary Landscapes, History & Art

June 17 – 26, 2027

Harvard exclusive by river

Tanzania Migration & Rwanda

June 7 - 21, 2027

Harvard exclusive by land

Türkiye (with Gulets)

June 2027

Harvard Exclusive by land

Scottish Highlands to Norway on Hebridean Sky

June 29 – July 11, 2027

Co-sponsored Cruise

Galápagos Islands

August 20 – 26, 2027

Harvard Exclusive by Sea

Patagonia: Atacama and Explora Lodges in Torres del Paines

September 2027

Harvard exclusive by land

Santa Fe, NM

September 2027

Harvard exclusive by land

Montenegro, Albania & Southern Italy: Dubrovnik to Naples Aboard Sea Cloud II

September 18 – 29, 2027

Co-sponsored Cruise

Bali, Borneo & Beyond Indonesia on Heritage Adventurer

September 25 – October 8, 2027

Co-sponsored Cruise

Paris and Champagne: Food & Wine

October 5 – 12, 2027

Harvard Exclusive by land

Journey of Odysseus (Istanbul to Naples) on Hebridean Sky

October 8 – 19, 2027

Co-sponsored Cruise

Danube on Transcend: Symposium Style

October 16 – 23, 2027

Co-sponsored Cruise

Seychelles & Madagascar on Island Sky

October 23 – November 7, 2027

Co-sponsored Cruise

Southern Africa Odyssey: The Best of South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, & Zimbabwe aboard Zambezi Queen

October 26 – November 10, 2027

Harvard Exclusive by land and river

Egypt & the Nile

October 2027

Harvard exclusive by land and river

Algeria

Fall 2027

Harvard exclusive by land

Buenos Aires Long Weekend for young alumni

November 2027

Harvard exclusive by land

Family India

December 2027/January 2028

Harvard exclusive by land

Family Tanzania

December 2027/January 2028

Harvard exclusive by land

Family Egypt

December 2027/January 2028

Harvard exclusive by land

Family Costa Rica

December 2027/January 2028

Harvard exclusive by land

Family Cuba

December 2027/January 2028

Harvard exclusive by land

Belize and Guatemala

Dates to be announced

Harvard Exclusive by land

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