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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
  • Machu Picchu
    Sep 25, 2026 - Oct 6, 2026

    Best of Peru: Lima, Sacred Valley of the Inca, Machu Picchu, Cuzco & the Amazon Featuring the Aria Amazon Riverboat

    Study Leader(s):
    Alfonso Alonso
    Leeanne E. Alonso
    Ship:
    Aria Amazon
    Activity Level 3
    Delve into the art, textiles, and archaeology of the Sacred Valley of the Inca. Visit the 15th-century Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and Cuzco before embarking on a luxurious three-night, four-day cruise on the Amazon River. Sold out - waitlist only!
  • Torres Del Paine
    Oct 25, 2026 - Nov 5, 2026

    Untamed Patagonia: Wild Frontiers and Majestic Landscapes

    Study Leader(s):
    Paulina L. Alberto
    Jesse Hoffnung-Garskof
    Activity Level 3
    Patagonia, a mythic land of glaciers, volcanoes, fjords, primeval forests, gauchos, and pampas, beckons the sophisticated traveler who recognizes its unique charms. On this journey visit three of Patagonia's iconic national parks: Nahuel Huapi, Glaciares and Torres del Paine with the option to visit Iguazu National Park on special pre-extension. Sold out - waitlist only!
  • monarch butterflies
    Feb 15, 2027 - Feb 23, 2027

    Mexico's Epic Journeys: Monarchs & Gray Whales

    Study Leader(s):
    Leeanne E. Alonso
    Alfonso Alonso
    Activity Level 3
    Follow the monarch butterflies on their epic journey south to Mexico’s amazing natural wonders. Each year, these delicate travelers migrate up to 3,000 miles (nearly 5,000 km) to the mountain forests of central Mexico. At the same time of year, Gray whales make their own remarkable migration to the sheltered lagoons of Baja California.  Experience these awe-inspiring migrations alongside knowledgeable local experts and enrich your journey with time in vibrant Mexico City and the coastal charm of San José del Cabo. Sold out - waitlist only!
  • Galapagos Island
    Aug 19, 2027 - Aug 27, 2027

    Darwin’s Galápagos aboard the Isabela II

    Study Leader(s):
    Terence D. Capellini
    Ship:
    Isabela II
    Activity Level 3
    Discover the Galápagos as Darwin did, sailing island to island on an unforgettable shipboard adventure. Begin in Quito, Ecuador’s capital city, with a welcome reception and dinner. Fly to Baltra Island and board an exclusive charter of the 40-berth Isabela II. Visit several islands, each with endemic species that have evolved differently than on neighboring islands.
  • llamas in chile
    Sep 28, 2027 - Oct 9, 2027

    Chile's Remote Corners & Unique Landscapes

    Study Leader(s):
    Bence P. Ölveczky
    Activity Level 3
    Join an exclusive tour of Chile to experience its spectacular skies, vineyards, ancient cultures, and legendary landscapes. Stargazers are drawn to northern Chile for its dark, clear skies and rare clouds. The journey culminates in the Atacama Desert, featuring coastal plains, high volcanoes, the world’s highest geyser basin, and stunning altiplanic lagoons.
  • Activists on Edmund Pettus Bridge
    Nov 4, 2027 - Nov 8, 2027

    Understanding the Civil Rights Movement in Montgomery, Alabama

    Study Leader(s):
    Evelynn Hammonds
    Activity Level 2
    Walk in the footsteps of generations who transformed America on a powerful five-day journey through Montgomery, Tuskegee, and Selma. From intimate conversations with local historians and civil rights activists to immersive visits at Equal Justice Initiative sites, historic churches, and the Edmund Pettus Bridge, this program offers an unflinching encounter with the past and an inspiring vision for justice today.

2027 Travel Calendar: Coming Soon

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Art and Science in Switzerland at CERN

August 2027

Harvard Exclusive by land

Santa Fe, NM

September 23 - October 1, 2027

Harvard exclusive by land

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

Belize and Guatemala

March 11 - 28, 2028

Harvard Exclusive by land

Australia Total Solar Eclipse: Kimberly Coast Aboard Le Soléal 

July 16 - 26, 2028

Co-sponsored cruise

Indonesia Total Solar Eclipse Aboard Island Sky

July 19 - 27, 2028

Co-sponsored cruise

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