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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
  • Classic red car in streets of Havana
    Nov 3, 2025 - Nov 9, 2025

    Cuba: Art, Culture & History in Trinidad & Havana

    Study Leader(s):
    To be announced
    Activity Level 3
    On this in-depth, six night program, experience this enigmatic island through the eyes of its people during specially-arranged meetings and access to the country’s arts community and experts. Savor Cuban cuisine in privately-owned paladares and get to know our warm and hospitable neighbors to the south!
  • Macaws
    Dec 26, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026

    Costa Rica Family Adventure

    Study Leader(s):
    Joseph Henrich
    Activity Level 3
    Explore parks framed by turquoise waters, crystalline rivers, volcanoes, rainforests and cloud forests. Learn about conservation, enjoy a cooking class, hike trails and hanging bridges in the rainforests and cloud forests, experience the nocturnal sounds of the rainforest, and raft down the Sarapiqui River.
  • Bienvenidos
    Dec 27, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026

    A Family Program in Cuba

    Study Leader(s):
    To be announced
    Activity Level 3
    Learn about Cuba’s history and discuss the reforms driving changes with local guests, while experiencing a variety of Cuban art, music, and dance during activities designed for all ages. 
  • American Splendor ship by
    Mar 3, 2026 - Mar 11, 2026

    Seminar on the Mississippi: Memphis to New Orleans

    Study Leader(s):
    Walter Johnson
    Activity Level 3
    Cruise the legendary Mississippi River from Memphis to New Orleans aboard a classic-style paddle-wheeler. Enjoy panel discussions with an outstanding lineup of lecturers, including a keynote address by Pulitzer-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin. 

Coming Soon: 2026 Trips

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Sicily (Food & Wine)

April 18–27, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

The Kumano Kodo: Sacred Sites & Pilgrimage Routes of Japan's Kii Mountains

May 4–June 1, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Central Asia's Five 'Stans

May 9–28, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Ancient & Modern South Korea

May 10–22, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Holland & Belgium aboard Magnifique III

May 11–19, 2026

Harvard exclusive by river

Japan by Sea on Heritage Adventurer

May 11– 22, 2026

Co-sponsored cruise

Circumnavigation of Ireland on Exploris One

May 14–24, 2026

Co-sponsored cruise

Scottish Isles & Norwegian Fjords on Exploris One

May 30–June 9, 2026

Co-sponsored cruise

Scotland: Hiking in the North Highlands

June 8–16, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Italian Skies (In the Footsteps of Galileo) / The Padua Model: Padua, Florence & Venice (Astronomy)

June 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Mongolia: Land of the Blue Sky

June 12–22, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Japan Family Adventure

June 14–27, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Predators & Primates of East Africa (Rwanda & Tanzania)

June 17–29, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Family Croatia Adventure on Queen Eleganza

June 27–July 6, 2026

Harvard exclusive cruise

Alaska Family Adventure

July 26–August 2, 2026 & August 9– 16, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Quintessential Peru: Cruising the Amazon on Delfin II with Machu Picchu

September 5–20, 2026

Harvard exclusive by river

Essential Greece & Aegean on Emerald Azzurra

September 22–30, 2026

Co-sponsored cruise

Wonders of Egypt on Sun Boat III

September 29–October 11, 2026

Harvard exclusive by river

Patagonia

Fall 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Burgundy (Food & Wine)

October 2026

Harvard exclusive by river

Douro River aboard AmaSintra

October 8–16, 2026

Co-sponsored cruise

Timeless Mediterranean: Palermo, Sardina, Corsica Elba to Nice aboard Sea Cloud II

October 8–16, 2026

Co-sponsored cruise

The Balkans

October 17–31, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Walking in New Zealand

November 1–15, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Mexico City and Oaxaca

Dates to be determined

Harvard exclusive by land

Family Tanzania

December 27, 2026–January 5, 2027

Harvard exclusive by land

Total Solar Eclipse of August 2, 2027 (in Luxor, Egypt)

July 28–August 4, 2027

Harvard exclusive by land

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