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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
  • Seal
    Dec 25, 2026 - Jan 7, 2027

    Voyage to Antarctica AboardL'Austral

    Study Leader(s):
    David Armitage
    Ship:
    L'Austral
    Activity Level 3
    An expedition to discover the Antarctic Peninsula and its most beautiful secrets surrounded by stunning natural scenery.
  • Safari tent
    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.
  • nile river
    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.
  • Angkor Wat
    Jan 18, 2027 - Jan 31, 2027

    Cruising the Mekong River: Vietnam and Cambodia Aboard the Mekong Princess

    Study Leader(s):
    Ted Osius AB '84
    Ship:
    Mekong Princess
    Activity Level 3
    Discover the timeless beauty of Vietnam and Cambodia on a journey along the Mekong River aboard the elegant Mekong Princess. Experience the vibrant energy of Ho Chi Minh City, the tranquility of life along the river, and the awe-inspiring grandeur of Angkor Wat. Explore floating villages, local markets, and lush landscapes rich with culture and history. Optional pre-tour extension to Hanoi and Ha Long Bay for a deeper look at Southeast Asia’s enduring charm. Single occupancy sold out!
  • Martinique coast
    Feb 5, 2027 - Feb 12, 2027

    Caribbean Islands & Living Traditions: Barbados to Sint Maarten Aboard Sea Cloud II

    Study Leader(s):
    To be announced
    Ship:
    Sea Cloud II
    Activity Level 3
    Sailing from Barbados aboard the romantic Sea Cloud II, this Caribbean voyage connects six distinctive islands across the Lesser Antilles. From active volcanic landscapes and 18th-century fortifications to skilled artisans preserving maritime traditions, contemporary art studios, Indigenous communities maintaining ancestral practices, and botanical gardens guided by expert naturalists—this journey presents the Caribbean through multiple lenses of natural wonder, historical resilience, and living culture.
  • Egyptian statues
    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!
  • Kiwi bird
    Feb 25, 2027 - Mar 10, 2027

    New Zealand by Sea: Queenstown to Auckland on Heritage Adventurer

    Study Leader(s):
    To be announced
    Ship:
    Heritage Adventurer
    Activity Level 3
    Travel through New Zealand during late summer to early autumn, when the country enjoys warm, steady weather ideal for exploration. Begin with an overnight stay in Queenstown, then board the Kiwi owned and operated Heritage Adventurer for a nine-night voyage from Fiordland National Park to Auckland. Travelers may choose from a range of excursions that highlight glacial landscapes, geothermal activity, Māori traditions, and the natural beauty found across New Zealand’s three main islands.
  • Sedona
    Sep 26, 2027 - Oct 6, 2027

    National Parks of the Southwest

    Study Leader(s):
    To be announced
    Activity Level 3
    It’s a land of scenes epic in scope, from the immense Grand Canyon and the winding Colorado to the sandstone spires of Bryce and the red-rock cliffs and chasms of Zion. It’s the Southwest, which our small group celebrates at favorite national parks and preserves. 

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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

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

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

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

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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

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Family Costa Rica

December 2027/January 2028

Harvard exclusive by land

Belize and Guatemala

Dates to be announced

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