Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventures

Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventures offers the best value-priced learning vacations worldwide. These custom-crafted tours are created for adventurous travelers who seek the thrill of discovery and learning, combined with flexibility and economical rates. And local expert speakers really make the difference between your clients simply seeing, and truly understanding, the destination.

Itineraries

  • Discover Panama: The Land Between the Seas from $1,699.00 (USD)

    Description
    HighlightsPanama City, Miraflores Locks, Culinary Demonstration, Monkey Island Cruise, Smithsonian Galeta Marine Laboratory, Gamboa, Pana...
    Region
    Central America
    Itinerary
    Starting in Panama City with stops in Gamboa, Panama Canal Cruise, Embera Indigenous Village, Playa Bonita, Tour ends
    Departures
    2/22/12, 2/29/12, 3/28/12, 4/11/12, 4/25/12, 5/9/12, 9/5/12, 9/19/12, 10/10/12, 10/24/12, 10/31/12, 11/7/12, 11/28/12, 12/5/12, 1/8/13, 1/15/13, 1/22/13, 2/12/13, 2/19/13, 2/26/13, 3/5/13, 3/12/13, 4/ More Dates
    Duration
    9

  • Japan's Hidden Treasures from $3,699.00 (USD)

    Description
    Discover how Japan has undergone centuries of transformations, from its first ancient capital Nara, to its present capital of Tokyo. From Nagano to Ky...
    Region
    Asia
    Itinerary
    Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Tokyo, Nagano, Takayama, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Osaka
    Departures
    3/22/12, 4/12/12, 4/19/12
    Duration
    12

  • British Landscapes featuring England, Scotland and Wales from $1,749.00 (USD)

    Description
    Sleepy villages where sheep wander the grassy hillsides, lakes set amidst mountains that inspired centuries of literature, and cities thriving with ar...
    Region
    Europe-Northern
    Itinerary
    Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in London, York, Edinburgh, Wales, Stratford-upon-Avon, Tour ends
    Departures
    3/15/12, 3/22/12, 4/5/12, 4/12/12, 4/26/12, 5/3/12, 5/17/12, 5/24/12, 5/31/12, 6/7/12, 6/21/12, 7/5/12, 7/19/12, 8/16/12, 8/23/12, 9/6/12, 9/8/12, 9/13/12, 9/15/12, 9/27/12, 10/11/12, 10/18/12, 10/25/ More Dates
    Duration
    10

  • London & Paris from $1,849.00 (USD)

    Description
    Discover the vibrancy of London and the joie de vivre of Paris on one fascinating program. From a spectacular London theatre performance to dinn...
    Region
    Europe-Western
    Itinerary
    Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in London, Paris, Tour ends
    Departures
    3/8/12, 3/15/12, 3/29/12, 4/19/12, 4/26/12, 5/3/12, 5/10/12, 5/17/12, 5/24/12, 5/31/12, 6/7/12, 6/14/12, 6/21/12, 6/28/12, 7/5/12, 7/12/12, 7/19/12, 8/16/12, 8/23/12, 8/30/12, 9/6/12, 9/13/12, 9/20/12 More Dates
    Duration
    8

  • Thailand & Laos from $2,399.00 (USD)

    Description
    Another way of life. Begin your exploration of Southeast Asian in bustling Bangkok. Bask in a golden glow at the temples of The Golden Buddha and The ...
    Region
    Asia
    Itinerary
    Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Chiang Rai, Doi Angkhang, Chiang Mai, Luang Prabang, Tour ends
    Departures
    3/1/12, 3/15/12, 4/12/12, 4/19/12
    Duration
    14

  • Wines & Wonders of South America A Journey through Chile and Argentina from $2,199.00 (USD)

    Description
    Wine tastings at bodegas; a tango lesson and show in Buenos Aires; a visit to colorful Valparaiso, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; and a train ride aboa...
    Region
    South America
    Itinerary
    Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Santiago, Mendoza, Buenos Aires, Tour ends
    Departures
    3/14/12, 3/21/12, 4/11/12
    Duration
    11

  • Treasures of Angkor Wat & Vietnam from $2,999.00 (USD)

    Description
    A moving experience. This journey through Southeast Asia showcases the history, culture, and artistic treasures of Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Ex...
    Region
    Asia
    Itinerary
    Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Bangkok, Siem Reap, Angkor wat, Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City, Tour ends
    Departures
    2/16/12, 3/15/12, 4/12/12
    Duration
    16

  • Heritage of America from $1,949.00 (USD)

    Description
    Follow the epic story of American democracy. Join a local guide on a tour of New York City, featuring the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village and...
    Region
    US - Northeast
    Itinerary
    Starting in New York with stops in Lancaster, Charlottesville, Williamsburg, Colonial Williamsburg, Washington, DC, Tour ends
    Departures
    3/9/12, 3/16/12, 3/23/12, 4/13/12, 4/20/12, 5/18/12, 5/25/12, 6/22/12, 7/13/12, 7/20/12, 8/17/12, 8/31/12, 9/7/12, 9/14/12, 9/21/12, 9/28/12, 10/5/12, 10/12/12, 10/19/12, 10/26/12, 3/8/13, 3/15/13, 4/ More Dates
    Duration
    10

  • Crossroads of Sicily featuring Palermo, Siracusa and Taormina from $1,999.00 (USD)

    Description
    Sicily is a fascinating mosaic of diverse cultures that reveal its rich and varied history. Explore this beautiful Mediterranean island on this 11 day...
    Region
    Europe-Western
    Itinerary
    Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Palermo, Agrigento, Siracusa, Catania, Tour Concludes
    Departures
    3/16/12, 4/13/12, 4/20/12, 5/4/12, 5/11/12, 6/8/12, 7/13/12, 8/3/12, 9/7/12, 9/21/12, 9/28/12, 10/5/12, 10/19/12, 11/2/12, 11/9/12, 3/15/13, 4/12/13, 4/19/13 More Dates
    Duration
    11

  • Journey through Jordan & Egypt from $2,899.00 (USD)

    Description
    Embark on a one-of-a-kind journey. Bask in the warmth of Egyptian and Jordanian hospitality. Spend a full day at the stunning stone-carved hidden city...
    Region
    Africa
    Itinerary
    Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Amman, Petra, Dead Sea, Cairo, Aswan, Edfu, Luxor, Tour ends
    Departures
    2/16/12, 2/23/12, 3/8/12, 3/15/12, 3/22/12, 4/5/12, 4/12/12, 4/19/12, 5/17/12, 9/20/12, 9/27/12, 10/4/12, 10/11/12, 10/18/12, 10/25/12, 11/1/12, 11/29/12, 1/10/13, 1/17/13, 1/24/13, 1/31/13, 2/7/13, 2 More Dates
    Duration
    15

  • Journey through Jordan & Egypt from $2,899.00 (USD)

    Description
    Embark on a one-of-a-kind journey. Bask in the warmth of Egyptian and Jordanian hospitality. Spend a full day at the stunning stone-carved hidden city...
    Region
    Asia
    Itinerary
    Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Amman, Petra, Dead Sea, Cairo, Aswan, Edfu, Luxor, Tour ends
    Departures
    2/16/12, 2/23/12, 3/8/12, 3/15/12, 3/22/12, 4/5/12, 4/12/12, 4/19/12, 5/17/12, 9/20/12, 9/27/12, 10/4/12, 10/11/12, 10/18/12, 10/25/12, 11/1/12, 11/29/12, 1/10/13, 1/17/13, 1/24/13, 1/31/13, 2/7/13, 2 More Dates
    Duration
    15

  • Patagonia THE NATURAL WONDERS OF ARGENTINA & CHILE from $3,299.00 (USD)

    Description
    Experience the bold landscape of Patagonia on this adventure through southern Argentina and Chile. Discover the region's majestic Andes Mountains, gli...
    Region
    South America
    Itinerary
    Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Buenos Aires, San Carlos de Bariloche, Puerto Varas, Puerto Natales, El Calafate, Ushuaia, Tour Concludes
    Departures
    2/17/12, 3/9/12, 10/11/12, 10/18/12, 11/1/12, 11/29/12, 2/14/13, 2/21/13, 2/28/13, 3/7/13
    Duration
    14

  • The Aussie & Kiwi Experience from $6,699.00 (USD)

    Description
    Sydney, Fraser Island, The Sunlander Train, Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock, Christchurch, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef Glacier Region, Napie...
    Region
    Australia/New Zealand
    Itinerary
    Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Sydney, Fraser Island, The Sunlander Train, Cairns, The Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock, Barossa Valley, Christchurch, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef Glacier, Nelson, Wellington, Napier, Tongariro National Park, Rotorua, Auckland
    Departures
    2/19/12, 3/4/12, 3/18/12, 4/15/12, 5/18/12, 7/6/12, 7/27/12, 9/7/12, 9/28/12, 10/5/12, 10/19/12, 1/11/13, 1/18/13, 2/1/13, 2/8/13, 2/22/13, 3/1/13, 4/5/13, 4/19/13 More Dates
    Duration
    28

  • Splendors of the Nile from $1,749.00 (USD)

    Description
    Step back in time and explore thousands of years of history, legend and lore as you view the timeless wonders of Egypt. Discover the world of the anci...
    Region
    Africa
    Itinerary
    Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Cairo, Luxor, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Tour ends
    Departures
    2/22/12, 2/29/12, 3/7/12, 3/14/12, 3/21/12, 3/28/12, 4/11/12, 4/18/12, 5/16/12, 9/19/12, 9/26/12, 10/3/12, 10/10/12, 10/17/12, 10/24/12, 10/31/12, 11/7/12, 11/14/12, 11/28/12, 12/5/12, 12/12/12, 1/9/1 More Dates
    Duration
    12

  • Colors of Provence A cultural and epicurean journey through the south of France from $2,499.00 (USD)

    Description
    Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Wine Tasting, Cheese Tasting, French Cooking Class, L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Gordes, St. Remy-de-Provence, Les Baux-de-Provence...
    Region
    Europe-Western
    Itinerary
    Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Nice, Tour ends
    Departures
    2/25/12, 3/10/12, 3/17/12, 4/10/12, 4/14/12, 4/21/12, 5/12/12, 6/2/12, 9/15/12, 9/22/12, 10/6/12, 10/20/12, 11/3/12, 11/10/12, 2/23/13, 3/9/13, 3/16/13, 4/6/13, 4/13/13, 4/20/13 More Dates
    Duration
    10

  • Trains and Canyons of the Southwest featuring Scottsdale, Sedona & Santa Fe from $2,049.00 (USD)

    Description
    From the sheer beauty of Sedona to the Georgia O'Keeffe museum, ghost towns to artists' colonies, discover the treasures of the Southwestern United St...
    Region
    US - Southwest
    Itinerary
    Starting in Scottsdale with stops in Sedona, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Tour ends
    Departures
    3/2/12, 3/9/12, 4/20/12, 5/11/12, 5/18/12, 5/25/12, 6/8/12, 6/15/12, 7/13/12, 8/17/12, 9/7/12, 9/14/12, 9/29/12, 10/2/12, 10/3/12, 10/5/12, 10/6/12, 10/8/12, 10/11/12, 10/13/12, 10/19/12, 10/26/12, 11 More Dates
    Duration
    9

  • Country Roads of Tuscany and Umbria from $2,649.00 (USD)

    Description
    Another side of Italy. Explore Tuscany and Umbria's smaller, more authentic towns. Overnight in 2 restored palaces. Learn the secrets of Tuscan cuisin...
    Region
    Europe-Western
    Itinerary
    Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Rome, Umbria, Tuscany, Tour ends
    Departures
    3/2/12, 3/16/12, 4/13/12, 4/20/12, 5/4/12, 5/11/12, 5/18/12, 5/25/12, 6/15/12, 6/22/12, 7/13/12, 8/3/12, 8/31/12, 9/7/12, 9/14/12, 9/21/12, 9/28/12, 10/5/12, 10/12/12, 10/19/12, 10/26/12, 11/2/12, 11/ More Dates
    Duration
    11

  • Classical Turkey from $1,849.00 (USD)

    Description
    Explore vibrant Turkey, an amazing mix of ancient and new, Asian and European on this 12-day learning vacation. Witness Istanbul's famous Topkapi Pala...
    Region
    Europe-Western
    Itinerary
    Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, Kusadasi, Cannakale, Tour ends
    Departures
    3/14/12, 4/11/12, 5/17/12, 6/7/12, 7/12/12, 9/13/12, 9/20/12, 10/4/12, 10/11/12, 10/18/12, 11/1/12, 3/14/13, 4/4/13, 4/18/13 More Dates
    Duration
    13

  • National Parks from $2,799.00 (USD)

    Description
    Explore the vast treasures of the American west as you journey to five fantastic National Parks on this 12 day journey. Relish overnight stays in a lo...
    Region
    US - Rockies
    Itinerary
    Starting in Scottsdale with stops in Lake Powell, Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, Salt Lake City, Jackson Hole, Yellowstone, Sheridan, Keystone, Tour ends
    Departures
    5/12/12, 5/13/12, 5/19/12, 5/20/12, 5/26/12, 6/2/12, 6/3/12, 6/9/12, 6/10/12, 6/16/12, 6/17/12, 6/23/12, 6/24/12, 7/7/12, 7/14/12, 7/21/12, 8/4/12, 8/11/12, 8/18/12, 8/19/12, 8/25/12, 9/1/12, 9/2/12, More Dates
    Duration
    12

  • Wonders of Iceland from $1,949.00 (USD)

    Description
    An island of dramatic contrasts, Iceland is a landscape forged by fire and ice. Steaming lava fields and hot pools reflect its volcanic nature, while ...
    Region
    Europe-Northern
    Itinerary
    Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Reykjavik, Vik, Grundarfjordur, Tour ends
    Departures
    5/20/12, 5/27/12, 6/10/12, 6/17/12, 7/8/12, 7/15/12, 7/22/12, 8/5/12, 8/12/12, 8/19/12, 9/2/12, 9/9/12, 9/16/12, 9/23/12, 9/30/12, 10/7/12 More Dates
    Duration
    9

  • Resorts of the Rockies from $3,049.00 (USD)

    Description
    Luxuriate in elegant resorts set amidst breathtaking views of the Canadian Rockies. Discover the beauty of western Canada on this 11-day tour as you e...
    Region
    US - Rockies
    Itinerary
    Starting in Vancouver with stops in Victoria, Kelowna, Lake Louise, Jasper, Banff, Calgary, Tour ends
    Departures
    5/20/12, 5/27/12, 6/10/12, 6/17/12, 7/1/12, 7/8/12, 7/29/12, 8/5/12, 8/12/12, 8/26/12, 9/2/12, 9/16/12, 9/30/12, 10/7/12
    Duration
    11

  • Colors of New England from $2,099.00 (USD)

    Description
    Be charmed by the Colors of New England on this 8-day tour that brings you from the heart of historic Boston to the farms, coast and mountains of the ...
    Region
    US - Northeast
    Itinerary
    Starting in Cambridge with stops in Boston, Stowe, North Conway, Boothbay Harbor, Tour ends
    Departures
    9/30/12, 10/1/12, 10/3/12, 10/4/12, 10/5/12, 10/6/12, 10/7/12, 10/8/12, 10/9/12, 10/10/12, 10/11/12
    Duration
    8

Tours

  • Thailand & Laos

    From $2,399.00 (USD)

    Another way of life. Begin your exploration of Southeast Asian in bustling Bangkok. Bask in a golden glow at the temples of The Golden Buddha and The Reclining Buddha.

  • Country Roads of Tuscany and Umbria

    From $2,649.00 (USD)

    Another side of Italy. Explore Tuscany and Umbria's smaller, more authentic towns. Overnight in 2 restored palaces. Learn the secrets of Tuscan cuisine. Journey to Florence, the "Cradle of the Italian Renaissance.

  • London & Paris

    From $1,849.00 (USD)

    Discover the vibrancy of London and the joie de vivre of Paris on one fascinating program. From a spectacular London theatre performance to dinner at the Eiffel Tower, experience all London and Paris have to offer.

  • Splendors of the Nile

    From $1,749.00 (USD)

    Step back in time and explore thousands of years of history, legend and lore as you view the timeless wonders of Egypt.

  • Colors of Provence A cultural and epicurean journey through the south of France

    From $2,499.00 (USD)

    Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Wine Tasting, Cheese Tasting, French Cooking Class, L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Gordes, St.