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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