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A World of Discovery is Waiting  

If you could select all the ingredients for a perfect travel experience, what would they be? A fascinating destination? An expert guide to bring history and culture to life? Travel companions who share your passion for discovery? An economical package that includes excellent hotels, experiences and meals?

We tapped our resources and created a collection of value-priced tours for people who seek the thrill of discovery and learning. Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventures...the best in educational travel worldwide.  

Achieve the Perfect Balance of Learning and Fun

When you go on vacation, you want an invigorating experience filled with discovery and learning. But you also want a vacation. So we designed our itineraries to provide the perfect balance between planned activities and unscheduled time for relaxation and recreation. Use it to linger in a favorite museum, wander through a historic district, or sip a glass of wine and people-watch at a sidewalk cafe. With this combination, you'll return home both inspired and rejuvenated.

As a guest on a Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventures learning vacation you'll enjoy

  • Fascinating local guest speakers that enhance your understanding of the destination.
  • An itinerary that balances insightful excursions and time to pursue personal interests.
  • The services of a professional tour manager.
  • Quality accommodations and many included meals and activities.
  • Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach.
  • Complimentary baggage handling.
  • Special welcome and farewell receptions featuring delicious local cuisine.
  • FREE round-trip airport-to-hotel transfers and included inter-tour flights, where applicable, with the purchase of airfare through Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventures.

Smithsonian Journeys

Spirit of Washington

5 days starting from $999
The nation's capital is more exciting than ever! Major new museums have recently opened to showcase special collections and the hallowed World War II ... (click for more)

The Wonders of Iceland

8 days starting from $1,249
Discover the natural wonders and geological significance of Iceland's glaciers, hot springs, geysers, and waterfalls. Special presentations will add t... (click for more)

Mexicos Treasures: The Yucatan Peninsula

8 days starting from $1,099
Travel south of the border to Mexico's lush Yucatan Peninsula, a tropical paradise filled with ancient ruins, baroque colonial architecture, and exoti... (click for more)

Greece: Footsteps Through Time

9 days starting from $1,849
Few places on earth can rival Greece's blend of intriguing history, stunning scenery and warm hospitality. Settle into your centrally located hotel in... (click for more)

Costa Rica Natures Museum

10 days starting from $1,299
Costa Rica is a land of rich natural wonders and friendly people. Experience its striking flora and fauna during an aerial tram ride through the rainf... (click for more)

Train Journeys of the Alps

11 days starting from $2,299
Discover breathtaking Alpine vistas as you journey on some of the most dramatic railway lines and roads that pass through Switzerland, Italy and Austr... (click for more)

Italian Masterpieces

11 days starting from $2,099
Explore Italy's artistic legacy and rich history through special excursions and exclusive lectures by resident experts. Marvel at the Vatican's treasu... (click for more)

Crossing the Pyrenees

12 days starting from $2,199
Discover cosmopolitan Madrid, avantgarde Barcelona, the beautiful Pyrenees and more on this diverse and fascinating journey through Spain. Admire the ... (click for more)

Japans Hidden Treasure

12 days starting from $3,799
Discover a place where ancient traditions exist side by side with modern civilization and the historic cornerstones of Japanese culture, the Samurai a... (click for more)

Natural Newfoundland and Legendary Labrador

12 days starting from $2,149
Explore the natural wonders and Viking history of Newfoundland and Labrador on this unique journey. Set sail on a nature cruise to Witless Bay Ecologi... (click for more)

Ecuador: Featuring the Galapagos Islands

12 days starting from $3,999
Ecuador is a country of rich indigenous cultures and spectacular natural scenery. From the moment you land in Quito, one of the most beautiful cities ... (click for more)

Splendors of the Nile

12 days starting from $1,849
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 anc... (click for more)

Patagonia Highlighting the Natural Wonders of Argentina and Chile

14 days starting from $3,499
Experience the bold beauty of Patagonia on this adventure through southern Argentina and Chile. Discover the region's majestic Andes mountains, gliste... (click for more)

Chinas Ancient Silk Road

14 days starting from $2,199
Beginning in the first century AD, trade along the Silk Road became the major conduit for exchange of goods, ideas and traditions between east and wes... (click for more)

Treasures of Angkor Wat and Vietnam

17 days starting from $2,349
This exciting journey through Southeast Asia showcases the fascinating history, culture and artistic treasures of Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Expl... (click for more)

Great Trains, Wineries and Cultures of Australia and New Zealand

28 days starting from $6,199
Take an adventure of a lifetime and spend 28 days traveling through Australia and New Zealand. Explore the vast and diverse natural wonders of land an... (click for more)