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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.

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Discover Panama: The Land Between the Seas from $1,699.00 (USD)Select
Description: HighlightsPanama City, Miraflores Locks, Culinary Demonstration, Monkey Island Cruise, Smithsonian Galeta Marine Laboratory, Gamboa, Pana... More
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)Select
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... More
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)Select
Description: Sleepy villages where sheep wander the grassy hillsides, lakes set amidst mountains that inspired centuries of literature, and cities thriving with ar... More
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)Select
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... More
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)Select
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 ... More
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)Select
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... More
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)Select
Description: A moving experience. This journey through Southeast Asia showcases the history, culture, and artistic treasures of Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Ex... More
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)Select
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... More
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)Select
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... More
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)Select
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... More
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)Select
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... More
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)Select
Description: Experience the bold landscape of Patagonia on this adventure through southern Argentina and Chile. Discover the region's majestic Andes Mountains, gli... More
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)Select
Description: Sydney, Fraser Island, The Sunlander Train, Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock, Christchurch, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef Glacier Region, Napie... More
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)Select
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... More
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)Select
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... More
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)Select
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... More
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)Select
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... More
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)Select
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... More
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)Select
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... More
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)Select
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 ... More
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)Select
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... More
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)Select
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 ... More
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

The Aussie & Kiwi Experience
From $6,699.00 (USD)
Sydney, Fraser Island, The Sunlander Train, Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock, Christchurch, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef Glacier Region, Napier, Tongariro National ParkCollette ExperienceExperience the Sydney Opera House during a guided ...

Heritage of America
From $1,949.00 (USD)
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 other time honored landmarks.

British Landscapes featuring England, Scotland and Wales
From $1,749.00 (USD)
Sleepy villages where sheep wander the grassy hillsides, lakes set amidst mountains that inspired centuries of literature, and cities thriving with arts and culture - these are the landscapes of Britain.

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.

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.
 
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