Let the Journey Begin

When you travel with Smithsonian Journeys, your participation supports Smithsonian’s mission to preserve natural and cultural heritage, advance research, and share our resources with the world.

Smithsonian Journeys Experts bring a wealth of knowledge and a meaningful perspective to every trip, engaging with our travelers throughout the journey.

Our travelers are intellectually curious and adventurous lifelong learners who share a passion for exploration. The friendships that develop on tour are often a lasting element of the experience.

Our land trips typically feature groups of 12 to 24 people, and we use small, nimble ships for our ocean and river cruises, allowing guests to get up close to renowned sites and get to know local people and fellow travelers.

You can rest assured that the well-being of our guests, staff members, and partners around the world has always been our highest priority.

Once you add up everything we include—experts, enrichment, most meals, excursions, transfers, most gratuities, and even airfare-inclusive pricing on many trips—you’ll find that our journeys offer an exceptional experience at a very good value.

We are committed to sustained the character and biodiversity of the places we visit, and the well-being of those who live there, by selecting partners who support regional economies and meet our standards for responsible travel. The Smithsonian is making efforts to mitigate our carbon footprint and study the causes and impacts of climate change around the world in hopes of informing solutions that make life on this planet more sustainable for all living beings.