Smithsonian Journeys Experts
Peter Bobrowsky
Peter Bobrowsky is a professional archaeologist and geologist with 40 years of experience working as a consultant, scholar, teacher and researcher across the globe. His academic achievements include almost 500 publications - 20 technical books such as the Encyclopedia of Natural Hazards, Encyclopedia of Engineering Geology and The Landslide Handbook - the latter written for the general public has been translated into Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, and Japanese; induction as an International Fellow of the Explorers Club of New York and Fellow of the Geological Society of America. He is the recipient of numerous awards including most notably the Eugene Shoemaker Communications Award for Best Book (2009), the Edward B. Burwell Jr. Award for Engineering Geology (2011), the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012) and the James Harrison Outstanding Achievement Award (2020).
Dr. Bobrowsky has a prominent history of international positions and appointments in particular Secretary General of the International Union of Geological Sciences an NGO representing some 1 million earth scientists around the world, President of the Canadian Quaternary Association, President of the Geological Association of Canada and President of the International Consortium on Landslides.
A popular global public speaker for the past 25 years he remains a much sought after and well-liked lecturer for the Smithsonian since 2004. His multi-disciplinary background and extensive travel to over 110 countries contribute to his unique, informative and enthusiastic speaking style. A born extrovert, with an easy going manner, Peter strives to understand and explain the crucial links between a diverse and dynamically changing Earth and the evolution of changing societies through history.
He divides his time between travel adventures and home life near Sidney by the Sea on Vancouver Island.
What Our Travelers Say
- Marvin A. Expedition to AntarcticaHe is very knowledgeable, a real expert. Always available and friendly
- Jane G. Alaska's Glaciers and Inside PassagePeter was very knowledgeable and personable! We enjoyed him immensely. He made a point of spending time and socializing with all of us!
Upcoming Tours
Mediterranean Island Voyage
8 days
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Starting at: $7,300
May 15, 2024 - May 22, 2024
Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba aboard the 184-guest Le Bougainville
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Adventure in Iceland
11 days
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Starting at: $6,595
Multiple Departures
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Cruising the Norwegian Fjords
8 days
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Starting at: $8,874
Jul 20, 2024 - Jul 27, 2024
Aboard the 184-guest Le Champlain or Le Bellot
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Patagonian Explorer
16 days
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Starting at: $12,382
Jan 11, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
Argentina and Chile by Land and Sea Featuring a Four-night Cruise
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Splendors of Australia and New Zealand
22 days
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Starting at: $11,284
Mar 9, 2025 - Mar 30, 2025
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Treasures of the Alps: Swiss Trains and Italy's Lake District
14 days
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Starting at: $7,692
Jun 26, 2025 - Jul 9, 2025
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London to Lisbon: Cruising Europe's Western Shores
10 days
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Starting at: $7,040
Aug 30, 2025 - Sep 8, 2025
From Lisbon to London Aboard the 184-guest Le Laperouse
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Around the World by Private Jet: A Classic Journey
22-25 days
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Starting at: $139,950
Oct 27, 2025 - Nov 20, 2025
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