Travel Beyond the Ordinary

Private Departures: Custom, Tailor-Made Journeys for Independent Travelers

Elephant in South Africa

Just as Smithsonian museums have inspired generations through knowledge and discovery, Smithsonian Private Departures will offer you this same sense of wonder as you work with us to create a trip that best meets your specific needs and interests.

Each Smithsonian Private Departure is individually created based on your travel goals and requirements.

  • Choose specific dates and share priceless, lasting memories.
  • Select your travel companions and share priceless, lasting memories.
  • Select your pace, either an action-packed adventure or a leisurely vacation. We work with you to create your dream itinerary.
  • Choose activities from a wide range of sports, hobbies, and specialized activities to suit you and your group’s interests.
  • Identify your level of accommodation from major cities to remote rainforests, from elegant hotels to traditional tented safari camps.
  • Design other tour refinements to create a cost-effective customized itinerary.

Whatever your interests, we'll help you plan a tailor-made, personalized adventure that is customized to meet your requirements and your shedule.

We encourage you to contact our Private Departure specialists today at 1-877-547-1701 to learn more!
 

Private Departures
Private Departures: Argentina and Chile
For that personal trip of a lifetime to Argentina and Chile, including a special journey over the Andes Mountains
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Private Departures: African Safari
For that personal trip of a lifetime, let our experts plan the perfect vacation just for you.
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Private Departures: Bhutan
For that personal trip of a lifetime to Bhutan, a diverse, tiny Buddhist kingdom
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Private Departures: Brazil
For that personal trip of a lifetime to Brazil, including a special safari and fish float
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Private Departures: Egypt
For that personal trip of a lifetime to Egypt, featuring a Nile River cruise on a traditional dahabiya
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Private Departures: Northern India
For that personal trip of a lifetime to India, featuring the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels
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Private Departures: Jordan
For that personal trip of a lifetime to Jordan, including the ancient "lost city" of Petra
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Private Departures: Morocco
For that personal trip of a lifetime to Morocco
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Private Departures: Peru
For that personal trip of a lifetime to Peru, featuring Machu Picchu
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Private Departures: Rwanda
For that personal trip of a lifetime to Rwanda, featuring a 4-day mountain gorilla trek.
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Private Departures: South Africa and Rovos Rail
For that personal trip of a lifetime to Africa, featuring South Africa and Rovos Rail
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Private Departures: Tanzania Migration Safari
For that personal trip of a lifetime to Tanzania, featuring the Great Migration
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