Tikal, Guatemala, a World Heritage site

NEW! Heaven & Earth: An Exclusive Private Jet Expedition

Oct 31 - Nov 20, 2012
A luxury private jet tour featuring a Solar Eclipse with astronomy expert David Aguilar
Starting at $63,950
Call 866-903-7650
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  • Circle the globe on this luxury private jet tour to explore the natural wonders, ancient treasures, and the powerful influence the heavens have had on cultures throughout history. Join Smithsonian Study Leader David Aguilar on this inspiring expedition to the lands of the sky worshippers and witness the total solar eclipse during your visit to Australia, prior to departing for Indonesia. David will be joined by other top experts aboard our private Boeing 757 where our experienced expedition staff and flight crew are renowned for their attention to detail and top-notch hospitality. Experience the ultimate in convenience, security, and service of private jet travel, which allows us to set our own schedules, fly direct, and thus avoid layovers. Plus, in many destinations you’ll stay in outstanding luxury accommodations and enjoy special dining experiences in unique settings, accompanied by traditional entertainment.
  • From Florida to Australia, travel in the company of popular Smithsonian Study Leader David Aguilar. David is Director of Public Affairs and Educational Programs at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, a naturalist, astronomer, author, and an artist.
  • Your journey features 11 UNESCO World Heritage sites and the following countries: Guatemala, Peru, Chile, Samoa, Australia, Indonesia, India, and Jordan.
  • Visit Mayan ruins of Tikal, such as the Temple of the Great Jaguar and the Temple of the Masks, then go bird watching or visit a local town.
  • Marvel at how Incan and Spanish cultures intertwine in Cuzco, and visit Machu Picchu or the north coast of Peru.
  • Experience one of the most isolated places on Earth when you land in Easter Island to see the giant moai statues.
  • Venture deep into the heart of Australia and behold the power of Ayers Rock and the Olgas. Visit the Botanical Ark and immerse yourself in the colorful world of one of the largest coral reef systems, the Great Barrier Reef.
  • Ascend the world’s largest Buddhist temple at Borobudur in Indonesia.
  • Explore Jantar Mantar, a collection of gigantic stone astronomical instruments built in the 18th century, and see Rajasthan’s “Pink City” of Jaipur.
  • In Jordan, step through one of the wonders of the ancient world at Petra and meet the local Bedouin people, or explore the lunar-like landscape of Wadi Rum.
  • This tour features the following World Heritage sites:
    • Tikal National Park in Guatemala
    • City of Cusco, Machu Picchu and Chan Chan (alt) in Peru
    • Easter Island, Chile
    • Great Barrier Reef and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Australia
    • Borobudur Temple Compounds and Prambanan Temple Compounds in Indonesia
    • The Jantar Mantar Observatory, in Jaipur, India
    • Petra and Wadi Rum in Jordan
    See a complete list of all Smithsonian tours featuring World Heritage sites.


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