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Southern France <p>Soak up the ambiance of southern France as you explore the colorful landscapes, celebrated art, and cultural traditions from Carcassonne and Albi to the Pyrénées border and Provence.</p>

Cuba by Land and Sea <p>Take a deep look into Cuba’s culture and geography through our new cruise exploration from Santiago de Cuba in the east to Havana and Pinar del Rio in the west. </p>

Eternal Japan <p>Explore Japan in depth during visits to many of the country's highlights, plus off-the-beaten-path excursions to learn about its rich traditions.</p>

National Parks of the Southwest <p>Explore the stunning landscapes and rich history of the American Southwest during gentle hikes through four distinctly different parklands in Utah and Colorado. </p>

Imperial China and the Yangtze <p>Discover China's treasures, including the Forbidden City, the Terra-Cotta Warriors, and Yu Yuan Gardens, on a classic journey through China's Middle Kingdom and a three-day cruise on the Yangtze River.</p>

Exploring Costa Rica: A Family Journey <p>Take your family to Costa Rica for fun and learning! Enjoy an active adventure that also teaches the kids about nature, conservation, and sustainability. </p>

Northern Summer by Private Jet <p>Follow the Midnight Sun to some of the world’s most exciting northern destinations during our newest journey by private jet! Explore Russia’s wild Kamchatka Peninsula, stay in Mongolia’s dramatic Gobi Desert, and experience Iceland and Greenland’s starkly beautiful landscapes. </p>

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Railroading in California <p>Discover over a hundred years of California train history from historic railways that supported the logging industry to the metropolitan transport that moves today’s residents of San Francisco around the Bay Area.</p>

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Southern African Adventure

Southern African Adventure

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A Cruise along Vietnam’s Coast

A Cruise along Vietnam’s Coast

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The Smithsonian Difference

Smithsonian Journeys marked its 45th anniversary in 2015! We, along with our travelers, continue to be inspired by the Smithsonian’s mission of “the
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