Smithsonian Student Travel
Smithsonian Student Travel offers high school students opportunities for educational discovery, fun and adventure, and cultural immersion through engaging summer travel programs in the U.S. and abroad. Alongside their peers, students can explore incredible destinations and program themes guided by passionate Smithsonian Student Travel Experts and experienced trip leaders. Through the Smithsonian lens, students will not only make life-long friends, but also gain a deeper understanding of the history, culture, cuisine, language, and environment of their destination.
My expectations were absolutely exceeded. I was expecting a positive group experience where I become more worldly and learn about the environment around me. I could not have had a better experience and would 100% do it again!”
— Farrah H., Iceland student traveler
Where will Smithsonian Student Travel be this summer?
Australia & New Zealand
Conservation & Culture from Outback to Reef
June 22, 2024 – July 11, 2024
July 6, 2024 – July 25, 2024
Costa Rica
Marine & Wildlife Conservation
July 12, 2024 – July 26, 2024
July 26, 2024 – August 9, 2024
France & Switzerland
Art & Science from Paris to the Alps
June 26, 2024 – July 9, 2024
July 12, 2024 – July 25, 2024
Greece & Italy
Ancient Civilizations, History, & Myth
June 18, 2024 – July 6, 2024
July 2, 2024 – July 20, 2024
Iceland
Geology, Climate Change, & Renewable Energy
June 25, 2024 – July 9, 2024
July 10, 2024 – July 24, 2024
Japan
Ancient Culture & Modern Innovation
June 23, 2024 – July 10, 2024
June 30, 2024 – July 17, 2024
Kenya & Tanzania
Wildlife Conservation in East Africa
June 25, 2024 – July 13, 2024
July 16, 2024 – August 3, 2024
Morocco
Ancient Cities, Mountain Treks, & High Atlas Culture
June 20, 2024 – July 4, 2024
July 11, 2024 – July 25, 2024
Portugal & Spain
Art & Architecture on the Iberian Peninsula
June 22, 2024 – July 7, 2024
June 29, 2024 – July 14, 2024
Silicon Valley
Innovation & the Future of Technology
June 22, 2024 – June 29, 2024
July 1, 2024 – July 8, 2024
Thailand & Vietnam
Highland Cultures & Natural Wonders in Southeast Asia
July 1, 2024 – July 20, 2024
July 9, 2024 – July 28, 2024
Washington, D.C. & Houston
Aerospace & the Race to Mars
June 22, 2024 – July 3, 2024
July 21, 2024 – August 1, 2024
