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Imagine spotting the planet's most intriguing animals in their natural habitat—and gaining the insights of a Smithsonian Journeys Expert as you observe them together. Our journeys provide an extraordinary chance to come face to face with rare creatures in the company of seasoned naturalists and scientists. Seek out India’s elusive Bengal tiger, one of the most endangered animals on Earth. Experience Costa Rica's Monteverde Cloud Forest, home to 100 species of mammals and 400 species of birds. And in the savannas of East and southern Africa, encounter the "big five” and much more on safari.
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Alaska's Natural Wonders: Denali National Park to Kenai Fjords
from $8,997
11 Days | Multiple departures between 2026 & 2027
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Treasures of South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana
from $12,290
16 Days | Multiple departures between 2026 & 2027
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Splendors of Australia and New Zealand
from $13,884
22 Days | Multiple departures between 2026 & 2027
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Around the World by Private Jet: A Classic Journey
from $170,000 $160,000
27 Days | Multiple departures between 2026 , 2027 & 2028
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Timeless India: Rajasthan, Varanasi, and the Taj Mahal
from $8,287
19 Days | Multiple departures between 2026 & 2027
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Costa Rica Treetops and Trails: An Active Journey
from $3,999
8 Days | Multiple departures between 2026 & 2027
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The Seven Continents by Private Jet: A Journey Around the World Including Antarctica
from $205,000
29 Days | Multiple departures between 2026 & 2027
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Antarctica: The White Continent
from $19,320 $15,170
12 Days | Multiple departures between 2027 & 2028
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Madagascar and Seychelles: Natural Treasures of the Indian Ocean
from $15,150 $11,880
11 Days | Multiple departures between 2027 & 2028
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Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America
from $7,970 $6,760
8 Days | Multiple departures between 2027 & 2028
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South Africa and Namibia by Sea: Around the Cape of Good Hope
from $11,440 $8,180
11 Days | Multiple departures between 2027 & 2028
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DISCOVER Alaska: Fairbanks Under the Northern Lights
from $6,297
7 Days | Multiple departures in 2027
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DISCOVER the Galápagos: Historic Quito to Santa Cruz Island
from $6,784
8 Days | Multiple departures in 2027
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Australia North to South aboard the Ghan Train: A Tailor Made Journey
from $15,549
Suggested Itinerary Available
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Botswana: A Tailor-Made Journey to Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta
from $7,750
Suggested Itinerary Available
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Vancouver to the Canadian Rockies by Rail: A Tailor-Made Journey
from $5,995
Suggested Itinerary Available
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