Smithsonian Journeys Signature Tours

Extraordinary Journeys Worldwide
Smithsonian Journeys Signature Tours offer more than 250 educational journeys worldwide. Top experts accompany travelers on each Signature Tour adding immensely to your appreciation of your destination. You'll also enjoy superb accommodations at select properties and the finest regional cuisine.
World-Class Study Leaders Accompany Each Tour
Our fabulous Study Leaders are your travel companions.walking encyclopedias that you can turn to at any moment during the tour. Plus, our special guest speakers offer additional depth, and our Tour Managers take care of all the details so that you can explore at ease.
An Intimate Journey
By keeping tours to a manageable size, we can treat you to the best a destination has to offer. In this more intimate atmosphere, you can explore sites without the press of a crowd.
You Matter Most
We have thought of everything so that you don't have to—from pre-trip reading lists to a Traveler's Protection Plan. Throughout your tour, you'll meet people who share similar interests and a passion for learning. An exceptional, personal, and unforgettable travel experience is guaranteed.
 
Jan 17 - 24, 2009
Mar 27 - Apr 3, 2009
8 days
Embark on a great adventure to explore Costa Rica's lush rainforests, surging rivers, and soothing beaches
Jan 18 - 26, 2009
9 days
Discover island cultures, magnificent reefs, and the eternal allure of the South Pacific
Jan 19 - 28, 2009
10 days
Celebrate the year of Darwin's 200th birthday in the Galápagos
Jan 22 - Feb 4, 2009
14 days
A wildlife safari to five outstanding game parks
Jan 22 - Feb 10, 2009
20 days
Discover the amazing variety of wildlife on a private expedition to nature’s last frontier, Antarctica
Multiple Departures
18 days
The cultural and natural treasures of northern India featuring Ranthambore National Park
Jan 31 - Feb 7, 2009
8 days
An exploration by sea from the Panama Canal to the beaches and rain forests of Costa Rica
Feb 1 - 7, 2009
Feb 8 - 14, 2009
Feb 22 - 28, 2009
7 days
Explore the world of winter in Yellowstone National Park
Feb 7 - 14, 2009
8 days
Follow the gray whales to sunny Baja to see these great animals up-close and explore beautiful ocean and desert landscapes
Feb 9 - 15, 2009
Nov 9 - 15, 2009
7 days
Enjoy exclusive visits to artist studios and galleries
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