Around the World by Private Jet: A Classic Journey

24 days from $135,950

Feb. 15–Mar. 9, Oct. 6–29, Dec. 30, 2024–Jan. 22, 2025

Join our breathtaking Around the World journey and explore cultural and natural treasures that have inspired and captured the imagination of humankind for centuries. Experience the sights, sounds, and cultures of some of the world’s most iconic and remote places, as well as unforgettable activities. You’ll learn firsthand about the people, customs, and natural world of many World Heritage sites all in one trip as you travel aboard the private jet, which has been custom configured with 52 flatbed seats.

Highlights Include

Machu Picchu: Climb the terraced steps of the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and examine its artfully cut stone altars, temples, fountains, and terraced gardens. If you’ve already visited this iconic site, then explore Peru’s lesser-known North Coast.

Easter Island: Feel the protective gaze of the moai statues on Easter Island as you trace the history of a lost civilization with your archaeologist guides.

Fiji: Spend a quick overnight on the tropical paradise of Fiji during a logistical, non-touring stop.

Great Barrier Reef: Immerse yourself in the underwater splendor of the Great Barrier Reef with its vibrant collection of coral and tropical fish. Or opt to venture into the Daintree Rainforest, one of Australia’s truly wild areas.

Angkor Wat: Explore the mystifying site of Angkor, including the enigmatic Bayon Temple, the captivating overgrown remains of Ta Prohm, and majestic Angkor Wat.

Taj Mahal and Jaipur: Watch the play of light on the magnificent, beloved Taj Mahal, one of the world’s greatest architectural wonders. And discover the royal architecture and vibrant markets of Jaipur, fabled home of the maharajas.

Serengeti Plain or Ngorongoro Crater: Spot iconic African wildlife on game drives in Tanzania’s Serengeti Plain or the Ngorongoro Crater.

Egypt: Trace Egyptian history at the Karnak temple complex and Luxor Museum; venture into the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings; and marvel at the Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx on a day trip to Cairo.

Marrakech: Immerse yourself in the exotic ambiance of Marrakech as you stroll through the winding pathways of the medina, see the spectacle of Djemaa el-Fna Square, and savor the lovely views of the Majorelle Garden.

Limited to no more than 52 Smithsonian Journeys guests. This private jet tour is operated by TCS World Travel and uses aircraft operated by Titan Airways Limited.

Smithsonian Journeys Experts

Katryn Wiese (Feb. 2024)–professor of geology and oceanography. Allan Langdale (Oct. 2024)–art and architectural historian. Don Wilson (Dec. 2024)–senior scientist and curator emeritus at Smithsonian’s Natural History Museum.

Wonders of Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific by Private Jet

23 days from $149,950

Oct. 29–Nov. 20, 2023 – Limited Availability!

Soar across the South Pacific by private jet, discovering iconic sites, ancient cultures, and natural wonders in New Zealand, Australia, and Polynesia.

Vibrant Cities: Discover Christchurch, New Zealand on a city tour and follow a guide through the iconic Opera House during your stay in Sydney. Go wine tasting in Adelaide, and in Hobart, Tasmania, step back in time at the Cascades Female Factory Historic Site.

Outdoor Adventures: Enjoy a glass-bottom lagoon cruise, and soar over New Zealand’s majestic Milford Sound on a helicopter flight-seeing tour. Skim through the canyons of the Shotover River in a jet boat, and climb Sydney’s iconic Harbour Bridge.

Wildlife Encounters: Tour the Kiwi Birdlife Park in Queenstown with a zoologist, and spot kangaroos, wombats, and other endemic creatures in Wolgan

Valley, Australia. Go snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef, and learn about efforts to save Fiji’s crested iguana.

Indigenous Cultures: Meet the Wiradjuri people of the Wolgan Valley to take part in a centuries-old ceremony. Take a “Dreamtime” walk in the Daintree Rainforest, and discover the sacred landscapes of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.

Limited to no more than 52 Smithsonian Journeys guests.