Circle the Globe on a Smithsonian Private Jet Tour

  • April 24, 2012
Circle the Globe on a Smithsonian Private Jet Tour
This exciting new program provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience diverse cultures and witness some of the world's most amazing natural wonders–all in a single journey. Guests will fly in luxury aboard a VIP-configured private jet accompanied by the most experienced expedition staff in the world. This 22-day private jet adventure will include stops in Kyoto and Nara, Japan; Bali, Indonesia; Ha Long Bay and Hanoi, Vietnam; Kathmandu, Nepal; Paro, Bhutan; Jodhpur, India; Kigali, Rwanda; Dakar and Gorée Island, Senegal; and Lisbon, Portugal. Detailed information about this amazing world tour plus videos and photographs can be found at https://www.SmithsonianJourneys.org/cultures-jet.

Smithsonian has arranged a number of exclusive “insider” experiences along the way. In Bali, Mickey Hart, legendary drummer for the Grateful Dead, will jam with local musicians and invite guests to take part. World-renowned sceneographer Rajeev Sethi will bring Rajasthani dancers, singers and other artists to perform for travelers at the luxurious Umaid Bhawan Palace Hotel in Jodphur. Trip takers will enjoy the hospitality of local dignitaries in Japan, Bhutan and Senegal, search for mountain gorillas in Rwanda and enjoy legendary Fado music in Portugal.

"This amazing trip epitomizes the Smithsonian's goal of delivering unique travel experiences that guests simply can't get on their own,” said Amy Kotkin, director of Smithsonian Journeys. “Our faculty for this trip, led by Richard Kurin, Smithsonian Under Secretary for History, Art and Culture, and Johnnetta Cole, director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art, will provide a matchless experience for anyone who values world cultures from an insider's perspective.” Kotkin added that capacity is limited to 78 guests, and the private jet expedition is expected to sell out quickly.

Throughout the journey, guests will be accompanied by experienced expedition staff who attend to every logistical detail, create customized excursions tailored to personal interests and ensure a luxury journey. “Extraordinary Cultures: Around the World by Private Jet” is available for $66,950 per person, double occupancy, including round-trip air from Seattle and return to Washington, D.C., luxury accommodations, all meals, ground transportation, excursions and activities, lectures by experts, on-board physician, baggage handling, gratuities and emergency evacuation insurance. More information on this special private jet expedition can be found at https://www.SmithsonianJourneys.org/cultures-jet or by calling toll-free 1 (866) 903-7650.