Around the World by Private Jet Tour – Smithsonian Journeys

Smithsonian Journeys – Easter Island

Smithsonian Journeys, which is the Smithsonian Institution’s own travel program has just announced an amazing tour.

Now you can travel around the world in style in your own private jet. This luxury tour is titled, “Around the World by Private Jet.”

This once in a lifetime opportunity includes an unforgettable 22-day private jet adventure.

Visit five continents, nine different countries and see 14 world heritage sites. Tour dates are from November 1-22, 2011.

Several destination stops include Machu Picchu, Easter Island, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, India’s Taj Mahal, the Serengeti and mystical Morocco.

This is the perfect chance to experience diverse cultures and witness some of the world’s most amazing natural wonders-all in a single journey.

Travelers will fly in luxury aboard a new private Boeing 757 jet. The chartered jet is specially configured to generously accommodate 78 VIP-style seats instead of just the standard 233 seats.

Smithsonian Journeys has lined up several experts to accompany the tour including James Karr. Karr is an ecologist with a specialty in conservation biology and environmental policy who served as deputy director of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute.

In addition, Jack Daulton is a noted scholar on the art and architecture of Asia and Africa as well as international law relating to the preservation and conservation of the world’s cultural heritage.

Pricing for the “Around the World by Private Jet” is $62,950 per person.

The tour cost includes round-trip private jet travel from Orlando, Fla., luxury accommodations, all meals, ground transportation, excursions and activities, welcome reception, lectures by experts, on-board physician, baggage handling, gratuities and emergency evacuation insurance.

To learn additional information about this Smithsonian Journeys tour, plus other private jet expeditions offered in 2011 and 2012, please call 1 (877) 338-8687 or visit http://www.SmithsonianJourneys.org/privateair.