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You will travel with an experienced team of expedition leaders, who will manage all the logistics of this program, fill out customs and immigration forms, handle your luggage and ensure that your experience is hassle-free.
Overview
Kick off your journey with a festive welcome dinner at Four Seasons Hotel Miami. Meet your fellow travelers and dedicated expedition staff, and then settle in for a night’s rest before the adventures ahead. We depart for Guatemala the next morning.
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Overview
Enjoy a farewell dinner and a night’s rest before returning home on your independent flight the next day.
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Kick off your journey with a festive welcome dinner at Four Seasons Hotel Miami. Meet your fellow travelers and dedicated expedition staff, and then settle in for a night’s rest before the adventures ahead. We depart for Guatemala the next morning.
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Four Seasons Hotel Miami sits in the heart of the Brickell neighborhood, where gleaming skyscrapers are interwoven with high-end boutiques and trendy restaurants. The city’s artistic influences come to life within the hotel’s walls, from the art deco flourishes in your guest room to the towering bronze sculptures of Adam and Eve by Colombian artist Fernando Botero in the main lobby.
Filled with candy-colored buildings and cobblestone streets, Antigua was Guatemala’s political and cultural capital for 230 years. This city offers an enchanting mix of colonial history, charming architecture and a vibrant culinary scene to discover, as well as access to Guatemala’s majestic volcanoes.
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Embark on a guided journey through time as you explore the cobblestone streets of Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage site. View stately monuments and discover why this city was the bustling center of the region during the Spanish colonial period. Starting at the central plaza, gain insight into Guatemala’s history and contemporary issues while visiting the Palacio de los Capitanes, City Hall, Antigua Guatemala Cathedral and its ruins, and the San Francisco Church.
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Immerse yourself in the world of Guatemalan coffee on a visit to a nearby coffee farm. Learn about the bean-to-cup journey, from cultivation and harvesting to roasting and brewing. Enjoy a guided tour of the plantation, witness the traditional processing methods, and savor the unique flavors of freshly brewed Guatemalan coffee.
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Pacaya Volcano is one of three active volcanoes in Guatemala. Take a 2-mile hike on a steep but well-maintained trail, which climbs through farmland and pine forest to an exposed ridge offering a panoramic view of Pacaya’s smoking black cone, old blackened lava flows and the volcanoes to the north around Antigua and Lake Atitlan. Continue onto the barren moonscape of the lava flows, where you will enjoy a picnic lunch with a view of the crater from afar.
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Immerse yourself in the vibrant culinary scene of Guatemala by participating in a hands-on cooking class. Learn the secrets of traditional dishes, then enjoy your creations in a lively atmosphere, savoring the delicious flavors and your newfound culinary skills.
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Built on the grounds of the Santo Domingo Monastery that was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1773, the innovative Hotel Casa Santo Domingo is part hotel, part museum. Rooms are decorated with artwork from renowned local artists and beautifully detailed weavings. Relax and enjoy the amenities of the onsite spa, which has an outdoor pool, Jacuzzis, and wet and dry saunas.
Fly from Guatemala to Guayaquil, Ecuador, aboard the private jet. We will then transfer to a commercial buyout flight for the island of Baltra in the Galápagos, where we take a ferry to nearby Santa Cruz Island to enjoy overnights on land.
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Spend the day visiting the uninhabited islands of Santa Fé or Bartolome by yacht, an excellent way to experience the island’s variety of wildlife and landscapes.
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Enjoy opportunities for snorkeling and kayaking at picturesque Tortuga Bay, where you can often spot marine iguanas, a variety of birds and small fish species.
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The center of scientific research in the Galápagos, the Charles Darwin Research Station directs sensitive conservation projects, including the preservation of giant tortoises. Visit the corrals used for the breeding and studying of the tortoises, as well as the Exhibition Hall displaying important natural history samples. Afterward, visit a wood workshop where you can see artisans carving figures of the flora and fauna of the Galápagos Islands.
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Hike to the Cerro Mesa viewpoint, which offers spectacular 360-degree views of Santa Cruz Island, including its largest crater and the surrounding islands.
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The peaceful shores of Garrapatero Beach on Santa Cruz Island offer many opportunities to see the famous wildlife of the Galápagos. Surrounded by mangroves, the beach is home to a wide variety of birds, including brown pelicans, flamingos, oystercatchers and mockingbirds. You may also be able to spot marine iguanas and Galápagos penguins among the white sands and clear blue waters.
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Explore Las Grietas, a series of spectacular natural pools that cut through towering lava cliffs. Enjoy time for swimming and snorkeling in the emerald-green waters.
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The Finch Bay Galápagos Hotel is your Galápagos exploration headquarters, a beachfront base from which to discover the wildlife of the islands and create your own adventures on land and sea. The rooms offer comfortable interior and exterior spaces that unite guests with the hotel’s natural, peaceful setting. Between your activities, enjoy time at the spa, a fully equipped center for relaxation and self-healing.
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The Pikaia Lodge was designed for the environmentally conscious, physically active traveler who seeks close contact with the unique natural wonders of the Galápagos in a remote, restricted and eco-sensitive location. The rooms have panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows with access to private balconies or terraces and breathtaking unobstructed views. Relax during your downtime at the spa or infinity pool overlooking the Pacific.
The Iguaçu River, which means “big water” in the Guaraní language, runs through a gauntlet of islands to finally plunge from a lava cliff in a series of 275 interlinking waterfalls on the border of Brazil and Argentina.
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Visit the UNESCO-listed Iguaçu National Park in the early morning before it opens to the public, allowing you to experience its majestic waterfalls up close and in maximum exclusivity.
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Experience the majesty and magnitude of the Iguaçu waterfalls during this breathtaking experience. Learn about the local flora and fauna as you ride through the rainforest in open-top vehicles to reach a pier, where you board Zodiacs for a thrilling ride to the base of the stunning cascade. Hear the mighty roar of the falls and feel the spray on your face—you will get wet!
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Take to the skies for a bird’s eye view of the falls. Soar over the rising mist of the cascades in a helicopter for panorama views and a completely different vantage point.
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The Bird Park focuses on the conservation of Atlantic Rainforest birds, with more than 1,300 birds of about 130 species. Visit the site with a bird and botany expert, seeing various species up close in immersive aviaries. Meet the black-fronted piping guan and the Alagoas curassow, observe the toco toucan and its huge beak, and experience a flock of dozens of macaws flying over your head.
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An institutional project of Iguaçu National Park, the Jaguars of Iguaçu Project has a mission to conserve the jaguar as a key species for maintaining biodiversity in the park. The project focuses on initiatives that promote coexistence between humans and large felines. After visiting the project headquarters, you may also have the chance to explore a forest trail where jaguars are frequently spotted.
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Enjoy an exclusive visit to one of the largest hydroelectric plants in Latin America. Built in partnership with Paraguay, the Itaipu Hydropower Plant is responsible for supplying electricity to several cities in both Brazil and Paraguay, an example of engineering and union between two countries. Explore the plant in an open car, accompanied by a hydroelectric plant employee.
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Cachaça is a typical Brazilian alcoholic drink made from sugar cane. Participate in a tasting experience that introduces you to various styles of cachaças, their history, production, and aging techniques with a renowned cachaçier. Afterward, you will learn how to create the caipirinha—Brazil’s national cocktail made with cachaça, sugar, and lime—during a workshop with a hotel bartender.
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The only hotel located within the Brazilian Iguaçu National Park, Belmond Hotel das Cataratas is adjacent to Iguaçu Falls, allowing exclusive access when the park is closed to outside visitors. Guest rooms are decorated in classic Portuguese style with colorful accents and dark-wood furnishings.
Patagonia’s Torres del Paine is a 700-square-mile wonderland of serrated mountain peaks, translucent waters and ice-blue glaciers. We will travel on the private jet to Punta Arenas and then take a long scenic drive to Puerto Natales. Explore one of Chile’s largest and most impressive national parks while searching for its resident big cats—wild pumas—with wildlife experts. Weather permitting, we will take a charter flight from Puerto Natales to El Calafate. (If weather does not permit, we will travel there by scenic drive.)
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Patagonia has the highest density of pumas in the world. Walk with a naturalist and TCS World Travel’s wild cat expert, Sandesh Kadur, to find and observe the elusive wild Andean pumas in Torres del Paine National Park.
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Hike to Laguna Azul, which features the best lookout points for views of the eponymous Torres (Towers) of Torres del Paine National Park. Visit a vivid blue lagoon and continue towards Paine Waterfall, the park’s main tributary. Explore the surroundings of the brilliant green Laguna Amarga (Bitter Lagoon), where there may be the opportunity to see flamingos.
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Explore Patagonia’s indigenous history and dramatic landscapes on this trek. Witness remnants of the nomadic Aonikenk culture, who left cave paintings behind on rocky outcrops. Enjoy dramatic views of the striking Paine Massif and opportunities to see wildlife, including guanacos, foxes and perhaps even an Andean condor.
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Situated on Lake Sarmiento overlooking the craggy peaks of Torres del Paine National Park, Tierra Patagonia blends into its magnificent surroundings. Guest rooms offer sweeping views of the park, and the hotel’s spa and wellness facilities are the ideal place to relax after a day of outdoor exploration.
Adventurers from around the globe and throughout the centuries have made their way to this storied land at the end of the continent. Venture into Los Glaciares National Park, where the forces of fire and ice work to sculpt dramatic landscapes that include cobalt lakes, massive glaciers and soaring Andean peaks.
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Explore the town of El Calafate, the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park, enjoying time to stroll its charming streets lined with colorful houses and local shops.
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Towering over 200 feet above the water and stretching almost 20 miles long, the massive Perito Mereno Glacier is fed by the Southern Patagonia Ice Field. Experience this astonishing UNESCO World Heritage site with a walk along scenic boardwalks that offer close-up views and different perspectives of the glacier.
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Get up close and personal with glaciers on a full-day excursion. Sail across Lake Argentino on a boat tour to witness the towering ice walls of Upsala Glacier, the largest glacier in South America by area. Continue up Cristina Channel and then disembark to explore the wild terrain by vehicle, making your way to a vista overlooking the Upsala Glacier and Southern Patagonia Ice Field. Enjoy lunch at Estancia Cristina, a traditional Patagonian sheep ranch, and learn about the area’s pioneering history at a local museum.
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Learn about the incredible world of ice at the unique Glaciarium Patagonian Ice Museum, dedicated to the majestic glaciers of Patagonia. From its glacier-inspired architecture to its interactive exhibits, every detail of the museum is designed to immerse visitors in the glacial environment.
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Located on the shores of Lake Argentino in El Calafate, Xelena Hotel & Suites is a serene retreat for exploring Argentine Patagonia. After the day’s adventures, visit the Zen Spa to relax with massages, aromatherapies or a dip in the heated pool. The hotel’s gastronomic options include a lobby bar, coffee shop and dining in the restaurant or garden. Enjoy lake views from comfortable, well-equipped guest rooms.
Set between the low coastal mountains and the Andean foothills of northern Chile, the Atacama Desert is a land of serrated peaks and arid valleys just waiting to be explored.
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The Atacama Desert has some of the clearest skies in the world, which is why so many international observatories are located here. Enjoy incredible opportunities for stargazing during the evenings at your desert lodge.
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Visit the Los Flamencos National Reserve, an ideal place for bird watching within Atacama’s Salt Flats. The lagoons in the reserve are frequented by Chilean, Andes and James flamingos, as well as a variety of other species.
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Venture into the Salt Mountain Range to discover an iconic Chilean desert landscape, the Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley). Where the Atacama Desert meets the Andes, sedimentary rock formations pierce the clear blue sky, red clay pans and bright white craters of salt provide contrast, and sand dunes stretch off into the distance. Toast to this surreal landscape with cocktails as the sun sets.
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Explore the incredible geothermal landscape of El Tatio, the world’s third-largest geyser field. On the way to the geyser field, situated at 13,000 feet, watch for opportunities to spot vicunas and other animals of the Andean Plateau. Take a walk across the nature reserve for views of the Andes Mountain Range and the surreal landscape of steaming geysers and hot springs.
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Visit the Yerbas Buenas archaeological site, known for its variety of petroglyphs in different styles. Continue to the Rainbow Valley, where you take an easy walk to admire its unique and spectacular formation that features varied shades of colors.
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Connect with nature at Nayara Alto Atacama, an oasis in the Atacama Desert that immerses you in this stunning landscape. The property’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in all aspects of its amenities and design, from dining experiences featuring locally grown produce to water recycling and an onsite Andean garden. Stay in adobe rooms inspired by the brilliant colors of the desert, with private terraces offering sweeping views of the Salt Mountain Range.
Spend two nights at an idyllic Four Seasons retreat on the serene Peninsula Papagayo. Whether you’re seeking adventure or escaping to the beach, the possibilities are endless in this nature paradise of golden shores and tropical jungles.
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Uncover the process of transforming cacao beans into delicious chocolate with a master chocolatier before accompanying our resort mixologist on a tasting journey through premium Latin American rums, even learning to craft and bottle your own unique blend.
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Embark on a nature tour by golf cart through the peninsula’s tropical dry forest to explore the rich flora, fauna and history of Peninsula Papagayo. Your naturalist guide will lead the way as you look for lizards, butterflies, monkeys, and more than 30 species of birds.
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Board a catamaran for a sunset sail along Costa Rica’s Gold Coast. Pass by some of Guanacaste’s pristine bays, white sand beaches and tropical jungles. Enjoy cocktails and canapés on board as the sun sinks below the horizon.
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Harness up and slide along a series of zip lines suspended above the valleys and treetops of the tropical forest, keeping an eye out for unique wildlife along the route.
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Explore the picturesque shoreline of Peninsula Papagayo while slicing through the waves on a guided jet ski tour. Discover volcanic coral shoals, white-sand beaches, a crab-filled island and the natural beauty of Costa Rica’s coastal dry forest.
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Already a beacon for eco-luxury, Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo made recent renovations to the guest rooms, lobby, restaurants and pools to pay homage to the peninsula’s natural beauty. Enjoy these luxurious updates as you relax in the serenity of the spa or play a round on the Arnold Palmer–designed championship golf course.
Enjoy a farewell dinner and a night’s rest before returning home on your independent flight the next day.
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Four Seasons Hotel Miami sits in the heart of the Brickell neighborhood, where gleaming skyscrapers are interwoven with high-end boutiques and trendy restaurants. The city’s artistic influences come to life within the hotel’s walls, from the art deco flourishes in your guest room to the towering bronze sculptures of Adam and Eve by Colombian artist Fernando Botero in the main lobby.
All-Inclusive Price
per person double occupancy. $15,595 solo supplement. Contact us for applicable terms & conditions of the operator-participant contract.
The price of this all-inclusive expedition covers everything from travel by private jet, hotels, and all meals and beverages (including select beer, wine and spirits aboard the jet and at group lunches and dinners), to ground transportation, all daily activities, top-of-the-line guides and every single tip. See below in the Expedition Details for a full list of what is included.
This expedition includes some Explorer Destinations—off-the-beaten-path stops chosen for their remote beauty, wildlife access or historical and cultural significance, rather than luxury lodging and dining.
Embark on a journey of limitless potential on the new A321, the best-in-class plane for group jet expeditions. This aircraft offers so much more than the comfort of flatbed seats, the reliability of a new plane and in-air connectivity—it also becomes a welcoming home away from home during your travels. The moment you board the private jet, you can breathe deep and leave your worries at the door.
Aircraft is operated by Titan Airways Limited.
PIONEERING INNOVATION
Travel aboard the newest jet in the Group Jet Expedition category, with one of the largest cabins by height and width of all single-aisle aircraft in the market. The Airbus A321 is approximately 30% more fuel efficient than a Boeing 757 and for your safety, incorporates the most up-to-date, hospital-grade air filtration system that renews the cabin air every few minutes.
COMFORT & EASE
The private jet becomes your home in the sky for the entire tour. Your comfort is assured with a roomy interior custom-configured with only 52 flatbed Italian leather seats that offer 6.5 feet of personal reclining space.
EXPERIENCED STAFF & CREW
Taking care of you is an exceptional 18-member team of flight crew and staff. Your experienced expedition leader and two assistant leaders manage all logistics and handle all details, making your trip hassle-free. Also flying with you are an on-board chef, photographer, two subject matter experts, and an emergency-room trained physician.
IN-FLIGHT AMENITIES
Onboard amenities include Bose noise-cancelling headsets, iPads for streaming curated content and L’Occitane products. Onboard connectivity features an enhanced in-flight presentation system, on-demand entertainment and WiFi.
You will travel with an experienced team of expedition leaders, who will manage all the logistics of this program, fill out customs and immigration forms, handle your luggage and ensure that your experience is hassle-free.
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Since 2013, Adam has had the privilege to get to know and help hundreds of guests prepare for unique travel experiences. The most rewarding part is meeting the guests before they depart—their excitement is always palpable.
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A once in a lifetime trip is one of the best investments you can make, but as with any investment, you also want to safeguard it against the unexpected. We have partnered with Red Point Insurance to offer a best-in-class trip insurance program available exclusively to guests on our group jet expeditions. Learn more
Flying direct where possible means spending less time in the air and at airports and fewer layovers. On the ground, maximize your time in the local culture by enjoying special access to sites and fewer logistical hassles.
Selected for proximity to sights and ease of access, the properties on your trip are five-star and unique wherever possible, depending on destination remoteness or level of development.
Enjoy elevated culinary experiences in-flight and on-ground, often showcasing local flavors. We can also accommodate individual dietary preferences.
This once-in-a-lifetime trip is the perfect way to spend quality time with your partner or to treat yourself to an adventure you’ll never forget. Adults of all ages take our trips, sometimes with a companion and sometimes by themselves. You will meet fellow guests with a curiosity about the world and come away with unforgettable memories and special friendships. It can also help you memorably mark a special occasion, whether it’s an anniversary, birthday, retirement, honeymoon or other milestone.
The minimum age to take our expeditions is 12, but we will consider younger guests on a case-by-case basis.
Shortly after booking, your guest services manager will email you more details about your trip. This dedicated professional will be your main point of contact. He or she will provide you additional information leading up to your departure and is available to answer any questions via phone or email.
Prior to departure, you will receive a set of amenities for your trip. These may include a wheeled bag, a backpack, packing cubes and other useful travel items.
Our trips are a unique opportunity for like-minded travelers who are interested in learning and exploring to come together. The strong friendships forged on our trips continue long after guests return home and open the door to more travel adventures.
On expeditions with 48 or more travelers, daily activities will be divided into intimate groups of 6 to 12, so you never feel like you’re part of a crowd. On all trips, we offer numerous activity options at each destination such as: guided small-group sightseeing, curated shopping, and exclusive visits to museums and landmarks. Other examples include more active options like hikes or snorkeling, as well as unforgettable moments like an intimate guided exploration of Angkor Wat and our hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti.
TCS World Travel is committed to maintaining the quality and safety of the expedition for all participants. Overall, our trips give you the freedom to set your own pace. Each destination on every itinerary offers a variety of options with different activity levels. In some, you may only be walking for short periods of time and have more downtime between excursions, while in others, you may spend the entire day touring or walking over uneven terrain. You may, of course, choose to have a day off and relax at any location.
On all our expeditions, you can expect the following:
We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate participants with special needs; however, we cannot accommodate wheelchairs or walkers. If you require a slower pace, extra assistance, or the use of a cane or walking stick, arrangements can be made for private touring at each destination. Any extra cost for such arrangements will be the responsibility of the participant.
Trip Pace Definitions
These icons refer to the overall pace of the trip and not to specific activities at each destination. For example, an expedition classified as moderate or relaxed in overall pace can still offer active options such as hiking or snorkeling.
Destination Safety
Before TCS travels to any destination, we vet it for safety. We and our consultant medical advisors, Dr. Thomas Burke and the BostonMD team, closely monitor all health situations. We monitor the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), the US Department of State, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office and other third-party destination experts, and are consulting with our trusted local suppliers to evaluate travel to all locations featured on our expeditions.
The beauty of private jet travel is the ease of pivoting. If we need to change an itinerary for any reason, we can use our contacts in countries worldwide to assist us with making alternate arrangements for our group. These changes could be made well in advance of arrival or even while we are in the air en-route to a given location.
On-Trip Resources
On many expeditions, a trip physician will be available to consult with you at your request about general medical health issues such as upper-respiratory infections or gastro-intestinal upsets, which are not uncommon on this type of trip. Should you become seriously ill en route, the trip physician will be able to liaise with local physicians at your request and, if necessary, your medical providers back home, to assist in determining what further care you may require.
On-Trip Activity Level
This is an active program which requires a serious health assessment. There will be walking excursions at nearly every location, and you will need to climb stairs at some of the sites, as well as when you board and disembark the aircraft. There are some airports where you will be responsible for transporting your small wheeled overnight bag. We will have some early-morning departures and late-night activities, and may travel through multiple time zones.
As part of our commitment to climate and nature action, we’ve joined our sister companies across the Travelopia Group* to partner with Blue Marine Foundation.
Our objective is to help conserve the stunning coastlines and marine life that enrich your travel experiences and help restore ocean ecosystems that are vital in tackling climate change. Together with our sister travel companies, the group intends to donate at least £1 million (roughly USD$1.25 million at current exchange rates) over three years, with an aim to support the conservation and restoration of 7,000 hectares of vital marine ecosystems through seven global projects.
*TCS World Travel is a member of the Travelopia group of travel companies which has come together to partner with Blue Marine Foundation.
Our luggage allowances are based on the type of aircraft on which the expedition is offered. On the custom Airbus A321, luggage typically is limited to two checked bags: the wheeled bag we mail you and one additional large suitcase of your own. On expeditions on smaller aircraft like the Fokker 70, guests are allowed the wheeled bag we mail you and one additional smaller bag due to weight restrictions. Bags will be stored in the hold of the jet during our flights, but you will be allowed to take your backpack and another small personal item, such as purse or camera bag, along with you in the cabin.
On many trips, a dedicated expedition staff member handles your luggage throughout the journey. In many destinations, our staff will transfer your luggage directly from the plane to your hotel room. In others, you may be required to walk your bags through customs before handing them over to our staff, but we take over from there. Secure vehicles accompanied by a dedicated expedition staff member are used to transfer luggage between the airport and the hotel on arrival and departure. Often times, your bag is in your room by the time you’re checked into the hotel.
We suggest you bring comfortable clothing that can be layered. One of your most important items is a pair of comfortable shoes for walking. Our guests generally dress up a little for the welcome and farewell dinners, but this is their choice and is certainly not required. Also, you will find slightly more formal dining options at many of the hotels where we stay. For this reason, you may want to bring a few nicer outfits. A more detailed packing list with specific clothing recommendations will be sent to you closer to the departure date. While you’re packing, please keep in mind that laundry services are available at most of our hotels. We also recommend you leave extra space in your suitcase to bring home souvenirs of your journey.
TCS World Travel is committed to safeguarding the security of its guests on every expedition. The company has implemented a set of security processes throughout the journey – from before guests depart to when they touch down in a destination. These processes have been fine-tuned over two decades and more than 300 private jet expeditions and thousands of custom trips to help ensure peace of mind for everyone involved.
All guests must have valid passports to participate in this program. Passports must be valid at least six months beyond the end date of your expedition. If visas are required for the expedition, a visa kit will be sent to you approximately between 6 and 3 months prior to departure depending on destination requirements. We work with an expediting service that helps make getting your required visas easier. Although you’re still required to fill out your visa forms and cover the application costs, they will review the application to make sure it’s complete and liaise with the necessary consulates and embassies to process your visas.
We pre-fill your customs and immigrations forms at every stop—all you have to do is sign. Where possible, our guests enjoy special privileges, such as expedited customs and immigration formalities. We may have a dedicated customs counter for our group and are occasionally allowed to go through without individual clearance.
The price of your expedition incorporates large items like the jet, hotels, transportation and meals, but it also includes many other things, such as activities, top-of-the-line guides, private dinners in restaurants, beverages and every single tip (guides, restaurants, hotel staff, drivers, etc.). In addition, we give you some “walking around money” in the local currency at each stop. We also supply you with all the bottled water you can drink all day every day. We even provide you with postcards that we mail for you—all you have to do is write.
Your expedition includes:
Your expedition does not include:
*Aircraft operated by Titan Airways Limited.
Reservation Process
To reserve your place on the Tour, you must complete and sign the Reservation Form and pay your deposit. The deposit can be made by wire transfer or by a major credit card such as American Express, Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card. To cover the cost of processing a credit or charge card transaction, and pursuant to applicable state regulations (including, with respect to Colorado, section 5-2-212, Colorado Revised Statutes), TCS charges a surcharge of 3.0 % for credit card payments. This surcharge is not greater than our merchant discount rate for credit card transactions and does not apply to payment via debit card, ACH or check or redemption of a gift card, or to credit card payments with a billing address in Connecticut, Massachusetts, or Puerto Rico. Your place on the Tour is not reserved until the deposit and signed reservation form are both received.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel your reservation or change your plans, your right to receive a refund is limited, as set forth in the trip payment schedule. All cancellations will become effective as of the date of the postmark or email receipt. All requests for refunds must be sent to TCS World Travel in writing via mail, fax or email.
If you are traveling solo and prefer the privacy of your own room, you will be charged a solo traveler supplement. This ensures that individual travelers will get the same type and size rooms as our double occupancy travelers.
The Jet tour is operated by TCS World Travel, dedicated to delivering immersive, worry-free travel experiences for the globally curious and modern luxury traveler. The aircraft is operated by Titan Airways, an IOSA-certified airlines with over 30 years of experience in bespoke air charter travel.
We strongly recommend purchasing insurance to protect your travel investment. We offer a best-in-class trip insurance program available exclusively to guests on our group jet expeditions. Our program provides unique benefits that you won’t find anywhere else in the insurance market, including:
Our insurance program also includes these additional benefits for your peace of mind:
If you would like a personalized quote, or have any questions about our insurance program, please contact our Guest Relations team at 800.454.4149.
Global health institutions like the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are now categorizing COVID-19 as an endemic disease, similar to other infectious diseases we live with daily. In response to this changing global scenario, most countries have now relaxed or dropped their COVID-19 vaccine and testing regulations – so TCS has adapted our policy as well.
Choose Private Custom Travel if our group jet expeditions aren’t quite what you’re looking for. You pick the dates and destinations, and we plan and execute every last detail for you. We are your one-stop resource for all kinds of personalized luxury trips using private jets or commercial airlines.
The People, first and foremost, from booking agent to baggage handlers-professionalism, experience and the highest dedication to service. The Places, all bucket list worthy, done like you are a VIP. The Process, seamless transitions every step of the way mean that you can relax and enjoy the travel experience. The Plane, luxury, comfort and efficiency!
From the first point of contact with staff to the very last time spent with them and on the trip, I couldn’t have asked for a better travel company and incredible trip around the world. So many special touches, access to sites not available to the general public, all along the way in great hands. I can’t recommend enough TCS for out of this world, all over the world trips!
TCS World Travel trip was the trip of a lifetime. We were able to see so many places we would have never been able to visit in one trip or by ourselves. Trip was very well planned. Airplane crew and travel staff were amazing. Aircraft and lodging during trip were the best.
Offering many wonderful opportunities.
TCS allows you to see multiple destinations – many that would be difficult to travel to on your own – in a fast, efficient and comfortable manner. They craft a trip that helps you to sample some of the finest aspects of each location, such as the architecture, the history, the food and other aspects of the local culture. Their staff is kind and goes out of their way to ensure that all the guests are having an excellent experience.
We would give TCS 10 stars if we could! TCS executed an incredible adventure. Every detail was covered, every lecture was timely and interesting and every detail was perfectly done– even anticipated. This was our first Group Tour after being apprehensive for years. TCS knows how to do everything right.
We had a major problem on the first day of our trip when weather prevented landing at our first destination. TCS found us alternate eating arrangements and hotel accomodations and got us a replacement air charter six hours later that allowed us to get to our first tour as scheduled. At the end of our trip TCS got us into the Valley of the Kings in Giza after hours. Forty of us had a private two hour tour of five of the tombs, including King Tut and Ramses. They arranged special activities like this throughout the trip.
Apart from the wonderful itinerary, fabulous destinations, and first-class ground staff and tour guides at every destination … our trip was made perfect by the really great all round TCS team of extremely knowledgeable, resourceful, helpful and friendly professionals. The same must be said equally of their expedition Doctor, Photographer, Archeologist and Historian, ALSO, equally, the fantastic aircraft pilots and their entire crew from Titan – all BRILLIANT! We were especially lucky, too, in that our trip enjoyed a very cohesive group of guests – everyone got along very well with one another. A real pleasure!