- Airbus A321
- Flatbed Seats
- 52 Guests
Between autumn light and Arctic skies
Early Booking Flight Credit: Guests who book this trip with us before November 26 will receive a $2,500 flight credit per passenger. Terms apply.
Kyoto, Japan*
Overview
*Extended Itinerary Begins
Choose to begin quietly in Kyoto, where late autumn lingers in temple gardens, bamboo groves, and the soft afternoon light that settles along the Kamogawa River. Over three days, the optional extended itinerary offers a slower entry to Japan before the bullet train carries you onward to Tokyo.
Accommodations
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Tokyo, Japan
Featured Experiences
- Bonsai Experience
- Traditional Tokyo
- teamLab Borderless Art Experience
Accommodations
- Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi
Palawan, Philippines
Featured Experiences
- Snorkel with Sea Turtles
- Manamoc Island Cultural Visit
- Traditional Hilot Spa Experience
Accommodations
- Amanpulo
Chengdu, China
Featured Experiences
- Wolong Natural Preserve Panda Excursion
- Kuanzhaixiangzi Cultural Exploration
- Sichuan Hot Pot Dinner with Face-Changing Performance
Accommodations
- Upper House Chengdu
Cappadocia, Turkey
Featured Experiences
- Hot-Air Ballooning
- Derinkuyu Underground City
- Turkish Rug Gallery
Accommodations
- Museum Hotel
South Coast, Iceland
Overview
As winter begins to settle across Iceland, long nights and fleeting daylight transform the landscape. Explore geothermal wonders, vast volcanic landscapes and powerful waterfalls by day, before gathering beneath dark Arctic skies in pursuit of the Northern Lights—an elemental and deeply rewarding conclusion to the journey.
Accommodations
- Black Sand Hotel
Itinerary
An opening chapter in ancient Kyoto
*Extended Itinerary Begins
Choose to begin quietly in Kyoto, where late autumn lingers in temple gardens, bamboo groves, and the soft afternoon light that settles along the Kamogawa River. Over three days, the optional extended itinerary offers a slower entry to Japan before the bullet train carries you onward to Tokyo.
Featured Experiences
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Explore the towering bamboo groves of Arashiyama by traditional rickshaw, following quiet paths as sunlight filters through the soaring green stalks. Famed for the resilient moso bamboo used in traditional crafts and architecture, the forest reveals a quieter side of Kyoto at the edge of the city.
Featured Experiences
Art of Food Presentation
Discover the artistry behind Japanese cuisine during a hands-on experience led by an expert chef. Learn how seasonality, presentation, and regional traditions influence each dish before preparing your own creations and enjoying them for lunch.
Featured Experiences
Authentic Tea Ceremony
Experience the ritual and refinement of a traditional Japanese tea ceremony within your hotel’s tea house. Guided by a tea master, learn about the carefully choreographed movements, symbolism and hospitality that transform a simple cup of tea into a centuries-old cultural practice.
Accommodations
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Located on the banks of the Kamogawa River, The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto blends Japanese architecture with ancient tradition. Japanese gardens and expansive views of the Higashiyama Sanju-Roppo mountain range. Modern rooms and elegant interiors leave you relaxed and ready to begin your journey.
Where the story comes alive
Classic Itinerary Begins
Tokyo is a city of contrasts, where ancient temples and historic neighborhoods sit alongside soaring skyscrapers and cutting-edge innovation. High above it all, Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi offers a sense of calm amid the capital’s constant motion. Begin at a gentler pace, exploring historic shrines, taking part in a traditional bonsai styling experience, and discovering the craftsmanship and creativity that continue to define Tokyo today. Choose to spend three days in the city, or venture into the Japanese Alps for an overnight stay in a traditional ryokan.
Featured Experiences
Bonsai Experience
Style a bonsai in a hands-on workshop at Shunkaen Bonsai Museum, operated by renowned bonsai artist Kunio Kobayashi. Discover the art form’s deep connection to Zen philosophy and wabi-sabi—finding beauty in imperfection—while enjoying a creative and meditative practice.
Featured Experiences
Traditional Tokyo
Explore the massive Meiji-jingu shrine, a forest oasis of 120,000 trees built to honor the first emperor of modern Japan. Then continue to Tokyo’s oldest temple, Senso-ji, before browsing the colorful shops along Nakamise street and enjoying a shabu shabu (hot pot) lunch.
Featured Experiences
teamLab Borderless Art Experience
Step into teamLab Borderless, Tokyo’s groundbreaking digital art museum where projections flow across walls, ceilings and floors. Watch interactive installations shift with your movements as light, color and sound blend into one immersive, ever-changing world.
Accommodations
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi
Set high above the city, Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi overlooks the Imperial Palace Gardens and the ever-changing skyline beyond. Contemporary Japanese design, Michelin-starred dining and restorative wellness experiences create a calm retreat that feels worlds away from the city’s energy below.
Japanese Mountains
Journey into the mountains of Nagano for an overnight stay in a traditional ryokan. Here, restorative hot springs, seasonal cuisine, and warm hospitality offer a moment of pause amid Tokyo’s energy. Nearby, observe Japanese macaques gathering in natural thermal pools as the snow begins to settle across the surrounding landscape. Spend the night , before heading back to Tokyo and the journey ahead.
Accommodations
Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku*
Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku offers an opportunity to experience some of Japan’s most enduring hospitality traditions. Tatami-mat rooms, futon bedding, and restorative onsen baths invite guests to slow down as winter begins to settle across the surrounding landscape.
*Or similar
A private island in the clear waters of the Sulu Sea
In the turquoise waters of Palawan’s Cuyo Archipelago, Pamalican Island is a private escape far removed from the everyday. Accessible only by charter flight and home to one exclusive resort, Amanpulo, the island enjoys calm seas and exceptional underwater visibility during the year’s closing months. After the energy of Japan, three nights here offer time to explore vibrant reefs, discover nearby communities, and settle into the island’s unhurried rhythm.
Featured Experiences
Snorkel with Sea Turtles
Entirely encircled by a single coral reef system spanning nearly seven kilometers, Pamalican Island offers exceptional snorkeling just offshore. Guided excursions reveal vibrant coral gardens teeming with marine life, with green and hawksbill sea turtles often spotted gliding through the island’s protected waters.
Featured Experiences
Manamoc Island Cultural Visit
Take a scenic boat ride to nearby Manamoc Island for a rare glimpse into daily life in the Cuyo Archipelago. Accompanied by a local guide, visit a traditional fishing community and gain insight into the customs, trades and traditions that continue to shape life across the islands.
Featured Experiences
Traditional Hilot Spa Experience
Rooted in the traditional Filipino healing practice of hilot, Amanpulo’s signature massage combines hot and cold therapies with natural ingredients such as banana leaves and cold-pressed coconut oil. Designed to restore balance and release tension, it offers a restorative pause within the relaxed island rhythm.
Accommodations
Amanpulo
Encompassing the entire island of Pamalican, Amanpulo pairs an unparalleled sense of seclusion with relaxed island elegance. Accommodations range from beachfront villas to treetop casitas, while a tranquil spa, traditional Filipino healing treatments, and a variety of watersports create endless opportunities to unwind and reconnect.
Thanksgiving in the heart of Sichuan
The city of Chengdu comes alive during the cooler days of late autumn, when teahouses fill, hot pot restaurants buzz, and busy streets take on a distinctly local rhythm. Explore the historic lanes of Kuanzhaixiangzi, visit the UNESCO-listed Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries, and settle in for a traditional Sichuan feast and face-changing performance.
Featured Experiences
Wolong Natural Preserve Panda Excursion
Take a scenic two-hour drive into the mountainous Wolong Nature Reserve, home to the brand-new Shenshuping Panda Center. Here, conservation experts offer insight into innovative programs helping to protect giant pandas, while thoughtfully designed habitats provide opportunities to observe the animals playing and feeding up close.
Featured Experiences
Kuanzhaixiangzi Cultural Exploration
Wander the historic streets of Kuanzhaixiangzi, where traditional courtyard homes, teahouses, and workshops reveal a slower side of Chengdu. As you explore its narrow lanes, discover a neighborhood where centuries-old Sichuan traditions and contemporary creativity exist side by side.
Featured Experiences
Sichuan Hot Pot Dinner with Face-Changing Performance
Away from the demands of familiar holiday routines, celebrate the season with the fiery flavors of a Sichuan hot pot feast. Gather around simmering broths infused with chilies and fragrant spices before enjoying an intimate face-changing performance, where elaborately costumed artists mysteriously switch masks at lightning speed.
Accommodations
Upper House Chengdu
In the heart of Chengdu, Upper House is a calm oasis amid the city’s distinctive energy. Spacious, sophisticated rooms, serene courtyards and lush gardens provide a welcome retreat after days spent soaking up the city’s energy.
Ancient valleys carved by time
By late November, Cappadocia’s valleys hold the last gold of autumn. Shaped by volcanic stone and centuries of human ingenuity, the region is home to some of the world’s most enchanting landscapes, its valleys punctuated by cone-shaped rock formations known as “fairy chimneys.” Still mornings bring possibility of sunrise hot-air ballooning above sculpted terrain, while evenings are spent immersed in the history and traditions of the Silk Road.
Featured Experiences
Hot-Air Ballooning
Conditions permitting, soar above Cappadocia at sunrise to watch on as autumn’s light illuminates the region’s valleys, fairy chimneys, and cave-carved hillsides. Afterwards, descend into Love Valley for an alfresco breakfast beneath the towering rock formations that define this captivating landscape.
Featured Experiences
Derinkuyu Underground City
Descend into Derinkuyu, the largest excavated underground settlement in the world, capable of accommodating up to 20,000 people. Explore a vast network of tunnels, homes and communal spaces as you learn about the ingenuity and resilience of the communities that once thrived here.
Featured Experiences
Turkish Rug Gallery
Visit Bazaar 54 to view hand-knotted rugs that showcase the diverse traditions of Turkey. Watch artisans at work, learn about the craftsmanship behind these intricate textiles, and browse a collection of works available for purchase.
Accommodations
Museum Hotel
Carved into the same volcanic stone that defines Cappadocia’s unique terrain, Museum Hotel offers a stay unlike any other. Historic cave rooms, carefully curated antiques, sweeping valley views and refined Anatolian cuisine combine to create a “living museum” deeply connected to both place and past.
A dramatic finale amid Iceland’s elemental landscapes
As winter begins to settle across Iceland, long nights and fleeting daylight transform the landscape. Explore geothermal wonders, vast volcanic landscapes and powerful waterfalls by day, before gathering beneath dark Arctic skies in pursuit of the Northern Lights—an elemental and deeply rewarding conclusion to the journey.
Featured Experiences
Golden Circle Tour
With just a few hours of daylight illuminating the landscape, discover Iceland’s famed Golden Circle at its most atmospheric. Stand before a tectonic rift at UNESCO-listed Thingvellir, watch Strokkur geyser erupt against the crisp winter air, and feel the power of Gullfoss—queen of the Icelandic waterfalls—as glacial waters plunge into a dramatic canyon.
Featured Experiences
Reykjavík City Tour
Explore Reykjavík’s distinctive blend of creativity, design and Nordic culture. Visit the interactive Perlan Museum, stand before Hallgrímskirkja’s striking silhouette, and wander the colorful streets and waterfront neighborhoods that define Iceland’s modern capital.
Featured Experiences
Aurora Pursuit
As darkness falls across the Icelandic landscape, set out to seek the Northern Lights. Conditions permitting, gaze upwards to spot ribbons of color moving across the Arctic sky, creating an unforgettable and fitting finale to the expedition.
Featured Experiences
ATV Excursion
Board an ATV and journey across rugged volcanic terrain shaped by centuries of eruptions. Follow lava-sculpted trails to one of Iceland’s dramatic black sand beaches before exploring the steaming geothermal landscapes of Seltún, where mineral-rich pools and sulphur-streaked hills are a reminder of the island’s restless geological forces.
Accommodations
Black Sand Hotel
Set on Iceland’s South Coast, Black Sand Hotel offers a serene retreat built on the edge of a dramatic black sand beach, with sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Ölfusá River. Renowned Scandinavian design, quiet interiors and open views create a refined base for exploring nearby beaches, waterfalls, lava fields and geothermal terrain.
Price & Inclusions
All-Inclusive Price
$115,000
per person double occupancy. $11,500 solo supplement. The above prices are for Classic Itinerary (14 days, 5 destinations, 52 guests). Contact us for applicable terms & conditions of the operator-participant contract.
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Early Booking FLight Credit Terms & Conditions
To qualify for this offer, a completed reservation and required deposit must be received by November 26, 2026. The $2,500 flight credit is per person and may be applied toward airfare to and/or from the trip’s departure and return destinations. The credit will be applied as a reduction to the trip cost at final payment. This offer has no cash value and is non-transferable. MOAI guests may combine this offer with eligible rebooking credits. TCS World Travel reserves the right to modify or withdraw this offer at any time. Standard trip terms and conditions apply.
November 16 – December 2 (17 days) | 52 guests
$127,000
per person, double occupancy. $12,700 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 FAQs for a full list of what is included.
The Jet Experience
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 onboard 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 Wi-Fi.
Our Dedicated Staff and Knowledgeable Experts
An experienced team takes care of all the logistics before, during and after your trip. Your dedicated guest services manager prepares you for your trip of a lifetime and a veteran team of expedition leaders travels with you, taking care of all the details throughout your journey. You will travel with on-trip subject matter experts—as well as meet with local guides—who will bring each destination to life with real-time insights into culture, history and daily life.
Expedition Leader
Expert
A knowledgeable expert from a renowned organization will accompany you throughout the trip and enrich your experiences with insights into the sights, cultures and people we encounter in each destination.
Adam Briehl
Guest Services Manager
Your Journey Awaits
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TCS Advantage
Time-Saving
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.
Accommodations
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.
Dining
Enjoy elevated culinary experiences in-flight and on-ground, often showcasing local flavors. We can also accommodate individual dietary preferences.
FAQs
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, as you travel from city to city, country to country and continent to continent. This allows you peace of mind and to be able to enjoy all of the wonderful experiences safe in the knowledge that our expeditions meet our high safety standards and protocols. As you would expect from a Private Jet Operator, we take the health and safety of everyone on our expeditions very seriously and we listen to customer feedback and use it to continually maintain and improve safety standards.
What to Expect During Your Journey:
- Uneven ground/frequent walking up to one mile at any given time
- Climbing stairs to board the jet, as many foreign airports do not have jetways
- Trip pace—one to three nights in each stop, including some late-night activities and early-morning departures
- Adjusting to time zone changes
- High altitude (depending on the expedition)
- Changes from your “normal” routine: unique local cuisine, frequent packing/unpacking
Of course, travel is not without some inherent risks. The information below is designed to help ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable experience:
Excursions & Activities
Overall, our expeditions 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. Our excursions and activities are graded internally based on established criteria and control measures.
- Activity: These are a low inherent risk in activity or environment. You would be looking rather than participating or doing.
- Type of activity or similar (list is not exhaustive): Museums, walking tours, shopping, dance lessons
- Potential inherent risks (list is not exhaustive): Slips, trips and falls injuries, bruising, grazing etc.
- Activity: There is some potential inherent risk in the activity, environment and attractions. Venues may feature water immersion. Other activities may directly involve customer participation in the activity or process.
- Type of activity or similar (list is not exhaustive): Horse or camel riding, boat trips or cruises, cable cars, show caves, rickshaws, tuk-tuk, sandboarding
- Potential inherent risks (list is not exhaustive): Animal mood, unpredictability or feeling they are in danger and reacts, injury or animal attack, equipment standards and fitting, embarkation and disembarkation trips and falls, equipment failure causing injury
- Activity: There is a high inherent risk involved in the activity or process which, if not controlled, may pose risk, and, again, attractions and venues may feature water immersion. The activity requires a safety briefing and ongoing qualified instruction and supervision. The participants own actions can influence the outcome and serious injury or fatality can occur if incorrectly managed.
- Type of activity or similar (list is not exhaustive): Rafting including white water, zip lines or canopy, ATV or UTV or buggies, scuba diving, rock climbing, shooting and ranges
- Potential inherent risks (list is not exhaustive): Disorientation, vertigo, altitude and motion sickness; slipping, sliding, tripping and falling from platforms; coming in contact with gear, cargo, rigging, or guests equipment failure; guide instruction clothing, jewelry, or hair entanglement; novice drivers causing injury to themselves and others; not following guide instructions causing serious injury to themselves and others.
Animal Welfare
Wildlife viewing, use of working animals and animal attractions have the potential to offer customers memorable and authentic experiences on their holidays, and they can play a vital role in education and conservation, as well as providing job opportunities and supporting the economy. However, these attractions require careful management to ensure animal safeguarding, and the physical and mental state of the animal is prioritized. TCS believes that none of the trips offered across its portfolio of brands should negatively impact the welfare of animals. We are committed to continuously assessing any animal interactions that take place on our trips, to ensure that animal welfare is prioritized, and not exploited. Therefore, TCS does not offer:
- Performances involving wild animals that require them to elicit unnatural behaviors, or where the training involves punishment or food deprivation and causes animal fear, injury or distress
- Physical interaction with wild animals such as holding, petting or taking photos where the animal does not have the choice of moving away or where there is no care requirement for the animal
- This includes, but is not limited to, the following activities which we do not condone any participation in:
- Elephant shows or rides for tourists
- Experiences involving captive whales, dolphins or porpoises
- Tourist contact or feeding of wild cats, crocodiles, great apes or bears
- “Walking with” wild cats, such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, etc.
- Ostrich riding
- Animals being used for fighting, such as bull fighting, cockfighting, dog fighting, etc.
- Drugging of animals to subdue them
- Rodeo events that conduct calf-roping, team-roping, steer wrangling and other activities that are detrimental to the animals’ wellbeing
- Hunting of any kind
Vehicle Standards
Standards can vary from country to country and seatbelts may not be provided on every seat, as it is not always a legislative requirement in that country. Seatbelts should be utilized where available, such as airport and activity transfers, Jeep safaris and game safaris.
Road Safety
The rules of the road can be very different to those we are used to; please be vigilant at all times and familiarize yourself with the direction of traffic and look both ways before crossing the road. In some countries traffic is not required to stop at pedestrian crossings.
On-Trip Safety
Before TCS travels to any destination, we vet it for safety. TCS closely monitors 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 gastrointestinal 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
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.
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 restore ocean ecosystems that are vital in tackling climate change. Together with our sister travel companies, we are supporting the conservation and restoration of thousands of hectares of vital marine ecosystems through projects across the globe.
*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 6 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:
- Travel on a privately chartered jet
- First-class accommodations
- Ground transportation
- All meals and beverages, including select beer, wine and spirits aboard the jet and group lunches and dinners
- All sightseeing activities, from guided small-group excursions and private shopping to more active options such as snorkeling and hikes
- Special events and private access
- Top local guides and/or on-trip experts
- A veteran expedition team who handles all logistics
- On some itineraries, a trip physician who accompanies you throughout your journey
- All gratuities
- Luggage handling
Your expedition does not include:
- Commercial airfare between your home city and departure/arrival destination
- Optional and additional accident/baggage/cancellation insurance
- Passport and visa fees
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone and fax fees
- All beverages not mentioned above as included
- Hotel minibar charges
- Meals not scheduled by TCS World Travel
- Inoculation and medication costs of any kind
*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:
- Insurance for your entire trip cost in a single streamlined plan
- The ability to purchase the plan and waive pre-existing conditions any time up until final payment
- COVID-19 coverage, with the option to cancel before your trip departs
- Flexibility to pay in installments and insure your trip as you go
Our insurance program also includes these additional benefits for your peace of mind
- No-risk guarantee allowing you to cancel your plan within 10 days and receive a full refund
- Coverage for trip cancellation/interruption, baggage loss, emergency dental and more
- Option to add on Cancel For Any Reason (“CFAR”) coverage for up to 75 percent of your trip cost
If you would like a personalized quote, or have any questions about our insurance program, please contact our Guest Relations team at 1-800-454-4149
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 TCS has adapted our policy as well.
- While we highly recommend that guests be vaccinated, we are no longer requiring vaccines for guests to travel on a TCS group jet expedition, unless it is required by one of the destinations on the program.
- There will no longer be required testing for COVID-19 either prior to trip start, at trip start or during your journey, unless it is required by one of the destinations on the program or recommended by the trip physician for treatment support.
- We will strongly recommend any guests who are exhibiting symptoms of illnesses (such as colds or flu) to mask when they are around other guests, helping to reduce transmission and ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
We look forward to embarking on an extraordinary journey together as travel gradually returns to normal. Please reach out if you have any questions.
Looking for Something Different?
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.
Hear from our guests
People, Places, Process, Plane
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!
Start to finish amazing travel experience!
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
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.
Efficient luxury travel
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!
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.
TCS goes above and beyond
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.
A wholly 5 Star experience!
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!

