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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.
To show our appreciation for our solo travelers, we have created a limited-time offer. Book a solo seat on this expedition before September 30, 2023 and receive 100% off the solo supplement. Terms apply
Travel by private jet to experience seven intriguing destinations across Peru, Chile, Argentina and Colombia. Fly direct from vibrant urban capitals to otherworldly landscapes, from sapphire-blue lakes to thundering waterfalls, all while delving into diverse cultures, cuisines and natural wonders.
Meet fellow travelers, your expert trip leaders and dedicated guest services staff for a festive welcome dinner at the hotel. You’ll start your expedition to South America the following morning.
In historic Cusco, see how Inca and Spanish cultures intertwine. Travel aboard a historic train to Machu Picchu, one of the world’s most astonishing archeological treasures. Visit the Inca ruins in Sacsayhuaman.
Travel to the mountaintop citadel of Machu Picchu by private, chartered train to examine the artfully cut stone altars, temples, fountains, staircases and terraced gardens that make this one of the world’s most extraordinary archaeological treasures. Enjoy afternoon tea at the Sanctuary Lodge after our guided tour of the site.
Visit the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, a monumental fortress just outside of Cusco. It is believed that the city of Cusco was laid out in the form of a puma whose head was the hill of Sacsayhuaman. Return to Cusco and explore the Plaza de Armas, including the grand Cusco Cathedral, with its exquisite silver altar and gold monstrance, a sacred vessel adorned with pearls and emeralds.
Visit the Casa Concha Museum, located in the restored former residence of a notable aristocrat during the early days of the Spanish conquest. Today it houses over 300 archaeological objects found by Hiram Bingham at Machu Picchu, recently returned to Peru from Yale University. Afterward, there is time to shop and explore the central plaza on your own.
Explore the ruins of Korikancha, or Temple of the Sun. This site was formerly the main Inca temple of Cusco, with walls that were once covered in sheets of gold. Here the Convent of Santo Domingo now stands, using the original Inca stone walls. After exploring, we walk back to the Plaza de Armas with time to see the beautiful Cusco Cathedral. Afterward, enjoy time to shop in the central plaza on your own.
For our guests who have already traveled to Machu Picchu, we have created an alternative filled with wonder and delight. Experience the Pisco area, a land of golden dunes and brilliant blue sea. Guests choosing this alternative fly with the group into Pisco and then transfer by land for 30 minutes to Paracas. They will meet up back up with the rest of the group in Pisco before heading to Easter Island.
Take a scenic flight in a small aircraft over the storied Nazca Lines, a UNESCO World Heritage site consisting of massive, 2,000-year-old geoglyphs etched deep within the desert floor (weather permitting).
Visit a pisco distillery to learn about and taste the famed brandy distilled from grapes for centuries.
Venture by boat to the Ballestas Islands, a grouping of small islands known for their abundant wild birds and mammals, including sea lions, fur seals and the vulnerable Humboldt penguins.
Enjoy an adrenaline-filled experience in the dunes of the Paracas Desert in specially outfitted 4x4 dune buggies driven by expert drivers.
Stand in awe on the grassy landscape of Rapa Nui National Park and the Ahu Tahai ceremonial complex as you discover the remains of this mysterious ancient culture. Feel the awesome isolation of the island’s rolling green hills, where wild horses roam. Indulge in a festive dinner complete with elaborately costumed entertainers performing traditional song and dance.
Near the town of Hanga Roa we encounter Ahu Tahai, the site of three restored moai, the rock statues for which the island is famous. We also stop at the Rano Raraku quarry, where almost 400 giant statues remain in various stages of completion, giving us insights to how these mysterious icons may have been created. At Ahu Tongariki, we visit a monument featuring 15 large statues lined in a row.
Visit Ahu Akivi, considered to be a particularly sacred site and home to seven moai, all of which are positioned to face sunset during the spring equinox and have their backs to the sunrise during autumn equinox. The astronomical precision is unique to this location on the island.
Visit the Orongo ceremonial village, where the famous “birdman” competition was held. Winning this dangerous race was the fastest route to prestige and power in Rapa Nui society.
There is much more to this Polynesian island paradise than the moai. Take in some of these unique experiences: Snorkel in the waters surrounding the island, some of the clearest in the world; get an introduction to Polynesian canoeing and then, weather depending, paddle with the world champion team; enjoy bicycling on inland roads and smooth trails to Ahu Akivi where seven Moai face the ocean.
On the shores of an expansive lake in Nahuel Huapi National Park, San Carlos de Bariloche offers outstanding access to nature and wildlife.
Float along tranquil waters to reach a remote and unexpected location to view the Andes and the beauty of Patagonia. Enjoy a light meal on the beach before kayaking along the coast back to the hotel.
Board a private boat and take off across Nahuel Huapi Lake to picturesque Victoria Island. Meander along hiking trails to explore the island and enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch.
Argentina’s clear, midnight-blue sky is the ideal canvas for looking up at the southern sky. Take in countless stars and shining constellations with a local astronomer versed in the magnificent Patagonian sky.
Unwind in a temperature-controlled pool or hot tub or relax in a poolside cabana with a full panorama of the Andes in front of you or work off extra energy in the gym.
Transfer to Bariloche to explore the local artisan shops of the area.
Arrive in the “Paris of South America,” so named for its European-style architecture and elegant heritage. Delve into the capital city’s thriving cultural scene and immerse yourself in the local arts—from theater and dance to contemporary artwork.
Visit La Recoleta Cemetery, considered to be one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the world, housing the graves of many noble Argentines including Eva Perón. Afterwards, spend time in the Evita Museum, where her charity, the Eva Perón Foundation, once housed single mothers and children.
Feel the passion of tango in the city where it was born. Enjoy a passionate tango performance followed by an invitation for guests to learn the basic tango steps. You will enjoy an open bar, champagne and outstanding local wines with dinner.
Take a private tour of Teatro Colón for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the best concert venues in the world, renowned for both its acoustics and architecture.
Enjoy an exclusive tour of the Vergez Private Collection, as well as an intimate studio visit with artist Gian Paolo Minelli. Explore Alexis Minkiewicz's Workshop and visit the Sendros Art Gallery.
The Iguazú 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.
Spend the morning exploring the Argentine side of Iguazú Falls and the surrounding rainforest. Explore the horseshoe-shaped gorge and the Upper Circuit with several viewpoints of the Falls. Take the Park Train to Garganta del Diablo (the Devil’s Throat), a collection of the 14 highest and most powerful falls.
For a more intimate experience of nature, join your private guide for a walk in the lower circuit of Iguazú National Park and feel the spirit of the rain forest. Take note of the forest’s humidity, sounds and scents on this approximately one-mile looped path that wanders past eight spectacular viewpoints.
Watch the mist rise from Iguazú Falls as you relax on your private deck or float in the property’s infinity pool. Or walk the lush grounds and listen to tropical birds call to one another.
Set between the low coastal mountains and the Andean foothills of northern Chile, the Atacama Desert is a land that invites adventure. Serrated peaks and arid valleys call out for guided exploration.
Where the Atacama Desert meets the Andes, intricate stone and sand formations pierce the clear blue sky. Bright white craters of salt provide contrast, while sand dunes stretch off into the distance. Toast to the colorful hues of this surreal landscape as the sun sets.
Travel by van to the Tatio Geysers, keeping an eye out for Andean Plateau fauna –including vicuñas, flamingos, foxes. Walk across the reserve admiring stellar views of the Andes Mountain Range and watch the stream rise from the geysers.
The Atacama Desert has some of the clearest skies in the world, which is why so many international observatories are located here. Begin the evening viewing the open sky while an expert gives you an explanation of the stars and the main constellations. Then enter the resort’s own observatory to explore the skies through a telescope.
Cartagena is a Caribbean port city with a long and fascinating history. Founded in 1533 by Spanish conquistadors, Cartagena is known for its colonial architecture, protected by one of the most complete city walls in South America. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Cartagena’s old town is perhaps best understood by taking part in the vibrant life on its cobbled streets.
Join a local historian on a trip through the fascinating streets of Cartagena. See the most important historical structures in this World Heritage site: the colonial grandeur of the Palace of Inquisition, the painted ceilings of Theatre Adolfo Mejia and the incomparable views of sunset along the city wall. At each stop, deepen your appreciation of Cartagena cuisine and culture with private tastings of local food and drink.
Prepare the city’s signature dishes, such as ceviche, seafood soup, coconut rice and plantain chips, with the chef from a renowned Cartagena restaurant. Learn about the evolution of Colombian gastronomy and laugh along as your teacher tells of working in the kitchens of some of the world’s best-known chefs.
Colombian Caribbean music pulsates with vibrant beats. Enjoy a presentation about the rich history of Colombian rhythms, followed by a live performance at the historic Heredia Theater, built in 1911 and beautifully restored in 1998.
Enjoy sailing on a private boat to watch the sun set on the waters of the Caribbean in Cartagena Bay.
We will return to Fort Lauderdale in the early afternoon on October 24, allowing you to continue onward to home on your independent flight that same day.
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.
CUSTOM-DESIGNED FOR COMFORT
Reconfigured Airbus A321 with only 52 first-class flatbed seats offering 6.5 feet of personal space
ON-BOARD CONNECTIVITY
Enhanced in-flight presentation system, on-demand entertainment and WiFi where available
LUXURY AMENITIES
Onboard amenities include Bose noise-cancelling headsets, preloaded iPads and L’Occitane products
PERSONALIZED SERVICE
18 highly trained staff and crew taking care of all the details
EXPEDITION PHYSICIAN
For your peace of mind, an emergency room-trained physician travels with you the entire trip, in the air and on the ground
ON-BOARD MEALS
In-flight chef can accommodate food allergies or special dietary requirements
INNOVATIVE SYSTEMS
Burns 30% less fuel than a Boeing 757 for a lower carbon footprint
RECENT TECHNOLOGY
Hospital-grade air filtration system that removes 99.9% of viruses and particles
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. We also invite a knowledgeable lecturer, as well as local experts, to join us on our expedition to bring each destination to life with real-time insights into culture, history and daily life.
Throughout your flight, you’ll have highly trained staff and crew with years of experience at your service. They’ll know your name, your likes and your dislikes, so you can have the most personalized experience possible. Our flight team can accommodate your food allergies or special dietary requirements and a dedicated physician travels with you for peace of mind.
An experienced crew from Titan Airways, a leading global private jet operator, will accompany you from start to finish. The crew includes two pilots, an engineer and an onboard chef, along with seven flight attendants.
An expedition physician will travel with you throughout the entire journey, providing health care services free-of-charge where needed. Should you become seriously ill en route, the trip physician will be able to liaise with local doctors at your request and, if necessary, your medical providers in the U.S., to assist in determining what further care you may require.
Relax, discover and explore on an expertly curated journey, meticulously produced by a passionate team of seasoned world travelers. Learn more about the services we offer—before, during and after your trip, as well as what to expect on our expeditions.
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 mail 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 50 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.
To help counterbalance the carbon footprint that results from flying, starting in 2023 TCS World Travel is investing directly in measurable and meaningful sustainability projects that reduce the amount of carbon emissions in the atmosphere while positively impacting local communities and protecting local biodiversity.
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:
Reservation Process
To reserve your place on the expedition, complete and sign a reservation form and return it with your deposit. The deposit can be made by check, wire transfer, or by a major credit card such as American Express, Visa and MasterCard. If you pay your initial deposit by credit card, it is fully refundable until you sign the reservation form. Subsequent payments are payable by check or wire transfer, made out to the account indicated on the reservation form.
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 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.
We look forward to embarking on an extraordinary journey together as travel gradually returns to normal. Please reach out if you have any questions.
We have developed and operated nearly 300 luxury jet expeditions to more than 200 destinations, and are the most experienced and awarded jet expedition company in the world. Our all-inclusive journeys deliver unparalleled and meaningful experiences, with exceptional service, in unique destinations around the globe.
From now until September 30, 2023, you can take advantage of our TCS Refund Protection benefit allowing you to Cancel for Any Reason* when you book a group jet expedition that departs at least six months after your booking date. With this benefit, you can cancel your reservation up to six months before departure if you deposit 50% of the trip cost at the time of booking. Terms apply. Learn more
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
From now until September 30, 2023, you can take advantage of our TCS Refund Protection benefit allowing you to Cancel for Any Reason* when you book a group jet expedition that departs at least six months after your booking date. With this benefit, you can cancel your reservation up to six months before departure if you deposit 50% of the trip cost at the time of booking. Terms apply. Learn more
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
A TCS Group Journey Expedition is the trip of a lifetime, where you can discover the world’s most iconic sights in luxury and style. But it’s not just the experiences that are extraordinary—so is our service. More than 500 people work on every trip, ensuring a seamless and spectacular journey. Leave the planning to us and just sit back and enjoy.
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