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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
Every aspect of this uniquely curated trip is exceptional, including traveling aboard the most luxurious jet in Group Jet Expeditions to the region. Being the only trip of its kind beginning and ending in the United States, it is the easiest and most extensive tour to the South Pacific. Don't miss the rare opportunity to marvel at the rugged beauty of Queenstown, escape to idyllic Polynesian islands, explore premier wine regions, sample the many offerings of Sydney, Melbourne and Christchurch, and experience bucketlist destinations like Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef.
With its white-sand beaches, turquoise waters and black-lava landscapes, Hawaii Island’s spectacular Kohala Coast marks the start of your adventure through the South Pacific. Meet your fellow guests and expert expedition staff for a festive welcome dinner and get a good night’s sleep before we depart for the Cook Islands in the morning.
A tiny island nation with ties to New Zealand, the far-flung Cook Islands are comprised of 15 islands spread across a vast area of more than 750,000 square miles of ocean. From your stunning resort on the largest island, Rarotonga, discover an unspoiled paradise with white-sand beaches, coral reefs, rainforest-covered mountains and vibrant Polynesian traditions.
Don your snorkeling gear to explore the protected waters of the Cook Islands.
Delve into the natural, cultural and political heritage that makes Rarotonga unique. Visit the island’s limestone churches, lagoons and the Garden of Seven Stones, which commemorates the seven waka (canoes) featured in Maori tradition that carried the first Maori settlers on their migration through Polynesia.
Discover Rarotonga’s coral reefs and lagoons on a glass-bottom boat cruise. Listen to the peaceful sounds of the crew playing the ukulele as you watch an array of tropical fish swim among the vibrant coral.
From the Cook Islands, we cross the international date line and lose a day as we travel to the shores of New Zealand to Christchurch, the South Island’s cultural and economic hub. Established by the Canterbury Association in the 19th century, the city retains its English heritage but has evolved into a cosmopolitan destination with contemporary architecture, colorful street art and abundant parks and gardens to discover.
Take a guided walk around the city and discover its main sights, including the Botanic Gardens, Hagley Park, Avon River, Christchurch Art Gallery, Bridge of Remembrance and Cardboard Cathedral. Visit open-air art galleries and discover how the city has blossomed into one of the finest street art destinations since the Christchurch Earthquake in 2011.
Ride the Christchurch Gondola for the best views of the city. Take in spectacular bird’s-eye views of Lyttelton Harbour, the Port Hills, and the majestic Southern Alps in the distance.
Drive along the Banks Peninsula to the charming seaside town of Akaroa. See the town’s historic cottages that showcase its French and British roots. Embark on a harbor cruise to spot the area’s abundant marine wildlife, which includes penguins and the rare Hector’s dolphin.
Located an hour north of Christchurch, the Waipara wine region is a paradise for wine lovers. Explore the valley and enjoy opportunities to taste its incredible pinot noir and reisling wines.
If Christchurch is the South Island’s cultural capital, then Queenstown is its adventure capital. Nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu against the breathtaking backdrop of the Southern Alps, the city offers endless possibilities for outdoor sports and recreation but is also the gateway for exploring the region’s vineyards and historic mining towns.
Take a helicopter ride over world-famous Milford Sound and its surrounding fjords, mountains and lakes. The Maori believe the stunning terrain was shaped by the hand of a powerful god. A brief stop on a glacier provides a close-up look at the natural processes that carved this landscape.
Take an exciting jet-boat ride out on the Shotover River, once the location of one of the world’s richest gold mines.
Sample the region’s vintages on a small-group vineyard tour followed by a wine tasting with local vintners.
Meet the avian residents of the Kiwi Birdlife Park, a five-acre sanctuary dedicated to the conservation and rehabilitation of more than 20 native bird and reptile species.
On November 10, guests will drive one hour from the Wolgan Valley to Bathurst and take a 25-minute charter flight to Sydney. Originally a penal colony, the city’s position on one of the world’s largest natural harbors guaranteed its future success. Today, Sydney is the largest city in Australia, where surf culture, innovative cuisine and iconic architecture coalesce to create one of the most vibrant cities in the world.
On a private tour, you’ll get an intimate look at the inner workings of this celebrated performing arts venue. Expert guides reveal insider secrets as you tour areas not open to the public.
Ride the ferry to explore Sydney’s award-winning zoo with a private guide. Greet Australia’s unique animals, from koalas to emus to kangaroos.
Take a guided journey to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Enjoy uninterrupted views as you climb the outer arch of the bridge all the way to the summit, where the 360-degree views of the city, the Opera House and beyond are unforgettable.
The earliest European Sydneysiders—convicts, soldiers, whalers and sailors—all walked this route. The Rocks and Millers Point have been overlaid by generations of change, but among the bustling modern city streets, remnants and traces of early times can be found. Following the guided walk, choose to explore the area further on your own or return to the hotel.
An urban oasis surrounded by wine country, Melbourne's lively streets are filled with art, music, and a thriving culinary scene. The nearby Yarra Valley, renowned for its vineyards and wineries, treats visitors to picturesque vistas and unique wine-tasting experiences.
Explore the Surf Coast of the Great Ocean Road. Participate in the creation of a unique, landscape-scale artwork in the sand with a local Aboriginal artist. Then take a spectacular helicopter flight following the coast and the rainforest to the Apostles.
As Australia's undisputed cultural capital, Melbourne is the perfect place to get a little arty. Go behind the scenes at the country's most acclaimed galleries and neighborhood institutions. Meet artists and curators in private art homes and studios and chat about local art and culture in places not open to the general public.
Discover a world of culinary delights, cultural fusion and stunning seasonal produce in Melbourne’s most vibrant local neighborhoods. Meet the market vendors and gourmet artisans. Go inside the fridges and kitchens at local institutions and learn about the city’s rich and diverse culinary traditions from the people who shape it.
Street art has become as much a hallmark of Melbourne culture as sport and coffee. Explore the history, culture and politics of this dynamic art form in the historic working-class neighborhoods it has helped to transform. Meet with some of Melbourne's most respected artists in a private local studio and then create your own unique design before being kitted out with safety gear and a full pallet of spray paint.
From Sydney, we travel west to Adelaide, South Australia’s vibrant coastal capital. Our three nights here offer us time to enjoy the city’s restaurants, gardens and convenient access to the acclaimed winelands of the Barossa Valley, as well as a day trip to Australia’s most iconic natural wonder.
Take an unforgettable day trip by private jet to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Take in the ethereal red domes of Kata Tjuta on a guided hike through Walpa Gorge, a natural formation carved between two of the site’s 36 monumental rocks. Learn the natural history and cultural significance of this sacred site and enjoy staggering views of Uluru, Australia’s most iconic landmark.
Soak in the charming towns and rolling vineyards of the Barossa Valley, South Australia’s renowned wine region. Visit the Hutton Vale winery, a family-owned estate and farm that was established in 1843. Learn about the area’s agricultural history before sitting down to lunch in this rustic setting. Afterward, a short transfer brings you to Torbeck, a more modern winery to sample the wines straight from the barrels and enjoy a tasting of their premium wines.
Explore the Adelaide Hills wine region, famed for its cool-climate wines. Take part in a masterclass with an expert cheesemaker and visit the Shaw & Smith winery, renowned for its varieties of chardonnay and sauvignon blanc, for a tour and tasting. Visit the Cedars, home and studio of renowned landscape artist Hans Heysen.
Enjoy a wine experience of grand proportions and expand your palette with celebrated wine and food at the spiritual birthplace of some of Australia’s most famous winemaking stories, dating back to 1844.
Located in the heart of the city, the Adelaide Botanic Garden showcases the beauty and diversity of plants from across Australia and the world.
The jet delivers us to Tasmania, where we explore Hobart, the island’sthriving cultural capital. Established as a penal colony for British convicts, the city’s deep-water port led to rapid growth during the 1800s, as Hobart became a center for the Southern Ocean whaling and sealing trade. From its history of imprisonment and industry, Hobart has developed a distinctive artistic community.
Discover Hobart’s old sandstone architecture and picturesque waterfront walkways. Enjoy the sights of Battery Point, the city’s earliest settlement, where you may peruse the many lanes and hidden alleys, and see the 19th-century sandstone buildings in Salamanca Place. Stop for lunch at a nearby restaurant.
Visit Tasmania’s largest wildlife rescue center and join an experienced keeper to meet Tasmanian devils and other native animals.
Choose to explore Hobart with Her Story, a live theater event that provides a real-life account of a female convict imprisoned in Tasmania during the 1830s.
Take a private ferry to the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), where you are treated to a private viewing before gathering for dinner.
The northeast coast of Australia is home to some of the world’s most unique natural wonders. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system, composed of roughly 3,000 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 1,600 miles.
Embark on a cruise of the Great Barrier Reef, gliding across the crystal-clear waters. Keep an eye out for exotic marine life such as sea turtles, clown fish, feather stars and reef sharks.
Participate in a rainforest walk with an Aboriginal guide of the Kuku Yalanji people and experience the wonders of the Daintree Rainforest. The gorge is a rain forest sanctuary of rare and exotic fruit trees and wildlife facing extinction. After the walk, discuss rain forest flora and fauna with your guide and learn more about traditional Aboriginal culture.
Enjoy lunch, then choose to shop in Port Douglas or return directly to the hotel.
After landing in Nadi, we continue to the Mamanuca Islands, where we spend three nights at a serene resort tucked in a natural ocean lagoon. On the tiny and peaceful Malolo Island, enjoy time to relax, seek adventure at your own pace, and sample a bit of Fijian culture before your journey through the South Pacific comes to a close.
Enjoy opportunities for water sports including kayaking, windsurfing and catamaran sailing, or explore the resort’s variety of nature trails.
Visit the local villages and get a glimpse of daily life for indigenous Fijians.
Discover the tranquil waters and marine life of Likuliku Lagoon, which is surrounded by a fringing coral reef that offers ideal snorkeling conditions.
Uncover the history of the Fijian crested iguana, learning about the extensive conservation work on Malolo Island to ensure the survival of the species. Take a personalized tour of the resort’s iguana sanctuary, including its breeding cages and dry forest habitat.
Gain a day crossing the international date line and arrive to Kona on the evening of November 19 for a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers. Following a night of rest, return home on your independent flight the next 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 departing on expeditions with international destinations must have valid passports to participate in the 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 6-3 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.
For expeditions that include international border crossing, 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 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
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