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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.
This expedition includes some Explorer Destinations—off-the-beaten path stops chosen for their remote beauty, wildlife access or historical and cultural significance, rather than luxury lodging and dining.
Travel in pursuit of some of the planet’s most magnificent creatures while experiencing its breathtaking landscapes. Watch in awe as wild animals roam the African savanna, seek out the elusive Bengal tiger in India and delight in the playful lemurs of Madagascar. Marvel at the marine life of the Maldives, explore the frankincense trail in Oman, stand before the spectacular Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, and enjoy coastal exploration and wine tasting in South Africa.
Meet fellow guests, your expert trip leaders and dedicated guest services staff for a festive welcome dinner at the hotel. We depart the next day for Oman.
Salalah is located on a long, sand beach and backed by mountains where the famed frankincense trees grow. Abundant natural wonders abound, including waterfalls, lakes and canyons.
Once more precious than gold, frankincense still harvested in Dhofar is among the best in the world. Travel to beaches and then head up a winding road to see the frankincense trees and take in a stunning view.
Visit a Garden Farm to explore groves of coconut, banana, papaya, and vegetables. Take in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque with its exquisite artwork and stained tiles, do some shopping at the Al Husn Souq and walk along the city’s waterfront promenade where the homes are dwarfed by tall, swaying palms. Visit the Al Balid archaeological site and museum.
After landing in Jaipur, travel three hours over land to Ranthambore, used for centuries as the royal hunting grounds of maharajas. Now, Ranthambore National Park carefully protects its astonishingly diverse collection of wildlife, including some 80 Royal Bengal tigers who rule their own dedicated sanctuary.
Accompanied by an expert naturalist, embark on game drives through dry tropical forests, past scenic lakes and across open grasslands, the natural habitat for a variety of fauna, including the Bengal tiger. The park is also a birdwatcher’s paradise, with an estimated 272 species of birds, including kingfishers, parakeets, flamingos, falcons and the crested serpent eagle.
Visit Ranthambore Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site built more than 1,000 years ago. From its hilltop vantage point, take in sweeping views of the landscape and wildlife below.
Embark on a journey of well-being with yoga postures, Sanskrit mantras, breathing and meditation, all just a stroll from your luxury tent.
Wander the Dastkar crafts market, established in 1989 to give Ranthambore’s people—especially women—an opportunity to make and market traditional, handcrafted products in order to support their families. Choose among a variety of appealing goods, including pottery, leatherworks, rag toys, quilts, block prints and tie-dyed textiles.
Dining in Ranthambore is always a special event. Take your seat to dine among the lush mango trees at the Oberoi Vanyavilas, beside the crackling campfire at Aman-i-Khas. Wherever you find yourself in the evening, prepare to be pampered under a star-filled sky.
As the flattest country on earth—with an average elevation of just five feet above sea level—the Maldives is one of the world’s nations most vulnerable to rising seas. The coral reef teems with more than 700 fish species, including anemones, sweetlips and gentle, graceful Manta rays, some of which have a wingspan of up to 20 feet.
Take a boat to a stingray feeding zone where you will snorkel among the rays.
Cruise aboard a traditional dhoni to a nearby reef, where you can sunbathe on the vessel's rooftop and snorkel amid the multicolored coral.
Greet the morning with rejuvenating yoga postures, breathing and meditation overlooking the ocean.
Gaze out over the dazzling, blue-green sea from your overwater villa and take time to reflect on your travels.
Madagascar is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Due to its natural isolation from the mainland, some 80 percent of its flora and fauna is endemic to the island. Discover how many you can spot during your two-day stay.
Traverse Lokobe National Park by foot and boat to search for several animals endemic to this part of Madagascar. Keep your eyes open for wild black and Hawks’ sportive lemurs, and don’t miss the beautiful Nosy Be panther chameleon. At lunchtime, hike through a remote village and enjoy a meal prepared by locals.
Embark on morning or nighttime walks, where you will have a chance to discover more than 50 species of reptiles, 100 types of birds and a variety of wild orchids.
Toast to the day with sundowner cocktails on the beach or around the pool with music. Enjoy a banquet dinner with local musicians and dancers.
Despite its small size, Nosy Tanikely is known for its remarkable terrestrial and marine biodiversity. An amazing variety and quantity of colorful fish will delight scuba divers and snorkelers. The island is also home to more than ninety species of plants and thirty animal species such as lemurs, lizards, and a large bat colony.
On December 11, we fly from Nosy Be to Cape Town, where we split into two groups. One group will venture to Cape Winelands while the other half will explore Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, home to thousand-year-old forests, hundreds of endangered and endemic plant species and a wide variety of marine life. On December 13 our groups switch, and those who visited Grootbos Private Nature Reserve will travel to Cape Winelands. Everyone will spend two nights at each location.
Walk along the dramatic limestone cliffs of De Kelders, where Khoi bushmen once lived in cave houses. Enter the Stone Age world on a guided visit to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Klipgat Cave, which is one of only three places in South Africa where ancient remains have been found.
Discover the unique and profound ways the Grootbos Foundation gives back to its community.
Set out in an open-top Land Rover with an expert naturalist guide to explore the reserve. On your journey, you’ll learn about the incredible variety of plants, birds and animals that live between the mountains and the sea.
Enjoy a trip led by experienced marine biologists and guides. Witness thousands of Cape Fur Seals basking in the sun, try and spot some fearsome sharks and keep an eye out for bottlenose dolphins who might surf right by the boat.
On December 13, guests who spent two nights in Grootbos will take a scenic flight via helicopter to Stellenbosch. Set on the banks of the Eerste River, Stellenbosch is South Africa’s second oldest town, established in the heart of the fertile Cape farmlands to grow vegetables—and produce wine—for ships rounding the Cape. Discover the fantastic wine that the area is most famous for now, with hundreds of acclaimed vineyards scattered around the verdant valleys framed by a series of gentle peaks.
Founded in 1685, the Boschendal farm and winery offers a combination of bucolic splendor and cutting-edge cuisine. Sample some of the vineyard’s wines—from an elegant Cap Classique to a classic, fruity Merlot—and then tour the vineyard and cellar before indulging in a curated pairing of food and wine that showcases traditional Cape fare.
Take a guided tour of this beautiful city with its historic whitewashed homes styled in Cape Dutch architecture, grand Huguenot Monument, impressive Dutch Reformed Church Stroll, and dozens of quaint bookshops, chocolatiers and boutiques. Save some time for a stroll down Huguenot Road and stop in at one of the many galleries that offer an impressive array of contemporary African art.
Venture to the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Named by Scottish explorer Dr. David Livingstone for his queen, the awe-inspiring cascades are called Mosi-oa-Tunya (“the smoke that thunders”) by the local Makololo people.
Take a guided walking tour of breathtaking Victoria Falls, an awe-inspiring display of nature’s grandeur.
Use your down time to enjoy the amenities of The Victoria Falls Hotel, such as the Stone Dynamics permanent exhibition and The Larry Norton Gallery or choose to explore the surrounding area on your own.
Unwind with a relaxing massage at the hotel spa or enjoy your massage in the poolside gazebo. Freshen up with a manicure and pedicure treatment provided at the spa or in your room.
Kenya’s Masai Mara is home to the Great Migration and the most iconic landscape in Africa. The vast open savannah hosts every iconic safari animal, including the Big Expert Masai guides in custom 4x4s will get you close to impressive elephant herds, dazzling zebra, towering giraffes, majestic lions, leopards and cheetahs, and huge hippo pods when you’re not relaxing in your luxury lodge.
Enjoy half-day or all-day game drives. Masai Mara, a UNESCO World Heritage site, protects a wide variety of animals large and small, including more than 30 species of large herbivores and nearly 500 species of birds. The savanna in this area is an ideal environment for the wide variety of wildlife that can be seen here—countless zebra, buffalo, lions, cheetahs, gazelle, wildebeest and other species make it their home.
Enjoy a hot air balloon ride over the vast Masai Mara. Step into your balloon and soar into the air for a spectacular view of the wildlife and scenery from above.
Explore the grounds around the resort with a Masai warrior who enlightens you about how the local tribes use the plants found on the Mara as well as about their Masai traditions.
Recap the highlights of your incredible expedition with new friends in Athens over a light dinner. After a night of rest, you will catch your independent flight home on December 20.
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, iPads for streaming curated content 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 48 or more travelers, daily activities will be divided into intimate groups of 6 to 12, so you never feel like you’re part of a crowd. On all trips, we offer numerous activity options at each destination such as: guided small-group sightseeing, curated shopping, and exclusive visits to museums and landmarks. Other examples include more active options like hikes or snorkeling, as well as unforgettable moments like an intimate guided exploration of Angkor Wat and our hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti.
TCS World Travel is committed to maintaining the quality and safety of the expedition for all participants. Overall, our trips give you the freedom to set your own pace. Each destination on every itinerary offers a variety of options with different activity levels. In some, you may only be walking for short periods of time and have more downtime between excursions, while in others, you may spend the entire day touring or walking over uneven terrain. You may, of course, choose to have a day off and relax at any location.
On all our expeditions, you can expect the following:
We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate participants with special needs; however, we cannot accommodate wheelchairs or walkers. If you require a slower pace, extra assistance, or the use of a cane or walking stick, arrangements can be made for private touring at each destination. Any extra cost for such arrangements will be the responsibility of the participant.
Trip Pace Definitions
These icons refer to the overall pace of the trip and not to specific activities at each destination. For example, an expedition classified as moderate or relaxed in overall pace can still offer active options such as hiking or snorkeling.
Destination Safety
Before TCS travels to any destination, we vet it for safety. We and our consultant medical advisors, Dr. Thomas Burke and the BostonMD team, closely monitor all health situations. We monitor the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), the US Department of State, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office and other third-party destination experts, and are consulting with our trusted local suppliers to evaluate travel to all locations featured on our expeditions.
The beauty of private jet travel is the ease of pivoting. If we need to change an itinerary for any reason, we can use our contacts in countries worldwide to assist us with making alternate arrangements for our group. These changes could be made well in advance of arrival or even while we are in the air en-route to a given location.
On-Trip Resources
On many expeditions, a trip physician will be available to consult with you at your request about general medical health issues such as upper-respiratory infections or gastro-intestinal upsets, which are not uncommon on this type of trip. Should you become seriously ill en route, the trip physician will be able to liaise with local physicians at your request and, if necessary, your medical providers back home, to assist in determining what further care you may require.
On-Trip Activity Level
This is an active program which requires a serious health assessment. There will be walking excursions at nearly every location, and you will need to climb stairs at some of the sites, as well as when you board and disembark the aircraft. There are some airports where you will be responsible for transporting your small wheeled overnight bag. We will have some early-morning departures and late-night activities, and may travel through multiple time zones.
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 and Prevention are now categorizing COVID-19 as an endemic disease, similar to other infectious diseases we live with daily. In response to this changing global scenario, most countries have now relaxed or dropped their COVID-19 vaccine and testing regulations – so TCS has adapted our policy as well.
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 December 31, 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 December 31, 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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