Richard Butler
Journey Manager
Overview
A warm welcome awaits you in Seattle. For the next 24 days, we’ll take care of every detail you can imagine, including those you haven’t thought of yet.
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Overview
Complete your journey with a celebratory champagne and dessert finale. Make plans to keep in touch with newfound friends as you enjoy the Florida warmth and relaxed glamour of your beachfront hotel. Opt to stay a few extra days and embrace the celebrated vacation lifestyle of this coastal city, one of the world’s top yachting locales.
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A warm welcome awaits you in Seattle. For the next 24 days, we’ll take care of every detail you can imagine, including those you haven’t thought of yet.
Featured Experiences
Guests who arrive early in Seattle before the trip begins can see fish fly, sample local specialties and hear memorable stories from the lively vendors of Seattle’s iconic Pike Place Market during a private food and cultural tour. You’ll also get to sip coffee at the original Starbucks store.
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With views over the Puget Sound toward the snowcapped Olympic Mountains, Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is a luxurious urban oasis in the middle of the city. Enjoy sophisticated Pacific Northwest cuisine prepared with the finest local ingredients at Goldfinch Tavern, a cozy yet upscale gathering place.
With 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites, Kyoto has an abundance of quiet temples, gardens and colorful shrines, each a unique setting for wonder and contemplation. Four Seasons is your key to experiencing Kyoto’s distinct mix of traditional Japanese culture and modern influences.
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Intimate and contemporary, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is located in the city’s most scenic district. At the heart of this hotel is an 800-year-old pond garden that will envelop you in the serenity and beauty of ancient Japan. Indulge in the blissful spa, take in the views from the waterside terrace, or sip a cup of freshly brewed matcha in the lovely tea house.
Nestled deep in the jungles along the Ayung River, Bali’s central highlands region is a cultural oasis that invites you to take a moment to yourself. Get to know the island’s dynamic local culture, imbued with a deep sense of spirituality.
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Tucked away in the central highlands, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan is your personal sanctuary in the jungle. Unwind in your spacious villa, which features a private plunge pool and outdoor shower. In the Sacred River Spa, unite body and mind with therapies drawn from Eastern traditions and guided yoga sessions. Savor Indonesian and international flavors at one of the resort’s restaurants, where you can dine above a lush gorge or by the river.
Relax on secluded white-sand beaches, marvel at your lush surroundings, and immerse yourself in the serenity of the Seychelles from your hilltop retreat.
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Spend some time enjoying the wonderful amenities of our resort. Whether swimming, lounging on the beach or relaxing in the infinity pool, marvel at the wonders of the Indian Ocean and the unspoiled beauty that surrounds you. Or, retreat to the tranquil spa to be pampered.
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Set high on a hillside, Four Seasons Resort Seychelles is a luxurious island sanctuary. From serene villas, relax indoors amid Creole furnishings or outdoors cooled by soft breezes from the Indian Ocean. Enjoy a refreshing dip in your villa’s private pool and savor fresh seafood, island fruit and Creole flavors in the resort’s restaurants and bars.
Following the oceanside serenity of the Seychelles, the jet touches down in the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” where the wildlife experience of a lifetime awaits. In the forest-covered mountains of Rwanda, come face-to-face with a family of mountain gorillas.
Featured Experiences
Make your way up the forested slopes of the Virunga Mountains through the heart of the Rwandan rain forest and into the natural habitat of peaceful and powerful mountain gorillas. In an intimate, hour-long visit, watch a gorilla family interact with one another for an unforgettable experience. This hike can be strenuous, but there are options available for those needing additional support.
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Named after a great silverback gorilla known for his humility and gentleness, Singita Kwitonda Lodge offers a quiet, contemplative retreat at the edge of Volcanoes National Park. The property is surrounded by lush meadows and wetlands and its luxury suites incorporate locally sourced materials.
Marrakech is Morocco’s exotic imperial city and gateway to the Atlas Mountains. A visit here is a full sensory experience brimming with exotic flavors, bustling markets and expansive desert-meets-mountain views.
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Spend a day in the magnificent Atlas Mountains, the highest mountain range in Northern Africa. Amazigh tribes live throughout this rugged land, where farming is central to day-to-day life. Take a moderate hike to an Amazigh village where you will share tea with the chief and enjoy a traditional lunch prepared by the local people.
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The Majorelle Garden was established in the 1920s by the French painter Jacques Majorelle, with marble pools, raised pathways, banana trees, groves of bamboo, coconut palms and bougainvillea. After years of neglect, the garden was taken over and restored by fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé.
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With Moorish gardens and restful swimming pools, Four Seasons Resort Marrakech offers a peaceful oasis where you can view the canopy of the resort’s garden from your private guest room. Opt to take a refreshing break in the quiet pool, enjoy a traditional ghassoul clay cleansing ritual at the spa, or delight in the fusion of Mediterranean and African cuisines at your resort’s restaurants.
In Colombia’s lively capital city, eye-catching street art and colonial architecture seamlessly coexist. Enjoy a cup of the country’s famous coffee before discovering its trendy shops, historic landmarks and exciting nuevo Colombiano cuisine.
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The Casa Medina has been a go-to site for illustrious jetsetters since the building first opened as a hotel in 1946. Now a Four Seasons property, Four Seasons Hotel Bogotá Casa Medina offers guests a stately, elegant home in the heart of the city’s gastronomic neighborhood. Relax in the classically designed guest rooms, dine in the lively tapas bar and restaurant, or recharge in the tranquil spa.
Comprising more than 18 islands and dozens of smaller islets sprinkled hundreds of miles off the coast of Ecuador, the Galápagos offers landscapes and wildlife found nowhere else on earth. Absorb the unique setting while in the care of Four Seasons.
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Discover the vast Pahoehoe black lava field, located on Isabela Island between two active volcanoes. See the largest marine iguanas of the archipelago basking on the rocks and watch flightless cormorants and Galápagos penguins diving for food. Other wildlife here includes great blue herons, white-tipped reef sharks and pelicans nesting in the mangrove forest near the coastal lagoon.
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On Fernandina Island, explore a cove surrounded by mangroves, a rewarding place for birdwatching with sea birds, shorebirds and land birds all in the same place. The root system of the mangroves serves as a nursery for many species of fish, including juvenile sharks and green sea turtles. Go snorkeling and enjoy unique sightings such as marine iguanas feeding on algae or flightless cormorants diving for their prey.
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Enjoy an extension of your Four Seasons Private Jet Experience aboard the Silversea Silver Origin, a privately chartered ship that has been reserved exclusively for our group. Elegant suite accommodations offer floor-to-ceiling ocean views, and onboard amenities include a spa, fully equipped fitness center, and observation lounge. Enjoy seamless service provided by your dedicated Four Seasons team.
Complete your journey with a celebratory champagne and dessert finale. Make plans to keep in touch with newfound friends as you enjoy the Florida warmth and relaxed glamour of your beachfront hotel. Opt to stay a few extra days and embrace the celebrated vacation lifestyle of this coastal city, one of the world’s top yachting locales.
Featured Experiences
One of the world’s top yachting destinations, Fort Lauderdale features over 300 miles of intracoastal waterways. Step aboard a luxury cruiser for a day of exploration, viewing waterfront mansions and local landmarks before cruising out onto the open ocean to take in the city’s coastline.
Featured Experiences
The Four Seasons Concierge at your hotel can customize your perfect adventure in the city. Explore the finest shops on Las Olas Boulevard, take a private tour of the Museum of Discovery and Science, or enjoy live entertainment from jazz and Broadway shows to A-list concerts.
Featured Experiences
Soak up the sun, sand and shore from Four Seasons Hotel Fort Lauderdale’s dedicated area on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Savor a beach picnic, let the Four Seasons Beach Concierge arrange a personalized day of leisure and water sports, or reserve complimentary bicycles to explore the waterfront.
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With a prime beachfront location just minutes from Fort Lauderdale’s restaurants, shops, marinas and entertainment, Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale brings sophisticated style and energy to this coastal city. Lounge on the Ocean Sun Deck featuring two horizon-edge pools and uninterrupted Atlantic Ocean views, or savor ocean-view dining at Evelyn’s. The hotel spa offers salt-wall saunas, aroma steam rooms and treatments inspired by the city’s waterways for ultimate relaxation.
All-Inclusive Price
per person double occupancy. $21,900 solo supplement. Contact us for applicable terms & conditions of the operator-participant contract.
The price of this all-inclusive expedition covers everything from travel by private jet, hotels, and all meals and beverages (including select beer, wine and spirits aboard the jet and at group lunches and dinners), to ground transportation, all daily activities, top-of-the-line guides and every single tip. See below in the Expedition Details for a full list of what is included.
This expedition includes some Explorer Destinations—off-the-beaten-path stops chosen for their remote beauty, wildlife access or historical and cultural significance, rather than luxury lodging and dining.
Embark on a journey of limitless potential on the new A321, the best-in-class plane for group jet expeditions. This aircraft offers so much more than the comfort of flatbed seats, the reliability of a new plane and in-air connectivity—it also becomes a welcoming home away from home during your travels. The moment you board the private jet, you can breathe deep and leave your worries at the door.
Aircraft is operated by Titan Airways Limited.
PIONEERING INNOVATION
Travel aboard the newest jet in the Group Jet Expedition category, with one of the largest cabins by height and width of all single-aisle aircraft in the market. The Airbus A321 is approximately 30% more fuel efficient than a Boeing 757 and for your safety, incorporates the most up-to-date, hospital-grade air filtration system that renews the cabin air every few minutes.
COMFORT & EASE
The private jet becomes your home in the sky for the entire tour. Your comfort is assured with a roomy interior custom-configured with only 48 flatbed Italian leather seats that offer 6.5 feet of personal reclining space.
LOUNGE IN THE SKY
The special onboard lounge provides a dedicated space for you to stretch your legs while mingling with other guests and your onboard journey staff.
EXPERIENCED STAFF & CREW
Taking care of you is an exceptional 13-member flight crew. Your experienced Journey Manager, Assistant Journey Manager, Journey Concierge, and Director of Guest Experience manage all logistics to make your trip hassle-free. Also flying with you are an Executive Chef and an emergency-room trained Journey Physician.
IN-FLIGHT AMENITIES
Onboard amenities include Bose noise-canceling headsets, iPads for streaming curated content and a custom amenity kit from Codage. Onboard connectivity features an enhanced in-flight presentation system, on-demand entertainment and WiFi.
Journey Manager
Assistant Journey Manager
Guest Services Manager
Mary has spent over 25 years in hospitality and travel, including 15 years as a flight attendant. She believes that travel can open minds and enhance our empathy and gratitude for our global community. It is her goal to provide outstanding service to guests and help prepare them for their remarkable journey with TCS.
Guest Experience Manager
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
Less time in the air and at airports with fewer layovers. Enjoy unique VIP access to sites and hassle-free travel experiences.
Exceptional Four Seasons properties or accommodations carefully selected by Four Seasons in our most remote destinations.
Top-notch culinary experiences in-flight and on-ground, accommodating individual dietary preferences.
This once-in-a-lifetime trip is the perfect way to spend quality time with your partner or to treat yourself to an adventure you’ll never forget. Adults of all ages take our trips, sometimes with a companion and sometimes by themselves. You will meet fellow guests with a curiosity about the world and come away with unforgettable memories and special friendships. It can also help you memorably mark a special occasion, whether it’s an anniversary, birthday, retirement, honeymoon or other milestone.
The minimum age to take our expeditions is 12, but we will consider younger guests on a case-by-case basis.
Shortly after booking, your guest services manager will email you more details about your trip. This dedicated professional will be your main point of contact. He or she will provide you additional information leading up to your departure and is available to answer any questions via phone or email.
Prior to departure, you will receive a set of amenities for your trip. These may include a wheeled bag, a backpack, packing cubes and other useful travel items.
Our trips are a unique opportunity for like-minded travelers who are interested in learning and exploring to come together. The strong friendships forged on our trips continue long after guests return home and open the door to more travel adventures.
On expeditions with 48 or more travelers, daily activities will be divided into intimate groups of 6 to 12, so you never feel like you’re part of a crowd. On all trips, we offer numerous activity options at each destination such as: guided small-group sightseeing, curated shopping, and exclusive visits to museums and landmarks. Other examples include more active options like hikes or snorkeling, as well as unforgettable moments like an intimate guided exploration of Angkor Wat and our hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti.
TCS World Travel is committed to maintaining the quality and safety of the expedition for all participants. Overall, our trips give you the freedom to set your own pace. Each destination on every itinerary offers a variety of options with different activity levels. In some, you may only be walking for short periods of time and have more downtime between excursions, while in others, you may spend the entire day touring or walking over uneven terrain. You may, of course, choose to have a day off and relax at any location.
On all our expeditions, you can expect the following:
We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate participants with special needs; however, we cannot accommodate wheelchairs or walkers. If you require a slower pace, extra assistance, or the use of a cane or walking stick, arrangements can be made for private touring at each destination. Any extra cost for such arrangements will be the responsibility of the participant.
Trip Pace Definitions
These icons refer to the overall pace of the trip and not to specific activities at each destination. For example, an expedition classified as moderate or relaxed in overall pace can still offer active options such as hiking or snorkeling.
Destination Safety
Before TCS travels to any destination, we vet it for safety. We and our consultant medical advisors, Dr. Thomas Burke and the BostonMD team, closely monitor all health situations. We monitor the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), the US Department of State, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office and other third-party destination experts, and are consulting with our trusted local suppliers to evaluate travel to all locations featured on our expeditions.
The beauty of private jet travel is the ease of pivoting. If we need to change an itinerary for any reason, we can use our contacts in countries worldwide to assist us with making alternate arrangements for our group. These changes could be made well in advance of arrival or even while we are in the air en-route to a given location.
On-Trip Resources
On many expeditions, a trip physician will be available to consult with you at your request about general medical health issues such as upper-respiratory infections or gastro-intestinal upsets, which are not uncommon on this type of trip. Should you become seriously ill en route, the trip physician will be able to liaise with local physicians at your request and, if necessary, your medical providers back home, to assist in determining what further care you may require.
On-Trip Activity Level
This is an active program which requires a serious health assessment. There will be walking excursions at nearly every location, and you will need to climb stairs at some of the sites, as well as when you board and disembark the aircraft. There are some airports where you will be responsible for transporting your small wheeled overnight bag. We will have some early-morning departures and late-night activities, and may travel through multiple time zones.
As part of our commitment to climate and nature action, we’ve joined our sister companies across the Travelopia Group* to partner with Blue Marine Foundation.
Our objective is to help conserve the stunning coastlines and marine life that enrich your travel experiences and help restore ocean ecosystems that are vital in tackling climate change. Together with our sister travel companies, the group intends to donate at least £1 million (roughly USD$1.25 million at current exchange rates) over three years, with an aim to support the conservation and restoration of 7,000 hectares of vital marine ecosystems through seven global projects.
*TCS World Travel is a member of the Travelopia group of travel companies which has come together to partner with Blue Marine Foundation.
Luggage is limited to two bags per person. The maximum weight per suitcase is 50 pounds (22 kg). All suitcases will be stored in the hold of the jet during our flights. You may also bring one carry-on bag per person, plus a camera bag or purse. All carry-on items must fit in the overhead bin. Please note that in some destinations you will need to carry your items up the jet stairs.
A dedicated journey 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 journey staff member are used to transfer luggage between the airport and the hotel on arrival and departure. Often, your bag will be 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.). We also supply you with all the bottled water you can drink all day every day. We even provide you with postcards that we mail for you—all you have to do is write.
Your expedition includes:
Your expedition does not include:
*Aircraft operated by Titan Airways Limited.
Reservation Process
To reserve your place on the Tour, you must complete and sign the Reservation Form and pay your deposit. The deposit can be made by wire transfer or by a major credit card such as American Express, Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card. To cover the cost of processing a credit or charge card transaction, and pursuant to applicable state regulations (including, with respect to Colorado, section 5-2-212, Colorado Revised Statutes), TCS charges a surcharge of 3.0 % for credit card payments. This surcharge is not greater than our merchant discount rate for credit card transactions and does not apply to payment via debit card, ACH or check or redemption of a gift card, or to credit card payments with a billing address in Connecticut, Massachusetts, or Puerto Rico. Your place on the Tour is not reserved until the deposit and signed reservation form are both received.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel your reservation or change your plans, your right to receive a refund is limited, as set forth in the trip payment schedule. All cancellations will become effective as of the date of the postmark or email receipt. All requests for refunds must be sent to TCS World Travel in writing via mail, fax or email.
If you are traveling solo and prefer the privacy of your own room, you will be charged a solo traveler supplement. This ensures that individual travelers will get the same type and size rooms as our double occupancy travelers.
The Jet tour is operated by TCS World Travel, dedicated to delivering immersive, worry-free travel experiences for the globally curious and modern luxury traveler. The aircraft is operated by Titan Airways, an IOSA-certified airlines with over 30 years of experience in bespoke air charter travel.
We strongly recommend purchasing insurance to protect your travel investment. We offer a best-in-class trip insurance program available exclusively to guests on our group jet expeditions. Our program provides unique benefits that you won’t find anywhere else in the insurance market, including:
Our insurance program also includes these additional benefits for your peace of mind:
If you would like a personalized quote, or have any questions about our insurance program, please contact our Guest Relations team at 800.454.4149.
Global health institutions like the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control are now categorizing COVID-19 as an endemic disease, similar to other infectious diseases we live with daily. In response to this changing global scenario, most countries have now relaxed or dropped their COVID-19 vaccine and testing regulations – so TCS has adapted our policy as well.
Choose Private Custom Travel if our group jet expeditions aren’t quite what you’re looking for. You pick the dates and destinations, and we plan and execute every last detail for you. We are your one-stop resource for all kinds of personalized luxury trips using private jets or commercial airlines.
The People, first and foremost, from booking agent to baggage handlers-professionalism, experience and the highest dedication to service. The Places, all bucket list worthy, done like you are a VIP. The Process, seamless transitions every step of the way mean that you can relax and enjoy the travel experience. The Plane, luxury, comfort and efficiency!