The Best Private Trips to Book for a Special Occasion
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Looking to commemorate a special day with a special holiday? Whether it’s a big birthday, a major life achievement or any other excuse for a big old celebration, consider booking an immersive private trip with us.
There are many reasons to opt for a private tour. You can share once-in-a-lifetime experiences with the people you love to hang out with most. It also allows for far greater flexibility on travel dates, group sizes (min. 4) and even age requirements – our small-group trips have a minimum age of 25, but that doesn’t have to be the case if you book private!
Splendid South Africa
It doesn’t get much more special than South Africa’s Garden Route, which has just about every kind of memory-making experience worthy of a big celebration. Bucket-list moments? Gaze out over Cape Town from atop Table Mountain. Fine wine? Raise a glass or several on a vineyard-hopping tour of the Cape Winelands. Unique experiences? Take a Cape Malay cooking class or brave the world’s tallest bridge bungee jump in Tsitsikamma National Park. The celebrations can come to a climactic conclusion across two nights at a luxury lodge in the heart of the massive Gondwana Game Reserve. Bask in the beauty of your surrounding as you dine al fresco and go dipping in the infinity pool, sometimes visited by local elephants. Your lucky loved one will never forget their experience on a South African safari drive, and our itinerary features as many as four goes at finding the Big Five out in the wild.
From US$2129
Next available from 2nd Dec 2023
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STARTS AT
Cape Town, South Africa
ENDS AT
Cape Town, South Africa
DURATION
11
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
Epic Morocco
If you want to celebrate a big occasion by embarking on a truly immersive, large-scale voyage of discovery, then we think our 11-day tour of Morocco does the trick just fine. The diversity of this country is astounding, be it culturally or naturally. Our tour includes city fun in Casablanca and ancient Fes, as well as an unforgettable day trip to the unique blue city of Chefchaouen. You’ll visit ancient Roman ruins and have a home-cooked meal with a local family, before venturing deep into the Sahara for a night under the stars at a luxury desert camp. Gather around the fire for wine tasting and stargazing, before rising early for a sunrise camel ride. Next up is the epic gorges and rural Berber villages of the Atlas Mountains, which we’ll explore en route to Marrakech, where mouthwatering experiences await, including a street food tour and a Moroccan cooking masterclass.
From US$1897
Next available from 7th Oct 2023
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STARTS AT
Casablanca, Morocco
ENDS AT
Marrakech, Morocco
DURATION
11
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
The Real Costa Rica
There’s something different about this Central American paradise. Perhaps it’s the abundance of natural hot springs and the forest-dwelling sloths, or maybe its the ethereal cloud forests and tucked-away eco-lodges. Maybe it’s even the golden beaches, lined with palm trees, along the Pacific coast. You’ll get to explore all of the above on this once-in-a-lifetime itinerary in Costa Rica. Start with geothermal soaks and world-class coffee in Arenal Volcano National Park, before escaping to the high-altitude cloud forests of Monteverde. Stay in a rural lodge, master the art of Costa Rican cuisine and spot pumas on a nighttime forest hike, before eventually retiring to the laid-back surf town of Tamarindo, where you can make the most of beach life however you please, be it a surf lesson or sunbathing session.
From US$2099
Next available from 9th Dec 2023
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STARTS AT
San Jose, Costa Rica
ENDS AT
Tamarindo, Provincia De Guanacaste
DURATION
8
GROUP SIZE
17
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
Coastal Croatia
There’s something inherently glamorous about the shimmering waters of Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, making it a worthy destination to celebrate a special occasion. Our eight-day itinerary offers a comprehensive tour of this luxurious coastline, starting in ancient Split and ending on the iconic streets of Dubrovnik. The meat of this Mediterranean sandwich is an island-hopping extravaganza along some of the most scenic spots in all of Europe. Explore the eery abandoned military base and striking blue caves of Vis, before falling in love with the spectacular medieval walled city and dense forests of Korcula. Back on the mainland we’ll sample locally-grown grapes on a sumptuous Lumbarda wine tasting session and slurp down freshly caught oysters in Ston (famous for this seafood specialty) en route to Dubrovnik.
From US$1844
Next available from 29th Mar 2024
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STARTS AT
Split, Croatia
ENDS AT
Dubrovnik, Croatia
DURATION
8
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
Ultimate Egypt
Sometimes the best way to celebrate a big occasion is simply by ticking off that thing that’s been on your bucket list for decades. Well, that’s where our comprehensive nine-day tour of Egypt comes in. This itinerary is like a hall of fame for travel experiences, including visits to the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx and a guided tour of Cairo, as well as a visit to the brand new Grand Egyptian Museum. You’ll also explore Luxor Temple illuminated by candlelight, dine on authentic Nubian cuisine and work on your haggling skills in the Souq of Luxor. The second half of this trip is spent gentling floating down the Nile on a luxury river cruise – when you’re not sipping cocktails and sunbathing on top deck, you’ll be hopping off-board to go kayaking along the world’s largest river. The beauty of booking this trip private? You can easily extend the trip with a visit to the historic site of Abu Simbel.
From US$2116
Next available from 11th Jan 2024
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STARTS AT
Cairo, Egypt
ENDS AT
Aswan, Egypt
DURATION
9
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Light
STYLE
Discovery
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