The Best Private Trips to Book for Birthdays
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Looking for birthday trip ideas? Open the latest chapter in your life with a bang on our expertly-curated itineraries, which you can book for just you and your most beloved friends on a private Culture Trip – the question is, which birthday getaway will you choose?
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Dazzling Brazil
Raise your caipirinhas and bring out your best samba moves in celebration of the birthday legend! Brazil is the perfect destination for any party, so gather the gang and book our private nine-day tour, which takes in Sao Paulo, Paraty Bay and Rio de Janeiro. In Sao Paulo you’ll get a guided tour through the city’s coolest neighbourhoods and most remarkable architectural feats, before a transfer out to the luscious coast of Paraty. You’ll explore old towns, golden beaches and a Unesco-listed forest, while our boat trip along the area’s crystalline waters includes the chance to go snorkelling and have a beach barbecue. In Rio the celebrations really kick in, with a visit to a local samba school, sunset cocktails atop Sugarloaf Mountain and plenty of time spent living your best lives on the city’s iconic beaches.
From US$2099
Next available from 8th Dec 2023
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STARTS AT
Sao Paulo, Brazil
ENDS AT
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
DURATION
9
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Light
STYLE
Discovery
Splendid South Africa
In South Africa you can celebrate special occasions in just about every way imaginable. Love cooking with friends? We’ll have a Cape Malay cooking class. Want to tick something off the bucket list? How about a celebratory shout atop Table Mountain? Enjoy the finer things? How about a full day dedicated to sampling world class wines across the vineyards of Stellenbosch? They’re all brilliant ways of seeing in a new year on the personal calendar, but your most beloved memories will be made at our final destination, Gondwana Game Reserve, where you can spend two nights living a life of luxury in the heart of the South African wilderness. Embark on up to four Big Five-spotting safari drives, pamper yourself at the Bush Spa or gather everyone around for a picnic in the sun. There’s even an infinity pool onsite, which is sometimes visited by a herd of friendly local elephants – hang around long enough and they might just pop by to wish you a happy birthday!
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
Ultimate Egypt
Birthdays can be landmark occasions in one’s life, which often sparks feelings of dreams unfulfilled or adventures yet to be had. Well, if a big bucket-list getaway is how you want to celebrate that occasion, you’ll struggle to find a destination more befitting of the word ‘landmark’ than Egypt. Our nine-day tour of this storied land combines the country’s most famous sights with some lesser-known gems. We’ll start in the bustling streets of Cairo and the ancient ruins of Giza, where you can visit the Pyramids, the Sphinx and the brand new Grand Egyptian Museum. From there we’ll trace the Nile south, first by train and then via a luxury river cruiser, which we’ll call home for a few nights. Explore the candlelit remains of Luxor Temple at night, haggle away in busy souks and explore the islands of Aswan by kayaking along the Nile – now that should make some serious damage to your lifelong bucket list.
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
Coastal Croatia
Treat yourself with a birthday getaway to the shimmering Dalmatian Coast of Croatia and you can expect a week or so of pure indulgence. In Southern Europe they know how to enjoy the finer things in life, whether that means sipping on wine and slurping on oysters, or simply lounging on the hidden beaches of tiny little islands. Our eight-day itinerary starts in the historic city of Split and ends in the iconic city of Dubrovnik, but the meat in the sandwich is a sumptuous island-hopping adventure along the coast. You’ll speedboat around the island of Vis and explore the stunning old town of Korcula, before sampling Lumbarda’s unique grape varieties during a wine tasting extravaganza. Back on the mainland we’ll make our way to Dubrovnik, stopping off in the town of Ston, famous for having some of the freshest, tastiest oysters on the planet.
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
Flash Sale
Blissful Bali
This island paradise is the perfect place to gather your favourite people for some pure escapism. From unique cultural experiences to serene tropical landscapes and world class hospitality, a trip to Bali can mean laid-back retreat and adventurous escape in equal measure. That’s certainly the case on our epic 12-day itinerary. You’ll start by making a traditional Balinese offering and placing it in a sacred temple, before hiking through rice paddies and rural villages, and picnicking amid hidden waterfalls. Our guide will take you to yoga and cooking classes, as well as temples and royal gardens. On day five you’ll have to make sure everyone’s alarms are set early for our sunrise hike to the peak of Mount Batur, but things get more chilled on Gili Trawangan, a tiny island where we’ll spend a few nights at a luxurious beach resort. Lounge by the pool, hit the beach or walk around the entire island – it only takes a few hours – and don’t forget to join our guide as we go snorkelling with sea turtles off the coast of the Gili Islands.
From US$1350
Next available from 7th Oct 2023
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STARTS AT
Bali, Indonesia
ENDS AT
Bali, Indonesia
DURATION
12
GROUP SIZE
18
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
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