25-Nights Wildlife & Nature: Around the World by Private Jet - Private Jet Journeys from $167,950
Abercrombie & Kent
OFFER ID 1512816
Wildlife & Nature: Around the World by Private Jet 2024
Departure date Sep 02 - Sep 27, 2024
26 days from $167,950 per person
Limited to 48 guests
Circle the globe in consummate style to experience some of the world’s most distinctive and seldom-seen wildlife both on land and in the water, from the Sri Lankan leopard to the amazingly diverse species along the Amazon River. Your group of 48 guests flies from one destination to the next on a customized jet equipped with fully lie-flat seats, staying in luxurious accommodations and encountering exotic animals and one-of-a-kind landscapes with the best experts at your side. Best of all, experience the unique insider access and authentic cultural encounters that make A&K’s journeys by private jet the ultimate in small-group travel.
A&K Advantages
- Visit a sanctuary and rehabilitation center dedicated to saving the endangered monk seal
- Explore one of the world’s great coral reef systems and the stunning natural life it supports
- Meet a Tasmanian devil up close, flightsee over wine country and privately visit the Museum of Old and New Art
- Walk the grounds of the park where the last wild Komodo dragon still make their home
- Search for the endangered and elusive Sri Lankan leopard in Yala National Park
- Explore thriving rainforests, volcanic landscapes and fascinating culture with your choice of excursions
- Take in Africa’s greatest natural wonder and explore in its most untamed wildlife reserve
- Search for migrating humpback whale and attend a private performance by a world-renowned dance troupe
- Cruise for three days in search of river-dwelling species such as the famous pink dolphin
25 nights from $167,950 per person
Itinerary Details
SEP 2–3
HAWAII | YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS
Arrive in Kona and transfer to Mauna Lani on the Kohala Coast, where you meet your tour leadership team and fellow guests during a private cocktail party and dinner. After breakfast the next morning, spend the day learning about efforts to save the endangered native monk seal and exploring the unique landscape of the Big Island, altered over millennia by two of the world’s most active volcanoes.
Hotel: Mauna Lani
Meals: Dinner (Sep 2); Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Sep 3)
SEP 5–6
FIJI | THE CORAL ECOSYSTEM
Cross the International Dateline en route to Fiji. Upon arrival in Nadi, transfer to the Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, where you are welcomed by traditional tribal drummers. Join a casual cocktail and dinner this evening overlooking beautiful Natadola Bay, with entertainment provided by local Polynesian dancers. The following morning after breakfast, set off on your selected Design Your Day option:
Explore Fiji’s Coral Ecosystem, learning about some of the more than 2,000 fish and mammal species that flourish here.
Play a Round of Golf at Natadola Bay, where beautiful ocean views make for an outstanding playing experience.
Enjoy a Spa Treatment at your hotel, choosing from a tempting variety of therapies and settings.
Enjoy a traditional dinner on the beach in the evening, accompanied by a live band. The following morning, return to Nadi International Airport for your flight to Tasmania.
Hotel: InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
SEP 7–9
TASMANIA | THE TASMANIAN DEVIL
Touch down in Hobart and transfer to your elegant hotel, where you dine with sweeping views of the waterfront. The next day, fly by helicopter eastward over the Freycinet Peninsula and worldrenowned Wineglass Bay for stunning photographic opportunities, landing at Lagoon Bay for a rousing Indigenous welcome, followed by lunch. Return to Hobart with time at leisure before your private evening tour of the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, led by its director. Enjoy a close encounter with the iconic Tassie devil, hand-feed a kangaroo and meet the native wombat and tawny frogmouth before dinner at the restaurant of your choice. The next day, set out on the Design Your Day excursion of your choice:
Take a Private Boat Cruise Off Bruny Island, where you skirt the high sea cliffs and spot abundant coastal wildlife, including seal, whale, dolphin and a variety of seabirds.
Go Behind-the-Scenes at Raptor Refuge, observing as keepers rehabilitate these great hunting birds for their return to the wild.
This evening, travel by ferry to the Museum of Old and New Art, where you explore the collection freely, followed by a private dinner.
Hotel: MACq 01 Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
SEP 10–12
INDONESIA | THE KOMODO DRAGON
Upon arrival in Bali, transfer to Jumeirah Bali for a traditional welcome before a casual dinner with entertainment.
After breakfast the next morning, return to the airport for the short flight to Labuan Bajo and take an exciting speed boat ride to Komodo National Park, in the center of the Indonesian archipelago. Established to protect the unique Komodo dragon and its habitat, the park extended over the years to protect the island’s terrestrial and marine biodiversity and was subsequently designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site as well as a Man and Biosphere Reserve in 1986. Enjoy a special, guided visit of the island before returning to your luxurious Bali home.
The following day, spend your time at your leisure or enjoy your selected Design Your Day activity:
Travel to Susut Village and join a Balinese family to experience life in a traditional village.
Enjoy a Selection of Activities at Your Resort that take advantage of its beautiful beachfront setting.
Reunite with your fellow guests this evening and celebrate your last night in Bali with a memorable farewell dinner. The next morning, rejoin your private jet for the flight to Sri Lanka.
Hotel: Jumeirah Bali
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
SEP 13–14
SRI LANKA | THE SRI LANKAN LEOPARD
Land in Sri Lanka, where you are welcomed with a traditional ceremony in the arrival lounge. Transfer to your hotel with time to settle in before joining a welcome cocktail gathering hosted by a local wildlife expert, followed by dinner with live music. Enter Yala National Park early the next morning for your first safari drive, accompanied by a wildlife ranger who leads your search for three of Sri Lanka’s endangered animals: the leopard, sloth bear and elephant. Keep your eyes peeled as well for mugger crocodile, wild buffalo, langur and any of the more than 200 resident bird species before returning to the resort for breakfast and time at leisure. Enjoy a second game drive after lunch. Dress in traditional batik sarongs, with help from the local team, for your farewell dinner this evening. Begin with pre-dinner cocktails and a cultural performance, followed by dinner accompanied by live music. The next morning, rejoin your private jet for the flight to Mauritius.
Hotels: Wild Coast Tented Lodge; Chena Huts
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
SEP 15–17
MAURITIUS | CORAL REEF & RAINFOREST
On arrival in Port Louis, Mauritius, transfer to The Oberoi Beach Resort overlooking Turtle Bay on the west side of the island. This evening, enjoy a casual dinner with a traditional Sega dance performance. Colonized by the Dutch, French, and British, with English still its official language, Mauritius lies less than 1,500 miles east of the African coast in the Indian Ocean and is often referred to as “Paradise Island” given its beaches, turquoise waters, lush forests, wild waterfalls and tropical climate. The healthy reef system also offers some of the best snorkeling in the region. Select from several Design Your Day activities and dine at your choice of the resort’s dining facilities on your first full day in Mauritius. The next morning, travel to the unique geological site of the Seven Coloured Earths at Chamarel, where the sand dunes separate themselves into distinct veins of red, brown, violet, green, blue, and yellow sand. Select again from the Design Your Day options this afternoon before rejoining your fellow guests for dinner at the resort.
Explore Black River Gorges National Park, a refuge housing numerous endemic species as well as the island’s colorful birdlife.
Tour the Capital City of Port Louis, visiting the covered market, the 18th-century Government House and other sites.
Enjoy the Amenities of Your Resort, which can include cooking lessons, rum tasting, water sports, wellness activities or a spa treatment.
Reunite with your fellow guests the last evening for a private dinner at the resort before flying on to Zambia after breakfast the following morning.
Hotel: The Oberoi Beach Resort, Mauritius
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
SEP 18–20
ZAMBIA | LOWER ZAMBEZI NATIONAL PARK
On arrival at Lusaka Airport, transfer by local charter planes to your home in Lower Zambezi National Park, where animals roam the unfenced camps and unspoiled nature stretches out for miles in front of you, in an absolute wilderness state. Elephant herds of up to 100 wander the river banks and are known to stand on their hind legs to reach into the trees (a behavior not seen beyond the region). The park is also home to lion, leopard, buffalo, hippo and more than 400 bird species. The park lies opposite the famous Mana Pools Reserve in Zimbabwe, and opportunities to closely observe game wandering in and out of the Zambezi channels are spectacular. During your time in the Lower Zambezi, participate in game drives, canoeing, and walking safaris or try your hand at catching a prized Zambezi tigerfish.
Hotels :Royal Zambezi Lodge; Anabezi; Lolebezi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
SEP 21–23
SALVADOR, BRAZIL | BAY OF ALL SAINTS
Arrive in Salvador, Brazil and enjoy a lively casual dinner and settle into your historic Bahian home. The next morning, take in the essential sites of Salvador and enjoy a dynamic performance from an all-female percussion band. Enjoy dinner this evening at a local restaurant.
Participate in your selected Design Your Day option the next morning:
Search for Humpback Whale along the coast as they perform their annual mating migration.
Learn to Prepare Bahian Cuisine by accompanying a local chef to market for the ingredients of a seafood lunch, which you then prepare and enjoy at the chef’s home.
Make Time at a Percussion Workshop, trying your hand at a variety of classic Brazilian rhythms under the relaxed guidance of a professional percussionist.
Enjoy an Immersive Spa Treatment consisting of a foot bath, body scrub, mineral wrap and relaxing massage.
Enjoy an afternoon at leisure before your unforgettable dinner at Palacio de Aclamação, the former residence of Bahia’s governors. Dine to the accompaniment of a bossa nova trio, followed by a private performance by one of the most respected folklore dance troupes in the world, the Balé Folclórico da Bahia.
Hotel: Hotel Fasano Salvador
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
SEP 24–27
THE AMAZON | THE RIVERINE ECOSYSTEM
Arrive in Manaus and board your river cruiser ‘Grand Amazon’ for a three-day journey along the Amazon River, exploring the dense vegetation and searching for exotic animal species, some of which are found nowhere else in the world. Your first evening finds you enjoying sunset cocktails and dinner on board, accompanied by live music. The next day affords an excellent chance of spotting the pink river dolphin, one of the most iconic and striking denizens of this biodiverse habitat. Disembark in the afternoon to visit a local community in Rio Cuieiras, and gain some insight into one of the many indigenous communities that still make their home along the river. Your final day’s adventure includes a guided jungle hike in the Jaraqui region, where you experience the Amazon’s flora and fauna up close. Throughout your cruise, enjoy stimulating talks from your onboard experts about many of the region’s inhabitants, including the river dolphin and the region’s birdlife. Enjoy traditional local entertainment alongside your farewell dinner.
The next morning, board your private jet one last time for your flight to Fort Lauderdale, where you bid your crew and fellow guests farewell and continue on your onward flight.
Hotel: 'Grand Amazon'
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Sep 24–26); Breakfast, Lunch (Sep 27)
The capital of the State of Amazonas, the belle époque splendor of Manaus is still evident in the graceful mansions and the Teatro Amazonas opera house. This city, resting on the Rio Negro, was created by the rubber boom of the mid-19th-century, when steam navigation opened up the Amazon to entrepreneurs and the social elite. Today, stroll down the Parisian-styled boulevards and Italian piazzas, or watch the fisherman at Municipal Market unload their catch of the day on the river’s edge.
Excursions
Folklore Show with Dinner - 6 hours
Folklore Show with Dinner - 6 hours
Highlights:
- An immersion in the African heritage with an exhilarating performance by the Bahia Folklore Company (Balé Folclórico da Bahia), one of the most respected folklore dance troupes in the world.
- The Balé Folclórico da Bahia Company performs in the intimate Miguel Santana Theatre in the Pelourinho district in a seamless presentation of the multiple African traditions that underpin Bahian culture.
- You will see the sacred dances of the Candomblé; puxada de rede, a song by fishermen in honor of Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea; maculelê, an acrobatic stick and sword dance with its origins in the cane fields; the exhilarating capoeira martial art/dance, and the grand finale of samba de roda, a spinning, swirling version of this exuberant national dance.
- Enjoy an amazing dinner at Uaua, a charming restaurant in Peourinho district, before returning to pier.
Tour can operate: Night
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Dinner
- Pick up and drop off at port
- Tour with driver and English-speaking guide
- Tips, beverages, personal expenses
Essential Salvador with Lunch - 6 hours
Essential Salvador with Lunch - 6 hours
Highlights:
- Discover the essential sights of Salvador on a half day tour tracing the development of the city from its simple beginnings to what is now the third largest city in Brazil. The tour focusses on historical and geographical aspects of the city and serves as a fine orientation for those wishing to further explore the city.
- Visit Barra district and see the immense bay, site of important historical landmarks in Brazil’s early colonial period, now also residential waterfront neighborhood.
- Proceed via elegant tree-lined avenues and bustling city streets to the Pelourinho, a Unesco Heritage site and the largest complex of colonial architecture in the South America. Leave the vehicle at the Municipal Square, by the towering Lacerda Elevator, allowing for great views of the bay stretching out to the lower city, and stroll through the narrow, bustling streets lined with buildings in pastel shades of an age gone by, soaking in the sights and sounds of this vibrant city. Visit the church of São Francisco with its exuberant gold-leafed Baroque interior and the Pelourinho square, the heart of the old town.
- Lunch at Cuco Bistrô, a charming place that has on its proposal to highlight the best of Northeastern Brazillian culture through its art and gastronomy, with a slight influence of Mediterranean cuisine, seafood, grilled meats on the grill, homemade pasta, drinks and special juices with made up an unusual fusion of flavours that make Cuco Bistrô a different space in the Historic Centre of Salvador.
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Lunch
- Pick up and drop off at port
- Tour with driver and English-speaking guide
- Tips, beverages, personal expenses
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
Reference this number when contacting our agency so we may better serve you. Also keeping this number handy will allow you to locate this document again quickly.