Jet, Sail, and Explore: The Ultimate 21st-Century Grand Tour
Day 1
Miami, USA
Begin your adventure with the first night in Miami, staying at The Setai or the Four Seasons at The Surf Club, both of which can be found along Miami Beach. Explore the vibrant, multicultural city, take in its growing art and design scene, or simply enjoy the unrivaled nightlight and beaches, acclimatizing to a new pace as you begin your Grand Tour.
Days 2 – 5
Miami to San José, Costa Rica
Aircraft Cessna Citation Latitude
Distance 974 nautical miles
Flight time 2 hours 30 minutes
Passengers Up to 9
Fly to San José for a few days cruising the Rich Coast with all of its natural wonders and diverse cultures. See monkeys, sloths, and turtles as you enjoy this tropical, palm-fringed coast from the decks of the 116’ (35.26m) EL REY. Prices from $85,000 per week, plus expenses, for up to 10 guests.
Days 6 – 10
Costa Rica to Tahiti, French Polynesia
Aircraft ACJ TwoTwenty
Distance 4,300 nautical miles
Flight time 10 hours
Passengers Up to 19
Head to the South Pacific and the volcanic Society Islands of French Polynesia, where more relaxation is guaranteed aboard the 142’5” (43.4m) BACA. Cruise from Tahiti to the mountainous island of Bora Bora, pass through the Te Ava Nui Pass and spend days discovering the underwater world around Raiatea, Taha’a and Huahine. Prices from $175,000 per week, plus expenses, for up to 11 guests.
Day 11
Cross the International Date Line to Cairns, Australia
Aircraft Bombardier Global 6000
Distance 4,030 nautical miles
Flight time 8 hours 30 minutes
Passengers Up to 13
Sitting close to the 180-degree line of longitude in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, everything to the west of the international date line is one day ahead of everything to the east. Cross the international date line as you fly from French Polynesia to Australia, losing a day as you go.
Days 12 – 14
Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Fly into Cairns and transfer to Port Douglas to embark on a charter to the Great Barrier Reef. A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, the area comprises more than 1,200 miles of islands, submerged reefs, and vast expanses of coral. Don your flippers and jump in to snorkel and swim.
Days 15 – 17
Great Barrier Reef to Phuket, Thailand
Aircraft Bombardier Global 6000
Distance 3,900 nautical miles
Flight time 8 hours 50 minutes
Passengers Up to 13
From Cairns, fly to Phuket for a multi-destination adventure by land and sea. Spend a few days cruising aboard the 117’ (35m) SPACECAT through Thailand’s southern Andaman Islands before heading ashore to delve into the country’s rich culture. Prices from $175,000 per week, plus expenses, for up to eight guests.
Days 18 – 20
Bangkok to Tokyo, Japan
Aircraft Cessna Citation Latitude
Distance 2,478 nautical miles
Flight time 6 hours 16 minutes
Passengers Up to 7
After a week of relaxation on the water and a night in the Thai capital of Bangkok, head to Toyko and spend an energetic few days exploring the frenetic city. Stay at the brand-new Janu Tokyo, the youthful sibling of the Aman. Sample fine Japanese cuisine, attend an authentic tea ritual, discover the boutiques in Ginza’s retail district, and visit famous temples and shrines.
Days 21 – 23
Tokyo to Jaipur, India
Aircraft Bombardier Global 6000
Distance 3,300 nautical miles
Flight time 7 hours 50 minutes
Passengers Up to 13
For a true feast for the senses, touch down in Jaipur. Bursting with ornate palaces and imposing forts, the city is known as the Pink City thanks to its profusion of salmon-hued façades. Visit the massive Amber Palace and the Nahargarh Fort or the never-ending pink City Palace and the Palace of the Winds (Hawa Mahal).
Days 24 – 26
Jaipur to Malé, Maldives
Aircraft Embraer Phenom 300
Distance 1,350 nautical miles
Flight time 3 hours 30 minutes
Passengers Up to 6
After a few fast-paced days, it’s time to relax on the water. Fly to Malé and embark on a yacht charter through the North Malé Atoll. Spend the next few days chilling on deck and diving in to discover the underwater world of the Maldives.
Days 27 – 29
Maldives to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Aircraft Cessna Citation Latitude
Distance 2,230 nautical miles
Flight time 5 hours 30 minutes
Passengers Up to 9
Fly to Kilimanjaro and embark on a safari adventure in the Serengeti National Park. Stay at the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti and head out on game drives across the Serengeti Plain – home to the legendary “big five” and Africa’s greatest concentration of zebra and wildebeest.
Day 30
Kilimanjaro to London, U.K.
Aircraft ACJ TwoTwenty
Distance 3,890 nautical miles
Flight time 9 hours 30 minutes
Passengers Up to 19
Fly from Tanzania to London and back to the U.S. (East Coast approx. 7 hours flight time) or extend your Grand Tour with a Mediterranean yacht charter.
