Adventure!
These 5 unforgettable experiences are the ideal combination of adventure and luxury
05/30/2022 Reading time: 4 Minutes
Life is too short not to enjoy it to the full. But just enjoying it - that can get a little boring in the long run. As is so often the case, it's all about the right mix. What does that look like? Simply mix equal parts luxury and adventure. Tips from the editorial team:
Text: Claudia Hilmbauer
World trip in a private jet
The ultimate luxury experience in the air and on land - that's what Four Seasons promises with its Private Jet Journeys. Guests fly in a private jet from one destination to the next. In addition to the pilot and the team of flight attendants, there is also a chef on board, a personal concierge available 24/7 and even a travel doctor. Guests do not have to worry about anything; they receive their personal travel program with tailor-made excursions during the selected trip before departure. The trips with evocative names such as "Timeless Encounters" or "African Wonders" last between two and four weeks. They lead to numerous highlights in all parts of the world, whether it's gorilla trekking in Rwanda or snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef. www.fourseasons.com/privatejet/journeys/
Journey to the South Pole
All 360 degrees of longitude meet at the South Pole - with just a few steps, you can virtually circumnavigate the entire world at this point. Antarctica is still one of the least visited and least developed regions in the world. Standing at the southernmost point on earth is certainly a unique experience. However, guests who want to follow in the historic footsteps of Amundsen and Scott and embark on this adventure do not have to embark on an arduous journey for weeks on end like their historical expedition predecessors. On the contrary, today luxurious private jets fly you to the South Pole in just one day. For example, a Gulfstream G550 takes you from Cape Town in South Africa to the white continent. Once there, picnics and cocktails with 1,000-year-old glacier ice are just as much a part of the program as summit conquests and hikes to Nuntak. www.antarctica-experience.com
Swim with whales
25 to 30 tons over a length of 16 meters: we're not talking about the latest yacht, but an average humpback whale. However, you only realize how impressive these sea creatures are when you can observe them in their natural environment. You can go even further in the Kingdom of Tonga. The tropical paradise of Ha'apai is one of the few places in the world where you can actually get into the water with humpback whales. The animals spend the mating season between July and October in the warm waters of the South Seas, which is also when their young are born.
The organizer of the seven-day trip naturally ensures that the participants are safe at all times during the trip - and great importance is also attached to animal welfare. www.deluxetargets.com
Luxury on rails
When the journey becomes the destination, you are probably sitting on one of the many luxury trains that travel across the world. This type of travel is not only very relaxing, but also incredibly comfortable. Elegant furnishings, large panoramic windows, iconic routes and the finest cuisine provide a dose of luxury. The most famous of its kind is certainly the Venice Simplon-Orient Express. It brings golden times back to life. The Belmond Andean Explorer is more modern. It runs on one of the highest railroad lines in the world. Apart from the magnificent panorama of snow-capped mountains, peacefully grazing alpacas and tranquil lakes, it is the excellent service and outstanding Peruvian cuisine on board that make the journey so unforgettable. Would you like a little more? With pleasure. The on-board spa offers a luxurious treat.
Skiing on the volcano
Summer has long since returned to Europe - but the desire for winter sports is still as strong as ever? Then an adventurous trip to Chile is worthwhile. Because the cold season is just beginning there. Skiing, dog sledding with huskies, snowmobile tours and sleigh rides are now particularly popular in the lake and volcanic landscape of Pucón. But instead of snow-covered mountain massifs, here you can hurtle down ski slopes that stretch along the slopes of a volcano. The fact that these are (theoretically) still active volcanoes provides an additional adrenaline rush. And instead of artificially created half-pipes and fun parks, solidified lava forms spectacular obstacles. The extra touch of luxury comes into play when you head back to the Vira Vira Lodge by andBeyond in the evening to warm up in the outdoor whirlpool or treat yourself to a massage. www.andbeyond.com
