Around the World: The Ultimate Journey

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Just imagine circumnavigating the globe on a single, epic adventure. Picture sharing this life-changing journey with an intimate group of travelers as curious and passionate about the world as you are. More than that, what if you could experience it in the lap of luxury, while enjoying unique excursions and Cultural Discoveries that immerse you in the everyda...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • You’ll enjoy more intimate glimpses and a more rewarding journey
    • Indulge in the amenities of a luxury lodge in Kruger National Park, South Africa, featuring private game drives with expert driver-guides
    • Take a train excursion to magnificent Machu Picchu, the mysterious “Lost City of the Incas”
    • Marvel at sweeping views of Cape Town and the sea
    • View the stunning spectacle of thundering Iguassu Falls from both the Argentinean and Brazilian sides
    • Visit Robben Island off of Cape Town, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned before changing the cultural landscape of South Africa

What's this trip about?

    Just imagine circumnavigating the globe on a single, epic adventure. Picture sharing this life-changing journey with an intimate group of travelers as curious and passionate about the world as you are. More than that, what if you could experience it in the lap of luxury, while enjoying unique excursions and Cultural Discoveries that immerse you in the everyday lives of all your destinations — all at a small group value you never thought possible? Imagine no more, because you can now indulge in the trip of your dreams with Vantage Adventures.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityLos Angeles
End CityCusco

Travel Themes

  • Around the World
  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Transformative

Destinations

  • South America
  • Argentina
  • Peru
  • Africa
  • South Africa
  • South Africa
  • Asia
  • Indonesia
  • Malaysia
  • Thailand

Attractions

  • Bali
  • Buenos Aires
  • Dubai
  • Iguazu Falls
  • Johannesburg
  • Kruger National Park
  • Los Angeles
  • Machu Picchu
  • Table Mountain
  • Urubamba

Activities

  • Culture
  • Game drive
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Trains & Rail
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • NEW FOR 2018: Gratuities for local guides & drivers now included!
    • Roundtrip door-to-door chauffeured limousine service to your home airport and back to your doorstep at the end of your journey
    • Around-the-World airfare (Upgrade to comfortable Business Class — available on request.)
    • Small Group Size — limited to 16 travelers!
    • All-inclusive sightseeing with activities in every destination along your itinerary
    • Informative Cultural Discoveries: enrichment lectures, cultural activities and events, and educational briefings to enhance your experience
    • 32 nights at the best accommodations in the world: 10 luxurious hotels and lodges in prime locations, 1 private lodge in Kruger National Park, 2 nights aboard the famous Eastern & Oriental Express train in a premium state cabin, and a private villa at the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay
    • 82 meals, including sumptuous dinners at the finest restaurants, 2 home-hosted meals, 8 cocktail parties, and 5 Deluxe meal choices that give you the opportunity to sample the local cuisine on your own
    • Elegant cocktail parties and receptions
    • A Vantage Adventure Leader with worldwide experience, specially selected to accompany you throughout your journey
    • VIP hospitality desks and concierge services in each city, along with local hosts to assist you
    • All transportation on tour
    • All transfers and baggage handling when overseas, beginning with your first hotel
    • Vantage 5% Travel Reward, received upon your return, to use toward your next Vantage Memorable Journey® or Vantage Adventure

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1:

Meals: Dinner

Fly to Los Angeles and attend a celebratory Welcome Cocktail Reception and Dinner. Your worldwide escapade awaits you!

Our epic adventure around the world begins with chauffeured limousine service from your front door to your home airport f...

Day 2: Explore the expansive Getty Villa’s museum and gardens, then fuel up for tomorrow’s flight with dinner at a chic eatery

Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner

After a morning at leisure on Day 2, we set off for scenic Malibu to visit the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Villa. Upon arrival, we enjoy a light lunch at the Museum. You can join knowledgeable docents for a tour o...

Day 3: Fly overnight from L.A. and wake up in blissful Bali

Transfer to the airport for an overnight flight to Bali, crossing the International Date Line and losing a day during our flight. We arrive in exotic Indonesia.

Day 4: The spoils of paradise — check into your fabulous villa and enjoy an elegant dinner on the beach

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation:  Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay or similar

Today, we arrive in Bali — known as the “Island of the Gods.” But we’ll come to know it as “Paradise on Earth” as we enjoy white-glove service in its stunning setting. Upon...

Day 5: Exploring Ubud: monkeys, markets, and a Brahman family home visit

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay or similar

Today we explore Ubud, the cultural and artistic heart of the island. We begin with a visit to the famous Monkey Forest to see the resident macaques, followed b...

Day 6: Discovering the heart of Indonesia with a Balinese school visit and trip to a royal temple

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay or similar

Cultural Discovery: After breakfast, we visit a visit Mengwi village, where you will interact with students at a local school. Afterward, enjoy a bus ri...

Day 7: Free final morning in Bali before flying — and settling — into Singapore

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation:  Conrad Centennial Singapore or similar

We have a final morning in Bali at leisure before transferring to the airport for our flight to Singapore, the cosmopolitan island-country at the southernmost tip of conti...

Day 8: Enjoy a panoramic tour of Singapore hotspots, then take a trishaw ride before an indulgent dim sum lunch

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Conrad Centennial Singapore or similar

Singapore is known by many names, the Garden City and the Lion City among them. As we witness both its beauty and its might during our stay here, we get insight into...

Day 9: Relive the heyday of train travel aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express, where you’ll wine and dine in style toward Bangkok

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

We explore Singapore’s Botanic Gardens this morning. Founded in 1859, it is the pride of the city. After lunch on your own, we head to the train station to board the opulent Eastern & Oriental Express. Our onboard experience reca...

Day 10: Soaking in Malaysian architecture in Kuala Kangsar; back aboard the train, you’ll cross the Thailand border

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

This morning. our luxury train stops in Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia, the picturesque royal town of Perak and the official residence of the Sultan of Perak — one of the oldest hereditary seats in the Malay states. Our excursion beg...

Day 11: Cruise the picturesque River Kwai before arriving in Bangkok in time for dinner, then it’s on to Dubai!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

We disembark our train in Thailand’s Kanchanaburi this morning for a cruise along the picturesque River Kwai. As we admire the riverside scenery, a local historian sheds light on the Thailand-Burma railway and the famous bridg...

Day 12: Dynamic Dubai surprises and thrills as you explore this city on your own

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Fairmont the Palm Hotel or similar

Today, you'll arrive in Dubai, one of the world’s most dynamic cities. Having just arrived in another brand new place — with new sights, smells, and traditions — you'll ...

Day 13: From architecture to malls to traditional markets, learn the ins and outs of enchanting Dubai with a local guide

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Fairmont the Palm Hotel or similar

Explore Dubai with your local guide, getting a glimpse at one of the world’s most glamorous and enigmatic destinations. A futuristic city with a deep connection to tradi...

Day 14: Time to get rowdy with an off-road dunes excursion, followed by an outdoor dinner against the glow of an Arabian sunset

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Fairmont the Palm Hotel or similar

After breakfast, enjoy a morning at leisure to relax or explore this lively city. This afternoon, you’ll take to the desert for an exhilarating 4x4 desert excursion. You...

Day 15: On the road again! Today Cape Town calls, and you’ll enjoy a private hotel cocktail party and dinner this evening

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: African Pride 15 On Orange Hotel or similar

Our incredible journey continues today in Cape Town, nestled in a spectacular setting at the base of the flat-topped Table Mountain — one of the New Seven Wonders of N...

Day 16: Climb Table Mountain via cable car, then learn about Nelson Mandela’s 18 years in prison on Robben Island

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: African Pride 15 On Orange Hotel or similar

Our South African discovery begins with a cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain. From its flat-topped summit, we have magnificent views of Cape Town, Robben Isla...

Day 17: From the oceans to ostriches, today you’ll explore Cape Town’s natural riches

Meals: Breakfast  and Lunch

Today, we head south to the Cape Peninsula, Africa’s southernmost point where the Indian Ocean meets the Atlantic. En route, we stop at the Cape Point Ostrich Farm, a thriving breeding farm, where we learn about the life cycle of an ...

Day 18: Cape Town as you please — discover this intriguing city independently

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: African Pride 15 On Orange Hotel or similar

Today, enjoy the full day to explore the city of Cape Town on your own. Following a day of independent discovery, we’ll bid farewell to Cape Town with a special African Extravaganza — featuring delicious local cuisine — at an area restaurant.

Day 19: Fly to Nelspruit, and check into your luxurious lodge inside Kruger National Park

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Shishangeni Private Lodge or similar

A completely different and thrilling African experience is in store as we continue our Deluxe adventure around the world: an authentic African safari in one of the continent’...

Day 20: Set off on morning and afternoon game drives seeking the “Big Five”

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation:  Shishangeni Private Lodge or similar

Unforgettable Moment: We’ll fall into the rhythm of Africa today with morning and afternoon game drives. Getting an early start to see animals when they are at their ...

Day 21: Last day of safari — keep your camera ready!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Shishangeni Private Lodge or similar

Enjoy a final safari day with two more private game drives through the park’s rich countryside. Kruger is a world leader in environmental management, and is the larges...

Day 22: Transferring to the “City of Gold” with an afternoon at leisure

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Sandton Sun Hotel or similar

We enjoy one final breakfast at our safari lodge before a private transfer to Nelspruit airport for our flight to Johannesburg. Known as the City of Gold, Johannesburg and its two ne...

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Last Updated: 7/15/2018

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Vantage's worldwide reach enables us to guarantee the best value in Deluxe travel — we buy directly from airlines, hotels, tour operators, and local vendors and sell our tours directly to our customers.

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180 – 121 days prior to departure $15,000pp

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Meals Included

32 Breakfasts, 24 Lunches and 26 Dinners

Age Requirements
6 years and up
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