At The Adventure Travel Company, we sell absolutely all levels of adventure; from self-guided backpacking, to mid-range small group tours, to high end, full-blown luxury adventures. Our main goal is to ensure that our clients are comfortable on their travels while we deliver an authentic adventure at any budget. Two months ago we showed you our top budget adventures under $1,000, and this month we’re going to the opposite end of the spectrum and showing you some of our favourite luxury options. Whatever level of adventure you’re looking for, the Adventure Specialists at ATC have got you covered!
Here are our top luxury adventures:
1. Cape Town, Botswana and Vic Falls: Spend three-nights in Cape Town touring wineries, exploring Cape Point and Table Mountain all while surrounded by beautiful accommodation before moving onto the Zambezi Queen for four nights in a balcony stateroom. This 5*, fully loaded ship is the ultimate way to sail the Chobe River in Botswana. Last but not least, spend two nights at the Victoria Falls Hotel and enjoy the surrounding of the falls on a fabulous sundowner dinner cruise. Suite rates for this 9-night adventure start at $8,499 USD per person.*
2. Antarctica: Discover the vast wilderness and unique wildlife of Antarctica in style in an ocean-view stateroom complete with butler service, complementary beverages, 24-hour room service, and complimentary zodiac and shore excursions. Sail from Ushuaia to Ushuaia and while you’re there why not add on a luxury Argentina getaway? Ocean-view stateroom rates for this 10-night adventure start at $9,950 USD per person.**
3. Galapagos + Peru: Two of our favourite destinations here at ATC, The Galapagos Islands and Peru are key bucket list destinations so why not visit them on a fantastic expedition ship and in luxurious, but authentic hotels. The ship features a glass bottom boat, an iMac photo station, premium food and beverage, and of course expert naturalists. In Peru you’ll visit the key highlights of Lima, Cuzco, and Machu Picchu travelling by domestic flights and staying in beautiful properties such as the Orient Express Sanctuary Lodge. Rates for this 15-night cruise + land adventure start at $11,750 USD per person.***
4. Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam: Take-in all of the beautiful landscapes and cultures of South East Asia while staying at 5* properties set in authentic locations without giving up any amenities. Enjoy the services of a fully guided private tour and indulge along the way in unique experiences such as entering the Grand Palace through a secret door, meeting a war veteran at the Cu Chi tunnels, and dining at the finest local restaurants. Rates for this 14-night adventure start at $5,865 USD per person.****
5. New Zealand: Not only is a private helicopter tour included in this package, but one of your luxury lodges is actually only accessible by landing on their helicopter pad! Tour through Auckland, Taupo, Wellington, Queenstown and Christchurch on this fantastic adventure through one of the most beautiful places on earth. Sip wine, enjoy only the best meals and in between amazing activities and cultural immersion, lay your head at night at the most exclusive lodges. Rates for this 11-night ultimate New Zealand package start from $11,370 USD per person.*****
6. Space: The Adventure Travel Company and Space Expedition Corporation (SpaceXC) are now offering Canadian travellers the chance to experience the first commercial flight into space! This revolutionary flight into orbit will change the future of aviation. The first commercial flight will take off from the SXC spaceport in Curacao as early as 2015. The space package includes: a 3 night stay in luxury accommodation in Curacao, medical exam for flight clearance, (de) briefing of the mission and award ceremony, space flight, flight badges and photo and video footage of the flight, basic astronaut training on location. The space flight will reach a maximum altitude of 103 km. Be a part of the few who get to travel into space and call yourself an astronaut! The price for the package: US$ 100,000 (tax included).
*Operated by AMA Waterways
**Operated by Silversea Cruises
***Operated by Lindblad Expeditions
****Operated by Abercrombie & Kent
*****Operated by Swain
******Operated by ATC & Space SXC
Are you ready to book that next luxury adventure? Contact one our stores nearest you and start planning!