Circumnavigate the globe without ever touching a commercial terminal. Here’s who’s flying 2027’s most spectacular private jet group trips, and where each one goes.
There are few things as captivating when it comes to the world of travel as a private jet. The ability to skip the queues and crowds and reach often remote destinations quickly and in complete comfort is something that more and more travellers are experiencing for themselves.
Enter the private jet group expedition, the genre of trip that has quietly become the ultimate status booking. There are no layovers, no crowded cabins, no lost luggage, and no juggling a dozen hotel and transfer bookings, just a sleek jet, a small circle of like-minded travellers, and time spent leapfrogging continents while a physician, private chef and a dedicated concierge handle everything in between.
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As you’d expect, it isn’t cheap, with fares in excess of US$100,000 per person. However, for the travellers who book them, the value proposition isn’t the flight itself so much as everything it removes: no visa admin, no restaurant research, no negotiating access to a monastery or a private island.
With the global growth in experiential travel, 2027 is shaping up to be the category’s biggest year yet, with five very different operators throwing open reservations for round-the-world and regional circuits that read like a fantasy travel wish list — Bhutanese monasteries, Antarctic ice, Serengeti sunrises, and Samarkand’s turquoise domes, all connected by a single aircraft door.
Aman, Abercrombie & Kent, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Remote Lands, and boutique travel specialists like Intriq Journey have each staked out a distinct take on the format, from 50-seat, fully lie-flat aircraft carrying a curated group of strangers-turned-friends, to 12-seat charters built entirely around one travelling party.
Here’s what’s flying in 2027, who each trip is best suited for, and what to expect once the cabin door closes.
Aman’s Jet Expeditions: Sanctuary-Hopping Across Seven Countries
Aman doesn’t do ordinary itineraries, and its jet expeditions — flown aboard a custom Airbus ACJ319 configured with a spacious lounge layout, onboard chef and just 16 to 18 guests — are the brand’s answer to the question of how to see the world the Aman way: slowly, privately, and skipping from one of their idyllic resorts to another.
Every stop on the route is at a destination with an Aman property, which means the transition from long-haul flight to spa robe and hammam happens in minutes, not hours, and the sense of continuity — the same understated design language, the same barefoot-luxury ethos — never breaks, however many borders you cross.
The flagship for 2027 is The Grandest Tour (April 11–May 1, 21 days, from US$198,888 per person), a seven-country circuit opening in Tokyo with a private sushi class led by a fifth-generation chef and samurai sword training, before continuing to Amanoi on Vietnam’s coast for a Cham blessing ceremony, and then the newly added Amandayan in Lijiang for a hike through Tiger Leaping Gorge.
From your base at Amankora in Bhutan, you’ll venture to the Tiger’s Nest monastery and receive a long-life blessing with a Rinpoche, before whisking off to Amanbagh in Rajasthan for visits to the Taj Mahal and desert fort ruins. Finally, it’s Uzbekistan to explore Samarkand‘s Registan Square and its “Geometry in Light” sound-and-laser show, finishing at Amanzoe on the Greek Peloponnese, which you’ll reach by helicopter from Athens.
For a shorter introduction to the format, China’s UNESCO Treasures (May 9–21, 12 nights) threads together five World Heritage Sites, including the Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors, staying at Aman’s Beijing, Hangzhou, Lijiang and Shanghai properties along the way.
Insider’s Tip: Book early — with only 16 to 18 seats per departure and a growing following among serial Aman guests, these expeditions typically sell out fast.
Remote Lands: The Operator Behind Aman’s Asia-Rooted Journeys
Remote Lands is the Asia travel specialist appointed as Aman’s exclusive partner for designing and operating the on-the-ground logistics of its jet expeditions — the local guides, ceremonies and cultural access that turn a string of resort stays into a genuine expedition.
Where Aman supplies the sanctuaries, Remote Lands supplies the depth thanks to its three decades of relationships across Asia that unlock experiences, such as a private evening at Uzbekistan’s Registan or a Baci ceremony in Luang Prabang, that guests can’t easily book independently.
Its headline 2027 departure is Around the World in Three Continents (October 17–November 7, 21 nights, from US$218,888 per person), a spectacular global circuit that opens at Aman Kyoto for zen meditation with Buddhist monks and a private geisha evening; island-hops to the seclusion of Amanpulo on Pamalican Island in the Philippines; and thew chance to take in the UNESCO temples of Borobudur and Prambanan from Amanjiwo in Java.
The sojourn next year also includes newly-included Sri Lanka for leopard safaris and a tour of historic Galle Fort via Amanwella, before jetting over to the UAE to explore Dubai’s Museum of the Future and a day trip to Abu Dhabi. Finally, you’ll fly into Italy and base yourself at Aman Venice for private gondola rides and a Murano glass workshop, before jumping the Med and closing with a hot-air balloon safari over the Moroccan desert from Amanjena in Marrakech.
Travellers who prefer Southeast Asia in a tighter window can instead book Discover Southeast Asia (13 nights, departing February 21 or November 7, 2027), which links five Aman properties across Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand, including Angkor’s temples and a stretch of Phuket coast to close the trip.
Insider’s Tip: Ask Remote Lands about single-supplement waivers on off-peak departures — solo travellers are an increasingly large share of this itinerary’s bookings, and the operator has been known to accommodate them.
Abercrombie & Kent: Geoffrey Kent’s Fully Custom-Built Fleet
Few names carry more weight in expedition travel than Abercrombie & Kent, founded by Geoffrey Kent more than six decades ago on the back of African safaris, and its 2027 private jet collection — flown on a chartered, 50-seat, fully lie-flat Boeing 757 with a dedicated cabin crew, onboard physician, executive chef and full logistics team — leans into that safari and wildlife heritage harder than any competitor on this list.
It’s the natural choice for travellers who want their round-the-world trip to double as a serious wildlife itinerary, not just a hotel-hopping circuit between spa treatments.
Africa: Across a Continent by Private Jet (February 4–25, 22 days, US$169,500 per person) covers Tunisia, Rwanda, South Africa, Botswana and Morocco in a single sweep, pairing mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda with a private Sahara desert camp and Okavango Delta game drives in a masterclass in the continent’s ecological range. In my mind, this is an ideal trip for guests who’d rather not choose between the Sahara and the savannah on a single trip.
For a genuine circumnavigation, Epic Islands and Landscapes: Around the World by Private Jet (May 1–26, 26 days, US$189,500 per person) is one of the most ambitious departures of the year, connecting the Galápagos by private yacht, Easter Island for a night of stargazing beneath its moai statues, the Cook Islands, a Milford Sound helicopter flight in New Zealand, Sri Lanka‘s tea estates, the Tanzanian bush and the Sicilian coast to close.
Travellers chasing something rarer still should watch Hidden Horizons with Geoffrey Kent (October 14–November 8, US$198,500 per person), personally designed and hosted by the A&K founder himself, tracing lesser-known ground from the Azores to Kazakhstan, alongside Wild Wonders (September 4–29, 26 days, US$189,500 per person), which strings together eight distinct ecosystems, from Fiji’s reefs to Costa Rica‘s Tortuguero National Park.
Insider’s Tip: A&K’s departures with Geoffrey Kent himself on board are the fastest to sell out on the calendar — advisors recommend reserving a full year ahead of any 2027 date.
Four Seasons Private Jet Experience: The Category’s Biggest Aircraft
Four Seasons all but invented the modern private jet expedition, and in 2027 — marking a decade of the programme — it’s flying its largest aircraft yet, a custom-configured Airbus A321neo-LR carrying exactly 48 guests across one of the category’s most spacious cabins.
It remains the most hotel-brand-consistent of the group circuits, with every stop, without exception, including a Four Seasons property or a Four Seasons-curated experience. In addition, ground touring typically breaks into small clusters of six to eight guests rather than one large group.
The showstopper for 2027 is Uncharted Discovery (January 20–February 9, 21 days, from US$234,000 per person), which opens in Los Angeles and threads through Tamarindo, Machu Picchu, Buenos Aires, an Antarctic expedition, Cartagena and a new coastal stretch in Costa Rica in the only itinerary on this list to touch the seventh continent.
For a shorter, culturally dense alternative, Asia Unveiled (February 11–26, 16 days, from US$167,000 per person) moves from Tokyo to Bali, Angkor Wat, Hoi An, Bhutan’s Tiger’s Nest monastery, the Maldives and Bangkok, with a Michelin-chef-led sushi class and a hands-on bonsai workshop built into the itinerary.
Two further 2027 departures, International Intrigue and Timeless Encounters, add stops from Kyoto and the Serengeti to Sydney, Dubai’s Burj Khalifa and the Taj Mahal.
Insider’s Tip: Four Seasons journeys routinely sell out over a year in advance — 2027’s four departures were close to fully booked within weeks of release, so shortlist your dates before contacting an advisor.
Intriq Journey: Bespoke Private Jet Charters, Built Around Your Group
Where the four operators above run fixed-date departures for a curated group of strangers, Singapore-based Intriq Journey — a Virtuoso-affiliated specialist with regional offices in Hong Kong and China — takes the opposite approach. The company offers fully bespoke, tailor-made private jet charters designed around a single travelling party, whether that’s a family, a milestone celebration or a close circle of friends, rather than a set itinerary with a public departure date.
It’s a genuinely different model within the same category, and one worth knowing about if the appeal of a jet expedition is the aircraft and the access, not sharing the cabin with 40 other guests you’ve never met.
Its signature product is the Seychelles Private Jet Journey (US$19,300-$31,400 per person, depending on resort category), a six-day, five-night charter for up to 12 guests aboard a Bombardier Challenger 605.
The jet departs Singapore for Mahé, where guests take a helicopter transfer to a private resort on Praslin, where days include scuba diving, a sunset cruise, island-hopping by private yacht to La Digue and Curieuse, and a walk through the UNESCO-listed Vallée de Mai forest.
Intriq designs comparable custom charters — to the Maldives, across the Middle East, and through remote pockets of Asia — for groups who’d rather set their own 2027 dates than join a published calendar, drawing on the same small-group design philosophy behind its wider Intriq Signatures collection.
Insider’s Tip: Because these are private charters, not shared departures, there’s no group size to fill and no single-supplement math — just your own travelling party, which makes Intriq worth a call for a milestone trip.
Private Jet Group Trips: Your Questions Answered
Considering a spot on one of 2027’s most exclusive private jet expeditions? Here’s what first-time travellers ask most before booking one of these round-the-world circuits.
How much do private jet group trips cost?
Most fixed-departure expeditions on this list run from roughly US$103,000 to US$235,000 per person, depending on duration, aircraft and destinations, typically based on double occupancy. Bespoke charters like Intriq Journey’s Seychelles trip, which cover far shorter distances for a private group rather than a full circumnavigation, start much lower, from around US$20,000 per person.
What’s actually included in the price?
Expect all flights on the chartered aircraft, five-star hotel accommodation (usually at the operator’s own or preferred properties), most meals and beverages both on the ground and in the air, guided excursions and cultural experiences, gratuities, and onboard medical support. International flights to the trip’s starting city, visas, travel insurance and personal spending are typically extra, and worth confirming line by line with an advisor before booking.
Who typically goes on these trips?
Guests skew toward well-travelled couples and small friend groups in their 50s to 70s, many of them repeat clients of the operator’s hotels or prior expeditions, though most trips also welcome solo travellers and, on select departures, families with older children.
What unites them is less age than appetite: a preference for depth and ease over independent, DIY exploring, and often a genuine curiosity about the small group they’ll be spending three weeks alongside — many operators report guests rebooking specifically to travel with people they met on a previous departure.
Is there a single supplement for solo travellers?
Yes, on the fixed-group departures — usually around 10% of the total trip cost, though several operators, including Remote Lands, will sometimes waive it on select off-peak dates. Bespoke private charters like Intriq Journey’s don’t apply a single supplement at all, since you’re booking the whole aircraft for your own group rather than joining a shared departure.
How far in advance should you book?
Far. These trips have a loyal, repeat following among serial luxury travellers, and popular departures — particularly those with fixed dates and capped seats, like Aman’s 18-guest expeditions or A&K’s Geoffrey Kent-hosted journey — routinely sell out 12 to 18 months before departure. Advisors generally recommend reserving as soon as a season’s itineraries are announced.
Is there medical support on board?
Every major operator listed here — Aman, A&K, Remote Lands and Four Seasons — carries a dedicated physician on all fixed-departure expeditions, along with medical evacuation coverage typically up to US$100,000. It’s one of the category’s defining reassurances for older or more remote-destination-heavy itineraries, such as Antarctica or the Sahara.
What’s the difference between a fixed departure and a private charter?
A fixed departure, like those from Aman, A&K, Remote Lands or Four Seasons, has a set 2027 date and itinerary that a limited number of unrelated travellers book into, usually 16 to 50 guests. A private charter, Intriq Journey’s model, reserves the entire aircraft for one travelling party, with the itinerary, dates and pace built entirely around that group.
What should you pack?
Checked luggage on chartered jets is usually capped at around 20 kg (44lb) per person, lighter than commercial long-haul allowances, since aircraft configured for lie-flat comfort trade some cargo space for cabin room. Operators typically send a detailed packing list in advance, covering everything from altitude-appropriate layers for Bhutan to reef-safe sunscreen for island stops.
Can these trips be booked through a travel advisor?
Yes, and most operators actively encourage it. Aman, A&K, Remote Lands and Four Seasons all work with accredited luxury advisors — including those holding Virtuoso status, the network Intriq Journey itself belongs to — at no extra cost to the guest, and doing so can unlock room upgrades, amenities or priority waitlist access on departures that sell out early.
