Time spent travelling the world by air has become a truly pleasurable experience, elevated by hospitality brands that provide curated journeys designed to maximise every moment of your limited time off. Among these is one of the world’s largest and most respected hospitality companies: Four Seasons. Read on to discover all about the Four Seasons Private Jet service.
Four Seasons Private Jet: A Brief Overview
In 2015, the Four Seasons brand noticed a gap in the luxury travel market. Previously, upscale travellers would have had to charter a private jet for each destination they wished to visit, and then arrange excursions and other services separately.
Considering many of the people who were travelling in this manner were also staying at Four Seasons hotels and resorts, the brand decided to step in and fill the gap, offering a range of carefully curated private jet experiences, covering multiple destinations and encompassing some of the world’s sought-after lifestyle experiences. Bespoke itineraries aboard a fully-customised, Four Seasons-branded Airbus A321 afford guests the opportunity to be whisked around the world and experience some of the most iconic cultural and natural wonders on the planet.
Guests can relax in the knowledge that the legendary Four Seasons service will tend to their every need. Partnerships with Titan Airways and TCS World Travel ensure that everything is taken care of where aviation logistics, safety, and seamless travel coordination are concerned.
Destinations of Distinction
With eight highly exclusive trips across multiple holiday experiences, guests have a carefully selected choice of destinations to choose from.
For the more adventurous, there is the Uncharted Discovery Adventure trip. Guests start their journey in Los Angeles before making their way to the tranquil Mexican beach hideaway of Tamarindo. Next, prepare to explore your inner Inca at Machu Picchu, before heading south to tango in Buenos Aires. A stop on the world’s most remote continent, Antarctica, follows, before the penultimate leg in the beautiful Colombian coastal city of Cartagena. The trip concludes in the verdant rainforests of Costa Rica.
If wellness is more your speed, then the World of Wellness trip might just be for you – a 20-day, eight-destination journey, including wellness activities created to enrich mind, body and spirit. Guests can take in the wonders of Singapore, Koh Samui, the Maldives, Taormina, Marrakech, Nevis, Mexico City, and Maui, while experiences such as the guided snorkelling in Koh Samui provide a glimpse into the vibrant marine life and stunning underwater landscapes that define the region.
Culture aficionados would be well advised to consider the Asia Unveiled trip. An exclusive wander around Angkor Wat is an unforgettable experience, before sampling the food culture of Hoi An. Other highlights include learning the secrets of the samurai in Japan, before stops in Bali, Bhutan, the Maldives and Bangkok, offering a wealth of culture along the way.
If it is safari you are interested in, then you need look no further than the African Wonders experience for the trip of a lifetime. Beginning in Athens – where culture and history converge – the journey really gets underway with its first stop at Egypt’s ancient pyramids. Guests are then whisked south to the Serengeti, where chances of seeing one of the Big Five are almost guaranteed. From there, Mauritius and Rwanda offer a glimpse into the slightly less-travelled African routes, before a stop at the majestic Victoria Falls – one of the world’s widest waterfalls at a distance of more than 1.7 km – providing tranquility in abundance. The trip concludes in the energetic metropolis of Johannesburg,
The Timeless Encounters trip is the company’s longest-running offering and spans eight destinations with an optional day trip to the Taj Mahal in Agra, India. Guests start in the tropical paradise of Kona, Hawaii, before heading on to the idyllic shores of Bora Bora in the South Pacific. A stop in Sydney to experience Australian surf culture in all its glory is next, before heading to Bali to experience the natural beauty of Indonesia. Guests then have the choice of one of two northern Thai cities, Chiang Rai or Chiang Mai, before landing in one of the planet’s most exclusive cities: Dubai. From there, old Europe beckons on the penultimate leg in Prague, before the trip wraps in the old money enclave of London, England.
For those with a keen interest in history, the Ancient Explorer trip is arguably the Holy Grail. A journey of discovery beckons across 23 days and nine destinations – starting in the energetic nightlife destination of Miami, before a short hop to Mexico City. The tranquility of Bora Bora comes next, before guests are treated to the majesty of the Great Barrier Reef. Travellers can then experience the thrills of Bangkok, before a stop at one of the New 7 Wonders of the World – the iconic Petra. The trip then concludes in the Spanish capital of Madrid, where world-class football and paella are on full display.
Arts, culture, shopping and urban exploration are key features of the Grand Horizons trip, which takes in nine captivating destinations, from glittering cultural capitals to the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay. The trip begins by sampling the exquisite wines of Napa Valley, before heading across the Pacific to one of the world’s biggest cities: Tokyo. Guests can then explore Ha Long Bay, before choosing one Thai destination: either Bangkok or Koh Samui. The next stop takes in the cultural behemoth of Istanbul, before a spot of world-class shopping in Milan. Stops in Mallorca and Lisbon round out the journey, before the trip concludes in the eastern Canadian city of Montreal.
Last but not least, the International Intrigue trip expertly blends urban, safari and beach locations across four continents. The tour begins in the musical heartland of Seattle, then heading to one of the world’s most culturally important cities, Kyoto. A change of pace in tranquil Hoi An is next up, before one of the highlights of the trip, the Serengeti, where guests can hopefully get up close and personal with one of the Big Five. Travellers will then fly to historic Marrakech, before a short jump across the Mediterranean to Florence, home of the Renaissance and a treasure trove of art, culture, and timeless architectural beauty. The journey then makes its way to Paris, the City of Love, where guests can take in iconic attractions like the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower.
Elevated Comfort
The iconic Four Seasons brand has, throughout its history, lived by founder Isadore Sharp’s Golden Rule – to treat people as you would expect to be treated. That mantra extends to the Private Jet branch of the company, where guests expect a certain level of exclusivity and service.
On board, travellers benefit from a 24/7 concierge service, in addition to a dedicated executive chef, who is on hand to whip up any creation you might desire at any point during the journey. Additionally, a 14-person crew that places hospitality and your well-being as a priority are there to make your trip as comfortable as possible, while a Journey Physician – chosen by medical advisors at Boston MD from Harvard University – is on board to make sure any medical emergencies are swiftly dealt with.
Additionally, Four Seasons Private Jet organisers also send an Advanced Travel Manager ahead to each destination to ensure everything is in place ahead of arrival, thus providing yet more comfort and a seamless travel experience.
Furthermore, the cabin layout guarantees guests experience the utmost in comfort. 48 Italian leather flat-bed seats all boast first-class-level service, while also offering two metres of personal space. The jet also showcases an on-board area for relaxing and socialising.
Itineraries are carefully prepared in advance to ensure optimal take-off and landing times. Overnight flights are avoided where possible to allow guests to enjoy the Four Seasons accommodations and the comfort of their award-winning beds each night of the journey.
Grounded in Luxury
Since guests spend a lot of time airborne during the Four Seasons Private Jets trips, hospitality on the ground is not just expected, but is elevated to a level that mirrors the bespoke luxury, attention to detail, and seamless service experienced in the air.
Four Seasons seamlessly integrates its hotels and resorts network into each stop, allowing guests to experience the very best hospitality from a brand which has built its reputation on exactly that. For those far-flung, remote destinations, Four Seasons works with a selection of carefully curated properties, ensuring not just your safety, but complete comfort. The brand guarantees that the highest category of deluxe rooms will be reserved ahead of time, making certain that guests will have the very best accommodations available.
While on the ground, cultural excursions and activities can be arranged to take advantage of whatever local attraction might be in that specific location, while community immersion experiences can also be arranged, designed for guests to get a closer understanding of life in that city or country. For example, guests can soar above the Serengeti in a hot-air balloon on the African Wonders trip, or hike to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Bhutan if choosing the Asia Unveiled package.
From Booking to Departure
Four Seasons provides a seamless booking experience from start to finish. A dedicated Guest Relations team member will help you choose the perfect journey, taking care of basics such as seat reservation and on-ground excursions.
For solo travellers, Four Seasons is highly experienced at accommodating guests travelling alone, ideal both for those who may simply wish to have some time to themselves or who might wish to connect with like-minded individuals with shared interests.
Guests should also take into consideration that most countries have their own regulations when it comes to private air travel. This means that, in most cases, private airplanes are required to depart with the same passengers they arrived with, which will limit guests who may wish to join a trip late or leave early. That said, Four Seasons does their best to cater to guests’ individual needs, and, depending on the country, it may be possible to make alternative arrangements in this regard. It should be noted that the full price of the trip would still be charged in this scenario.
For added peace of mind, all guests on Four Seasons Private Jets tours automatically receive emergency medical cover, worth $100,000. Optional extras can be purchased depending on what your trip might entail. Your Guest Services Manager is also on hand to help with commercial travel arrangements to or from departure and arrival locations, in addition to visa procurement for each country that might require one.
Where luggage is concerned, guests are welcome to bring two 23 kg suitcases each, plus a small bag and a personal item. Upon arrival at your first location, the Assistant Journey Manager will be fully responsible for your luggage, allowing you to completely enjoy your experience without worrying about baggage drop-off or pick-up.
The Four Seasons Private Jet experience is undoubtedly one of the most exclusive travel experiences in the world. With a range of upscale travel destinations, meticulous attention to detail, exceptional hospitality and world-class service both in the air and on the ground, this experience can be safely placed in the ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ category.
