Air Cruise by Private Jet
From French Polynesia to Petra
18 days, from March 8th to 25th 2023
Itinerary - Your plane - Rates & Conditions
From 50 000 € per person, All-Inclusive
7 stopovers, a private plane, the most beautiful hotels, a complete program of visits. Experience the World in Grand Luxury from Tahiti to Petra.
Fly directly to Tahiti for a few days of holidays in paradise, then board our private plane to continue your World Tour.
First, succumb to the charms of Polynesia, its black pearls and crystal lagoons: you will spend 4 or 5 nights in these heavenly atolls ! Then, you cross the Date Line, our plane lands in Sydney, you can already imagine yourself in front of the Opera House! Vibrant Hanoi awaits you next, before the peaceful Halong Bay and the temples of Angkor in neighboring Cambodia. What's next? Agra, for the fascination of the white marble of the Taj Mahal, before concluding at the foot of the pink temples of Petra and in the desert of Wadi Rum.
Will you chose the unique all-inclusive experience of Club Safrans, or the absolute luxury and exclusive tours of the Première Safrans which will open the doors of legendary hotels, take you to Bora Bora and make you experience the magic of waking up in Halong Bay.
ITINERARY
Moorea and Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Today is a great day, one that you will always remember: join Safrans du Monde on board its private plane for an unforgettable Air Cruise. Your first stopover will be in Paradise. You have just landed in Tahiti, for 6 nights in French Polynesia. Your visits in Club Safrans include: tour of the island of Tahiti and exploration of the lagoon on the island of Moorea to meet the stingrays and the luxuriant landscapes which overhang the Cook Bay. You will also fall under the spell of the ukulele that plays along the Tamure and Tahitian songs. Dream and exoticism will accompany you throughout your stay in Polynesia.
If you travel in Première Safrans, you will stay in Bora Bora for a free stay in the comfort of your overwater bungalow... and if you have already visited Polynesia you can opt for one of the alternative programs (with extra charge) and stay several nights in the Tuamotus, Bora Bora, the Marquesas Islands or even at the legendary hotel The Brando on the atoll of Tetiaroa
Your Tours & Visits (included in the price)
March 7th : Paris - Papeete
In Première Safrans, you will take off this afternoon for Tahiti via Los Angeles in Business Class with Air France.
March 8th : Paris - Tahiti OU Bora Bora
In Première Safrans, arrival in Papeete in the morning and departure to Bora Bora for a 5-night stay in paradise.
In Club Safrans, late afternoon departure for your flight to Tahiti in Eco-Premium Class.
March 9th : Tahiti - Moorea OR Bora Bora
In Première Safrans, free stay on an overwater bungalow.
In Club Safrans upon arrival you will join Moorea for 4 nights. You will visit the lagoon and tour of the island of Tahiti.
March 10th : Moorea - Tahiti - Moorea OR Bora Bora
In Première Safrans, day at leisure in paradise.
This morning, if you are a member of the Club Safrans, you will go on an excursion around the island of Tahiti in search of the most beautiful landscapes. You will start with the splendid panoramic view from Taharaa to the Botanical Garden, passing by the Blower's Hole and One Tree Hill. It is a lush setting with a wonderful waterfall that awaits you. You will take time for lunch before continuing to the sublime gardens of Vaipahi. To finish your day in apotheosis, you will leave to discover of the caves of Maraa.
March 11th : Moorea OR Bora Bora
In Première Safrans, free day in paradise.
Today, you will leave to discover Moorea and its lagoon. You will take advantage of this excursion to admire the most beautiful corners of the island and discover all its secrets. From the lookout to Opunohu and Cook bays, you will experience the ukulele and Vahine atmosphere, with the Polynesian tattoo art and the omnipresence of flowers in the background. You will then enjoy a free afternoon at the beach, turquoise waters in an idyllic setting. Then in the evening, a dinner and dance show will crown your Polynesian experience.
March 12th : Moorea OR Bora Bora
Day at leisure.
Alternative Programs (additional fee)
- Stay in Tetiaroa at The Brando 5*, an exceptional hotel in the heart of the Pacific,
- In Club Safrans, 2 or 4 night stay in Bora Bora (instead of Moorea) at the Bora Bora Pearl Resort 5* for a free stay with full board,
- Excursion to the interior of the island of Tahiti,
- Multiple options for helicopter flights over the islands of Moorea, Tahiti and Bora Bora.
Your hotels - 4 or 5 nights
Première Safrans :
Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa 5* (5 nights)
Club Safrans
Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort 5* (4 nights)
Your flight
Première Safrans :
Business Class
March 7th : Paris - Los Angeles - Papeete
Flight Time 23h
Club Safrans :
Premium Eco
March 8th : Paris - San Francisco - Papeete
Flight Time 22h30
Sydney, Australia
Today you will experience something that is the very essence of a World Tour: crossing the International Date Line. This bewildering event defies description; it’s something that has to be lived. Turn back your watch and move your calendar forward, because today will be longer than yesterday...and yet your plane will touch down tomorrow at almost the same time that you took off. It’s mind-boggling!
This time-travel flight will get you straight to the Australian most know city: Sydney ! You land in the country of koalas and kangaroos to meet the Aboriginals who will unveil the pillars of their ancestral culture. Of course, you will not miss the Sydney Opera House, the Harbor Bridge and the world famous surfers of Bondi Beach.
Your Tours & Visits (included in the price)
March 13th and 14th : Tahiti - Sydney
With the scent of you flower garden still lingering after your Polynesian experience, get back to your seat in the private jet: destination Australia. It is now time for you to experience the magical, unforgettable moment in the World Tour, crossing the International Date Line. Unbelievably, your are now travelling through time !
15 mars : Sydney
"G'day mate", Sydney and its bay are rolling out the red carpet for you. You will soon walk in the streets of the Rocks, the emblematic old district of the city, then stroll through Circular Quay to reach the world-famous Opera House before boarding for a lunch cruise on the Bay.
If you travel in Première Safrans , a seaplane will be waiting for you at the dock for an unforgettable flight over the Bay.
Alternative Programs (additional fee)
- Day Tour to the Blue Mountains,
- Show at the Opera House,
- Helicopter flight over Sydney Harbour.
Your hotels - 2 nights
Première Safrans :
Four Seasons Sydney 5*
Club Safrans :
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney 5*
Your flight
March 13 & 14: Papeete – Sydney
Take-off: late morning | Landing: next day in afternoon
Flight time 7:40
Hanoi and the Halong Bay, Vietnam
Welcome to Southeast Asia. Take a rickshaw ride, visit the Temple of Literature, face the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, take a deep breath and dive in the grandiose urban chaos of Hanoi. A crazy traffic, it’s true, but observe the astonishing harmony of street kitchens, miniature stalls, torrents of motorcycles, dodging pedestrians and doll houses. The city was designed according to the cosmogony laws, here a lake adorned with a temple, an artisan district next door, a botanical garden that hosts collective morning exercise right next to it, a market... Hanoi is the embodiment of the art of living together. Then, you will reclaim the calm of great nature in Halong bay. Away from the beaten and busy tracks, you savor one of the most beautiful pictures of Vietnam, between clear waters and thousands of monoliths covered in emerald.
Your Tours & Visits (included in the price)
March 16th : Sydney – Hanoi
This morning you will meet kangaroos, koalas and other emblematic animals of Australia before taking off for Vietnam. Once again you will experience a wonderful change of scenery and discover a new culture.
March 17th : Hanoi
Hanoï s'offrira à vous dans ce qu'elle a de plus traditionnel. Vous y découvrirez le Mausolée de Hô Chi Minh, le Temple de la Littérature ainsi que la Pagode Tran Quoc, la plus ancienne de la ville. Vous aurez également l'opportunité de faire un tour de cyclopousse dans la ville et vous disposerez d'un déjeuner et de temps libre dans les vieux quartiers pour vos flâneries. Vous rentrerez ensuite pour déguster un diner vietnamien.
March 18th : Hanoi and the Halong Bay
It is the great moment to discover the mysterious Halong Bay. You will sail between the islets to discover fishing villages and caves, all in a strange and enigmatic atmosphere for a guaranteed wonder. You will then return to Hanoi. If you travel by Première Safrans, you will enjoy a unique moment and spend a night on a luxury junk in the middle of the bay.
Alternative Programs (additional fee)
- A day in Ninh Binh (terrestrial Ha Long Bay),
- Surprise day tour.
Your hotels - 3 nights
Première Safrans :
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoï 5*
Jonque de Luxe su la Baie d’Halong 5*
Club Safrans:
Hôtel de l'Opera 5*
Your flight
March 16: Sydney - Hanoi
Take-off: morning | Landing: in the afternoon
Flight time: 9:30
The Angkor Temples, Cambodia
Asia continues to open its arms to you. You are in Cambodia... and you have changed universe again! In Angkor, it is on foot, by motorcycle, or even by helicopter (with extra charge) that you will discover the legendary temples. On the program of your visits, the emblematic Bayon with its dozens of faces with enigmatic smiles, the Ta Phrom temple invaded by these giant roots and the ancient city of Angkor Thom. This marvelous 3-night stopover will also leave time for a full day of relaxation... unless under the spell, the desire takes you to see even more. You will then opt for one of the many variations in small groups. Finally, you will be the host of a sumptuous private gala evening, in the setting of the Thommanon Temple, with the performance of the Sacred Dancers of the Royal Khmer Ballet sponsored by Princess Bopha Dwi, the eldest daughter of the late King Sihanouk.
Your Tours & Visits (included in the price)
March 19th : Hanoi - Siem Reap
This morning you will take off for the seventh destination of your World Tour: Cambodia and it's marvelous Angkor Temples. After a short flight you will land in Siem Reap just after lunch for a short tour of the city before settling in your hotel.
March 20th : Angkor Wat
Full day of visits: Angkor Wat, Ta Phrom temple and Angkor Thom town.
March 21st : Angkor
Day free at leisure. Enjoy the comfort of your hotel or one of the numerous options and activities available in our Alternative programs (with extra charge).
And this gala dinner, set in a privatised temple, orchestrated by the Asparas Royal Ballet dances, will give you the last chills of this marvelous discovery of the Khmer civilisation.
Alternative Programs (additional fee)
- Helicopter flight over Angkor temples,
- Daytour in the Cambodian countryside (with visit of Banteay Srei temple),
- Craftman shopping at the old market (accompanied by a guide),
- Excursion to the mysterious Temples (Beng Mealea, Koh Ker),
- Surprise day tour.
Your hotels - 3 nights
Première Safrans :
Belmond La Residence d’Angkor 5*
Club Safrans:
Sofitel Siem Reap 5*
Your flights
March 19: Hanoi - Siem Reap
Take-off: morning | Landing: after lunch
Flight time 1:40
The Taj Mahal, India
Let’s talk about Love. As you contemplate the white marble temple of perfect harmony youunderstand what defines a «Wonder of the World». Located on Agra’s riverbank, this mausoleum was built in the 17th century by Emperor Shâh Jahân who wanted to offer his wife a token of eternal passion. Successful declaration! Delicate sculptures, walls inlaid with semi-precious stones, elegant basins, slender minarets, flowerbeds. The hymn to love is universal. You will celebrate it tonight during a show that will unwind Indian magics.
Your Tours & Visits (included in the price)
March 22nd : Siem Rep - Agra
This morning, your private jet will get you to India. As soon as you touch Indian soil, you will head to the fabulous Taj Mahal, with its captivating symetry and the serenity that emanates from it. You will then be taken to your hotel, welcomed by traditionnal dance and music in a festive atmosphere. This evening, discover the Moghul culture, with the finest tastes of Indian gastronomy.
Your hotels - 1 nigh
Première Safrans :
The Oberoi Amarvillas 5*
Club Safrans :
ITC Mughal 5*
Your flight
March 22nd: Siem Reap - Agra (via Delhi)
Take-off: morning | Landing: after lunch.
Flight time 4:15
Petra and the Wadi Rum, Jordan
Grandiose! Carved in this rock with incredible colors, sculpted in time, this monument proudly displays the majesty of its name: The Treasure. Petra bears witness to the history of the Nabataeans, the people who inspired so many great travelers. Here, you will see the pink, you will see the red, the incredible canyons, the foam of the Dead Sea and the desert in Wadi Rum. Finally, in the evening, it is the apotheosis, with this last party that we have planned for you. It will be under the stars, sumptuous, in the most moving of settings, worthy of the Thousand and One Nights, worthy of your World Tour!
Your Tours & Visits (included in the price)
March 23rd : Agra - Aqaba
At the end of the morning you’ll have a quick flight to take you to Aqaba. By the time you have finished your on-board lunch you will be in the land of the Nabataeans, a nomadic people who were travellers ahead of their time. You will then travel along the road of kings and have time to appreciate the unique scenery before finally reaching the amazing city of Petra.
March 24th : Petra
This morning you will wake up impatiently to see the most exceptional sight that the famous city of Petra has for you, the treasure that is half-built and half-sculpted out of rock and out of time. You will explore the marvels of this place and stroll between those warmly coloured rocks which are so imbued with history. Surrounded by scenery that could be from a movie-set, you will understand how sensitive these nomadic people are when you see the delicate sculptures they have made out of the rock. You will have lunch and then continue exploring. Dinner itself will also reflect the traditions of this new culture which has come to augment the scope of culture experienced in this World Trip. We have planned the ultimate event for this last evening, set against a fantastically poignant background. You will enjoy a sumptuous party under the stars, as exotic as the Arabian Nights, and as fabulous as your World Trip.
March 25th : Wadi Rum - Aqaba - Paris
Today you are going to meet the Wadi Rum desert Bedouins. You are going to explore the fantastic scenery of a huge desert of undulating sand dunes in a 4x4. You will share your lunch with our hosts at a camp, very close to the local people, so you can observe their lifestyle at close quarters and understand their traditions. After this moving, dazzling experience you will once again board your private jet, this time to fly back to France. After your flight and last onboard dinner you will be back in the French capital and your World Tour will have come to a full circle.
Your hotels - 2 nights
Première Safrans :
Kempinski Aqaba 5*
Club Safrans :
Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla 5*
Your flight
March 23: Delhi – Aqaba
Take-off: morning | Landing: after lunch
Flight time 3:00
November 21: Aqaba – Paris
Take-off: evening | Landing: late evening
Flight time 5:00
Vous venez d'effectuer un incroyable voyage à travers le temps, les civilisations et les merveilles du monde, dans un Esprit Palace.
YOUR PRIVATE PLANE
Find your dedicated seat on board your Privatized Aircraft and (re)discover the incomparable comfort and emotions of a long-distance trip.
Grand Luxury Comfort
Your Private Jet is the symbol of a new generation of aircrafts. With a limited capacity of 76 flat-bed seats, a 30% reduced carbon footprint, your house in the clouds is also quieter. The pavilion is French, as is the smile and elegance of our multilingual crew. Your state of the art entertainment program and unlimited in-flight wifi will also enhance your experience onboard.
The charm works upon your arrival on board, the cabin smells good, everything is new and elegant. Blue as the color of the sky, the brightness in the aircraft has been studied according to the current flight phase for your greatest pleasure. This same care for details, sometimes imperceptible, will accompany you across continents. Your cocoon seat is wide (50 cm), it turns into a perfectly horizontal bed with a length of 192 cm, and its ergonomic mattress will make it an even cozier bed. But surely you will prefer savoring every minute of this pleasurable flight, like no other.
Our Club Safrans :
Services on the ground include accommodation in 5-star hotels, full board, evening events and shows.
In French Polynesia, the island of Moorea welcomes you, and a full program of excursions and visits is laid on with every stopover.
Local guides and dedicated tour leader will take good care of your group of no more than 25 travellers.
On board, the service is Business Class and your flatbed seat with its personal screen unfolds into a bed. Menus are prepared by our Chef, Paul Caussé, and complemented by our selection of wines and spirits.
The Première Safrans, the quintessential way of travel, in the air at every destination !
Choosing the Première Safrans, means that at each stopover you stay in the most exclusive hotel, the size of your room is even more generous, you eat at the top restaurants and special care is taken with your wine selection. Of course, your program of visits is extended, and includes the Belmond Hiram Bingham luxury train in Peru, a 4-nights stay at leisure in Bora Bora in French Polynesia, the unique experience of a night in Halong Bay and many other surprises... A professional tour leader and carefully chosen local guides take meticulous care of your small independent group of 16 travellers.
Service on board is First Class, with priority boarding, your seat in the forward part of the plane that turns into a completely flat bed and an individual screen. You will enjoy a selection of fine wines and menus prepared exclusively for our Première Safrans.
RATE & CONDITIONS
From French Polynesia to Petra
Prix per person* :
Club Safrans 50 000 €
18 days, from March 8th to 25th 2023
Première Safrans 76 000 €
19 days, from March 7th to 25th 2023
*Price calculated on the basis of 2 people travelling together and subject to availability at the time of booking.
Our prices include :
- The 17-day Air Cruise from Papeete to Paris by private plane (March 9 to 25).
- In Première Safrans, an extra night in Bora Bora.
- Accommodation in double rooms to be shared in 4* and 5* hotels or similar and different for the passengers traveling in First Safrans.
- Full board, based on 3 meals per day, some of which are in-flight, from dinner on the first day to dinner on the last day.
- Drinks on board your privatized aircraft: champagne, spirits, wine, beer, soft drinks etc... and the usual drinks at meals (wine, mineral water, beer and soft drinks).
- All transfers, excursions and visits planned in the program by bus, minibus, boat, 4X4 vehicle, train, hydrofoil with local guides speaking French or another language for non-French speaking passengers (from 10 participants speaking the same language).
- From Papeete to Paris, the services of a Cruise Director, his team of guides and a French doctor.
- The evenings included in the program.
- One-way flight from Paris to Papeete, in Business Class for Première Safrans passengers, in Premium Eco for Club Safrans passengers
- Handling of immigration formalities and luggage
- Luggage allowance in all airports where allowed.
- Luggage allowance: 1 piece of luggage of 23 kg per person in Club Safrans, 2 pieces of luggage of 23 kg in Première Safrans. Gratuities. Repatriation assistance insurance, airport taxes, issuing fees and visa fees for French nationals.
Our prices do not include :
- Drinks outside the program (bars, mini bar, drinks other than beer, wine and light drinks provided at meals at ports of call, etc.).
- Personal expenses (telephone, laundry, etc.).
- Optional multi-risk cancellation insurance: 7% of the total price of the trip (residents outside the EU, please contact us for more information).
Options (subject to availability) :
- Double room for individual use: + 2 700 € in Club Safrans and + 6 000 € in Première Safrans.
- Excursions with guide and private vehicles at the ports of call: Consult us.
- Pre/post transportation package to Paris including domestic flight or train, 4 transfers and 2 nights in a 4* hotel: 750 € per person in France and 1,200 € per person from the DOM
- Multi-risk cancellation insurance: 7% of the trip price
Formalities :
As of November 20, 2022 for French nationals:
Biometric passport valid for 6 months after the return date. Visa formalities on site for Vietnam, Jordan. Consult your doctor for more details on recommended vaccines.
To date (November 20, 2022), full vaccination in force against COVID19 (consult us).
Regsitration Conditions :
Registration form duly completed, signed and :
1st deposit of 50% upon reservation;
Balance to be received before January 4, 2023.
Insurances :
To be taken out at the time of booking, 7% of the total amount of the trip. For the precise details of its conditions, please refer to the Assurever company documentation provided at the time of subscription. Assistance / luggage / repatriation: included in the price of the trip for participants. For nationals and/or residents outside the European Community, please contact us for more details. Professional Liability Insurance: taken out by Safrans du Monde with GENERALI IARD, 2 rue Pillet Will, 75009 PARIS, in the amount of 2,000,000 euros, policy AR960648, in order to cover the consequences of the professional liability that Safrans du Monde may incur in its capacity as a travel operator, within the limits of the aforementioned policy.
Conditions of cancellation :
- Any cancellation will have to be communicated by registered mail with acknowledgment of receipt and will involve the following cancellation costs depending on the date of receipt:
- • 180 days ore more before departure : 10 % of the amount of the journey ;
- • From 179 to 120 days before departure : 30 % of the amount of the journey ;
- • From 119 to 90 days before departure : 40 % of the amount of the journey ;
- • From 89 to 60 days before departure : 50 % of the amount of the journey ;
- • From 59 to 30 days before departure : 75 % of the amount of the journey ;
- • From 30 days to departure : 100 % of the amount of the journey ;
Price and conditions of Application :
- Our prices are established with reference to the economic conditions in force on November 20, 2022, especially for accommodation, transportation, fuel, various taxes (stay, security, airport, etc..) and the exchange rate of the Brazilian Real, American Dollar (1EUR = 1.03 USD). Air transportation is provided according to this program, airlines and aircraft types are listed as an indication, they may be subject to change without notice. Given the complexity of this trip, the type of aircraft planned and/or one or more stopovers could be subject to change, or even replacement, justified by an event outside the organizer and unforeseen at the time of publication of the brochure (November 20, 2022), particularly for hotels and/or with regard to authorizations to land or take off from a planned airport.) If the group does not reach the minimum number of participants for the type of aircraft, the Air Cruise may be cancelled. In the case of significant changes, i.e., cancellation of the trip due to a lack of participants, a change in the price of the trip, or a significant change in the itinerary (more than one stopover), the customer will be informed as far as possible no later than 21 days before departure. In each of these three cases, the client will have a period of 8 days upon receipt of the notification to accept the new proposal or to request the cancellation of his registration. In this case, the sums paid by the client will be reimbursed in full, however, no compensation can be claimed. Similarly, if the cancellation of the trip is imposed by circumstances of epidemic, force majeure or exceptional and unavoidable circumstances as defined by Article L211-14 of the Tourism Code, the customer may not claim any compensation. Any interruption of the trip that is not the fault of the organizer will not be reimbursed, even partially, neither for transportation services nor for other services, unless covered in whole or in part by an insurance company, within the limits of the insurance contract taken out.
Customer Service :
- Any complaint will be addressed as soon as possible and no later than 20 days after the date of return by registered mail with acknowledgement of receipt by attaching the supporting documents to Safrans du Monde - 54, rue Taitbout - 75009 PARIS. RCS Paris 504 235 854 - SAS with capital of €18,000 - NAF 7911Z - IM 075140076 - ATRADIUS Financial Guarantee
Bookings are open, contact us !