$125,000 for 22 days around the world: How the ultra-rich travel by private jet
14:17 10 February, 2026For the world’s wealthiest travelers, the globe becomes one continuous luxury adventure aboard a private jet. Dubai-based company Lushescapes has launched the exclusive Meridian One tour, offering 22 days of travel across five continents and eight countries — all without a single commercial flight — for $125,000 per person, reports Gulf News.
The chartered Boeing 757 carries just 40 guests, and the itinerary is a dream for luxury lovers: Iceland, Cuba, the Amazon, Easter Island, French Polynesia, Australia, Thailand, and back to Dubai.
Highlights of the tour include:
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Morning geothermal ceremonies in Iceland
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Private dinners in historic Havana mansions
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Rituals with Amazonian tribes
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Exclusive visits to the Moai statues on Easter Island
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Private blessings at Chiang Mai temples
Accommodations match the level of exclusivity: from the Retreat at Blue Lagoon in Iceland to luxury lodges in the Amazon and serene hotels across the Pacific.
Other companies offer similar experiences:
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Four Seasons Private Jet Experience — 20 days, 48 guests, starting at $219,000 per person, visiting destinations like Hong Kong, Venice, and Iceland
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TCS World Travel — 24 days, 50–60 guests, $110,000–$135,000 per person, with onboard historians and destination experts
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VistaJet and private charters — fully customizable tours where travelers choose the aircraft, route, and pace, with costs varying accordingly
The goal of these journeys is not just to see the world, but to experience it as a continuous story, where time, access, and comfort become the ultimate luxury.
Critics call such tours extravagant and tone-deaf in an era of climate crises and growing social inequality. But proponents see them as the next evolution of premium travel: fewer people, fewer flights, but deeper experiences and exclusive access.
For most, the price is out of reach. For the fortunate few, it’s a new level of freedom and luxury: the world at your feet — without lines, compromises, or limits.