w h y t r av e l w i t h k e r & d ow n e y
the heart of the matter when traveling with Ker & Downey is more than just travel in the form of luxury and style: it’s all about those little ineffable moments, beholding the beauty of the world the way you always imagined. These experiential moments—a breath of fresh mountain air, the rush of adrenaline, the peace of a calm beach, the taste of a new cuisine— whatever it may be for you, you’ll know it when you experience it. And it comes standard on every Ker & Downey journey.
THE k ER & d OWNEY DI F F EREN C E
The Ker & Downey difference is in the details. It’s the guide that meets you at the aircraft door to carry your bags and assist you with your papers through customs. It’s the comprehensive final documents you get to put you at ease knowing your journey ahead has been completely prepared for. It’s the smile from your friendly driver, a chilled bottle of water, amazing culinary experiences, choice wines at dinner, and a whiteglove service always available to you. But most of all, the Ker & Downey difference is in its dedication to hand-crafting the perfect journey for you: it’s the unheardof experiences the world has left to offer, the remote destinations now within your reach, and the cultural interactions you’ll no doubt remember for a lifetime. All this is the world of Ker & Downey. It’s private, experiential, luxury travel at its very best.
the world of
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air pg.6
romance itineraries pg.8
africa central & east pg. 12
africa southern pg. 14
north africa middle east
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asia pg. 18
latin america pg. 20
europe northern & Western pg. 22
europe eastern & Southern p g . 24
south pacific pg. 26
north america pg. 28
giving back pg. 30
ta k i n g a i r to n e w h e i g h t s When reserving your custom land arrangements with Ker & Downey, please ask about our incredible airfare rates. Our experts partner with the best to ensure a comfortable and luxurious journey in transit. Forget the hassles: obtain premium seating at great rates, accrue mileage where available, and get the peace-of-mind of lenient cancellation policies.
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to p d e s t i n at i o n s for
r o m a n t i c c e l e b r at i o n s Your Ker & Downey journey with the one you love should be as unique as you are together. From exploring the great outdoors, to a private and secluded safari, to spending alone time on the beach, Ker & Downey can craft the perfect trip for every traveler looking to celebrate life’s milestones or beginning life together as a married couple.
Island Honeymoon Escape { 1 0 n i g h ts / 1 1 days } S u g g e st e d j o u r n e y at a g l a n c e
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D ay :
itinerary:
A c c o m m o d at i o n :
day 1-4
Maldives
One&Only Reethi Rah
day 5-6
Dubai
One&Only The Palm
day 7-11
Seychelles
North Island
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Vot e d # 1 S a fa r i O u t fi t t e r b y T r av e l + L e i s u r e
South Africa Honeymoon { 9 n i g h ts / 1 0 days } S u g g e st e d j o u r n e y at a g l a n c e D ay :
itinerary:
A c c o m m o d at i o n :
day 1-3
Sabi Sand Reserve
Singita Boulders Lodge
day 4-6
Eastern Cape
Kariega Settlers Drift
day 7-10
Cape Town
Ellerman House
T h e P h i l i pp i n e s Luxury Honeymoon { 8 n i g h ts / 9 days } S u g g e st e d j o u r n e y at a g l a n c e D ay :
itinerary:
A c c o m m o d at i o n :
day 1-2
Manila
Manila
day 3-5
El Nido
Pangulasian Island Resort
day 6-8
Pamalican Island
Amanpulo
DAY 9
Manila
Raffles Makati
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Bounty of the Canal { 9 n i g h ts / 1 0 days } S u g g e st e d j o u r n e y at a g l a n c e D ay :
itinerary:
A c c o m m o d at i o n :
day 1
Arrive San JosĂŠ
Hotel Grano de Oro
day 2-4
Puntarenas
Playa Cativo
day 5-7
Boquete
Panamonte Inn & Spa
DAY 8-10
Panama City
Bristol Panama
Bali Luxury Honeymoon { 9 n i g h ts / 1 0 days } S u g g e st e d j o u r n e y at a g l a n c e
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D ay :
itinerary:
A c c o m m o d at i o n :
day 1-3
Ubud
Mandapa, a ritz-carlton reserve
day 4-6
Candidasa
Amankila
day 7-10
Jimbaran
Ayana Resort
i c e l a n d a dv e n t u r e { 6 n i g h ts / 7 days } S u g g e st e d j o u r n e y at a g l a n c e D ay :
itinerary:
A c c o m m o d at i o n :
day 1-2
Reykjavik
Hotel Borg
day 3-5
Akureyri
Hotel Kea
day 6-7
Reykjavik
Hotel Borg
B ot s wa n a L u x u ry H o n e y m o o n { 9 n i g h ts / 1 0 days } S u g g e st e d j o u r n e y at a g l a n c e D ay :
itinerary:
A c c o m m o d at i o n :
day 1
Johannesburg
The Saxon
day 2-4
Okavango Delta
Duba Plains Camp
day 5-7
Linyanti
Kings Pool Camp
Day 8-10
Livingstone
Royal Chundu River Lodge
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Central & East
af ri c a
e t h i o pi a
Rwa n d a
K e n ya
S e yc h e l l e s
M a dag as c a r
Ta n z a n i a
Mauritius
Ug a n d a
M a dag a s c a r Canoe out to the Lemur Island sanctuary to track lemurs through the jungle
Ethiopia Interact with the Mursi, Hamer, and Karo locals in Omo Valley, the home of 18 diverse tribes
R WA N DA Take a canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest National Park, home to 25% of Africa’s primate species.
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K E N YA Take a private helicopter tour of Lake Turkana and Logipi, the Aberdare highlands, and Mount Kenya
U GA N DA Volunteer to give back with local hospitals, schools, and conservation organizations
TA N Z A N IA Embark on a photographic safari with a wildlife photography expert
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af ri c a
southern B o t s wa n a
S o u t h Af r i c a
M o z a m biq u e
Z a m bi a
N a m ibi a
Zi m b a bw e
Zambia Get up close to big game on a guided walk through the South Luangwa, the birthplace of the walking safari
south africa Sleep under the stars on the exclusive sleepout deck at Lion Sands
M oz a m b i q ue Sail the Indian ocean in an authentic Arabian dhow
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B ot swa n a
Namibia
Horseback safari through the Okavango Delta
Soar over the famous red dunes and desert landscape of Sossusvlei in your private hot air balloon.
B ot swa n a Learn animal tracking and bush skills with the private guides of Young Explorers
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no rt h a f r ic a & mi dd le e a st
Egyp t
Q ata r
Israel
S u da n
J o r da n
United Arab
Morocco
E m i r at e s
Oman
J ORDA N Overnight in Wadi Rum and have breakfast with a local Bedouin
israel Visit ancient archaeology digs at Beit Shean and Beit Guvrin
israel Bring your camera on a street art and graffiti tour of Tel Aviv
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e gy p t Take tea at sunset in the Great Sand Sea at Siwa Oasis
Om a n Speed around on a quad bike in the desert
U n i t e d A r a b E m i r at e s Take a desert wildlife safari through the sands in a vintage Land Rover to see falconry demonstrations
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as i a
B h u ta n
L aos
Si n g a p o r e
C a m b o di a
M a l ay s i a
Sri Lanka
China
M a l div e s
Thailand
I n di a
Mongolia
Vietnam
Indonesia
Mya n m a r
U z b e ki s ta n
J a pa n
N e pa l
K a z a k h s ta n
P h i l ippi n e s
Thailand See Bangkok like a local, led by your guide through the most popular modes of public transportation
VIETNAM See Ho Chi Minh City by scooter and taste a variety of local street foods
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China Tour Shanghai with a savvy historian to discover hidden back alleys and welcoming local homes
I N DIA Live in the lap of luxury as Maharaja for a day at the Umaid Bhawan Palace
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l ati n am eri c a
Argentina
C o s ta Ri c a
G u at e m a l a
Belize
Ecuador &
Ni c a r a g u a
Brazil
The
Pa n a m a
Chile
G a l a pa g o s
Peru
C o l o m bi a
Islands
U r u g u ay
peru Take a tasting tour of a farm in the Amazon rainforest
E c ua d o r Sip champagne in the domes of Quito after dark
Argentina Hike along the Perito Moreno glacier in Los Glaciares National Park
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Chile
Brazil
Ride on a private overland Jeep safari across southern Patagonia
Have breakfast at the Christ the Redeemer statue
C o lo m b i a Discover the colonial city of Mompox
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northern & Western
eu ro pe
Au stria
Ger ma n y
Mon aco
Be lgi u m
I cela n d
n ether la n ds
de nm ark
I r ela n d
Norway
england
Latvi a
scotla n d
Esto nia
liechten stein
Sweden
finland
Lithua n ia
Switzer la n d
France
Luxembour g
wa les
ireland
iceland Discover Iceland’s legendary natural wonders and budding creative talent during the Reykjavik Culture Night festival
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Try your hand at a properly pulled pint during a private demonstration and tasting at the Guinness Storehouse
germany Go behind the scenes at Munich’s Oktoberfest and enjoy a VIP table alongside the festival’s elite
sw e d e n Feel the rush of a turbo-charged ice driving adventure in a luxury sports car
MONACO Cruise through the Italian Riviera and witness the Monte Carlo Fireworks Festival from your private luxury yacht
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eastern & Southern
europ e
albania
geor gia
r oma n ia
arm enia
Gr eece
r ussia
Aze rbaijan
hun ga ry
Ser bia
Bos nia &
I ta ly
slova ki a
He rze govi na
Ma lta
Sloven ia
bu lgaria
Mon ten egr o
Spa in
Croatia
pola n d
Tur key
czech repu blic
Portuga l
ukr a in e
CROAT IA Indulge in the healing powers of Lošinj, an entire island whose curative climate has deemed it a natural health resort
GEORGIA Take lunch with a local family in Georgia’s Kakheti region, widely considered the birthplace of wine
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T UR K EY Float above the dazzling “fairy chimneys” of Cappadocia on a personal hot air balloon adventure
i ta ly Watch the Palio di Siena horse races while dining on your private verandah
HUNGARY “Take to the water” in Hungary, aptly named The Land of Waters for its many lakes, rivers, and geothermal hot springs
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so u th pac i fi c
Au stralia Fiji Frenc h P o lyne s ia Ne w Zealand
new zealand Take a private cruise of the Marlborough Sound on the M/V Tarquin
Papua New Gu ine a
AUS T RALIA Explore Sydney from the Harbor waterfront and the luxurious Park Hyatt
AUS T RALIA Discover 50,000 years of Aboriginal history through rock art
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new zealand Sample the wines of Valli Vineyards
new zealand Join a golf pro and take a private technical lesson at Kauri Cliffs Immerse yourself in the Maori culture on a private arts and crafts discovery tour
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north ameri c a
Canada Gre enland Unite d States
california Walk through Yosemite Valley with a John Muir historian
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a r i zo n a Take a private helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon
alaska Embark on bear viewing excursions along the Katmai Coast
u ta h Uncover history on a paleontology hike through the Slot Canyons
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gi v i ng bac k
botswa n a cambodia ecua dor s o uth a fr ica u gan da
b ot swa n a Bana Ba Letsatsi offers a place of safety for education, counseling and providing food, medical attention, clothes, showers, training, haircuts and meeting any other needs encountered by the children.
e c ua d o r Galo Plaza Lasso Foundation, administered by Hacienda Zuleta, promotes conservation and education in the local community through traditional arts. For every client traveling to Ecuador, Ker & Downey contributes to the community library project.
u g a n da Through annual mission trips, Ker & Downey provides thousands of blood tests and doctors visits and distributes clothing and supplies, including thousands of mosquito nets. 30 ker & downey
south africa Grootbos Private Nature Reserve trains people from local communities and finds work for them in fynbos landscaping and horticulture. A tree is planted in Grootbos’ Ker & Downey Forest for each of our clients traveling to South Africa.
b ot swa n a For each booking Ker & Downey contributes to the Rhinos Without Borders initiative. This project aims to translocate 100 rhinos from South Africa, where poaching is increasing at an alarming rate, to the comparative safety of neighboring Botswana.
cambodia Dedicated to the education and enrichment of Cambodia’s youth, a network of schools supported by donations from Ker & Downey travelers provides Khmer language books, English classes, and school supplies for rural communities across Cambodia.
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