CAPTIVATING EXPERIENCES AROUND THE WORLD 2015 BY PRIVATE JET Traveling with no more than 30 guests with suite accommodations in most destinations October 6 – 28, 2015
South Korea • China • Laos • Sri Lanka • Oman • Kenya • Spain
Dear Friends, It is with great pleasure that we present our 2015 Luxury Private Jet Around the World. As you peruse the pages ahead I hope you are as captivated as I am every time I read this itinerary. From diverse and mystical traditions to natural wonders and stunning scenery, this journey promises to be extraordinary. We travel through South Korea, China, Laos, and Sri Lanka where cultures are seemingly different, and yet closely connected through history, faith and lifestyles. We see remarkable architecture and handicrafts in Oman, incredible wildlife in Kenya, and unusual landscapes in the Canary Islands. Gain insight from each culture as we participate in ceremonies and become acquainted with local residents. This ensemble of captivating experiences is made possible by our luxury private jet, carrying us across the planet in comfort and style. Included are exclusive accommodations, like Richard Branson’s safari camp in the Masai Mara. As always, we invite you to personalize your experience with our “Choose Your Day” and “Dine by Choice” included freedoms. Please join us as we explore the world in 2015. Heidi Lakani
Lakani Philosophy When Heidi Lakani founded Lakani World Tours in 2003, she established a set of four fundamental principles that have become the cornerstones of the company. Experience and Innovation guides the creation of each itinerary. Quality and Value are included in every tour program. Service begins the first time you call and continues until the end of the journey. Integrity permeates the company in our communication with you and with whom we conduct business.
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Enjoy In Your Own Way
Luggage One-Touch
Lakani Private Jet Tours are designed to allow you ample time to become immersed in local culture and history. Stroll along cobbled streets of medieval cities; shop for indigenous specialties in traditional markets; spend time in prominent galleries and museums; or indulge in spa treatments. Enjoy abundant photographic opportunities and never feel rushed. Relax, have fun and enjoy yourself!
Enjoy your 23-day vacation in the most worry-free way. Even your luggage is totally handled for you from the moment it arrives in Seattle, until you arrive back on U.S. soil in Boston. We call this exclusive service “luggage one-touch.”
All-Inclusive Luxury
The freedom to explore local specialties in your own style is one of the greatest joys of travel. The Lakani signature Dine By Choice was created to give you a chance to personalize your vacation as you might if you were traveling by yourselves. The beauty of this program is that it is included in the cost of the tour! So go ahead – taste new and exciting culinary dishes, discover charming local eateries, and make memories you can share for many years to come.
Luxurious accommodations in world renowned and exclusive hotels await you throughout your private jet journey. Each establishment has been carefully chosen for its location, service, well-appointed amenities, and attention to detail. Your Lakani Private Jet tour includes everything you can possibly imagine in a luxury journey. You need not worry about additional fees for optional sightseeing, meals or services – because they are already included! Delight in these all-inclusive features: An all business class cabin with reclining seats
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plus separate lounge areas for socializing – with NO overnight flights First class cuisine with fine wines and champagnes
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aboard the Lakani Private Jet Superb accommodations in luxury hotels – with views
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and balconies wherever possible Touring in small groups of only 10-15 guests
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All meals – including Lakani’s Dine By Choice freedom
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to explore local eateries Deluxe vehicles with a window seat for everyone for
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optimum viewing during sightseeing excursions All gratuities to guides, drivers, hotel and restaurant
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staff and Lakani Tour Managers Special entertainment and gala evenings
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Dine By Choice
Whether you choose to take your meals in the company of fellow travelers in the extraordinary hotel restaurants, or venture out for a romantic meal amongst the locals – it’s your choice and always included in your Lakani Private Jet tour. Of course, should you want to spend a quiet evening in the comfort of your hotel room, you may certainly avail yourself of Room Service at no extra charge.
Your Personal Concierge Winging your way around the world aboard a Lakani Luxury Private Jet is the most stress-free and relaxed way to travel. Your professional tour managers take care of all the details, leaving you to enjoy every moment of your luxury private jet journey. They insure that arrival and departure formalities are smooth and efficient, hotel rooms are ready when you are, and sightseeing is maximized to make the best use of your valuable time. Consider your Lakani tour manager your personal concierge who makes restaurant reservations for your Dine by Choice pleasure, assists you with personal shopping and is at your disposal 24/7. No request is too big, too small, or too difficult because the Lakani tour managers are devoted to making your travel experience special and memorable.
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Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake
Lotte Hotel, Seoul When it comes to luxurious detail, Lotte Hotel can’t be beat. Your Jr. Suite’s blend of pamper and style make for a stay to remember. Explore the hotel grounds and take advantage of the opulent Sulwhasoo Spa, Gymnasium, Swimming Pool, and Golf Range. Enjoy an elaborate choice of fine dining between the French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Buffet Restaurants or opt for room service in the quiet comfort of your posh suite. Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake, Hangzhou Wind down in your Grand Premier room featuring elegant traditional Chinese architecture complemented by the comforts expected from a five star hotel. Enjoy its tranquil lakeside location surrounded by calming ponds, streams and lagoons. Dine beside the infinity pond while simultaneously reaping the health benefits of their signature freshly-made Longjing Tea. La Residence Phou Vao, Luang Prabang Elegance meets spiritual splendor as you gaze at the sacred mountains and valleys from the infinity pool. Nurture your skin with locally grown botanical ingredients at the Mekong Spa. Before capping off the night in your Jr. Suite, spoil your taste buds in a fusion of exotic flavors at the pristine Phou Savanh Restaurant while basking in the romantic ambiance of candles and lanterns nestled in the lush gardens.
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Richard Branson’s Mahali Mzuri Safari Camp, Masai Mara
The Taj Samudra, Colombo
Ritz Carlton Abama Resort, Tenerife
The Taj Samudra, Colombo Immerse yourself in your ocean-view suite in this charming hotel instilled with a staff that aims to fulfill your endless desires. Take a stroll through the beautifully landscaped hotel gardens or peek into the nearby city centre for a unique shopping experience. For a special treat, stop and have a drink on the beautiful pool terrace. The Chedi Muscat, Muscat The seaside location combined with Zen style and a charming architectural theme offers you an extraordinary experience. Relax on your private terrace of your Chedi Club Suite and soak in the view across the gardens and ponds, Al Hajar Mountains and the Arabian Sea. Feel the ocean breeze and watch the sun set over a sumptuous supper at the alluring private beachfront restaurant. Richard Branson’s Mahali Mzuri Safari Camp, Masai Mara Your room may be called a tent and it might even resemble a tent from the outside but once inside this spacious dwelling, the idea of tent camping will escape you completely. With lavishly furnished rooms, restaurant, swimming pool and spa, this camp is a level of accommodation reinvented to a classification of its own. Situated on the hillside, each tent is on a raised platform and accompanied with a verandah deck for extraordinary wildlife viewing opportunities.
La Residence Phou Vao, Luang Prabang
Ritz Carlton Abama Resort, Tenerife From the rich vegetation, serene décor and exclusive private beach, every detail comes together to create a truly luxurious tropical paradise. Lounge on a sunbed at one of the seven pools while enjoying a delicious cocktail; pamper yourself at the world-class spa; play a game on the championship golf course; feast on award-winning cuisine from ten dining options; or you may simply indulge in relaxing in your plush Citadel OceanView Suite overlooking the Atlantic.
The Chedi Muscat
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Your in-flight chef
Welcome Onboard
The Luxury of Space
Impeccable Service Aloft
Step aboard your luxury Private Jet and you immediately feel the capacious comfort of your home in the sky. Your aircraft provides spacious all-business class cabin with reclining seats. No more than 30 travelers, not the usual 50 to 80 travelers on other private jet tours. The usual configuration of the aircraft averages 124 capacity, so you can imagine the spaciousness. While in flight, socialize in one of the comfortable lounges or enjoy music and movies on your personal state of the art entertainment system.
Your experienced cabin attendants are friendly, gracious and enthusiastic. With an incomparable staff to passenger ratio, you can expect personalized attentive service from your cabin crew and onboard chef. They are devoted to enhancing your flying experience. Discover how they manage to bring the theme of the destination on board the aircraft to provide many unforgettable moments and photo opportunities. Traveling in the company of an extraordinary crew, acclaimed Tour Managers, and like-minded fellow travelers, you will soon come to regard your private jet as “home�.
Epicurean Delights Dining in the sky is sure to be an extraordinary experience from beginning to end. The on-board chef stays with you throughout the journey around the world and creates new menus with mouthwatering dishes on every flight. In each destination, while you are enjoying the sights, the crew ventures out to local markets to find the freshest ingredients for the meals served on the next leg of your journey. Travelers marvel at the innovative gourmet cuisine aboard the jet, with flavors representing the places visited along the way. Naturally, each course is accompanied by fine wines selected to complement the dishes served.
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Making Friends While aloft, you will have a chance to socialize with your fellow travelers in the unique onboard lounge. Get together with newfound friends, have some cocktails and review your photos from the last destination. There are a myriad ways to enjoy your time aboard.
In Flight Sample Menus
Exclusive Itinerary Your Lakani private jet tour is carefully crafted to take advantage of a select collection of remarkable sights during the optimal time to visit. We understand that your time is valuable and you deserve an outstanding experience. We look forward to welcoming you aboard our Private Jet Around the World journey.
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Seattle, USA
Anchorage, USA
3:30
Anchorage, USA
Seoul, South Korea
8:45
Seoul, South Korea
Jeju, South Korea
1:05
Jeju, South Korea
Hangzhou, China
1:15
Hangzhou, China
Luang Prabang, Laos
3:10
Luang Prabang, Laos
Colombo, Sri Lanka
3:55
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Muscat, Oman
4:20
Muscat, Oman
Nairobi, Kenya
5:25
Nairobi, Kenya
Tenerife, Spain
9:05
Tenerife, Spain
Boston, USA
7:00
Sample Menu Caviar Service Icelandic Caviar Served Russian Style: Blinis, Sour Cream, Red Onion, Egg White and Yolk, Vodka & Champagne First Course Creamy Tomato and Basil Soup Served with Mini Croissant main Course Quiché Lorraine and Crab Cake Served with Bouquet of Vegetables & Cocktail Sauce Dessert Selection of Fine Cheeses & Fruits Please ask your cabin crew for today’s featured selection of local wine.
Sample Menu Captain’s Dinner Selection of Canapés Grilled Scallop, Avocado soup, Bayonne Ham with Melon Your warm and gracious crew
First Course Sautéed Foie Gras With Caramelized Fig, Apple & Calvados Confit main Course Beef Tournedo with Green Pepper Corn, Pommes Anna, Broccoli Florets & Baby Carrots or Captains Choice of: Yellow Fin Tuna and Shrimp served with French Butter, Potatoes, Asparagus & Julienne Vegetables or: Ravioli with Creamy Pesto Roasted Tomato Sauce. Dessert Grand Marnier Cheesecake
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Local Masaai tribesmen
Korean Palace Guard
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Tenerife Coastline
Exotic And Awe Inspiring
Exclusive Access
Travel by helicopter over picturesque tea plantations to Sri Lanka’s hill country capital of Kandy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you see rare and exotic plants and learn the art of plucking tea. Marvel at the exquisite Grand Mosque in Muscat where you are amazed at the 21- ton hand-made Persian carpet with its 1,700 million knots. Then, keep an eye open for Royals when you make a photo stop at the Al Alam Palace, residence of the Sultan of Oman. Be prepared for one awesome experience after another while on safari in Kenya. From the porch of your lodging to the twice daily game drives and the hot air balloon ride at sunrise – amazing wildlife in their natural habitat is a lifechanging sight that you will not soon forget.
Settle in to your VIP upper deck seats for a mesmerizing performance of Impression West Lake – a fabulous sound and light spectacle created by the director of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics. In Muscat, experience royal treatment on a private yacht cruise. Capture an up close and personal view of the Sultan’s palace and the splendid 18th century waterfront homes of the Muttrah Corniche.
Breathtaking Landscapes Get your camera ready for the scenic beauty you’ll encounter on the volcanic island of Jeju – home to three UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sites – including Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak whose crater offers an iconic view. Be on the lookout for the famous “grandfather stones” dotting the landscape. You’ll see many splendid landscapes during your sojourn around the world – but your final stop in the Canary Islands may just be the icing on the cake. Sheer cliffs leading into the ocean, charming alpine scenery and a lunar-like landscape are all found on what is probably the most diverse island in the Canary archipelago. A cable car takes you to the highest peak for indelible breathtaking views of the islands.
Enchanting Encounters Experience cultural authenticity with the locals as you journey around the world. Attend a traditional Buddhist ritual at notable Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou and interact with the resident monks. Participate in an ancient welcoming ceremony in Laos and become immersed in local dance and music. Discover the age-old dress and lifestyle of the Masai people on an exclusive village visit in Kenya. Authentic encounters – both planned and serendipitous – keep us connected to diverse cultures of the world and may even change the way we think.
Enticing Choices Your choice is our command! Yes, we believe that you should enjoy some choices on your vacation – whether it’s a visit to the historic Korean DMZ, a Sri Lankan cooking class, or wine and cheese tasting at a Tenerife banana plantation. Your time is valuable and we want you to spend it in a way that moves you or makes you happy. You’ll find that there are many opportunities to personalize your Lakani Private Jet trip with activities you enjoy. It’s one of the many advantages of traveling with Lakani.
Impression West Lake performance, Hangzhou
Journey Through Tradition And Time Arrive in Seoul and immediately feel the juxtaposition of past and present in this thriving metropolis. The rich history is evident in the ancient gates and three Imperial Palaces. Discover its treasures and gain insight into Korean traditional culture and crafts on a walk in Insadong Alley. In Laos, a land where time seems to have stood still, explore the charming city of Luang Prabang, an UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the Royal Palace.
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Luxury Private Jet Around the World October 6 - October 28, 2015 Cost per person: $117,500 Single Room Supplement: $9,850 Limited to Maximum 30 Travelers
Your Journey Begins... S E ATTLE , WA S HIN G TO N TU E . , O CT. 0 6 Th e F a i r mo n t O lymp i c Ho t e l Your journey begins as you travel from your hometown to Seattle, where you will be met at the airport and transferred to your luxury hotel. Meet fellow travelers and your Lakani Tour Managers this evening at a welcome reception and dinner party.
Cr oss the I nte r national D ateline WE D . , O CT. 0 7 The excitement begins as you board your luxury Private Jet flight to Seoul. Settle into the sumptuous surroundings of your private aircraft and enjoy gourmet meals, cocktails and wines of your choice. After a quick refueling stop in Anchorage, continue to Seoul, crossing the International Dateline.
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Colorful Korean dancers
Changing of the Guards
Hyangwonjong Pavilion
CHOOSE YOUR LEISURE DAY ACTIVITIY Korean DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Visit Korea’s Demilitarized Zone dividing the Korean Peninsula between North and South. Providing the only road connecting the two countries, it is here where the historical signing of the Armistice Agreement took place between Communist forces and the United Nations Command (UNC) in 1953 after a succession of peace talks that lasted more than two years. Suwon & Hwaseong Fortress Discover the 18th century fortress city of Suwon. Hwaseong Fortress was designated by UNESCO in 1997 as a World Cultural Heritage site.
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Statue of King Sejong
SEOUL, South KOREA THU., FRI. & SAT., OCT. 08, 09 & 10 Lotte Hotel Seoul Thursday afternoon arrive in Seoul, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Seoul is a vibrant metropolis on the Han River, full of treasures and offers the legacy of a rich past. Founded in 1392 by the first King of the Yi Dynasty, the city retains three gates of the ancient wall and three Imperial Palaces. Today Seoul is among the ten largest cities in the world. Begin your exploration of the city with a visit to Gyeongbok (Kyongbok) Palace, the Royal Palace originally constructed in 1394 by King Taejo, the first king and the founder of the Joseon Dynasty. The palace is well preserved and the gardens are beautifully landscaped. Within the palace grounds is the National Folklore Museum, a treasure house of exhibits including the royal jewels, many old paintings, celadons of the Koryo dynasty and images of Buddha dating back 1,000 years or more. Enjoy lunch at one of Seoul’s finest restaurants and explore Insadong Alley, which represents the focal point of Korean traditional culture and crafts.
Hangzhou West Lake Landsccape
Grandfather stone statues, Jeju Island
Man practicing tai chi in the park
Hangzhou West Lake Traditional Ship
Lotus Pond in Hangzhou
JEJU, South KOREA & HANGZHOU, CHINA SUN., MON. & TUE., OCT. 11, 12 & 13 Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake Depart Seoul Sunday morning, making a stop on Jeju, a volcanic island off the southern coast of South Korea. Jeju is best known for its natural wonders and remarkable scenic beauty. Visit Cheonjiyeon Falls and the Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, whose crater resembles a gigantic crown, which is Jeju’s symbol and an UNESCO World Heritage site. The “old grandfather stone statues”dotting the landscape have become one of the most widely-recognized symbols of the island.
lake itself. Impression West Lake is the creation of Zhang Yimou, the director of the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
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Enjoy lunch in Jeju before reboarding your Private Jet flight to Hangzhou. Upon arrival in Hangzhou, transfer to your luxury hotel, a tranquil enclave surrounded with ponds, streams and lagoons. Marco Polo considered Hangzhou to be the world’s “most enchanting city”.
Hangzhou Temples Witness a Buddhist ritual and talk with the monks at Lingyin Temple, one of China’s largest and wealthiest temples. Explore the Six Harmonies Pagoda, one of the true masterpieces of ancient Chinese architecture.
Savor West Lake’s boundless charm on a private boat cruise. West Lake’s enduring cultural legacy has been immortalized by poets, artists and writers for many centuries. Visit Guo Village and the former Residence of Hu Xueyan, Hangzhou’s richest merchant from the Qing Dynasty. It is a maze of towers, gardens, pavilions, terraces, arched bridges, palatial halls and serene living quarters.
Shanghai Excursion Take a one-hour high speed train ride to spend the day in nearby Shanghai. Visit the Shanghai Museum of Art, and stroll along the tree-lined waterfront boulevard known as The Bund; one of the best known streets in Asia.
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Buddhist Monks Attending the Morning Alms
Luang Prabang local market
Tham Pak Ou Caves
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Laotian Ladies in Traditional Dress
Baci Ceremony Decorations
Tham Pak Ou Caves
Cultivating the Rice Plantations
L UANG P RABANG, L aOS W ED ., TH U . & FRI., OC T. 14, 15 & 16 Le Residence Phou Vao Board your Private Jet and enjoy lunch en route to Luang Prabang, the former royal capital of Laos. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel, where luxurious accommodations await. This evening attend a traditional Baci Ceremony, which predates the arrival of Buddhism in Laos (8th century) and is considered the most respectful form of welcome. During the ceremony, selected individuals tie strings around their wrist believing the strings will protect the wearer. The ceremony is highlighted by the accompaniment of music and traditional dance. Set between the Nam Khan and Mekong Rivers, Luang Prabang is enchanting. In 1995, the entire town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. Begin your exploration on Thursday with a visit to a local market to see the bustle and activity of the early morning. Continue to Wat Visoun, built in 1513 during the reign of Chao Wisunalat; it is the oldest operating temple in Luang Prabang with a collection of gilded wooden Buddhas from the 15th and 16th centuries. Also visit Wat Aham, an old temple known for its two large banyan trees.
Explore Wat Xieng Thong, built in 1560 and situated on the banks of the Mekong River; it is the most beautiful monastery in Luang Prabang and shows the typical Lao art style with old religious artifacts and some ancient masterpieces of Lao art. The National Museum (Royal Palace) is a modest but graceful building which combines traditional Lao and French beauxarts motifs. This turn-of-the-century royal residence has been preserved as it was when the royal family last lived here and provides unique insights into the history of Laos. Visit Wat Mai and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Friday cruise down the Mekong River to the steep limestone cliffs overlooking the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers, home to the Tham Pak Ou Caves. These extraordinary caves are filled with Buddha images, of every style and material imaginable. Stop at Ban Xang Hai Village, a local village famous for the production of lao lao, the local rice wine whisky. Visit Ban Phanom, a Tai Lue village, well known for its traditional handwoven cotton and silk.
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Kandyan Tea Plantation Workers
Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
CHOOSE YOUR LEISURE AFTERNOON ACTIVITY Sri Lankan Cuisine Cooking Class A Local Chef will teach you about Sri Lankan spices and cuisine and how to prepare traditional meat, fish or vegetarian curry dishes. Shopping in Colombo Sri Lanka has a wide variety of unique products. Enjoy a tour of all the varied shopping options in Colombo. Several local artisans and entrepreneurs have developed exquisite arts and crafts blending Sri Lankan heritage with contemporary design.
Temple of the Tooth, Kandy
COLOMBO & KANDY, SRI LANKA SAT., SUN. & MON., OCT. 17, 18 & 19 Taj Samudra Enjoy a lavish lunch onboard your Private Jet flight across the Indian Ocean to Colombo, capital of Sri Lanka. Upon arrival in Colombo, transfer to your luxury hotel. Sunday morning take a scenic helicopter flight over the tea plantations to Kandy, the bustling hill country capital which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens with its rare collection of tropical, exotic and indigenous flora and the famous Orchid House. Visit a tea plantation to learn the art of plucking tea and how it’s processed; then enjoy a private tea tasting. After a delightful lunch, continue your exploration of Kandy with a visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), a Buddhist temple located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of Buddha. After an exciting day, return by helicopter to Colombo. Monday visit the National Museum of Colombo, a treasure trove of articles depicting Sri Lanka’s historical and cultural past and present including the regalia of the last king. Drive through the city center area known as the “Fort”, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century, where grand colonial era buildings stand alongside modern structures. Explore the busy markets and noisy bazaars of Pettah. Visit a Buddhist temple and a Hindu Kovil to experience the diversity of religion, ethnicity and customs of the people.
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Traditional dhow sailing boat
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Muttrah Souq, Muscat
MUSCAT, OMAN TUE. & WED., OCT. 20 & 21 The Chedi Muscat Board your Private Jet flight to Muscat, where you are met and transferred to your hotel. Later today take a boat cruise around Muscat’s spectacular coastline. The serene sights and sounds of a city slowing down for the night are the best experienced from a boat. Watch the hills of Muscat disappear with the setting sun, to be backlit by glittering starlight or the light of a glorious moon At night all the ships in the harbor are also illuminated, especially His Majesty the Sultan’s personal yacht. Begin exploring the city with a visit to the Grand Mosque. This exquisite mosque can accommodate up to 20,000 worshippers; it consists of a main prayer hall, ladies prayer hall, covered passageways, a meeting hall, and library which will eventually contain up to 20,000 books. A major feature of the main prayer hall is the hand-made Persian carpet consisting of 1,700 million knots, weighing 21 tons and made in a single piece.
Continue along the Corniche road to Muttrah Souq – one of the most popular souqs in the Middle East. Take a walk in its labyrinthine alleyways beckoning with a myriad of merchandise, from imported fabrics to exotic Oriental spices, perfumes and richly handcrafted artifacts. A visit to this frenetic, pulsating hub of Muscat’s old quarter makes for a delightful experience. Here, scents of exotic Arabian perfumes and spices float through the air. Other shops specialise in famous Omani khanjars (daggers), antiques, traditional silver jewellery, and handicrafts in copper, camel bone, wood, leather and hand-made Omani costumes. After lunch at a local restaurant, you have the rare opportunity to visit the private Bait Al Adam Museum, which has an unsurpassed collection of Oman’s postal history. Bait Al Adam contains a large selection of Omani artifacts that are of historical value. After your visit, converse with the owner while enjoying tea and dates with the family.
Make a brief photo stop at Al Alam Palace, the official residence of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said, the ruler of Oman. The palace is an architectural marvel for both its design and its location between the twin Portuguese forts Mirani and Jalali.
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Looking at wildlife surrounding Mahali Mzuri Safari Camp
Heidi & Masai Children
Zebras
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Masai woman
Lion sighting on safari
MASAI MARA, KENYA THU., FRI. & SAT., OCT. 22, 23, & 24 Richard Branson’s Mahali Mzuri Safari Camp Fly by Private Jet to East Africa, landing at Nairobi, capital of Kenya. Transfer to light aircraft for a short hop to the Masai Mara, Kenya’s most spectacular wildlife reserve set in the heart of Africa’s Great Plains. On arrival, transfer to Richard Branson’s Safari Camp, your home for the next three nights. The Masai Mara is renowned for offering the best game and bird-viewing not only in Kenya, but anywhere in Africa. The views across the rolling golden grasslands studded with acacia trees, rivers and forests are spectacular, a kaleidoscope of color and life. You will have opportunities for morning and afternoon game viewing as you set out in four-wheel drive safari vehicles with your expert tracker-guide to search out the Big Five, bringing you into close view of large concentrations of lion, giraffe, buffalo, elephant and other plains game. Enjoy an exclusive visit to a Masai village and interact with the Masai Tribesmen whose dress and way of living has remained unchanged for hundreds of years. Take a walking safari with your expert Masai guide. Being in a private conservancy, you’ll enjoy a unique experience in the Mara to walk among the plains game, which includes
giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and various antelope. This will surely give you a very special and completely different feeling of the natural landscape while learning so much more about the flora, fauna and Masai Warriors. Friday morning you’ll find yourself floating in a hot air balloon over enchanting scenery and amazing wildlife. Launching at dawn, rising as the sun rises, you gently float over the plains of the incredible and magnificent Masai Mara. After landing, you celebrate in the traditional way with a champagne breakfast in the bush.
M A S A I M A RA A LTE RN ATIVE : If you have already visited the Masai Mara and wish a new experience, alternate arrangements can be made to visit Nairobi and Nanyuki. Ask for details at time of booking. During your stay at the Hemingway’s Hotel in Nairobi, you’ll enjoy a private visit to the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage where you can touch and play with these special baby elephants. You will also have the opportunity to visit the Chiampanzee Sanctuary, during your stay at the Mt. Kenya Safari Club in Nanyuki.
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Carnival gala dinner party Basilica of Candelaria, Tenerife
TE N E R IF E , CA N A RY IS LA N D S , SPA I N S U N . , M O N . & TU E . , Oct. 2 5 , 2 6 & 2 7 Ritz Carlton Abama Resort Depart on your Private Jet flight to Tenerife. Known as the “Island of Eternal Spring”, Tenerife offers the greatest variety of contrast, from sheer cliffs and sandy beaches to modern towns and small villages that remind one of the past.
Fishing boats in Tenerife
CHOOSE YOUR LEISURE DAY ACTIVITY Shopping and visit a Banana Plantation Spend the morning shopping in the Playa de las Americas and visit one of Tenerife’s banana plantations for a tasting of local wine and Canarian cheese and olives. Leisure day at the resort Avail yourself of the hotel’s many resort facilities. Relax on the tropical beach, play a round of golf or choose from an array of treatments offered in the hotel’s spa.
A most interesting drive brings you up from the sunny south coast to Vilaflor, a town with alpine-like scenery. As you travel higher above the clouds, the terrain changes dramatically and suddenly becomes an amazing lunar landscape as you reach Las Canadas National Park. In the park you’ll discover an enormous volcanic crater 30 miles in circumference, out of which rises Mount Teide staggering 12,200 feet, making it the highest peak in Spain. The crater looks like the moon and has many interesting rock formations made of lava. Las Canadas National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is also one of the “Twelve Treasures of Spain”. Take a cable car to reach the highest point of the peak for breathtaking views of the Canary Islands. Tenerife has the second most popular and internationally known carnival, after the one held in Rio de Janeiro each February. This evening join in the festivities at a carnivalthemed cocktail and dinner party to celebrate the finale of your Around the World adventure.
Your Journey Ends TENERIFE / BOSTON WED., OCT. 28 While your cabin crew lavish you with fine wine and great food on the final segment of your luxury Private Jet journey, your tour managers will recap the trip’s highlights. After you exit U.S. Customs in Boston, you will be assisted with connecting to your flight home.
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Terms & Conditions Luxury Private Jet Around the World 2015 Tour Price: $117,500 per person (double occupancy) $9,850 single supplement Included in tour price: All private jet flights between Seattle and Boston; all beverages including liquor on the private jet; suite accommodations at finest hotels on share basis; single accommodations are available at additional cost; (Lakani reserves the right to substitute hotels for those named in the brochure when necessary); three meals per day, a la carte where available or practical; bottled water, coffee and tea with meals on the ground; special events; transportation by deluxe air conditioned vehicles; entrance fees for comprehensive sightseeing; gratuities to hotel and restaurant staff, local guides and drivers; knowledgeable local guides, and Lakani tour managers; baggage porterage throughout including two pieces of baggage, total weight 100 pounds; airport taxes; amenities package; arrival transfer from Seattle airport to hotel at beginning of trip and from Boston airport arrival terminal to ongoing flight or to a hotel in Boston at end of trip; medical evacuation insurance of $100,000 for covered reasons. Not included in tour price: Airfare to Seattle and from Boston; trip cancellation insurance; medical and accident insurance; passport and visa fees; personal expenses (such as mini bar, laundry, telephone, fax, and internet charges); costs to ship passenger documents to international addresses; inoculations and medications; other gratuities not specifically mentioned as included. Payment requirements: To confirm your reservation, we require an initial deposit of $5,000 per person. A second deposit of $20,000 per person is due February 06, 2015. A third deposit of $30,000 is due on April 06, 2015. Balance is due June 06, 2015. All payments are protected in part by a Surety Trust Agreement in favor of the charter participants by and between Lakani World Tours and Shelby Financial Corp, 5 Great Valley Parkway, Malvem, PA 19355. If Lakani World Tours is unavailable, claims should be filed directly with Shelby Financial Corp within 60 days after the completion of the trip. Otherwise, Shelby Financial Corp and Lakani World Tours shall be released from all liability to charter participants under the Surety Trust Agreement. Payment constitutes acceptance of our Terms & Conditions. Refunds & Cancellation Policy: All requests to cancel confirmed reservations must be received in writing. Cancellations received: Cancellations Date: Before Feb 06, 2015 Between Feb 07 and Apr 07, 2015 Between Apr 08 and Jun 05, 2015 Between Jun 06 and en route
Cancellations Fee: $2,500 per person $10,000 per person $25,000 per person NO REFUND
Refunds will not be made for unused portion of the tour, such as, but not limited to, sightseeing excursions, meals, and or other pre-arranged services. Refunds are limited to the amounts as stated in our Cancellation Policy. An Operator-Participant Contract will be sent to you upon confirmation that outlines your right to cancel and receive a full refund in case of Major Changes. Insurance: Lakani World Tours cannot be held responsible or liable for loss, damage, or theft of luggage or personal belongings, nor for personal injury, accident, or illness. A travel insurance plan including trip cancellation protection is available through Lakani World Tours. Developed in conjunction with Travel Guard, this plan is available at the time of reservation and may protect you against unforeseen events. Cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. Photography: Lakani World Tours encourages tour participants to take photographs and videos during the tour and submit them to the Lakani Travel Club for use in promotional materials. Participants who prefer that their image not be used for marketing purposes are asked to make this request known in writing prior to departure.
Health & Inoculations: Inoculation requirements and recommendations often change; therefore, we strongly recommend you contact your personal physician, local Health Department, or the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, Georgia, (404) 322-4559 or www.cdc.gov/travel and advise them of your itinerary. Responsibility: Lakani World Tours and its employees, independent contractors and representatives act only as agents in arranging hotels or lodging, transportation, ground handling, restaurants, or other travel services and in no way shall be held liable in the event of failure by any person or company to render services to travelers, nor shall they be held liable for any negligent or willful act by any such person or company. Furthermore, neither Lakani World Travel Inc (DBA Lakani World Tours) nor its employees, independent contractors or agents shall be liable or responsible for any injury, loss, death, or damage to personal property in connection with any goods or services provided, resulting from force majeure, acts of God, civil unrest, acts of war, terrorist activities, labor strikes, or mechanical failure of transport while traveling. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, Lakani World Tours reserves the right, without notice, to withdraw any or all parts of a tour and or to make such changes as may be necessary. The extra cost, if any, for such changes will be the responsibility of the traveler. Lakani World Tours reserves the right to cancel the tour, in which case a full refund will be made without further obligation on our part. We also reserve the right to decline to accept or to retain any person as a member of the tour, or to require a participant to withdraw from the tour at their own expense when such an action is determined by Lakani World Tours tour staff to be in the best interest of the participant’s health and safety or that of the tour group. No refund will be made for the unused portion of the tour. The published tour cost is based on tariffs and exchange rates in effect in July 2014, and is subject to change. Any tariff, exchange rate or fuel surcharge will be passed on to the participants. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk entirely. It is understood that the air ticket when issued shall constitute the sole contract between the passenger and the airline concerned. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their plane or conveyance. Lakani World Tours accepts no liability for any airline’s cancellation penalty or change fee incurred by the purchase of a restricted air ticket in connection with this tour. In regard to credit card payments for travel services to Lakani World Tours the traveler (and or cardholder or the cardholders authorized representative) will hold Lakani World Tours and its employees, independent contractors or representatives harmless for any or all charge-backs exercised by them or their credit card companies, originating from any complaints regarding travel services or involving refund requests of monies paid when insurance was not purchased, or for any reason whereby the traveler did not utilize any portion of the prepaid travel services, or any reasons whatsoever. Arbitration Resolution: Any controversy or claim arising out of, or relating to, any services arranged by Lakani World Tours shall be resolved solely by binding arbitration in Orange County, California, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Acceptance of initial travel services and payment of monies to Lakani World Tours will constitute agreement by the traveler(s) of these Terms & Conditions. California law requires sellers of travel to be bonded. Lakani World Tours is bonded through Great American Insurance and is a participant in the California Travel Consumer Restitution Corporation, TCRC fund. CST # 2073277-50 Lakani World Tours 1300 Bristol Street North, Suite 100 Newport Beach, CA 92660 www.lakani.com
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