WORLD TOUR BY PRIVATE JET INCREDIBLE ARCHITECTURE OF ANCIENT & HISTORIC CITIES
OCTOBER 12 - 28, 2020 MAXIMUM 18 TRAVELERS • 17 DAYS • SUITE ACCOMODATIONS
Dear Travelers, We are delighted to present our Private Jet World Tour for 2020. Due to the tremendous response to our itinerary for 2019, we have created a similar tour for 2020. As you peruse the pages ahead, you will find an extraordinary selection of world class sights, including several UNESCO World Heritage Sites and some rarely visited locales. Begin in the lively city of Bangkok then retreat to the tranquility of Landaa Giraavaru; experience the thrill of a safari in Kenya on a private conservatory and be at one with nature, totally undisturbed; visit the temples of Karnak and Luxor, Valleys of the Kings and Queens of Egypt including a private visit to the Tomb of Queen Nefertari; Fly to Abu Simbel and take a closer look at the 3,30 year old temple of Ramses II before continuing to Jordan to explore the incredible ancient Nabatean Rose City of Petra; finishing in Lisbon, Portugal, where you’ll see a multitude of historic and cultural sights. Flying aboard the Lakani Private Jet is key to making this program possible. Our hand-picked crew insures your comfort and enjoyment aboard with meals specially prepared by an onboard chef accompanied by fine wines. And you’ll luxuriate in suites at every carefully selected hotel, resort or lodge along the way. Making your travel dreams come true is our business and we hope to have you join us on this exquisite journey. Best traveling wishes, 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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The Luxury of Inclusiveness
Ample Time to Enjoy And Explore
Luxury suite in world renowned and exclusive hotels await you throughout your private jet journey. Accommodations are carefully selected to give you the best location, service, amenities, and attention to detail. Your Lakani Private Jet vacation includes everything you can possibly imagine in a luxury journey, and more! You will never be asked for additional fees for optional sightseeing – because they are already included! Delight in these all-inclusive features:
Immerse yourself in local culture and history; stroll through castle courtyards and down charming streets lined with centuries-old buildings; shop for indigenous specialties and custom-made crafts in local markets; browse prominent galleries and museums; collect a gallery of photographs; or indulge in pampering spa treatments. Lakani Private Jet journeys allow you the freedom of time to discover each destination in your own way and never feel rushed. Relax, have fun, and enjoy yourself!
• A spacious all first-class cabin with comfortable leather reclining seats – with NO overnight flights • First class cuisine with fine wines and champagnes aboard the Lakani Private Jet • Exclusive accommodations in suites at luxury hotels – with views wherever possible • Touring in small groups of only 8 – 10 guests • All meals – including Lakani’s Dine By Choice freedom to explore local eateries • Deluxe vehicles with a window seat for everyone for optimum viewing during sightseeing excursions • All gratuities to guides, drivers, hotel and restaurant staff and Lakani Tour Managers
Dine By Choice Discover charming local eateries or fine dining restaurants; dine with your special someone or in the company of your fellow travelers; Lakani’s signature Dine By Choice allows you the freedom to personalize your vacation as if you were traveling privately. Whether you choose to take your meals in the extraordinary hotel restaurants, or venture out for a romantic meal among the locals – it’s your choice and it is always included in the cost of your Lakani Private Jet Tour! Of course, you are always welcome to spend a quiet evening in the comfort of your hotel room and avail yourself of Room Service at no extra charge.
• Special entertainment and gala evenings • Cultural interactions • Alternative sightseeing for those places you have already visited
Your Personal Concierge Winging your way 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 well-deserved vacation. They ensure that arrival and departure formalities are smooth and efficient, hotel rooms are ready when you are, and sightseeing is maximized to make optimal 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 unforgettable.
John Webley, Heidi Lakani and Jan Moester
Luggage One-Touch Enjoy your vacation in the most worry-free way. Even your luggage is totally handled for you from the moment it arrives in Bangkok, and you won’t have to handle it again until you depart from Lisbon. We call this exclusive service “luggage-one-touch.” Luggage One-Touch
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Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon
The Peninsula, Bangkok
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru
REVEL IN THE “SUITE” LIFE AT OUR HOTELS OF CHOICE The Peninsula, Bangkok, Thailand Arrive in Bangkok and step into luxurious comfort in your ample Deluxe Suite overlooking the river. Recover from your overseas flight in your tastefully decorated suite with teak floors, silk furnishings, and Asian artworks. The lavish marble bathroom has walk-in closets and Oscar de la Renta amenities. You may choose to visit the spa for a rejuvenating massage or sit out by the pool in a traditional Thai sala and sip cocktails while watching the world pass by on the Chao Phraya River. Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, Maldives Your heavenly One Bedroom Water Villa with Pool awaits you at this idyllic spot in the Baa Atoll of the Maldives. Step outside of your villa and take a walk along the white sandy beach and then cool off in your private plunge pool. Feel completely at home and relaxed in your beautifully outfitted villa with 42-inch plasma TV, L’Occitane bathroom amenities, and outdoor shower. Whatever your interests – water sports, Yoga, turtle interaction, or just soaking up the sun and relaxing – you may never want to leave the serene island living and Maldivian charm.
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Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
Ol Jogi House
Ol Jogi House, Ol Jogi, Laikipia, Kenya Immerse yourself in the wildlife and culture of the Laikipia plateau in Northern Kenya while indulging in lavish comfort in your Suite at Ol Jogi House. With cozy fireplaces, spacious sitting rooms, beautifully appointed bedrooms, and fantastic views of the bush, each suite has its own style. Choose from a myriad of activities – game drives, nature walks, horse riding, walk with Baboons, bird watching, conservation center visit, and much more. Take a dip in the pool, spend time at the spa, and then indulge in the gastronomic delights offered by the onsite French chef at a candlelit dinner under the stars. What could be more satisfying and romantic? Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor, Egypt Walk in the steps of royalty and celebrities as you enter this historic hotel situated on the shores of the Nile. Bask in a tranquil atmosphere steeped in history, romance, and adventure in your luxurious Nile View suites elegantly appointed with all of the amenities expected of a five-star hotel. Choose from fine French dining to international cuisine in three onsite restaurants.
Movenpick Hotel Petra
Movenpick Hotel Petra, Jordan Location, location, location! Enjoy your generous and elegant Suite in the luxury five-star hotel on the doorstep of the ancient city of Petra, one of the Seven New Wonders of the World. Your large balcony overlooks the swimming pool, which may be a welcome sight after a day in the Rose City. You have your choice of seven dining outlets – from casual to fine cuisine – to suit all tastes. Whatever you choose, don’t miss an opportunity to watch the sunset over the Petra hills with a sundowner at the Al Ghadeer Roof Garden.
Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon, Portugal To cap off your fabulous journey around the world, a spacious, elegant Four Seasons Junior Suite welcomes you in the heart of Lisbon. As you walk through the historic hotel, you will soon recognize that the cultural heart and soul of Portugal is found here in the décor and collection of contemporary local artwork lining the halls. You have your choice of three restaurants should you wish to dine in – or of course, you can always have a romantic dinner served in the privacy of your suite. You may wish to experience the luxury spa before you leave for home. Or perhaps you’ll want to explore the local neighborhood for some last minute shopping.
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The Luxury in the Sky
Impeccable Service Aloft
Just imagine the spaciousness and personal attention! You are one of just 18 travelers on an ultra-luxe business jet that normally accommodations 70 travelers. It has been totally reconfigured for just 18 travelers in luxurious leather club seats.
Relax and enjoy the individual attention from your gracious and friendly, experienced cabin attendants. With an incomparable staff to passenger ratio, you can expect extraordinary 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. Traveling in the company of an outstanding crew, acclaimed Tour Managers, and like-minded fellow travelers, you will soon come to regard your private jet as “home.”
Pampered Experience Indulge in watching movies or listening to your favorite recording artists from a selection of onboard entertainment on a screen at your seat. Or converse with newfound friends and share photos from the last destination. And be sure to charge your electronics in the power outlets and USB ports on board. Enjoy your hours in the sky, as they’ll pass quickly with so many activities to keep you occupied. You’ll be spoiled on the ground too! A wonderful benefit of traveling on the Lakani Private Jet is the access to smaller, private airports, providing seamless check-in and arrival formalities with little to no wait time.
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Epicurean Delights Dining in the sky is an amazing experience from beginning to end. 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.
Unique Itinerary Your time is valuable and you deserve an outstanding experience. Your Lakani Private Jet itinerary is carefully crafted to take advantage of optimal sightseeing in a select collection of remarkable sights. We can’t wait to welcome you aboard and begin what promises to be an exciting and unforgettable Private Jet Journey!
DEPART
ARRIVE
HOURS/ MINUTES
Bangkok, Thailand
Male, Maldives
4:35
Male, Maldives
Nairobi, Kenya
5:50
Nairobi, Kenya
Luxor, Egypt
4:20
Luxor, Egypt
Abu Simbel, Egypt
0:50
Abu Simbel, Egypt
Luxor, Egypt
0:50
Luxor, Egypt
Aqaba, Jordan
1:00
Aqaba, Jordan
Lisbon, Portugal
6:30
In Flight Sample Menus
VSAMPLE MENU CAVIAR SERVICE Caviar 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 FIRST COURSE Sautéed Foie Gras With Caramelized Fig, Apple & Calvados Confit
Your warm and gracious crew
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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WORLD TOUR BY PRIVATE JET October 12 – 28, 2020 Suite Accommodations Throughout I Cost per person: $145,500 Maximum 18 Travelers | Suite Single Occupancy Supplement: $14,250
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Your Journey Begins... BANGKOK, THAILAND MON. & TUE., OCTOBER 12 & 13 The Peninsula Bangkok Arrive in Bangkok and enjoy VIP Fast-Track Service before being transferred to your hotel. Get together with your Lakani Tour Manager and fellow travelers for a welcome cocktail and dinner party. See the highlights of Bangkok on a morning city tour, then observe local river life on a cruise down the Chao Phraya River and end at the Royal Barges Museum. See the unique artist house and attend a private puppet show.
Royal Barges Museum
Temple of the Emerald Bhudda
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LANDAA GIRAAVARU, MALDIVES WED., THU., & FRI., OCTOBER 14, 15, & 16 Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru Board the Lakani Private Jet and delight in a gourmet lunch on your way to Male, Maldives. Transfer by seaplane to the Baa Atoll, located about 35 minutes from the airport in the Indian Ocean, giving you a spectacular view of the ocean and the remote islands. Immerse yourself in the island paradise of the Maldives. Treat yourself to a massage at the spa, go catamaran sailing in the tranquil turquoise water, swim, play tennis, dive, fish, or feed baby turtles. Along with experts on manta rays, we will board a dhoni and cruise the turquoise waters of the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, to watch these gentle giants in their habitat. There is plenty to do and time to relax by the pool with a book.
Landaa Giraavaru
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OL JOGI WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY, KENYA SAT., SUN., & MON., OCTOBER 17, 18, & 19 Ol Jogi House Your Lakani Private Jet takes you from the idyllic Indian Ocean to Kenya for your thrilling, exclusive African bush retreat. You’ll have plenty of options to explore the wildlife and culture on the 58,000-acre property of Ol Jogi Wildlife Conservancy reserved just for you and your fellow jet travelers. Venture out on an early morning game drive to see the cats begin their day. Join a ranger on a fascinating walking safari Visit the rescue center and vet clinic. Spot rare and endangered species like black and white rhino and grevy zebra and a variety of Kenya’s wildlife. Take a helicopter excursion to explore the spectacular flamingo populated shores of Lake Baringo and Lake Bogoria in the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy a special visit to meet the Pokot people, one of the most authentic cultural experiences you will ever encounter. Back at the ranch, delve into fabulous gourmet cuisine, then relax by the pool or on your patio and let the wildlife come to you.
Photos From Left to Right: Elephant Rescue Center, Cheetahs
LUXOR, EGYPT TUE., WED. & THURS. OCTOBER 20, 21 & 22 Sofitel Winter Palace Return to Nairobi via a local charter, then board our private jet to continue to Luxor, Egypt. Visit the Valleys of the Kings and Queens and the famous tombs of King Tut, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon, including a private visit to the tomb of Queen Nefertari. Have lunch while sailing on a Felucca on the Nile. Step back into history as you tour the fascinating Karnak and Luxor temples. Learn about the dramatic history of Karnak and Thebes at a Sound & Light show.
Photos From Left to Right: Traditional Felucca on the Nile, Tomb of Queen Nefertari
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ABU SIMBEL, EGYPT DAY VISIT Board our local charter flight to Abu Simbel, where you will see the 3,300 year-old temple of Ramses II, dedicated to the sun god, Ra. It is considered one of the most phenomenal engineering feats in ancient Egypt. After your visit, board the charter flight back to Luxor.
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The Treasury of Petra
PETRA, JORDAN F RI. & SAT. OCT OB ER 23, & 2 4 Movenpick Resort Petra
Bid farewell to Egypt as you climb aboard the Lakani Private Jet and depart for Aqaba. Enroute to Petra embark on an adventure in a 4x4 vehicle and follow the route of “Lawrence of Arabia” through the lunar-like landscape of Wadi Rum. Spot exquisite Nabataean rock carvings in the Khaz’ali Canyon and marvel at the awe-inspiring views of the desert from Lawrence’s Spring. Continue to Petra, also known as the Rose City. Walk through the Siq, a narrow chasm in the bedrock, and gaze at the elaborate Treasury as you emerge. Admire the Nabataean rock-cut buildings with Hellenistic facades. If you are feeling adventurous, join your guide on the 1,000-step climb to the Monastery. In the evening, enjoy a private celebration with local cuisine and Bedouin folk show.
Bedouin Playing local instrument
Wadi Rum
Petra Siq walkway
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Belem Tower
LISBON, PORTUGAL SUN., MON., & TUES. OCTOBER 25, 26 & 27 Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon This morning return to Aqaba and board our jet to Lisbon. Discover Portuguese Manueline architecture on your private visit to Jeronimos Monastery. Explore the pristine Alfama District aboard a private tram and indulge in a private panoramic cruise around Lisbon’s Belem area. Venture outside the city to picturesque Queluz to visit its Versailles-like Palace and Cascais, a formerly quaint fishing village that became a popular Royal resort in the early 20th century. Reminisce with fellow travelers and your Lakani Tour Manager at a farewell cocktail and dinner party.
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Old Towne, Fado Singer, Historic Tram
Your Journey Ends... Wed., Oct. 28
Say goodbye to newfound friends as you depart for the airport and your homeward bound or onward flight.
TERMS & CONDITIONS 2020 WORLD TOUR BY PRIVATE JET: $145,500 per person (double occupancy) $14,250 single occupancy supplement Included in tour price: Private Jet Flights between Bangkok and Lisbon; all beverages including liquor on the private jet; suite or deluxe room 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 in Bangkok and departure transfer in Lisbon; and Lakani tour managers from arrival Bangkok to departure Lisbon; medical evacuation insurance of $100,000 for covered reasons. Not included in tour price: 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 payment of $5,000 per person. A further deposit of $65,000 per person is due April 30, 2020, and final balance is due June 14, 2020. Refunds & Cancellation Policy: All requests to cancel confirmed reservations must be received in writing.
Cancellation Date: From date of deposit until April 29, 2020 Between April 30 - June 13, 2020 Between June 14, 2020 and enroute
Cancellation Fee: $5,000 per person $50,000 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. Refund claims should be filed within 60 days after cancellation. Signature with your Payment constitutes acceptance of our Terms & Conditions. 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 June 2019, 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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