Experiences

Private adventures and memorable food experiences, selected for the places, people and stories they bring together.

Adventures

Private journeys to extraordinary places.

Angola by Helicopter: Iona, Cuatir & Luengue-Luiana

Iona, Cuatir & Luengue-Luiana, Angola · 11 nights

A twelve-day private helicopter expedition across Angola’s oldest desert, remote conservation landscapes, tribal heartlands, and the Kavango-Zambezi wilderness.

Chad by Helicopter: Ennedi, Ounianga & Tibesti

Ennedi, Ounianga & Tibesti, Chad · 9 nights

A ten-day private helicopter expedition across the Soul of the Sahara, from sandstone citadels and ancient rock art to volcanic calderas, meteorite landscapes, and freshwater desert lakes.

Snow-covered mountain terrain in British Columbia

Skier moving through powder among snow-covered trees in British Columbia

Warmly lit cedar lodge among the forest in British Columbia

British Columbia, heli-skiing in the wild

Great Bear Rainforest, Canada · 7 nights

A helicopter lifts you above the rainforest and into a world of open bowls, snow-laden trees and quiet mountain ridgelines. Spend a week skiing terrain chosen by your guides, then return to a cedar lodge beside the Dean River for fireside evenings, good wine and long dinners. An eight-day suggested escape for confident off-piste skiers, tailored to your group and the conditions.

Skiers beneath the dramatic peaks of the Tordrillo Mountains in Alaska

Skier descending a powder-covered slope in Alaska

Timber lodge lounge overlooking the Alaskan wilderness

Alaska, a heli-skiing escape

Tordrillo Mountains, Alaska, USA · 8 nights

Fly out from a lakeside lodge into Alaska’s immense mountain country, where glacier-carved valleys and steep white peaks set the scene for days on the snow. Your guides find terrain that fits your ability and the conditions; back at the lodge, a hot tub, warm timber interiors and regional cooking make the return just as memorable. A suggested nine-day journey with one night in Anchorage and seven in the wilderness.

Food & wine

Sushi at dawn. Lunch among the vines. Journeys planned around what you love to eat and drink.

A sushi chef slicing tuna at a Tokyo counter

Tokyo, one table at a time

Tokyo, Japan · 5 days / 4 nights

Wagyu on your first night, omakase at the counter, market mornings and yakitori over charcoal. Five days in Tokyo with every meal worth looking forward to.

Tokyo, from auction to sushi counter

Tokyo, Japan · Approx. 5.5 hours

Start before dawn at Toyosu's tuna auction, explore Tsukiji with your guide, then take your place beside a chef to learn the craft of nigiri.

Vineyard rows overlooking the Tuscan coast

A long lunch in Tuscany

Tuscan coast, Italy · Approx. 4 hours

Roll up your sleeves with a Tuscan chef, explore the estate's vines and cellar, then linger over the lunch you helped create, with its wines in your glass.

Vineyard rows beneath a dramatic evening sky in Bordeaux

Bordeaux, beyond the bottle

Bordeaux, France · Suggested: 2 nights

Follow your favourite wines to Bordeaux. Estate tastings, long seasonal lunches and a countryside stay make this a wine journey to take slowly.

Courtyard and entrance of a traditional Champagne house

Champagne, beyond the label

Champagne, France · 1 day or overnight

Step into Champagne's cellars, taste the differences between houses and make time for a long lunch. A day to savour, or the start of a longer escape.

Sculptural winery architecture overlooking vineyards in Chianti

Florence to the Tuscan vineyards

Florence & Chianti, Italy · Suggested: 2 nights or more

Pair Florence's city life with Chianti's vineyards, striking wineries and lunches over good wine. Stay longer to follow the route towards Bolgheri or Umbria.

Sculpture and landscaped gardens at a Franciacorta wine estate

Franciacorta, vines to lake

Franciacorta, Italy · Suggested: 1 day

Taste Franciacorta at the estate, then slow down by Lake Iseo. Add a boat outing, a seasonal lunch or a caviar pairing to make the day your own.

Large wooden wine casks in a Montalcino cellar

Montalcino, a taste of Brunello

Montalcino, Italy · Approx. 1–1.5 hours

Taste Brunello where it is made. A guided cellar visit, the stories behind the wines and the option to compare vintages bring Montalcino into focus.

Make more of your time away

A trip can begin with a meal, a wine region or a place you have always wanted to explore. Our experiences are a starting point for planning something around your interests.

What kinds of experiences can I plan?

Explore food and wine experiences, private itineraries and outdoor adventures. Each listing explains the setting, what to expect and the suggested duration. Tell us what appeals to you and we will check the arrangements for your travel dates.

Can an experience be part of a longer itinerary?

Yes. We can help combine an experience with hotels and other stops. Share your dates, interests and the pace you prefer so we can plan the stays and connections around it. The proposed route and arrangements are confirmed with you before booking.

Can you accommodate dietary needs or special requests?

Include dietary needs, accessibility requirements, special occasions and other preferences in your enquiry. We will discuss them with the relevant hosts and confirm what can be arranged before you book. Specific restaurants, hosts and activities are subject to availability.

How is the final experience price confirmed?

Send an enquiry with your dates and the number of people travelling. We check availability and prepare a proposal for the arrangements you want. Any indicative price is a starting point; your proposal will set out the confirmed price and inclusions.

Where to next?

Compare safari lodges and routes, find your next hotel stay or build a trip around our food, wine and adventure experiences. For ideas along the way, read The Insider and our travel planning guide.

Before you travel

For official destination advice, visit the Australian Government’s Smartraveller country guides. For passport, visa and entry-document information, consult the IATA Travel Centre for your itinerary and nationality.