Around the World with Geoffrey Kent - An Inspiring Expedition by Private Jet October 14-November 8, 2021 - Abercrombie & Kent
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P R I VAT E J E T
Around the World
with Geoffrey Kent
An Inspiring Expedition
by Private Jet
October 14–November 8, 2021
®
experience hidden cultural gems alongside experts who bring
them to vivid life.
One of the great rewards of a lifetime of travelling is that there are always new places to explore and new wonders to
experience. In creating this Inspiring Expedition by Private Jet, I challenged myself to include many destinations I had
yet to visit, from Benin in West Africa to Lencois Maranhenses National Park in northern Brazil, and to reveal these
places through the kind of insider-access opportunities only A&K can arrange. Around the World with Geoffrey Kent
is not about checking items off a list — it is about discovering the authentic heart of destinations that most travellers
completely overlook, and doing so in a way that never sacrifices comfort and style.
Join me, my hand-picked Tour Management team and a dedicated flight crew on board a chartered 757 with first-class,
fully lie-flat seats, as we circle the globe unveiling one awe-inspiring destination after another. Dine in a 400-year-old
samurai fortress, experience a private neighborhood party hosted by a celebrity chef in Hanoi and learn the practice of
Voodoo at a ceremony put on just for us. Throughout our journey, we will meet extraordinary people, take part in age-old
traditions as locals do and enjoy privileged access to experiences no traveller will want to miss.
I hope you join me on this truly unique adventure.
Geoffrey Kent
Founder & Co-Chairman
Abercrombie & Kent
Follow @geoffrey_kent on Instagram
New Orleans
Around the World with Geoffrey Kent
An Inspiring Expedition by Private Jet
26 Days | October 14-November 8, 2021 | Limited to 48 Guests
£120,300 per person, double occupancy | £13,910 single supplement
Japan | Geisha & Samurai Vietnam | Hanoi & Ha Long Bay
Oct 15–19 | Be the first to enjoy an exclusive tea Oct 24–26 | Celebrate Vietnamese hospitality and
ceremony in resplendent Kenroku-en Garden. culture with a local neighborhood festival just for you.
Myanmar | Life Along the Irrawaddy Laos & The Maldives | Spiritual Sojourn
Oct 20–23 | Cruise the Irrawaddy River with daily visits Oct 27–29 | Take part in a baci ceremony, and then
to remote villages, authentic workshops and pagodas. pursue your choice of pastimes in the tropical Maldives.
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Kanazawa, Japan
From
Seattle
Mandalay
& Bagan, Hanoi,
Asmara, Myanmar Vietnam
Eritrea Luang
Prabang,
Laos
Cotonou, Benin
& Lome, Togo North Malé Atoll,
The Maldives
Lençóis Maranhenses
National Park, Brazil
Private Jet Flights
Seattle - Toyama (12 hours)
Toyama - Mandalay (7.5 hours)
Mandalay - Hanoi (2.5 hours)
Hanoi - Luang Prabang (1 hour)
Luang Prabang - Malé (5.5 hours)
Malé - Asmara (5.5 hours)
Asmara - Cotonou (6 hours)
Cotonou - São Luis (7 hours)
São Luis - New Orleans (8.5 hours)
Local Charter Flights
Bagan - Mandalay (1 hour)
São Luis - Barreirinhas (1 hour each way)
Eritrea | Architectural Wonders Brazil | White Sands & Blue Waters
Oct 30–31 | Visit the site of an ancient city, still Nov 4–6 | Explore the Lençois Maranhenses National
largely unexcavated. Park on the activity of your choice.
Benin | Mysteries of Vodoun New Orleans, USA | Bon Temps
Nov 1–3 | Attend an authentic Vodoun (Voodoo) Nov 7–8 | Celebrate your adventure with a Mardi
ceremony arranged just for you. Gras-themed gala.
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The Ultimate Way to Travel
To travel on an A&K Private Jet Journey is to experience the ultimate in inspiring adventure, incorporating everything we
have learned and invented in our more than 50 years as the world’s luxury travel pioneer. Your small group of no more
than 48 like-minded guests travels on an exclusive itinerary packed with insider access, fine dining and invitation-only
cultural events arranged by our local experts throughout the world. Jet from one destination to the next with a staff
of expert tour managers and a dedicated flight crew, ending each day in accommodations chosen for their comfort,
hospitality and true local character. From the moment you arrive until the day you bid your private jet crew farewell,
experience a journey that combines luxury, authenticity and expertise as only A&K can.
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Included on This Private Jet Journey • Off-the-beaten-path itinerary only made possible by private jet • Hand-selected, one-of-a-kind accommodations • Unrivaled local expertise through A&K’s worldwide network • Custom-crafted culinary experiences and festive of offices local entertainment • Authentic insider access and exclusive experiences that • A choice of activities in select destinations with reveal the true essence of a destination A&K’s Design Your Day® • Dedicated Tour Director and Tour Managers throughout • Opportunities to dine on your own and sample your • Local guides and experts to enhance your experience destination’s cuisine • Chartered Boeing 757 with fully lie-flat, first-class seats • White Glove passport and visa handling service • Flight crew that travels with you from start to finish, with • Travelling Bell Boy® luggage handling service crew-to-guest ratio of 1:7 • Traveller’s Valet® complimentary mid-journey laundry service • Onboard amenities including in-seat massage, charging • All meals, with beverages; full bar service on board with ports, noise-canceling headsets and curated entertainment your preferred cocktails available in flight and throughout • Onboard Executive Chef and freshly prepared in-flight cuisine • All gratuities • Physician travelling on the entire journey • 24/7 worldwide support from over 55 A&K offices in • Professional photographer throughout to document your adventure more than 30 countries
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First-Class, Fully Lie-Flat Seats Dedicated, Handpicked Crew
Flying as It Was Meant to Be
Step aboard A&K’s chartered Boeing 757 and enjoy the utmost in comfort and style with 50 first-class, fully lie-flat seats;
a dedicated cabin crew providing a crew-to-guest ratio of 1:7; an onboard executive chef; and a range of thoughtful
amenities, from an espresso maker to noise-canceling headphones and curated entertainment selected to complement
your itinerary. Touch down in exotic destinations not easily accessible via the major carriers, bypass long customs and
security lines, and come and go on a timetable based on your itinerary — not an airline’s convenience.
Fine Dining at 25,000 Feet In-Flight Entertainment
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Your A&K Tour Staff
Leading your journey is an experienced Tour Director who oversees the itinerary from start to finish. On the
ground, your group divides into smaller parties, each led by a Tour Manager and assisted by resident guides, who lend
local insight and expertise. A physician travels with you throughout your adventure to assist with any medical issues,
while a professional photographer captures every stage of your journey. Finally, your dedicated Luggage Manager
oversees the handling of your luggage between every destination as part of A&K’s Travelling Bell Boy service.
8 01242546699 | abercrombiekent.co.uk/private-jetPrivileged Access to Unforgettable Places With our unmatched network of worldwide experts and local connections, we pack your itinerary with meaningful ways to discover your world. On this journey, celebrate at an exclusive neighborhood street celebration in Hanoi, complete with music, handicrafts and traditional foods prepared by a celebrity chef; witness a unique Novitiation ceremony of young boys becoming monks at a temple in Bagan; and learn the ways of African Vodoun at a private ceremony in Benin — each an authentic, unforgettable event beyond the reach of any other travel company. Design Your Day Throughout your journey, we arrange opportunities for you to explore your way, by selecting from a range of Design Your Day activities. Choose from relaxing wellness experiences, active outdoor excursions and moments of enriching cultural immersion.
One-of-a-Kind Accommodations
Private Jet journeys feature accommodations that embody the A&K standard of authentic hospitality and character at every stop on
your journey. These include not only the classic luxury of the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, but also lesser-known gems such as
the serene Mitsuno-Midori Ryokan, Japan’s finest, located in the famed Wakura Onsen region; and Porto Preguiças Resort, your
feature-rich gateway to the wonders of Brazil’s Barreirinhas region.
Myanmar
Vietnam Japan MaldivesFine Dining & Entertainment
Your meals are more than just a chance to dine at the end of the day — they are a complete feast for the senses, with local
entertainment and stunning natural backdrops that turn a meal into an event. Be the first to have tea in a stunning Japanese
garden, join a celebrity chef for a cooking lesson in Hanoi and shop a floating market dubbed “the Venice of Africa.” You also
enjoy several opportunities to experience your destination’s cuisine on your own at the restaurant of your choice — with
A&K picking up the check.
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An Inspiring Expedition by Private Jet
26 Days | October 14–November 8, 2021 | Limited to 48 Guests
£120,300 per person, double occupancy | £13,910 single supplement
Inspiration Around the World
See highlights of our latest Private Jet Journey at abercrombiekent.co.uk/private-jet.
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Arrive in Seattle and transfer to the Four Seasons Hotel
Geisha & Samurai Seattle, where you meet your tour leadership team and
fellow guests over cocktails and dinner. Meals: D
Oct 15–19
Board your private jet for your flight to Kanazawa, Japan’s
hidden cultural gem, crossing the International Dateline
en route. Drive to the newly opened Hyatt Centric, set in
the heart of Kanazawa City. Meet with one of the world’s
foremost experts on Japan for a briefing before setting out
on a day of discovery that includes a sushi experience in
the Omicho Market. Visit the Kenroku-en Garden, led
by the chief garden designer, and finish with a private tea
ceremony in the garden, which has never been done before.
Design Your Day
In the Wakura Onsen region, visit a lacquerware
studio, experience Zen meditation, enjoy a sake
tasting led by a sommelier or cycle Notojima Island.
Continue to the Nagamachi District to see the homes of
former samurai, and visit the Ohi Ware studio, where the
350-year-old style of pottery is produced. One evening, enjoy
an exclusive dinner at Kanazawa Castle, a privilege normally
reserved for heads of state. Join your expert Japanologist in
the Shirakawago Valley for a unique look at samurai culture,
or opt for a refreshing hike. Then, transfer for a two-night
stay at the historic Matsuno-Midori Ryokan, considered
Japan’s finest, in the famed Wakura Onsen region. Savor
the rare opportunity to dine at the sacred Ketataisha Shrine,
welcomed with a performance of a sacred Shinto dance, and
experience a private Kabuki performance, an arrangement
not possible anywhere else in Japan. Meals: B L D
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa Matsuno-Midori Ryokan
Kanazawa, Japan Nanao, Japan
Contemporary luxury hotel Traditional Japanese inn
with indulgently sized suites, reserved exclusively for this
situated in the historic heart journey and featuring its own
of the well-preserved city. onsen (hot spring bath).
01242546699 | abercrombiekent.co.uk/private-jet 13Myanmar Oct 20–23
Fly to magical Myanmar and board the luxurious
Life Along the Irrawaddy ‘Sanctuary Ananda’ for a four-night cruise along the
Irrawaddy River, going ashore daily to explore remote
villages, authentic workshops and pagodas. Visit a tiny
village that specializes in farming and hat making,
witnessing local life in an unspoiled setting seldom viewed
by outsiders. While on site, experience chinlone, or
caneball, the traditional fast-moving sport of Myanmar.
Disembark at the village of Myin Mu to roam the local
market by trishaw, picking out fresh ingredients for an
afternoon onboard cooking demonstration. During a
morning visit to a temple in Bagan, witness a unique
novitiation ceremony of young boys as they become
members of the Buddhist order as ordained monks.
Glide serenely above the myriad temples and
pagodas of Bagan on an early morning hot-air
balloon ride, taking in scenic terrain and landing to
savor an al fresco Champagne breakfast.
In Bagan, behold the magnificent golden Shwezigon
Pagoda, said to house relics of Gautama Buddha; and
then board horse carts for a ride through the plains
of Sulamani Temple. Stop at Ananda Temple as well
and visit a lacquerware workshop to view traditional
methods of production. Enjoy a candlelit dinner on the
banks of the Irrawaddy, followed by an elephant dance
performance. Capture a birds-eye view of the Bagan
plain on an early morning hot-air balloon ride, followed
by a Champagne breakfast. Meals: B L D
‘Sanctuary Ananda’ ‘Pandaw Kanee’
Irrawaddy River, Myanmar Irrawaddy River, Myanmar
Small, all-balcony river Intimate river cruiser with
cruiser with accommodations a wraparound promenade
for just 42 guests and a 1:1 and 14 staterooms featuring
staff-to-guest ratio. French windows.
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Your journey continues as you jet to Hanoi, Vietnam.
Hanoi & Ha Long Bay Celebrate your arrival at a festive street party in a local
neighborhood. Engage with the residents, sample
traditional foods, meet local artisans and even have your
fortune told. Board a helicopter for a flight to magnificent
Ha Long Bay. Enjoy a farm-to-table lunch in the rice paddies
of a small rural village and then experience the wonders of
the bay, sipping cocktails and Champagne aboard a private
boat as you cruise among the more noted grottoes and
islands. The next morning, tour Hanoi’s famous landmarks,
including Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, the magnificent
Temple of Literature and Hoa Lo Prison, nicknamed “Hanoi
Hilton” by prisoners of the Vietnam War, followed by lunch
and a meeting with veterans from both sides of the conflict.
Design Your Day
Cycle around West Lake, meet traditional handicraft
makers, visit a private art collection or learn
Vietnamese cooking alongside a celebrity chef.
The afternoon is yours to enjoy the Design Your Day
activity of your choosing: Discover local life up close
on a Vespa or cyclo excursion; cycle around the West
Lake; go shopping on an ethical artisan’s tour; or visit a
private art and artifacts collection, hosted by the curator.
Alternatively, choose a cooking class with celebrity chef
Duong. Visit him at his restaurant to learn how to make
your own spring rolls and other Vietnamese specialties,
which you then enjoy. In the evening, join your fellow
guests for cocktails and a private dinner at the stunning
Hanoi Opera House. Meals: B L D
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam
This iconic hotel occupies the heart of the old city, steps away
from the Opera House and French Quarter. Your room is on
the Club Floor of the ornate, modern Opera Wing, featuring
access to the full-service Club Lounge.
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Reunite with your private jet crew this morning for the short
Time in the Tropics flight to Luang Prabang, Laos. Transfer to Wat That Luang for
a blessing by monks, and then continue by tuk-tuk to a former
royal residence. Here, meet with artisans and specialists for
a private exhibit of ethnic textiles, followed by lunch and
a traditional baci welcoming ceremony. Then, fly to the
beautiful Maldives, landing in the capital of Malé. Board
speed boats for the 30-minute ride to your resort home
for the next three days of unhurried leisure. Maldives
Islands is an archipelago comprising 1,190 low-lying
coral islands scattered across the equator, in groups of
26 naturally occurring atolls. Described as “the flower
of the Indies” by Marco Polo, the unique and unspoiled
islands are a tropical paradise of year-round sunshine,
swaying palm trees and pure white beaches surrounded
by crystalline lagoons of varying shades of blue.
Design Your Day
Savor the tropical pleasures of the Maldives with
your choice of snorkeling, diving, deep-sea fishing,
kayaking or cruising among a pod of dolphins.
From the comfort of your luxurious surroundings, enjoy
a tantalizing mixture of secluded serenity, thrilling water
sports activities, soothing spas and relaxing beaches. Over
the next three relaxing days, experience the breadth and
beauty of the Maldives’ landscape and culture, choosing
from a variety of Design Your Day activities such as
diving, fishing, kayaking at sunrise, snorkeling or cruising
among dolphins, as well as a cooking class or a pampering
spa treatment. Meals: B L D
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa
North Malé Atoll, Maldives
A luxury haven befitting its beautiful oceanside location, with
elegant and inviting suite and bungalow accommodations,
along with a full range of water activities and a spa offering
open-air treatment rooms.
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Leave Asia behind as you fly to Asmara, capital city
Architectural Wonders of Eritrea and a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its
eclectic modernist and Art Deco architecture. Once
you’ve arrived and settled in to your accommodations,
enjoy a lecture on the history of Eritrea over coffee
at the fabulously detailed former opera house, now
Theatre Asmara. Then, set out on a guided architectural
tour of the city for up-close looks at these contemporary
classics, including the Fiat Tagliero building, a
futuristic old fuel station resembling an airplane poised
to fly; the Casa del Fascio (currently the Ministry of
Education headquarters); and the Church of Our Lady
of the Rosary, thought to be one of the finest Lombard-
Romanesque-style churches outside Italy, built in 1923 to
a classical Italian design. Afterward, take in the rhythm
and flavor of daily life with a visit to a bustling food
and craft market, where you browse the stalls elbow-to-
elbow with locals.
Design Your Day
Explore Kohaito, a vast archaeological site; visit the
Tank cemetery and a blacksmith’s open-air market;
or ride a steam train through stunning scenery.
This evening, gather for a special cocktail reception with
some of Eritrea’s dignitaries. Meals: B L D
Hotel Asmara Palace
Asmara, Eritrea
The finest hotel in the capital, with excellent service, a
range of inviting dining options, and indoor and outdoor
swimming pools.
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Cross the heart of the African continent en route to
Mysteries of Vodoun Benin’s capital of Cotonou, where you are greeted with
a rousing display of traditional drumming, singing and
dancing. At Ouidah, one of the epicenters of African
Vodoun, known in the West as Voodoo, tour the temple
dedicated to the sacred python, which is believed to
bestow vitality and protection. Delve deeper into the
realm of Vodoun, a religion born in West Africa that
migrated to the Americas with the slave trade. Attend
an authentic Vodoun ceremony, and then roam through
the Sacred Forest and Foundation Zinsou, a modern
museum of contemporary art. Visit the historical
Museum of Ouidah located in an old Portuguese fort
built in 1721, its exhibits frankly recounting Benin’s
role in the Atlantic slave trade. Then explore Ganvie, a
sensational village on water, commonly referred to as
the Venice of West Africa. A band and a dance troupe
welcome you as you arrive.
Learn the secrets of Vodoun (Voodoo) at an
authentic private ceremony, and set off on a full-
day excursion to Togo, taking in its grand market,
fetish market, and the Lome National Museum.
Watch as vendors in dugout canoes piled high with
wares transact commerce. Take some time to shop the
floating market, and then settle in for a relaxing canoe
ride on the waterways of this exotic 300-year-old village.
Also, travel out of Benin for a day to Lome, Togo, to
take in its distinctive markets, national museum and
Independence Square. Meals: B L D
Golden Tulip Le Diplomate Cotonou
Cotonou, Benin
Full-featured, inviting property in the heart of Cotonou, with
a spacious pool area, fitness center and spa.
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Set out across the Atlantic to São Luis International
White Sands & Blue Waters Airport in Brazil, where you board a small aircraft for
a scenic flight over the Lençois Maranhenses National
Park Dunes to Barreirinhas, your home for the next three
nights. Explore its incomparable landscapes of white sand
dunes dotted with greenish-blue ponds of crystal-clear
waters, stopping for a delicious seafood lunch. Later, enjoy
sundowners and dinner with lively musical entertainment.
Pursue the Design Your Day activity of your choice the
next day: You may wish to ride the trail through the Small
Lençóis, stopping to enjoy the lagoons or swim from
the beaches; take in the exuberant landscape, Preguiças
mangroves and guará birds on the banks of the Preguiças
River during a boat ride; enjoy a horseback ride through
the dunes; take kite-surfing or paddle boarding lessons; or
simply relax and enjoy the beach.
Design Your Day
Explore the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park
by 4x4, boat or horseback; learn to kite-surf or
paddle board; or relax along the pristine beach.
In the evening, celebrate your amazing journey during a
lively dinner with a cultural presentation. Meals: B L D
Nov 7–8
Return to São Luis airport by local flight to board your
private jet for the last time, and then wing your way to
New Orleans for a festive, Mardi Gras-style farewell
celebration. Depart the next day. Meals: B L D
Porto Preguiças Resort Windsor Court Hotel
Barreirinhas, Brazil New Orleans, LA
This resort is located on Premium Suite accommodations
the Preguiças River near in a richly decorated hotel one
the dunes and reserved block from the French Quarter.
exclusively for your group.
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we will notify you within 7 days that the Tour is fully booked. (d) Whose passport, visas, vaccination certificates and all other required
in full. The costs for visas, commercial air tickets, and pre-tour or post- travel documents are not complete, or who has not complied with the
All checks and money orders must be made payable to our depository tour independent arrangements may not be refundable. If you paid for applicable laws, regulations, orders, demands or travel requirements of
bank, “Shelby Financial Corporation – Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, the Tour by credit card, you may cancel and receive a full refund any time any country or state from, through or to which a charter flight is operated
Escrow Account,” or to your travel agent, who in turn must make a until you have signed an Operator Participant Contract. Such refunds will on the Tour.
check payable to “Shelby Financial Corporation – Abercrombie & Kent be made within 14 days of cancellation.
USA, LLC, Escrow Account.” Tour Itinerary
The passenger shall have the right to cancel and receive a full refund if A&K The full Tour begins in Seattle on October 14, 2021 and ends in New
Payment may be made using any major credit card, check or wire makes any of the following “major changes” in the Tour prior to departure: Orleans on November 8, 2021. The information regarding the itinerary,
transfer, and all payments are secured in an escrow account. (a) A change in the departure or return date, unless the change results flight segments, hotels, and ground services provided in the Around
Please note: A minimum age to participate in this program applies. from a flight delay required by the Air Carrier that does not exceed forty- the World with Geoffrey Kent: An Inspiring Expedition by Private Jet
Please inquire at the time of booking. eight (48) hours, and of which A&K received less than two (2) days’ notice. brochure is hereby incorporated by reference.
ESCROW AGREEMENT (b) A change in the origin or destination city, unless the change affects Passenger’s Representations
All payments received by Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, for travel only the order in which cities are visited. (a) Passenger certifies that he or she has not recently been treated for, nor
services on this charter program are protected in part by a surety trust (c) A substitution of any hotel of lesser quality that is not named in is he or she aware, of any physical or other condition or disability that
agreement that we have obtained from Level One Bank, 32991 Hamilton this contract. would create a hazard to him or herself or other members of this Tour or
Court, Farmington Hills, MI 48334. Unless you file a claim with us, or, if reduce their ability to enjoy and benefit from the sightseeing and dining
(d) A price increase of more than 10 percent (10%).
we are not available, with the securer within 60 days after the completion program. Passenger agrees that he or she may be removed from the Tour at
Notice of any “major change” described in this paragraph will be given his or her own expense if not compliant with the foregoing.
of the charter, the securer will be released from all liability to you under
within seven (7) days of learning of the change, but at least ten (10) days
this security agreement. Claims should be filed directly with Abercrombie (b) Passenger agrees to comply with all treaties, customs, police, public
prior to the scheduled departure date. Provided, however, that if A&K first
& Kent USA, LLC, and Shelby Financial Corporation, Attention: Michael health and other regulations including the immigration and customs laws
learns of a major change within ten (10) days of the scheduled departure
Glynn, 5 Great Valley Parkway, Suite 110, Malvern, PA 19355 within of each country or state from, through, or to which the Tour is operated.
date, it will notify the passenger as soon as possible. Within seven (7)
60 days after the completion of the trip. Otherwise, Shelby Financial (c) Passenger accepts full responsibility for all consequences of his or her
days after receiving notification of a major change, but in no event later
Corporation, Level One Bank and Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, shall failure to obtain passports, visas, vaccination certificates and all other
than departure, you may cancel your reservation and you will receive
be released from all liability to you under this Agreement. documents required for travel to destinations in the Tour itinerary.
a full refund within fourteen (14) days. If a major change occurs after
A&K’S GUEST PROTECTION PROGRAM the departure of the flight which you are unwilling to accept, A&K will (d) Passenger warrants that his or her passports have the minimum
Travel insurance is not included in the price of the journey and is strongly refund, within fourteen (14) days after the return date named in this required number of blank pages to last the duration of the itinerary as
recommended. You may purchase A&K’s Guest Protection Program for agreement, that portion of your payment which applies to any services described in the Around the World with Geoffrey Kent: An Inspiring
Private Jet administered by AON (which provides cancellation coverage, not provided. Expedition by Private Jet brochure.
20 01242546699 | abercrombiekent.co.uk/private-jetPROGRAM INCLUSIONS Centers for Disease Control. Any physical condition requiring special TRAVEL ADVISORIES
Included in the quoted program price: attention, diet, or treatment should be reported in writing when the It is the responsibility of the guest to become informed about the most
reservation is made. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate current travel advisories and warnings by referring to the U.S. State
Aircraft: The private jet flights will be performed using a Boeing 757-
participants with special needs; however, we cannot accommodate Department or their respective government agencies. In the event of an
200ER aircraft with 50 lie-flat, VIP-style seats from Seattle, Washington,
wheelchairs. If you require a slower pace, extra assistance, or the use of a active State Department or government agency Travel Warning against
routing via Anchorage, Alaska (technical stop); Toyama, Japan; Mandalay,
cane or walking stick, arrangements will be made for private touring at travel to the specific destination location(s) of the trip, should the guest
Myanmar; Hanoi, Vietnam; Luang Prabang, Laos; Malé, Maldives;
each destination, if necessary, at the discretion of our Tour staff. Any extra still choose to travel, notwithstanding any travel advisory, the guest
Asmara, Eritrea; Cotonou, Benin; São Luis Maranhao, Brazil; New
cost for such arrangements will be the responsibility of the participant. assumes all risk of personal injury, death or property damage that may
Orleans, Louisiana, USA. The air carrier for the private jet flights will be
If you would like to forgo some of the scheduled sightseeing to rejuvenate arise out of the events like those advised or warned against.
Icelandair. Additionally, local charter flights and helicopters will be used
and relax, please feel free to do so at any time.
for transportation and excursions in Myanmar and Brazil. ARBITRATION AGREEMENT
Accommodations: Accommodations as indicated in the itinerary, based COVID-19 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms and
on double occupancy. Single occupancy is available at a supplementary Guest must sign an acknowledgement attesting to their fitness to travel Conditions, to the Limits on A&K’s Responsibility clause, to any A&K
cost. Single accommodations are limited on this program. A limited and agreeing to comply with all health protocols as directed by A&K staff brochure, or to any information regarding any A&K journey, service or
number of suite upgrades are available at additional cost at some during their journey. Guest may not travel if they test positive for COVID- package, or to any A&K-related trip, activity, service or package, shall be
destinations and can be purchased on a first-come, first-served basis. 19 during the 14 days prior to departure; standard cancellation terms will settled in the first instance by binding arbitration before one (1) arbitrator
apply. Guest must maintain adequate physical distancing and frequently in Chicago, Illinois. Any party or their representative may appear for
Note: A&K will assign seats on the private jet and hotel/camp
wash or sanitize hands during their journey. Masks are required in the arbitration by telephone or video conference. Each party shall bear
accommodations on a first-come, first-served basis at its discretion.
vehicles, indoor spaces, any outdoor spaces where physical distancing is its own fees, costs and expenses and an equal share of any arbitrator and
Visas: Concierge service to facilitate the procurement of required visas. not possible and in accordance with local regulations. Noncompliance administrative fees; however, the prevailing party shall be entitled to
Meals: All meals, beginning with dinner in Seattle on October 14, 2021 with these measures will result in not being able to continue on the full recovery of all such costs and fees. Disputes shall be arbitrated on an
and ending with breakfast in New Orleans on November 8, 2021. journey. Guest voluntarily assumes all risks and related expenses in the individual basis, with there being no right or authority for any disputes
Beverages: Bottled water at all meals and on excursions. Beer, wine, soft event that they or any member of their travelling party require testing, to be arbitrated on a class action basis or in a purported representative
drinks and bottled water at all lunches and dinners where available. Full quarantine or become infected with COVID-19. capacity on behalf of the general public, other travel suppliers or other
bar service on private jet flights and at scheduled cocktail events. entities similarly situated.
PHOTOGRAPHY DURING TRAVEL
Private transfers: Transfers on arrival to join the trip in Seattle and on A&K reserves the right to take photographs and video of guests during GUEST’S REPRESENTATIONS
departure from New Orleans at the end of the trip are included, regardless the operation of any program or part thereof and to use, re-use, publish, The guest represents that neither he nor she nor anyone travelling with
of the day of arrival or departure. and republish their image, identity likeness, name, voice, interview, him or her has any physical or other condition or disability that could
Additional inclusions: A&K’s Travelling Bell Boy Service is provided; statements, video clips and sound recordings, and/or photographic create a hazard to him or herself or other members of the Tour.
however, because of security regulations, this service may be limited portraits or pictures in which guest(s) may be included (an “Image”), for
A&K reserves the right to decline to accept anyone on a trip, and to
at airports, rail stations and points of embarkation for cruises. A&K’s promotional purposes during the program and thereafter. By booking
remove from the trip, at his or her sole expense, anyone whose condition
Traveller’s Valet includes laundry service for ten (10) pieces at several a program with A&K, guests acknowledge that A&K is the owner of the
is such that he or she could create a hazard to himself or herself or others,
stops during the trip; dry cleaning is not included. photographs and video and agree to allow their Image to be used in such
or otherwise impact the enjoyment of other guests on the trip. Additional
photographs and videos, which may thereafter, be used by A&K. Guests
Services: Services of professional A&K Tour Director, Tour Managers, guest assistance is available at a supplemental cost.
who prefer that their images not be used must (1) identify themselves
Luggage Manager, Photographer and a Physician throughout the
to their Resident Tour Director at the beginning of their Journey; and AIR TRANSPORTATION TO SEATTLE AND FROM
itinerary; local guides are provided in each destination.
(2) notify their A&K Travel Consultant by email, not later than thirty
Hotel and airport taxes. NEW ORLEANS
(30) days following the end of the guest’s journey. In the event the guest
Air transportation to Seattle and from New Orleans is not included in the
Internet access: Internet access will be limited in some destinations; fails to comply with both obligations, the guest shall not be exempt from
Tour price. Upon request we will arrange the best-priced airfare available
where available, complimentary Internet access is included. this section. If such written notice is not timely provided, the guests,
in the class category you request at the time of your booking. Please note
Entrance fees: During all sightseeing tours. individually and on behalf of any minor child travelling with them, have
that certain airfares are subject to a service fee. Should you cancel or
granted unrestricted rights and permission for A&K to use the Images.
Gratuities: All gratuities, including those for your professional A&K Tour change your air reservation before or after your departure, cancellation
Director/Managers and Luggage Manager. LIMITS ON ABERCROMBIE & KENT’S penalties may apply. Air reservations will not be confirmed until a
passport copy is received.
Not included in the quoted program price: RESPONSIBILITY
A&K’s Guest Protection Program; airfares to join/leave the program; Neither A&K nor its parent company, affiliates or subsidiaries, nor any of AIRLINE CONDITIONS
additional or alternative sightseeing not included in the itinerary; excess their respective employees, shareholders, officers, directors, successors, Aircraft are not responsible for any act, omission or event during the time
baggage charges; personal expenses such as costs to obtain passports representatives, agents and assigns (collectively the “A&K Parties”), guests are not on board the aircraft during the itinerary. These programs
and visas which are not included in the Tour cost; special assistance; owns or operates any entity which is to or does provide goods or services may use the services of any IATA carrier.
meals other than specified in the itinerary; premium liquor except on for your trip with the exception of a limited number of vehicles. A&K
The Aircraft used are subject to international air conventions limiting
the private jet and during special events; beverages, other than those purchases transportation (by aircraft, coach, train, vessel or otherwise),
their liability. The limitations of liability are contained on the reverse
with group meals or at group functions; personal laundry (except hotel and other lodging accommodations, restaurant, ground handling
side of the airline ticket and form part of the terms and conditions of this
for A&K’s Traveller’s Valet); and communication charges. Itinerary, and other services from various independent suppliers (including from
package. A&K reserves the right to substitute, without giving reason,
accommodations and arranged sightseeing are subject to change at any time to time other affiliated A&K companies). All such persons and
another one or more aircraft of suitable standard and configuration for
time due to unforeseen circumstances or circumstances beyond A&K’s entities are independent contractors. As a result, the A&K Parties are not
the aircraft operated.
control. Every effort will be made to operate the Tour as planned. liable for any negligent or willful act of any such person or entity or of any
third person. ANY PAYMENT TO ABERCROMBIE & KENT CONSTITUTES YOUR
PRICES AND ARRANGEMENTS In addition and without limitation, the A&K Parties are not responsible
ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT
The quoted Tour price includes planning, handling and operational HEREIN, WHICH MUST BE CONFIRMED BY SIGNATURE ON THE
for any injury, financial or physical loss, death, inconvenience, delay or
charges, and is based on current rates of exchange, tariffs and taxes as of OPERATOR-PARTICIPANT CONTRACT THAT WILL BE SENT TO
damage to personal property in connection with the provision of any
July 2020. Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, reserves the right to increase YOU UPON CONFIRMATION OF YOUR RESERVATION.
goods or services whether resulting from but not limited to acts of God
Tour price to cover increased costs, fuel surcharges, tariffs and taxes after
or force majeure, illness, disease, acts of war, civil unrest, insurrection
brochure is published, and to reflect fluctuations in foreign exchange
or revolt, animals, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist
markets. Marco Polo Club discount is not applicable to this program. ONE NAME: ONE UNPARALLELED
activities of any kind, overbooking or downgrading of services, food
Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, also reserves the right to change poisoning, mechanical or other failure of aircraft or other means of STANDARD WORLDWIDE
the aircraft if it becomes unserviceable with a reasonable substitute transportation or for failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive Throughout this brochure, you’ll see references to “Abercrombie
of comparable capacity, withdraw a Tour or any part of it, to make or depart on time. & Kent” (or simply “A&K”). This is our shorthand for the many
such alterations in the itinerary, to change the maximum number of independent Abercrombie & Kent companies that work with A&K, to
There are many inherent risks in adventure travel of the type involved provide its guests with a consistent worldwide standard of expertise
passengers, or with the Tour inclusions as it deems necessary or desirable
here, which can lead to illness, injury, or even death. These risks are and excellence in travel. Their independence allows our guests to
and to pass on to Tour members any expenditures or losses caused by
increased by the fact that these trips take place in remote locations, far benefit from unique local knowledge and specialized services available
delays or events beyond its control.
from medical facilities. Guest assumes all such risks associated with only from destination-based operating companies around the globe.
PASSPORTS & VISAS participating in these trips.
A passport is required for all guests on this journey. Your passport needs If you decide to participate in any activities including, but not limited
to be valid beyond May 8, 2022 and should have a minimum of (14) blank to, any excursions involving animals, riding on animals, scuba diving, AMENDMENTS
visa pages for entry and exit stamps. Tourist visas and/or entry permits snorkeling, boating, hot air ballooning, helicopter flights, ziplining, high A&K reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions in its published
are also required for U.S. and Canadian passport holders for entry into altitude treks, climbing, quad biking, parasailing, parachuting, kayaking, materials and to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time as the
Myanmar, Vietnam, Eritrea and Benin and should be obtained prior to whitewater rafting, jet boat rides, snowmobiling, primate tracking result of any material changes to legislation or regulation. All amended
departure. Tourist visas and/or entry permits for Laos and the Maldives and any other activity which A&K considers to carry inherent risk of Terms and Conditions shall automatically be effective upon being posted
will be obtained on your behalf by A&K. At the time of publication, serious illness, injury or death (“Activities”), then you fully understand by A&K to the website abercrombiekent.com. Accordingly, guests should
visas are not required for U.S. or Canadian passport holders for any and acknowledge that Activities carry with them various inherent check the website abercrombiekent.com prior to travel in order to ensure
other destination on this itinerary. Citizens of other countries should risks, including serious illness, injury or death and you take complete they are aware of any changes.
contact the appropriate consular office for entry requirements pertaining responsibility for your own health and safety and agree to assume all risks
to their journey. A&K provides a visa processing concierge service;
PRIVACY NOTICE
of injury, illness or death, whether foreseen or unforeseen, that may befall
See the A&K USA Privacy Notice, which can be found at
information and instructions for the procurement of required visas to you as a result of participating in any Activities and agree to release the
abercrombiekent.com/privacy, and which is incorporated herein.
Myanmar, Vietnam, Eritrea and Benin will be provided in your pre-tour A&K Parties from any liability whatsoever related thereto.
documentation. Our service does not guarantee the issuance of visas ©2020 Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, ABERCROMBIE & KENT, A&K,
Further, as consideration for being permitted to participate in the
or passports. Officials may request additional documentation and, in CONNECTIONS, CONNECTIONS BY ABERCROMBIE & KENT,
Activities; you release the A&K, Parties whether known or unknown,
declining to issue a passport or visa, such officials may not disclose their DESIGN YOUR DAY, INSPIRING EXPERIENCES, GUARDIAN
from, and agree not to sue or make claim against the A&K Parties for,
reasoning. Failure to obtain visas and/or entry permits does not negate the ANGEL, MARCO POLO CLUB, MARCO POLO JOURNEYS,
property damage, cancellation of any Activities for any reason, illness,
terms and conditions. Any extra costs for rerouting participants without RESIDENT TOUR DIRECTOR, SIGNATURE SERIES, SIMPLY THE
negligent rescue operations or procedures, personal injury, or death
visas and/or entry permits will be the responsibility of the participant. BEST WAY TO TRAVEL, TRAVELLER’S VALET, TRAVELLING BELL
arising out of your participation in the Activities, and any activity related
BOY and the ampersand design are service marks owned by A&K Sarl.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS thereto, including transportation to and from the site of the Activities,
regardless of whether such property damage, illness, personal injury, or CST #2007274-20
This is an active program, which requires you to make a realistic
assessment of your health. All participants are expected to be in active death results from the negligence of the A&K Parties and/or from any USDOT #PC-20-065
good health, to enjoy travelling as part of a group, and to be ready to defect in equipment. You further agree to indemnify and hold the A&K
experience cultural differences with grace. Walking and climbing stairs Parties harmless with respect to any claim made against the A&K Parties
are required in many hotels and airports, to board the aircraft, and as by anyone else which (a) related to your participation in any trip or any
part of many excursions. Prior to travelling, we highly recommend Activities, or (b) which would be subject to the above release and covenant
visiting your personal physician for a check-up, so that you may discuss not to sue if you had made the claim directly yourself. Upon receipt of
your ability to participate in this type of journey. Proof of yellow fever notice of the assertion of a claim, the A&K Parties reserve the right to
inoculation is required. For the latest recommendations on specific health approve, or withdraw approval of, counsel, in its sole discretion.
precautions for the areas you will visit, consult your physician and the
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