10 Best Luxury Tours & Cruises for 2024-2025

Top 4 Luxury Private Charter Cruises for 2024-2025

Private Charter - Luxurious Southern Galapagos Cruise Aboard Ocean Spray

Baltra to Baltra
6 Days from $88,790

Board the Ocean Spray, a 16-passenger luxury catamaran, on this 6-day private cruise aboard one of the best yachts in Galapagos. See giant Galapagos tortoises, playful sea lion colonies, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and if traveling the right time of year, waved albatrosses on Espanola Island.

L'lmpressionniste cruising through beautiful landscapes

Private Charter - Southern Burgundy Cruise Aboard L'Impressionniste

7 Days from $72,500

L'Impressionniste embarks on a 7-day cruise through Southern Burgundy's Ouche Valley, renowned for its history and vineyards. Visit the Château de Commarin to see a regal falconry demonstration, Bouchard Père et Fils in Beaune, the region's wine capital, and the exquisite city of Dijon.

Private Charter - Beyond Darwin's Footsteps Aboard Grace

Baltra to Baltra
8 Days from $147,000

Close encounters with nature highlight this 8-day private Galapagos cruise onboard the Grace. The islands are teeming with animals that are eager to meet visitors. Explore Espanola, Floreana, Santa Cruz, and other nearby cities! Scuba diving, snorkeling, and kayaking are all popular pastimes in this area.

6 Best Luxury Experiences for Active Travelers in 2024-2025

Luxury Inca Trail

10 Days from $6,257

Hike the Inca Trail in style and comfort. This 10-day Inca Trail trek & exploration of Andean Peru is combined with an upscale camping experience offering comfortable cots, hot water showers, and fine cuisine served under a portable dining tent. Top-shelf service and highly knowledgeable guides assure your once-in-a-lifetime trip to Machu Picchu is perfect.

Spot the Northern Lights. Credit Arturo Polo Ena.

Remote Alaska Adventure

5 Days from $12,500

Experience a 5-day luxury Alaska lodge adventure and backcountry flight safaris at Ultima Thule Lodge. View the landscape and wildlife from a bush plane flying you into the wilds of Wrangell - St. Elias National Park. Each evening retreat to your own comfortable private cabin overlooking the Chitina River to get a true backcountry taste of Alaska.

Lower Zambezi National Park

5 Days from $5,493

Explore Lower Zambezi National Park on a 5-day safari tour with a stay at Sausage Tree Camp. Stay in a luxury bush camp as you observe wildlife in the park and enjoy boating excursions along the Zambezi River. Game drives and walking safaris allow for ample opportunity to get a true Zambia safari experience.

4 Best Luxury Tours & Cruises for Wine Lovers for 2024-2025

South Africa Luxury Winelands

3 Days from $1,590

From the excellent accommodations at one of the oldest Cape Dutch Farms, Babylonstoren, this luxury 3-day Winelands extension samples wines from South Africa's famous Winelands region. Taste wines from Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. This is a great tour to start or end your South Africa experience.

Aegean Wine Cruise

Athens to Athens
8 Days from $5,190

Take this once-in-a-lifetime voyage on the Harmony G and enjoy an Aegean wine cruise from and to Athens. Visit Nafplio-Nemea and taste their fine wine selection. Explore the rich cultures and wine histories of Santorini, Samos-Fourni, and Tinos-Karystos, as well as Monemvasia's vineyard, which is reestablishing the island's wine fame.

Taste of Bordeaux - Cruise Only

Bordeaux to Bordeaux
8 Days from $3,599

Board an enchanting 8-day round-trip cruise from Bordeaux to Libourne on the MS Amadolce. Visit the towns of Cadillac, Pauillac, Bourg, Libourne, and Blaye as you enjoy wine-tasting tours, visit classic French chateaus, and explore historic sites. Biking and hiking options are available as well.

What to Expect from a Luxury Tour or Cruise with Adventure Life

Forget your previous experiences of luxury vacations. At Adventure Life, we take luxury to the next level! We have tours for all budgets, but if you have discerning tastes, then you know that a luxury tour is the way to go. To us, a luxury tour must meet the following standards:

The most comfortable accommodations available: Private balconies, pristine bathrooms, plush linens, individually controlled climate, and spacious rooms are the starting point for our luxury tours.
Intimate experiences: Intimacy is a staple for any luxury tour, so we keep our group sizes small. This way, you get the attention and care you deserve.
Excellent multi-lingual guides: Not all guides are the same, so we make sure that the guides on our luxury itineraries are experts in their respective fields, whether culture, history, or wildlife.
Top-notch service: The crew is there to guarantee that no desire goes unfulfilled, from prompt housekeeping and room service to friendly interactions.
Perfect itineraries: No matter which itinerary you choose, we promise that it has been vetted at our highest level, so that we feel confident knowing that you're with an experienced crew and guides leading you on clockwork itineraries.
Gourmet cuisine: The chefs on our luxury tours always put the cherry on top. Buffet style meals, plates made to order, and cooks who are eager to accommodate any dietary requests are standard on our luxury tours, accompanied of course by an enthusiastic and experienced waitstaff.

10 Best Luxury Cruise Deals for 2024-2025

Trip Name	Save	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
Mount Everest Basecamp Wellness Trek	$750	$4500	16	Dec 16, 2023	Spend 16 days trekking to Mount Everest Base Camp to experience one of the ultimate wellness and hiking adventures. Visit several Sherpa villages, … 0
Everest Trekking with Legendary Sherpas	$750	$4500	15	Dec 16, 2023	Experience one of the world's ultimate hiking adventures--trekking in the Himalayan region of Nepal. This unique hiking trip crosses various villages … 0
Greenland Odyssey	Savings	$17795	17	Jul 6, 2024	Experience the world's largest island on this 10-day Greenland Odyssey Cruise aboard Sylvia Earle. Discover the grandeur of Greenland featuring … 0
Northern Islands	Savings	$2386	4	Dec 15, 2023	Journey to the Northern Islands of the Galapagos on this 5-day cruise aboard the Seaman Journey. 0
Mekong Explorer - Siem Reap to Phnom Penh	Savings	$6080	5	Sep 13, 2024	Embark the Aqua Mekong on this 5-day voyage down the Mekong River from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. Stop in charming floating villages, interact with the … 0
Spitsbergen Highlights: Expedition in Brief	Savings	$4995	7	May 15, 2024	Board the Ocean Adventurer in Longyearbyen for a 7-day Arctic cruise through the pack of ice and participate in optional adventure activities like … 0
Magna on the Danube - Budapest to Vilshofen	Savings	$2499	8	Dec 10, 2023	Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard MS AmaMagna. Enjoy captivating architecture, music, and culinary experiences. … 0
Indonesia - Bali & Komodo National Park Cruise	Savings	$9415	8	May 25, 2024	Aqua Blu invites you on this 8-day exploration of Indonesia's beautiful Komodo National Park, from Benoa, Bali to Labuan Bajo. Explore these wild … 0
Jewels of the Rhine	Savings	$6790	8	May 18, 2024	Emerald Dawn hosts this exciting 8-day Rhine River cruise from Amsterdam to Zurich. Biking, hiking, and urban exploration tours highlight this … 0
Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Fly Expedition	Savings	$15895	12	Feb 21, 2024	Your adventure will feature the best of Antarctica. Explore the Antarctic Peninsula and see its local wildlife up close. You are bound to make … 0

A Guide to Luxury Travel

Best Luxury Travel Destinations

Planning to treat yourself somewhere special? If money is no object, there are a couple of places that come to mind if you’re dreaming of a vacation in the lap of luxury.

Italy (Best Luxury European Destination)
In general, you can’t go wrong with a holiday in Europe, with classy cities like London and Paris. But with its irresistible mix of art, history, fashion, gastronomy, and brilliant natural landscapes, Italy is a standout. The stylish country is a favorite of luxury travelers, whether they’re headed to the fashion houses of Milan, the artistic wonders of Florence, or the breathtaking Amalfi Coast.

French Polynesia (Best for Luxury Beach Getaways)
Home to 118 islands and countless spell-binding beaches, French Polynesia is an ocean lover’s paradise. The breathtaking islands of Bora Bora and Tahiti are the most famous destinations, although their remote location in the South Pacific make it a pricey place to visit any time of the year. For luxury travelers, the secluded nature of these white-sand islands makes them an even more appealing choice. Serene, quiet, and dazzlingly beautiful, French Polynesia is an unparalleled tropical idyll.

Africa (Best for Luxury Safari Tours) – Tanzania
A one-of-a-kind and often life-changing experience, safaris are extremely popular among luxury travelers. The best safaris are in Africa, with Tanzania, Zambia, and South Africa all favorites of explorers who don’t mind spending a lot for a more extravagant vacation. A deluxe African safari is expensive, but easily worth the cost, as explorers enjoy awe-inspiring encounters with lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffalos.

Antarctica (Best Luxury Adventure Destination)
Is there anything more indulgent to adventurers than a journey to the end of the earth? Tick off a bucket list item with an expedition to Antarctica, an uninhabited frozen landscape that makes for an otherworldly vacation setting. There’s wonder at every turn in this continent, from penguin encounters to majestic icebergs.

Best Luxury River Cruises in Europe

Our hand-selected menu of cruises is all-inclusive, with shore excursions, meals, and drinks, and guides all wrapped into what you pay. We have done our best to curate unique cruise experiences for travelers of all interests - from history buffs to active explorers…and everyone else!

Tips for Traveling in Style

Fly or cruise in first-class (or business class). Get the full luxury experience, starting from the first day of your vacation. First-class and business class flights and tours guarantee a comfortable trip, with roomy seats, delicious meals, and extra-attentive service.
Book a private ride. Public transportation can be a pain in many countries, so make sure you have a private vehicle to enjoy sightseeing at your leisure. Even better, hire a chauffeur.
Splurge on an exclusive guide. Nothing takes you out of the luxury experience more than squeezing into a tour bus or jostling for a place with dozens of other travelers. A private guide can be expensive, but you’ll gain access to insider knowledge and more underrated spots.
Research Michelin-star restaurants in the area. Make the most of the destination by getting a taste of the finest cuisine the locale has to offer. Europe boasts a wide variety of top-notch dining establishments, especially countries like France, Italy, and Spain. Wine is also a highlight in these regions.

How to Enjoy a Luxury Holiday on a Budget

Find brand new luxury hotels and resorts. Newly opened or recently renovated accommodations will typically offer fantastic deals and discounts, even for their most opulent suites.
Dine in high-end restaurants during lunch. Lunch dishes tend to be a lot less expensive than the dinner menu. It’s also worth asking locals for dining recommendations; they’ll definitely know about the city’s best-kept secrets that probably won’t cost an arm and a leg.
Travel during the off-season. Summer and Christmas holidays are generally the high season for travel in most places in the world. Travelers can cut back on expenses by skipping these months and opting for low season tours and cruises.
Join a luxury cruise instead of doing everything DIY and solo. Traveling on a small-ship cruise is an opportunity to keep costs relatively affordable, while enjoying an intimate experience away from the city crowds. And with travel experts taking care of accommodations, meals, and tours, all you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.