TSC World Travel, a Seattle-based luxury private jet company, has unveiled a new 29-day journey that will take passengers across all seven continents. Highlights include visits to Machu Picchu and Angkor Wat, as well as an excursion into the heart of Antarctica.
Many children who read Jules Verne’s famous adventure story Around the World in 80 Days once dreamed of emulating this feat, or even beating his record. In December 2026, TSC will offer travellers the opportunity to do just that in 29 days – in conditions that Phileas Fogg could never have imagined.
Promoted as “an expedition like no other”, Seven Continents by Private Jet promises to be a unique experience, connecting “twelve iconic destinations – seamlessly connected by private jet”.
A custom-configured Airbus A321 will transport the passengers. The aircraft has been refitted with just 52 Italian leather seats that convert into full-flat beds. An 18-member crew, including a physician, will accompany the group to ensure their comfort and safety throughout the journey, and an onboard chef will prepare their meals.
Priced at $205,000 per person, the voyage is not for everyone, placing it firmly at the top end of the luxury market. However, this price includes virtually everything: flights, dining, transportation, accommodation, guides, tours, transfers and more. Suite upgrades are optional in some destinations.
The aircraft’s first stop is Peru, where there will be time to explore Cusco before taking a private train ride to Machu Picchu. Guests will spend New Year’s Eve on Easter Island, standing in front of its famous statues, the Moai of Ahu Tongariki, before heading to Tahiti for a lagoon cruise in turquoise waters and an evening of Polynesian music and dance.
In Australia, guests will have the opportunity to go snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef and walk through the Daintree Rainforest with an Aboriginal guide. In Cambodia, guests will visit the ‘city of temples’ at Angkor, while in India, they will marvel at the world’s most celebrated monument to love: the Taj Mahal.
The African leg of the journey includes Zanzibar in Tanzania, where guests will visit the Freddie Mercury Museum in Stone Town, the singer’s birthplace. They will also experience wildlife in its natural habitat in Kenya’s Maasai Mara and tour vineyards in Cape Town, South Africa.
In Egypt, the programme features visits to the Valley of the Kings, the Temples of Luxor, and the Pyramids of Giza.
The highlight of the journey is set to be Antarctica. Guests will spend 24 hours there during the austral summer, when the sun never sets, and have the rare opportunity to descend into a glittering blue ice cave.
Accommodations range from Cusco’s restored 16th-century Belmond Palacio Nazarenas to the St. Regis Cairo and, finally, the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London, home to Heston Blumenthal’s Michelin-starred restaurant, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal.
In a statement shared with Travel + Leisure, Shelley Cline, President of TCS World Travel, described the journey as a dream come true. “We pioneered the flagship Around the World journey over 30 years ago, and this new expedition takes experiential travel to extraordinary new heights. Seven Continents is the pinnacle of global adventure – a bucket list experience delivered with comfort, ease, enriching cultural encounters, and the exceptional service our guests know they can expect”.
The Airbus A321 is also part of the story. TCS notes that it is about 30% more fuel-efficient than the older wide-body jets that are typically used for such expeditions. In practice, this means fewer refuelling stops, lower emissions per passenger and a quieter, smoother journey. The aircraft is also equipped with hospital-grade air filtration, which refreshes the cabin air every few minutes. Guests can also enjoy Bose noise-cancelling headsets, iPads, and pampering kits by L’Occitane.
