Luxury travel company Sabbatical.Travel has collaborated with sustainable space tourism pioneer Zephalto to offer transformational journeys to the stratosphere, taking off in 2026.

The three phase programme combines high-altitude balloon flights with personal development programmes on a journey aimed at exploring the "Overview Effect" - the cognitive shift reported by astronauts upon seeing Earth from space.

First up in the experience is a luxury retreat featuring coaching from astronauts, philosophers and high-performance thinkers, focusing on mindset preparation and legacy mapping. This is followed by a six-hour journey 25 kilometres above Earth in Zephalto's pressurised capsule, where guests witness the planet's curvature against the darkness of space and the thin blue line of the atmosphere.

The experience will take travellers 25 kilometres above Earth in Zephalto's hydrogen balloon capsule, where guests can witness the planet's curvature, and concludes with a "Reconnection Retreat" designed to help participants integrate their insights into daily life.

Guests will travel in Zehpalto's French-designed luxury capsule, Céleste, an ultra-luxe silver space balloon that features chic neutral interiors, Michelin-starred in-flight meals and the largest panoramic windows on the market.Comprising three individual cabins, each conceived as intimate cocoons for two, with ambient lighting and adjustable furniture, guests will be able to lounge, dine and enjoy interactive and meditative elements in the capsule. Read more about the space vessel here.

"Transformation doesn't happen in a single moment, it happens in the way we integrate what we've seen, felt, and learned," says Nicholas Ingate, Founder of Sabbatical.Travel. "This partnership with Zephalto goes beyond luxury spaceflight. It's about offering a journey that expands perspectives, redefines purpose, and creates lasting impact."

"At Zephalto, we believe that space is not just a destination—it's a perspective that changes everything," adds Vincent Farret d'Astiès, Founder and CEO of Zephalto.The programme extends beyond the flight itself, incorporating coaching sessions and integration support to help participants process their experience.

Guests will also join a community of fellow space travellers and receive guidance on translating their perspective shift into meaningful personal and professional change.

This partnership marks a significant development in sustainable space tourism, with Zephalto's eco-conscious technology offering an alternative to rocket-powered space travel.