Preferred Hotels & Resorts has designed a private jet extravaganza that takes in distinct experiences including gorilla trekking in Rwanda, a royal celebration in Jaipur and dining under the stars in Morocco's Atlas Mountains. Olivia Palamountain reports

Preferred Hotels & Resorts has announced its first private jet travel experience, offering guests a lavish opportunity to visit seven countries aboard a private aircraft featuring lie-flat leather seating and chef-made meals, washed down with premium wines and spirits.

The 17-night "Legendary Journeys" itinerary, scheduled for October 2026, takes in Singapore, India, Rwanda, Kenya, Greece, Morocco and London. A 17-member service team will manage all logistics, whilst a professional photographer and videographer will document the journey.

On-the-ground experiences include gorilla trekking in Rwanda, a royal celebration in Jaipur, private wildlife encounters in Kenya and dining beneath the stars in Morocco's Atlas Mountains. The itinerary features stays at four members of Preferred Hotels & Resorts' Legend Collection, including The Fullerton Bay Hotel in Singapore, The Leela Palace Jaipur, Andronis Luxury Suites in Santorini and The Londoner. Additional accommodations include partner properties in Rwanda, Kenya and Morocco.

Unique highlights include a private reception hosted by Rwanda's President Kagame, helicopter flights over the Virunga Mountains, witnessing the Great Migration in Kenya, sunrise hot-air balloon safaris with champagne breakfast, and exclusive wine tastings of rare Assyrtiko vintages in Santorini.

The journey concludes with a champagne toast on The Londoner's rooftop terrace overlooking Leicester Square.Spots are limited to 29 couples, with single occupancy available upon request. Pricing begins at US$133,500 per person (based on double occupancy).

Lindsey Ueberroth, chief executive of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, says: "Our mission has always been to connect travellers with the world's most remarkable independent hotels and destinations in ways that are both unforgettable and transformative. Aligned with our recently released Luxury Travel Report 2025, which found that 61% of affluent travellers see once-in-a-lifetime moments as the ultimate luxury and 75% seek experiences curated by those 'in the know,' the Legendary Journeys experience delivers rare adventures with personalised service, crafted to feel effortless, memorable, and truly legacy-defining."Participants will receive complimentary Titanium status in Preferred Hotels' I Prefer Hotel Rewards programme plus one million points, equivalent to more than 10 complimentary nights at more than 650 participating properties worldwide. The experience includes seamless transfers, private VIP airport access, luggage concierge services and personalised gifts.

The launch responds to Preferred Hotels' 2025 Luxury Travel Report findings that affluent travellers increasingly prioritise curated, once-in-a-lifetime experiences over material luxury.