The new 'Insider Itineraries' from Four Seasons feature private sunrise hot-air balloon rides, shaman-led temazcal ceremonies, exclusive access museum tours and rafting transfers. Olivia Palamountain reports

Four Seasons is tapping into the experience economy with the launch of "Insider Itineraries", a collection of multi-property travel experiences designed to connect guests with local culture, and spanning destinations in Bali, Spain and Mexico.

The itineraries, which run between seven and nine nights, are crafted by Four Seasons teams based in each destination rather than outsourced to third parties. Available to book now here, each journey includes private cultural experiences, wellness rituals and exclusive access, with a single point of contact managing all aspects from pre-arrival through post-stay.

Marc Speichert, executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Four Seasons, notes that the company was seeing rising demand for multi-property stays. "What makes Four Seasons Insider Itineraries unique is that they're crafted by our teams who live and work in each destination. Their local expertise, exclusive relationships, and genuine passion shape every journey, ensuring each moment feels seamless and deeply personal."

Bali: Unplugged & Unscripted

The eight-day, seven-night Bali itinerary begins with four nights at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay, featuring a Balinese blessing led by an ordained priest and healer, followed by the Baru Detox Treatment. Experiences include private yoga sessions, market visits, fishing excursions and an exclusive arak tasting at Telu Bar exploring traditional ageing processes.

Guests visit Nyaman Gallery in Seminyak for contemporary and traditional art, followed by a private sunset Kecak dance performed by torchlight. Transfer to Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan includes a private rafting journey along the Ayung River.

The final three nights feature visits to temples and private homes, treatments at Sacred River Spa, afternoon tea at the Lotus Pond and a night spa ritual with river stone massage and crystal facial. A farm-to-table cooking class with chef Wayan Sutariawan concludes with the Restu Bumi Treatment, a healing ritual incorporating sound, stone and herbal therapy.

Available December 1–8 and December 8–15, 2025, with additional dates throughout 2026.

Spain: Heart & Heritage

The eight-day, seven-night Spain journey begins with four nights at Four Seasons Hotel Madrid, including a welcome drink at Dani Brasserie and a deep-tissue massage inspired by El Retiro Park. A Four Seasons concierge leads tours unveiling hidden city stories, followed by a private cooking class and wine-paired lunch with a local chef at a Madrid market.

A private pre-opening tour of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum includes lunch inspired by the artwork. A day trip to Segovia features the Roman aqueduct and Alcázar fortress, followed by a hot-air balloon ride above the UNESCO-listed landscape at sunrise. The Madrid portion concludes with a masterclass with head bartender Miguel Pérez and seven-course dinner at Isa Restaurant & Cocktail Bar.

After a flight to Mallorca, guests board a private Formentor boat to Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor for three nights. Activities include hiking Na Blanca through the UNESCO-protected Serra de Tramuntana, dining at Mel, a vineyard tour with an oenologist tasting wines available only on the island, and a private garden dinner at Bahía.

Available March 23–30 and March 31–April 7, 2026, with additional dates from May to October 2026. 

Mexico: Roots & Rituals

The 10-day, nine-night Mexico itinerary starts with three nights at Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City, featuring a cocktail-omakase dinner at OMA, the hotel's 10-seat sushi bar. Experiences include a visit to cactus fields with a chef-prepared breakfast and workshop in mole, tortillas and tamales, plus a private tour of Colombian painter and sculptor Fernando Botero's work at his son's home.

Guests ascend at sunrise for views over the pyramids of Teotihuacán, followed by private breakfast amid the ancient monuments. A local food journalist leads tours of Mexico City's bars and traditional cantinas.

Three nights at Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo follow, beginning at Rancho Lola sustainable farm for foraging and farm-to-table breakfast preparation. Set within a 3,000-acre private nature reserve, activities include guided birdwatching with resident biologists, ethnobotany walks, a picnic at Playa Dorada and a sea-to-plate fishing and cooking class.

The journey between Tamarindo and Naviva follows the "Road to Raicilla", meeting master distillers, exploring tabernas and walking agave fields, ending with a private tasting paired with regional dishes.

The final three nights at Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, feature stays in ocean-view grand bungalows. Activities include Mexican boxing sessions at Mar Gym, wellness classes, sound healing, artist-led bookbinding workshops and a temazcal ceremony led by a local shaman.

Available July 24–August 2 and August 7–16, 2026, with additional dates through December 2026.