Journey to the Himalayas
May 14 - June 18, 2026
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Journey to the Himalayas
May 14 - June 18, 2026
Departure point
Quebec City, Canada
36 Days
35 Nights
12,865 Nautical Miles
13 Countries
Canada Greenland Iceland Germany Turkey Egypt Bahrain United Arab Emirates Nepal Bhutan Saudi Arabia Montenegro Switzerland
Set out on an unforgettable Journey to the Himalayas, exploring some of the world’s most captivating destinations. After a quick crossing of the North Atlantic, we will enjoy the vibrant cultures of Belgium and Germany. Delve into the rich history of Turkey and the striking landscapes of Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan. Continue to the spiritual heart of the Himalayas in India and Bhutan, then experience the allure of Oman. On your return, uncover the modern marvels of Qatar and Saudi Arabia, the timeless wonders of Egypt, and the coastal charm of Corsica and the Isle of Man. This unparalleled Journey offers unforgettable experiences and breathtaking vistas at every turn.
Aircraft Requirements
800 NM Minimum Range
Survival equipment
IFR Rating
Jet Fuel
Pressurized Aircraft
De-icing Capabilities
Excess Liability Insurance
Highlights of this journey
Munich, Germany
Visit the stunning Royal Castle of Neuschwanstein, better known as “Mad King Castle” that served as inspiration for the Disney’s 'Sleeping Beauty' movie.
Bodrum, Turkey
Set sail along Bodrum’s stunning coastline, relax on secluded beaches, and unwind at Amanruya.
Luxor, Egypt
Discover the Valley of the Kings, home to richly-painted tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs, and the Valley of the Queens, the resting place of pharaohs’ wives and children.
Bahrain Bay, Bahrain
Discover the vibrant contrasts of Bahrain as you explore grand mosques, bustling souqs, ancient forts, and striking modern landmarks on an immersive city tour.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Buckle up for a heart-pounding Dune Bashing drive through the golden sands of Dubai. With a skilled driver at the wheel, you will race across towering dunes, drift around curves, and experience the thrill of the desert like never before.
Kathmandu, Nepal
Experience the essence of Kathmandu as you explore sacred temples, ancient stupas, and royal palaces that reveal the city’s deep spiritual and cultural roots.
Paro, Bhutan
Hike up to view one of Bhutan’s most dramatic monuments, referred to by many as Tiger’s Nest, built on a sheer cliff face at an altitude of nearly 10,000 feet.
Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia
Explore over 110 remarkably well-preserved tombs set in a desert landscape while learning about the ancient people and culture of Al-Ula.
Tivat, Montenegro
Set out from Tivat on a scenic cruise through the Bay of Kotor, where fjord-like landscapes and the historic towns of Kotor and Perast reveal the region’s timeless beauty.
Lucerne, Switzerland
Discover Lucerne’s historic Old Town, cruise along its serene lake, and take in breathtaking alpine views from the Bürgenstock mountain retreat.
Itinerary at a glance
Day 1-2
Quebec City, Canada
Fairmont Le Château FrontenacDay 2-3
Nuuk, Greenland
Hotel Hans EgedeDay 3-5
Reykjavik, Iceland
Apotek HotelDay 5-8
Munich, Germany
Mandarin Oriental, MunichDay 8-11
Bodrum, Turkey
AmanruyaDay 11-14
Luxor, Egypt
Hilton Luxor Resort & SpaDay 14-16
Bahrain Bay, Bahrain
Four Seasons BahrainDay 16-19
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Burj Al ArabDay 19-22
Kathmandu, Nepal
Dwarika’s HotelDay 22-24
Thimphu, Bhutan
Six Senses ThimphuDay 24-26
Paro, Bhutan
AmankoraDay 26-27
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Lana – Dorchester CollectionDay 27-30
AL-Ula, Saudi Arabia
Banyan Tree Al-UlaDay 30-33
Tivat, Montenegro
One&Only PortonoviDay 33-35
Lucerne, Switzerland
Bürgenstock Hotel-SwitzerlandDay 35-36
Reykjavik, Iceland
Apotek HotelDay 36
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Quebec City, Canada
Day 1-2: Thursday, May 14 - Friday, May 15
Fly into Quebec City at your leisure and enjoy this lovely town full of history and culture. We will meet at the beautiful Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac. In the late afternoon, there will be a...
Read more...Nuuk, Greenland
Day 2-3: Friday, May 15 - Saturday, May 16
Fly over Canada’s vast forests and numerous lakes on the way to Goose Bay in northern Canada for a technical stop. Then, continue over the beautiful scenery of southern Greenland before landing...
Read more...Reykjavik, Iceland
Day 3-5: Saturday, May 16 - Monday, May 18
Our scenic flight across the Atlantic continues to Reykjavik, Iceland. Staying in the heart of the city overlooking the picturesque square of Austurvollur, we are within walking distance of...
Read more...Munich, Germany
Day 5-8: Monday, May 18 - Thursday, May 21
The next leg of our Journey takes us to Munich, a modern, cosmopolitan city with a big heart and a long heritage in Germany. Upon arrival, we will transfer to Mandarin Oriental Munich, a luxurious...
Read more...Bodrum, Turkey
Day 8-11: Thursday, May 21 - Sunday, May 24
Our Journey continues to Bodrum, situated on the southern Aegean coast of Turkey. This fabled coastline is where Homer’s heroes were born, where the ancient Greeks consulted their oracles, and the...
Read more...Luxor, Egypt
Day 11-14: Sunday, May 24 - Wednesday, May 27
We will fly to Luxor, Egypt. Upon arrival, we will transfer to the luxurious Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa, nestled on the east bank of the River Nile in the village of Karnak. This Hilton gem...
Read more...Bahrain Bay, Bahrain
Day 14-16: Wednesday, May 27 - Friday, May 29
Our Journey takes us to Bahrain Bay, where we will check in at the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel. Set along the waterfront, this striking property offers panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf,...
Read more...Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Day 16-19: Friday, May 29 - Monday, June 01
We arrive in Dubai, a dazzling city where futuristic design, luxury, and ancient tradition converge. Our stay begins at the iconic Burj Al Arab, set on a private island with panoramic views of the...
Read more...Kathmandu, Nepal
Day 19-22: Monday, June 01 - Thursday, June 04
Continuing our adventure, we will fly commercially (not included) to Kathmandu, Nepal, where we will transfer to Dwarika’s Hotel. This heritage property is renowned for its intricately carved...
Read more...Thimphu, Bhutan
Day 22-24: Thursday, June 04 - Saturday, June 06
Our adventure continues as we take a commercial flight (not included) to Thimphu, Bhutan, where we will check in at the luxurious Six Senses Thimphu. Surrounded by the Himalayas, this tranquil...
Read more...Paro, Bhutan
Day 24-26: Saturday, June 06 - Monday, June 08
After a scenic road transfer to Amankora Paro Lodge, we will pause for a special cooking class along the way, offering an introduction to traditional Bhutanese cuisine. Upon arrival, unwind at the...
Read more...Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Day 26-27: Monday, June 08 - Tuesday, June 09
Today, we will take a commercial flight (not included) back to Dubai, where we will rest and recharge in preparation for the next day’s flight. The following morning, we will retrieve our airplanes...
Read more...AL-Ula, Saudi Arabia
Day 27-30: Tuesday, June 09 - Friday, June 12
Our adventure begins with a flight from Al Ula, Saudi Arabia, via Heraklion, Crete, before landing in Montenegro—known as the pearl of the Mediterranean. Upon arrival, we’ll transfer to the...
Read more...Tivat, Montenegro
Day 30-33: Friday, June 12 - Monday, June 15
Our Journey takes us to Montenegro, the pearl of the Mediterranean. Upon arrival, we will transfer to the luxurious One & Only Portonovi, set at the entrance to Boka Bay in Herceg Novi. During...
Read more...Lucerne, Switzerland
Day 33-35: Monday, June 15 - Wednesday, June 17
Our next destination is Lucerne, Switzerland, where we will be awestruck by the captivating beauty of the Swiss Alps and the serene Lake Lucerne. Nestled atop a mountain, the Bürgenstock Hotel...
Read more...Reykjavik, Iceland
Day 35-36: Wednesday, June 17 - Thursday, June 18
As we begin our return home, we will launch for our over-water crossing to Iceland. Upon arrival, we will transfer to the Apotek Hotel in the heart of Reykjavik. This evening, we will gather for a...
Read more...Inclusions
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What is a Single Supplement?
Our pricing is based on double occupancy. A single supplement is an additional fee that solo travelers must pay when booking accommodations, tours, and/or cruises designed for double occupancy. This fee covers the cost of the entire room or cabin, which would typically be shared by two people.
What is the Airplane Registration Fee?
Our Airplane Registration Fee covers administrative tasks such as obtaining permits, personalized flight planning, confirming fuel availability, parking, arranging with handlers, and weather updates. It includes a dedicated Journey Director for the group and flight briefings for each leg, ensuring peace of mind throughout your Journey. Please note: Aircraft fees are not included in our packages, as clients use their own aircraft with varying make/models. The fee solely covers Air Journey obtaining these items, not their actual cost.
The Price Per Person Includes
The Airplane Registration Fee Includes
- Usage of the Air Journey App
- Direct Foreflight Links for easy flight plan uploading into your personal Foreflight account
- International flight plans, routing, frequencies, nav-aids, reporting points, and more for each leg of your Journey
- Flight plans and eAPIS manifest outbound/inbound filed on your behalf
- Pilot briefing prior to every flying day
- Fuel availability confirmed along the route of flight
- Obtaining of permits, landing rights, overflight permits, handling arrangements
- Assistance with country entry forms (Caricom, CanPASS, etc)
- Confirmed parking and fuel along our route
- Planning for additional fuel stops if required
- Air Journey Goodies – each participant will receive a shirt embroidered with their name, aircraft make/model, and airplane’s tail number with the name of the Journey, a hat per person, and a bag per couple, as a souvenir of your flying adventure.
The Price Does Not Include
- Fees associated with your aircraft (fuel, handling fees, airport fees, permit fees, landing fees, departure taxes, etc.)
- Cost of obtaining passport, visas, or inoculations required for your Journey
- Optional activities
- Cocktails and Spirits are not included
- Lunch when not listed in the itinerary
- Personal expenses such as laundry, room service, communication charges and other incidentals
- Commercial flight tickets when required
- Survival equipment rental (Air Journey has survival equipment available for rent. Contact Air Journey for more details +1(561)841-1551
- Travel Interruption and Cancellation Insurance (this is strongly recommended and not included in the package. Please contact us at +1 (561)841-1551 for more details.
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Payment schedule
Deposit per person required at time of booking
FOR ALL AIR JOURNEYS:
$500 PER PERSON
INITIAL PAYMENT REQUIRED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF BOOKING
FOR JOURNEYS LASTING LESS THAN 15 DAYS:
$2,000 PER PERSON + AIRPLANE REGISTRATION FEE
FOR JOURNEYS LASTING BETWEEN 15 - 40 DAYS: *AND OUR GALAPAGOS JOURNEYS
$4,500 PER PERSON + AIRPLANE REGISTRATION FEE
FOR JOURNEYS LASTING MORE THAN 40 DAYS:
$9,500 PER PERSON + AIRPLANE REGISTRATION FEE
Final payment due dates
FOR JOURNEYS LASTING 40 DAYS OR LESS:
90 DAYS PRIOR DEPARTURE
FOR JOURNEYS LASTING MORE THAN 40 DAYS:
120 DAYS PRIOR DEPARTURE
Cancellation policy
For Journeys Lasting 40 Days or Less
OUTSIDE OF 150 DAYS:
Deposit and initial payment are refundable, and AJ holds the Airplane Registration Fee as a credit for 12 months from the client's cancellation date.
BETWEEN 150 AND 90 DAYS:
AJ retains the deposit and the initial payment, and holds the Airplane Registration Fee as a credit for 12 months from the client's cancellation date.
BETWEEN 89 AND 60 DAYS:
AJ retains 50% of the Journey cost and holds the Airplane Registration Fee as a credit for 12 months from the client's cancellation date.
BETWEEN 59 AND 30 DAYS:
AJ retains 100% of the Journey cost and holds the Airplane Registration Fee as a credit for 12 months from the client’s cancellation date.
LESS THAN 30 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE:
AJ retains 100% of the Journey cost and the full Airplane Registration Fee
FOR JOURNEYS LASTING MORE THAN 40 DAYS
OUTSIDE OF 150 DAYS:
Deposit and initial payment are refundable, and AJ holds the Airplane Registration Fee as a credit for 12 months from the client's cancellation date.
BETWEEN 150 AND 120 DAYS:
AJ retains the deposit and the initial payment, and holds the Airplane Registration Fee as a credit for 12 months from the client's cancellation date.
BETWEEN 119 AND 90 DAYS:
AJ retains 50% of the Journey cost and holds the Airplane Registration Fee as a credit for 12 months from the client's cancellation date.
BETWEEN 89 DAYS AND 60 DAYS:
AJ retains 100% of the Journey cost and holds the Airplane Registration Fee as a credit for 12 months from the client’s cancellation date.
LESS THAN 60 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE:
AJ retains 100% of the Journey cost and the full Airplane Registration Fee
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Journey to the Himalayas
May 14 - June 18, 2026