Journey to the Islands of the Indian Ocean and Beyond
May 21 - July 17, 2025
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Journey to the Islands of the Indian Ocean and Beyond
May 21 - July 17, 2025
Departure point
Quebec City, Canada
58 Days
57 Nights
23,295 Nautical Miles
20 Countries
Canada Greenland Iceland Sweden Czech Republic Croatia Georgia Turkmenistan Tajikistan India Maldives Seychelles Mauritius South Africa Namibia Botswana Rwanda Chad Italy Ireland
Embark on the ultimate adventure of a lifetime as you pilot your own aircraft through the captivating Islands of the Indian Ocean! From the rugged wilderness of Canada and Greenland to the pristine beaches of the Maldives, each stop promises a perfect blend of relaxation and discovery. Traverse enchanting landscapes, soak up sun-drenched shores, and immerse yourself in rich cultures. Feel the thrill of touchdown on exotic islands where history meets modern marvels and indulge in delectable flavors from bustling markets to serene seaside villages.
Aircraft Requirements
1200 NM Minimum Range
Survival equipment
IFR Rating
Jet Fuel
Pressurized Aircraft
De-icing Capabilities
Excess Liability Insurance
Highlights of this journey
Dugi Otok, Croatia
Traverse the dramatic cliffs and serene lagoons of Telašćica Nature Park, where you can witness the rich biodiversity and natural beauty of the area.
Male, Maldives
Explore the beautiful islands of the Maldives on a private catamaran tour, while watch for pods of dolphin.
Mahe, Seychelles
Indulge in a sunset cocktail cruise, one of Seychelles' most popular excursions, where you can watch the sky transform into a palette of pastel and fiery colors as the sun sets.
Mauritius
Embark on a half-day island tour of Mauritius, exploring its rich history and culture. Visit the Aventure du Sucre to learn about the inspiring history of the sugar industry.
Kruger National Park, South Africa
Stay at the unique Kruger Shalati: The train on the bridge that has now been refurbished into a luxury hotel in Kruger National Park.
Namib Desert, Namibia
Discover the vast landscapes and unique wildlife of the Namib Desert during an extraordinary three-night stay at Sossusvlei Desert Lodge.
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Immerse yourself in a once-in-a-lifetime, personal encounter with the rare and majestic mountain gorillas roaming free in their natural habitat.
Itinerary at a glance
Day 1-2
Quebec City, Canada
Fairmont Le Château FrontenacDay 2-3
Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
Hotel KangerlussuaqDay 3-5
Reykjavik, Iceland
Apotek HotelDay 5-8
Stockholm, Sweden
Grand Hotel StockholmDay 8-11
Prague, Czech Republic
Mandarin Oriental, PragueDay 11-14
Dugi Otok, Croatia
Villa Nai 3.3Day 14-17
Tbilisi, Georgia
Stamba HotelDay 17-19
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Yyldyz HotelDay 19-21
Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Hyatt Regency DushanbeDay 21-24
Jaipur, India
Rambagh PalaceDay 24-28
Male, Maldives
One&Only Reethi RahDay 28-31
Mahe, Seychelles
Four Seasons Resort SeychellesDay 31-34
Mauritius, Mauritius
One&Only Le Saint GeranDay 34-37
Skukuza, South Africa
Kruger Shalati: The Train on the BridgeDay 37-40
Cape Town, South Africa
One&Only Cape TownDay 40-43
Namib Desert, Namibia
Sossusvlei Desert LodgeDay 43-46
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Sandibe Okavango Safari LodgeDay 46-47
Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali Serena HotelDay 47-49
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
One&Only Gorilla’s NestDay 49-51
N’Djamena, Chad
Radisson Blu, N’DjamenaDay 51-54
Rome, Italy
Hotel EdenDay 54-57
Shannon, Ireland
Adare ManorDay 57-58
Reykjavik, Iceland
Hotel BorgDay 58
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Quebec City, Canada
Day 1-2: Wednesday, May 21 - Thursday, May 22
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...Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
Day 2-3: Thursday, May 22 - Friday, May 23
Fly over Canada’s vast forests and numerous lakes on the way to Kangerlussuaq in western Greenland. At Kangerlussuaq, check out the Kangerlussuaq Museum, which showcases the town’s past as a U.S....
Read more...Reykjavik, Iceland
Day 3-5: Friday, May 23 - Sunday, May 25
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...Stockholm, Sweden
Day 5-8: Sunday, May 25 - Wednesday, May 28
Embark on an exciting journey as we fly our airplanes to Stockholm, a city steeped in history and tradition. Our destination is the renowned Grand Hotel Stockholm, which boasts over 130 years of...
Read more...Prague, Czech Republic
Day 8-11: Wednesday, May 28 - Saturday, May 31
Our Journey continues with a three-day stay in Prague, Czech Republic. On our first day, we will be delighted by the breathtaking sights of Prague, a city renowned for its Gothic, Romanesque,...
Read more...Dugi Otok, Croatia
Day 11-14: Saturday, May 31 - Tuesday, June 03
Our journey continues to Croatia, where we will fly to Zadar, park our planes, and take a short drive to the port for a boat transfer to Dugi Otok Island. We will be staying at Villa Nai 3.3, a...
Read more...Tbilisi, Georgia
Day 14-17: Tuesday, June 03 - Friday, June 06
Continuing our journey, we arrive in Tbilisi, Georgia, and transfer to the captivating urban sanctuary of Stamba Hotel, where modern elegance meets historic charm amidst the vibrant cityscape. The...
Read more...Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Day 17-19: Friday, June 06 - Sunday, June 08
Continuing our journey, we arrive in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, and transfer to the exquisite oasis of Yyldyz Hotel. Nestled in the vibrant city, this luxurious retreat offers comfort and tranquility,...
Read more...Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Day 19-21: Sunday, June 08 - Tuesday, June 10
Our journey continues to Dushanbe, Tajikistan, where we transfer to the Hyatt Regency Dushanbe, an esteemed 5-star luxury destination conveniently located in the city center near City Park and Lake...
Read more...Jaipur, India
Day 21-24: Tuesday, June 10 - Friday, June 13
Today marks our flight to Jaipur, India, where we’ll be transferred to the majestic Rambagh Palace, our luxurious abode for the next three nights. Known as the Pink City, Jaipur’s walls were...
Read more...Male, Maldives
Day 24-28: Friday, June 13 - Tuesday, June 17
Fly to Male, with a technical stop in Mumbai for refueling. Upon arrival, we will transfer by boat to the luxurious One&Only Reethi Rah resort, nestled on one of the largest islands in North...
Read more...Mahe, Seychelles
Day 28-31: Tuesday, June 17 - Friday, June 20
Fly to Seychelles and transfer to the luxurious Four Seasons Seychelles, located on the beautiful island of Mahé. This exquisite resort offers stunning views of the Indian Ocean, elegant villas, a...
Read more...Mauritius, Mauritius
Day 31-34: Friday, June 20 - Monday, June 23
Our Journey continues to Mauritius and transfer to One&Only Le Saint Géran, a tropical oasis on the stunning island of Mauritius. From your private beach, enjoy breathtaking ocean views,...
Read more...Skukuza, South Africa
Day 34-37: Monday, June 23 - Thursday, June 26
The next leg of our Journey takes us to Skukuza, South Africa. We will park our planes and take a short drive to Kruger National Park, where we will stay aboard a luxurious train permanently...
Read more...Cape Town, South Africa
Day 37-40: Thursday, June 26 - Sunday, June 29
Our Journey continues to Cape Town, South Africa, where we transfer upon arrival to the One&Only Cape Town hotel. Situated in the cosmopolitan Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, the One&Only...
Read more...Namib Desert, Namibia
Day 40-43: Sunday, June 29 - Wednesday, July 02
Our journey continues as we depart from Livingstone and fly to Walvis Bay, Namibia. From there, we will take a local charter flight to Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, nestled against the ancient mountains...
Read more...Okavango Delta, Botswana
Day 43-46: Wednesday, July 02 - Saturday, July 05
Our journey begins with a flight to Maun, followed by a local charter flight to Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge. The lodge features indulgent tented rooms designed for optimal game spotting, offering...
Read more...Kigali, Rwanda
Day 46-47: Saturday, July 05 - Sunday, July 06
Fly to Kigali where we will enjoy an overnight stay at the Kigali Serena Hotel. Nestled in the heart of Rwanda’s vibrant capital, this elegant accommodation provides a tranquil oasis to unwind and...
Read more...Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Day 47-49: Sunday, July 06 - Tuesday, July 08
We will transfer by helicopter to One&Only Gorilla’s Nest. Cushioned in the foothills of the breathtaking Virunga Volcano Range along the northwestern frontier of beautiful Rwanda, the...
Read more...N’Djamena, Chad
Day 49-51: Tuesday, July 08 - Thursday, July 10
Our Journey takes us to N’Djamena, Chad. Upon landing, we’re warmly welcomed at the Radisson Blu Hotel, an elegant oasis in the heart of the city, offering modern design, impeccable service, and...
Read more...Rome, Italy
Day 51-54: Thursday, July 10 - Sunday, July 13
Our Journey continues as we fly on to Rome. Set in the Old City of Rome, close to the Spanish Steps and Villa Borghese, the luxury Hotel Eden offers the feel of a private home and a rooftop...
Read more...Shannon, Ireland
Day 54-57: Sunday, July 13 - Wednesday, July 16
Our Journey continues to Shannon, Ireland, where the adventure begins with a transfer to the quaint village of Adare. Nestled in the lush heartlands of Limerick County, Adare Manor and Golf Resort...
Read more...Reykjavik, Iceland
Day 57-58: Wednesday, July 16 - Thursday, July 17
We will transfer to the airport for our departure to Reykjavik. Upon arrival, luxury accommodations await us at Hotel Borg, situated in the very center of Reykjavik. This prime location allows us to...
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.
LESS THAN 60 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE:
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.
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.
LESS THAN 90 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE:
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.
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Journey to the Islands of the Indian Ocean and Beyond
May 21 - July 17, 2025