The Best Private Trips To Book For Birthdays

Looking for birthday trip ideas? Open the latest chapter in your life with a bang on our expertly-curated itineraries, which you can book for just you and your most beloved friends on a private Culture Trip – the question is, which birthday getaway will you choose?

Splendid South Africa

In South Africa you can celebrate special occasions in just about every way imaginable. Love cooking with friends? We’ll have a Cape Malay cooking class. Want to tick something off the bucket list? How about a celebratory shout atop Table Mountain? Enjoy the finer things? How about a full day dedicated to sampling world class wines across the vineyards of Stellenbosch? They’re all brilliant ways of seeing in a new year on the personal calendar, but your most beloved memories will be made at our final destination, Gondwana Game Reserve, where you can spend two nights living a life of luxury in the heart of the South African wilderness. Embark on up to four Big Five-spotting safari drives, pamper yourself at the Bush Spa or gather everyone around for a picnic in the sun. There’s even an infinity pool onsite, which is sometimes visited by a herd of friendly local elephants – hang around long enough and they might just pop by to wish you a happy birthday!

From US$2899

Next available from 3rd Feb 2024

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Cape Town, South Africa

ENDS AT

Cape Town, South Africa

DURATION

11

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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Ultimate Egypt

Birthdays can be landmark occasions in one’s life, which often sparks feelings of dreams unfulfilled or adventures yet to be had. Well, if a big bucket-list getaway is how you want to celebrate that occasion, you’ll struggle to find a destination more befitting of the word ‘landmark’ than Egypt. Our nine-day tour of this storied land combines the country’s most famous sights with some lesser-known gems. We’ll start in the bustling streets of Cairo and the ancient ruins of Giza, where you can visit the Pyramids, the Sphinx and the brand new Grand Egyptian Museum. From there we’ll trace the Nile south, first by train and then via a luxury river cruiser, which we’ll call home for a few nights. Explore the candlelit remains of Luxor Temple at night, haggle away in busy souks and explore the islands of Aswan by kayaking along the Nile – now that should make some serious damage to your lifelong bucket list.

From US$2239

Next available from 23rd May 2024

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Cairo, Egypt

ENDS AT

Aswan, Egypt

DURATION

9

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Light

STYLE

Discovery

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A man in an orange kayak paddles by the rocky coastline of Hvar Island, Croatia

Coastal Croatia

Treat yourself with a birthday getaway to the shimmering Dalmatian Coast of Croatia and you can expect a week or so of pure indulgence. In Southern Europe they know how to enjoy the finer things in life, whether that means sipping on wine and slurping on oysters, or simply lounging on the hidden beaches of tiny little islands. Our eight-day itinerary starts in the historic city of Split and ends in the iconic city of Dubrovnik, but the meat in the sandwich is a sumptuous island-hopping adventure along the coast. You’ll speedboat around the island of Vis and explore the stunning old town of Korcula, before sampling Lumbarda’s unique grape varieties during a wine tasting extravaganza. Back on the mainland we’ll make our way to Dubrovnik, stopping off in the town of Ston, famous for having some of the freshest, tastiest oysters on the planet.

From US$2169

Next available from 29th Mar 2024

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STARTS AT

Split, Croatia

ENDS AT

Dubrovnik, Croatia

DURATION

8

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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Blissful Bali

This island paradise is the perfect place to gather your favourite people for some pure escapism. From unique cultural experiences to serene tropical landscapes and world class hospitality, a trip to Bali can mean laid-back retreat and adventurous escape in equal measure. That’s certainly the case on our epic 12-day itinerary. You’ll start by making a traditional Balinese offering and placing it in a sacred temple, before hiking through rice paddies and rural villages, and picnicking amid hidden waterfalls. Our guide will take you to yoga and cooking classes, as well as temples and royal gardens. On day five you’ll have to make sure everyone’s alarms are set early for our sunrise hike to the peak of Mount Batur, but things get more chilled on Gili Trawangan, a tiny island where we’ll spend a few nights at a luxurious beach resort. Lounge by the pool, hit the beach or walk around the entire island – it only takes a few hours – and don’t forget to join our guide as we go snorkelling with sea turtles off the coast of the Gili Islands.

From US$1929

Next available from 16th Mar 2024

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STARTS AT

Bali, Indonesia

ENDS AT

Bali, Indonesia

DURATION

12

GROUP SIZE

18

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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landscape with balloons floating in the air

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