Summer Trips

Let one of Sri Lanka’s most renowned artists open the doors of his home and be guided through his secret garden and library to the gallery, where he exhibits his best works.

Engage in a pleasant conversation about Buddhism, goodness, life and the universe itself with a practicing nun in the ideal setting of a meditation monastery.

Commemorate an anniversary or any celebration with a private blessing ceremony at the Pashupatinath temple, where to ask for good fortune, accompanied by his eminence, Shylapa Tenzin Rinpoche, at the Shylapa Tenzin monastery or at Boudhanath.

Cross the threshold of the Ram Mandir shrine to see the temple in private, witnessing the Aarti (offering of light) ceremony and puja (prayers) with the Hindu priest, to receive his blessings after the ceremony.

Get away from the most typical Japan and travel by catamaran to the island of Naoshima, an unknown corner of the archipelago entirely dedicated to art, where the everyday becomes extraordinary, giant pumpkins grow by the sea and everything has a certain pop art touch.

Experience an authentic tea ceremony by candlelight at Korin-in, the historic area of Kōdai-ji temple, an area inaccessible to other visitors.

Appreciate the beauty and historical value of Kyoto by touring its most important temples with the monks and abbots who inhabit them. Stroll through its delicate gardens, where everything seems to be in perfect balance, and try the Zen method of meditation in rooms closed to the public.

Conquer the sky by taking the controls of an airplane, with the help and advice of a professional pilot. Flying towards the horizon while enjoying the colorful Malaysian landscape from the air.

Rediscover the importance of taking care of your mind and body in a private yoga and tai chi session with a respected teacher. Regain strength and start the day full of energy with a healthy brunch.

Learn the steps and rhythms of Mongolian traditional dances with professional dancers. Be hosted by a local Urialkhai family, one of the oldest tribes in Mongolia, to experience their nomadic culture and the traditions that have defined them as a people.

Make the Gobi desert a laboratory and relive the last moments of the dinosaurs with an expert astrophysicist and paleontologist. Transfer everything you have learned to the Natural History Museum in Ulaanbaatar.

Tour the Museum of Contemporary Art of Niteroi (MAC) exclusively, before opening or after closing. Admire more than a thousand works of art in a privileged environment such as the architectural work of Oscar Niemeyer.

Become champions of the jaguar and other endangered Amazonian animals with the Onçafari Jaguar Project Conservation Team, following the trail of this big cat and meeting the orphaned cubs at the rehabilitation center.

Let the imagination of the little ones fly high as they discover the closed areas of the Space Kennedy Center with a NASA astronaut.

To bring out the “fashion victim” side of you and to sneak into the New York fashion scene by visiting the best design studios of artists such as Jill Stuart, Max Azria, Hervé Léger or Betsy Johnson. Have the opportunity to chat about their latest creations and receive their advice when shopping in their boutiques.

Be amazed by the most iconic landscapes of the United States by land, sea or air. Drive luxury cars in Las Vegas, levitate in a hot air balloon over the Napa Valley, fly with a buggy ride over the desert dunes or dispel any doubts and fears when contemplating the natural beauty of the Grand Canyon of Colorado.

Experience a unique cultural immersion by spending a day with the Maleku or Boruca, two of Costa Rica’s oldest tribal communities. Accompanied by a guide, you will be welcomed in their remote villages to learn their stories, taste their food and learn their traditional dances to the rhythm of the drums.

Fulfill any surfer’s dream and live an epic heli-surfing adventure on the Pacific coast. With the help of a helicopter, access the most remote beaches and bays of the country to enjoy its incredible waves in a privileged natural environment.

Join the work of the world’s first hammerhead shark sanctuary, in Golfo Dulce, and climb aboard a research vessel to help marine biologists track the elusive specimens. Name one of the sharks and follow in its footsteps throughout its life.

Learn the work, dedication and care involved in graffiti and appreciate this urban art with an expert through the streets of Bogota. Take the spray cans, shake them well and set out to create a mural of your own that you can proudly sign.

One of the most impressive geographical features in the world, landing on its bed after a paragliding flight and overcoming the level 4 rapids in a raft. Enjoy the extraordinary views it offers and finish the adventure with an expedition to the coast for humpback whale watching with an expert guide.

Let Cartagena de Indias reveal its best kept secrets by taking an excursion to the Rosario Islands by private yacht, canoeing through its mangroves, relaxing off the coast on a sailing boat or getting to know the old city through a bicycle tour, followed by a private dance class and a delicious dinner in a colonial mansion.