Indulge in the epitome of opulence as we present our exclusive guide to some of the most luxurious experiences that are an absolute must on our NOBLEMAN Bucket List. Experiences that range from thrill-seeking to relaxed travel, each of our recommendations promise an unquantifiable memory and experience that is sure to be life-changing.
AmaWaterways Africa Safari and Wildlife Cruise
An African Safari is a universal bucket list experience everyone yearns for, and AmaWaterways ensures the experience is levels above phenomenal. With five different cruises with varying routes to take to optimize your time, AmaWaterways provides a level of luxury with simultaneous spontaneity for a truly special safari adventure. Indulge in their extravagant accommodations and amenities while traipsing through Africa in search of the most breathtaking scenery and wildlife. Multiple packages, with extensive and perfected itineraries, both on land and on the water guarantee that you’re able to see everything for a bucket list trip that will create a lifetime of memories.
The Zambezi Queen, an all-suite luxury ship that invites in a mere 28 guests, ensures that you’re having as private and lavish an experience as possible on Africa’s Chobe River. Each spacious and decadent suite features a private balcony with unobstructed views of the river and your surroundings. A completely open-air Sun Deck with a plunge pool yields a sense of pure relaxation amidst a fun-filled and adventurous trip. The ship is extremely eco-friendly as well, to make sure you feel as if you’re respecting the beautiful nature you get to experience, irrefutably as up-close as you can get.
Price dependent on package | Around $13,000 – amawaterways.com
Aman “The Grandest Tour”
Buckle up for a travel tour that is unprecedented in every manner. Aman, renowned for their luxurious resorts across the globe, is hosting its annual “Grandest Tour” this April 13th- May 4th, 2024. The tour spans seven incredible countries, including but not limited to Japan, Thailand, and Greece, to name a few. Lifting off in a decadent and surely debonair private jet with every amenity imaginable, the tour takes you through each of the uniquely magnificent properties in each respective country, for a truly stand-out and one-of-a-kind travel experience. The trip is lavishly inclusive yet grants innate independence with personal drivers, cars, and expert guides. The experience is limited to only 16 travelers total, to ensure the trip is as private as possible. Utterly immersed in the culture of each country, the Aman resorts serve as a luxury travel hub in a perfectly curated once-in-a-lifetime trip.
$178,888 per person – aman.com
Black Tomato x 007 Trip
The day has finally come, you can officially become a special agent with everything except the license to kill. Whether Connery, Bronson, or Craig, you get to live the life of James Bond. Black Tomato, the leading luxury travel expert, has curated an experience that is unlike any other. This is a twelve-night journey that takes you through London, Paris, Monaco, Lake Como, and Venice, for a holistic and all-encompassing adventure through the world of 007 that has raged throughout Europe for decades. Every meal, every stay, every facet of each day is planned with such intention and with experiences that you only get access to through Black Tomato’s private and curated journey.
Planned with the utmost thought, no detail is left untouched, as you’re irrevocably engulfed in the history, luxury, and class that the Bond world has created. You have the opportunity to explore Cote d’Azur onboard a vintage yacht accompanied by Bond Girl Carole Ashby, learn about special effects across the 007 films from Oscar-winning special effects coordinator Chris Corbould OBE, gain unparalleled access to the Bollinger estate, and so much more. The most lavish accommodations, dining, and experiences await to fulfill the dream trip that you never thought possible. Time for that martini. Shaken, not stirred.
$18,500 per person – blacktomato.com
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
The renowned and esteemed Ritz-Carlton, a pillar of transcendence and ultimate grandeur in the hospitality industry has taken its resplendence to sea and crafted the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. Everything that encompasses their devotion to splendor, beauty, and impeccable service has been transformed into a Yacht Collection that ultimately embodies their commitment to residential excellence. With three magnificent yachts in their fleet as of 2024, the quality and luxury experience are synonymous with each. Cruising through the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Central America, and South America at both intimate and signature ports, there’s a journey for everyone.
The company’s first ground-breaking superyacht, Evrima, made history with its debut in 2022 as the first time a hotel brand expanded into luxury cruising. Stunning and sleek suites throughout, each with their own private balcony, the yacht is a scaled-down size, which allows it to explore smaller ports such as St. Tropez, Ibiza, and St. Barts. The Ritz-Carlton truly did an impeccable job with each of their ships, bringing their sublime service to sea. Their newest yacht, Ilma, is set to debut fall of 2024, and promises to follow its predecessors with the same superb and truly immeasurable quality. Everything you could hope for that the Ritz-Carlton encompasses, from their luxury spas to Michelin-star dining, is present and thriving on the waters, and is awaiting your next trip.
Pricing varies per ship | Starting at $8,400 on Evrima – ritzcarlton.com
Lapland Ice Driving
An experience unprecedented in nature and superseding all possible descriptions, the Lapland Ice Driving circuit is a must-do for all car aficionados. A mere 70 km from the Arctic Circle, Lapland Ice Driving has created the world’s largest driving center in the world, right beneath the Northern Lights. With the most impressive and vast quality fleet of supercars, this is truly a car lover’s paradise. Lake Uddjaur, once frozen, is transformed into a 2,965-acre private drifting arena, created solely for you to live out your Fast & Furious fantasies and learn to train like an F1 professional. Trained instructors ensure your safety, so your loved ones don’t have to worry, as you barrel through the Arctic in some of the most magnificent supercars in the world.
Price varies per package | Ultimate package is $23,040 – lapland-ice-driving.com
Luxury Heli-Skiing
Elemental Adventure, a brand steeped in class and finesse, offers an array of incredible heli-skiing and snowboarding experiences, however, their Luxury Collection is for the snow-obsessed individuals who want to elevate their mountain experience to an incomparable level of luxury and comfort. With four different luxury experiences to choose from, there’s something for every form of heli-skiing you wish to partake in. The most perfect powder on some of the most renowned mountains in the world, ranging from Canada to the Himalayas, yields the perfect stage for your next adventure. One of our favorites is the seven day trip to Spirit Bear Chalet in British Columbia. The stunning European-style chalet is deep in the hills of B.C., on an extremely private and exclusive ski area. Entirely bespoke, personal service promises that all you have to do is show up in your gear, and Elemental Adventure will take care of the rest.
$30,500 for Spirit Bear Chalet Trip – eaheliskiing.com
Alps Tour du Mont Blanc
If you’re an avid hiker, the Mont Blanc trek is inevitably high on your hiking bucket list. The highest peak in the Alps and throughout Western Europe, the hike is extremely daunting. Rather than journey straight up the formidable mountain, MT. Sobek has crafted an illustrious expedition around the peak, allowing for an experiential hike that takes you through the charming and quaint villages of Switzerland, France, and Italy, for a hike unlike any other. The journey takes place over ten days and is worlds apart from any other hike you’ve experienced, as luxury accommodations are prepared throughout each leg of the tour, complete with a divine gastronomic experience town by town.
Starting at $7,995 – amazonaws.com
Truffle Hunting in the Tuscan Countryside
Every foodie knows the ultimate culinary accolade is procuring your own truffles, straight from the source of the Tuscan countryside in Italy. Savini Tartufi, the prominent truffle family revered for their superb quality for over four generations, offers an incredible hunting experience, the “A Tutto Tartufo,” that takes you throughout the exquisite Tuscan countryside with truffle hunting experts and their adorable furry companions. The adventure culminates in a cooking class with the very truffles you hand-picked with their acclaimed head chef, granting a delicious hands-on experience with the most luxurious ingredients money can buy.
Savini Tartufi offers four different experiences to choose from, increasing from limited to maximum involvement in the truffle procurement process. The family-owned business covers each aspect of truffle knowledge, and a few of the tasting experiences might leave you a self-proclaimed expert. Truly one of the most luxurious experiences, if you’re a food-lover this is an absolute must-do on your next trip to the beautiful Tuscan countryside.
Private truffle hunting experience + cooking starting at €360.00 – savinitartufi.it
Words by Sophia Balliet
