Journey to the Himalayas
May 13 - June 23, 2026
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Journey to the Himalayas
May 13 - June 23, 2026
Departure point
Quebec City, Canada
42 Days
41 Nights
15,760 Nautical Miles
16 Countries
Canada Greenland Iceland Belgium Germany Turkey Turkmenistan Kyrgyzstan India Bhutan Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia Egypt France Isle of Man
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.
Jaipur, India
Explore the architectural marvel of Jaipur, India, by visiting the Hawa Mahal, famously known as the "Palace of the Winds."
Zighy Bay, Oman
Delight in the thrill of paragliding from the mountaintop launch pad, 960 feet above sea level.
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.
Itinerary at a glance
Day 1-2
Quebec City, Canada
Fairmont Le Château FrontenacDay 2-3
Nuuk, Greenland
Hotel Hans EgedeDay 3-4
Reykjavik, Iceland
Apotek HotelDay 4-6
Bruges, Belgium
Dukes’ PalaceDay 6-9
Munich, Germany
Mandarin Oriental, MunichDay 9-12
Bodrum, Turkey
AmanruyaDay 12-15
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Yyldyz HotelDay 15-17
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Hyatt Regency, BishkekDay 17-20
Jaipur, India
Rambagh PalaceDay 20-21
New Delhi, India
The Oberoi GurgaonDay 21-25
Paro, Bhutan
AmankoraDay 25-26
New Delhi, India
The Oberoi GurgaonDay 26-29
Zighy Bay, Oman
Six Senses Zighy BayDay 29-31
Doha, Qatar
Raffles, DohaDay 31-34
Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia
Banyan Tree Al-UlaDay 34-36
Alexandria, Egypt
Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San StefanoDay 36-39
Calvi, Corsica, France
La Villa CalviDay 39-41
Castletown, Isle of Man
Halvard HotelDay 41-42
Reykjavik, Iceland
Apotek HotelDay 42
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Quebec City, Canada
Day 1-2: Wednesday, May 13 - Thursday, May 14
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 Château Frontenac. In the late afternoon, there will be a...
Read more...Nuuk, Greenland
Day 2-3: Thursday, May 14 - Friday, May 15
Fly over Canada’s vast forests and numerous lakes on the way to Kuujjuaq in northern Canada for a technical stop. Then, continue over the beautiful scenery of southern Greenland before landing...
Read more...Reykjavik, Iceland
Day 3-4: Friday, May 15 - Saturday, May 16
Our Transatlantic crossing continues as we launch for Reykjavik, Iceland. Our stay at the Apotek Hotel offers as a great centralized location to take advantage of our overnight.
Read more...Bruges, Belgium
Day 4-6: Saturday, May 16 - Monday, May 18
Our Journey continues to Bruges, often called the Venice of the North. After landing, we will transfer to the Dukes’ Palace, an exquisite five-star hotel in the heart of Bruges. Once a grand...
Read more...Munich, Germany
Day 6-9: 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 9-12: 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...
Read more...Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Day 12-15: Sunday, May 24 - Wednesday, May 27
Our next stop is Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Nestled in the vibrant city, Yyldyz Hotel offers comfort and tranquility, ensuring a memorable stay for discerning travelers. The following day, we will visit...
Read more...Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Day 15-17: Wednesday, May 27 - Friday, May 29
Our Journey continues to Bishkek. Upon arrival, we will transfer to the Hyatt Regency Bishkek, our haven in the heart of Kyrgyzstan’s capital. The day after our arrival, we will explore the...
Read more...Jaipur, India
Day 17-20: Friday, May 29 - Monday, June 01
Next on our itinerary is 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...New Delhi, India
Day 20-21: Monday, June 01 - Tuesday, June 02
This morning, we will fly from Jaipur to Delhi, arriving in the vibrant capital of India. Upon arrival, we will check into The Oberoi, Gurgaon, an elegant retreat that seamlessly blends contemporary...
Read more...Paro, Bhutan
Day 21-25: Tuesday, June 02 - Saturday, June 06
This morning we will board a commercial flight to Paro, Bhutan, for our discovery of this unique destination. Upon arrival, we will transfer to Amankora Paro Lodge, our home for the next four nights...
Read more...New Delhi, India
Day 25-26: Saturday, June 06 - Sunday, June 07
After our time exploring the wonders of Bhutan, we will take a commercial flight to Delhi, India (flight not included). Upon arrival, we will transfer to The Oberoi Gurgaon, an award-winning luxury...
Read more...Zighy Bay, Oman
Day 26-29: Sunday, June 07 - Wednesday, June 10
This morning, we will board a commercial flight from Delhi, India, making a technical stop in Ahmedabad before continuing to Ras al-Khaimah, UAE. Upon arrival, we will embark on a scenic road...
Read more...Doha, Qatar
Day 29-31: Wednesday, June 10 - Friday, June 12
Experience the best of Doha, Qatar, during a captivating two-day stay that combines cultural exploration with modern luxury. Upon arrival, settle into the Raffles Doha, and enjoy some leisure time...
Read more...Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia
Day 31-34: Friday, June 12 - Monday, June 15
We will make our way to Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia. Upon arrival, we will transfer to the stunning Banyan Tree Al-Ula. Situated in the magical surrounds of Al-Ula, the all-villa resort is a desert retreat...
Read more...Alexandria, Egypt
Day 34-36: Monday, June 15 - Wednesday, June 17
Today, we will fly to Alexandria, Egypt. Upon arrival, we will transfer to the Four Seasons Alexandria. With Egyptian underpinnings and a sleek waterfront setting, this resort-style hotel embodies...
Read more...Calvi, Corsica, France
Day 36-39: Wednesday, June 17 - Saturday, June 20
Our Journey continues towards Calvi, Corsica, France, where we will enjoy a luxurious stay at the La Villa Calvi, where stunning coastal beauty and rich cultural experiences await. Begin this...
Read more...Castletown, Isle of Man
Day 39-41: Saturday, June 20 - Monday, June 22
As we continue our Journey, we will spend two nights on the Isle of Man, beginning with a relaxed arrival and check-in at the elegant Halvard Hotel. Take the afternoon to unwind or explore the scenic...
Read more...Reykjavik, Iceland
Day 41-42: Monday, June 22 - Tuesday, June 23
After breakfast, we will depart for our over-water crossing to Iceland. Upon arrival, we will transfer to the Apotek Hotel, where we will enjoy luxurious accommodations in the heart of Reykjavik....
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 13 - June 23, 2026