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LUXURY GROUP HOLIDAYS & CELEBRATIONS

There are moments in life that call for an extraordinary celebration. A significant birthday, shared with the people who matter most, somewhere extraordinary. An anniversary that deserves more than just a dinner reservation. The retirement or company milestone you have been working towards. The sabbatical you’ve been thinking about.

Pelorus designs luxury group holidays around your celebratory moments. We begin by understanding what this occasion means to you, then build an experience that reflects it: the right destination, the right level of access and privacy. This could mean a luxury yacht, remote lodge, private aircraft or a journey that connects all three.

Founded by two former British Army captains, Pelorus brings a rare level of creativity, precision and logistical expertise to extraordinary travel.

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BIRTHDAYS AND MILESTONE CELEBRATIONS

A significant birthday. A retirement. These moments deserve more than a simple celebration. Pelorus has handled birthdays that crossed three countries and a hundred guests, coordinating private trains, private aircraft and yachts across a single itinerary. Or for something more intimate, a luxury mobile camp with exclusive access to the Mehrangarh Fort in Rajasthan.

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GROUP AND LARGE FAMILY TRIPS

Pelorus can take your family traditions and recreate them in extraordinary settings: remote private lodges in the mountains become bases for multi-generational exploration, world-class chefs craft celebratory meals in remarkable locations, and open-air cinemas appear on private yachts, beaches, or desert plains. Every member of the group, from the most seasoned traveler to the youngest explorer, plays a part in shaping an experience that is seamless, memorable, and entirely unique to your group.

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A LUXURY HONEYMOON

Mark the beginning of married life in Bhutan’s Himalayas, hiking between sacred temples, remote valleys and mountain lodges. Travel into Papua New Guinea to spend time with remote communities and learn about traditions that have been passed down through generations, or sail through Indonesia’s far-flung islands on a private yacht, diving vibrant reefs and exploring remote and untouched regions together

Travel Somewhere Extraordinary

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SABBATICAL & RETIREMENT TRIPS

Some milestones give you something increasingly rare: time. A sabbatical or retirement creates the freedom to travel differently, whether crossing continents, spending several months exploring one region or pursuing an expedition. For one client, that meant a 62-day journey across seven countries in Africa. Pelorus brings the places, people and logistics together, making ambitious, extended travel possible without the added complexity.

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CELEBRATORY EXPERIENCES WE'VE CREATED

CELEBRATORY EXPERIENCES WE'VE CREATED

Antarctica Across Three Generations

A private yacht expedition to Antarctica across three generations of one family, including an eight-month-old baby. Alongside heli-skiing and remote polar exploration, the family joined scientists to help geo-tag whales as part of a crucial conservation project. Shortly after the charter, the research led to a heart-rate monitor being attached to a whale for the first time in the area.

A Sabbatical Across Seven Countries

A 62-day sabbatical across seven countries in Africa, designed for a client looking for time, space and a complete change of perspective. The journey included private helicopter experiences, remote mobile camps, gorilla trekking and private islands stays. experiences across each destination, allowing them to travel deeply while every logistical detail was handled behind the scenes.

A 50th Birthday Across Three Countries

A birthday celebration spanning three European countries, designed for more than 100 guests. This celebratory experience incorporated private train journeys, exclusive yacht charters, and multiple private jet movements. A sequence of private events was designed throughout, including a masquerade ball.

Thanda luxury private island in Tanzania

A private island honeymoon

Our clients sought an exclusive wildlife adventure. We secured exclusive use of a private island off the coast of Tanzania, where marine biologists joined them for guided dives and hands-on ocean exploration. From there, they travelled by private jet to Rwanda for an intimate gorilla trekking experience.

A Heli-Skiing Trip in Iceland

A high-octane heli-skiing adventure in Iceland for a group of 10 friends. This trip combined helicopter access to untouched alpine terrain with expert guides and exclusive lodging.

A Family Safari by Private Jet

A multi-generational family safari spanning Rwanda, Tanzania and Kenya, made possible by private jet. The journey brought together gorilla trekking, chimpanzee encounters and time in the path of the Great Migration, with each stage carefully connected to minimise travel time and maximise time in the wild.

An epic group trip

A five-day expedition through the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest for 32 guests. The experience followed the natural rhythm of the region, moving from coastal inlets to alpine peaks, and combined freediving in kelp forests alongside marine biologists with fireside conversations led by Indigenous leaders and helicopter access into truly remote wilderness.

Why work with Pelorus for your next ultra-luxury celebration trip??

Key to pulling off show-stopping experiences is minute-to-minute precision planning. Our founder’s military background means this is a core part to Pelorus, no detail goes unlooked.

It is this attention to detail and personalisation which sets Pelorus apart, commencing from the moment we meet you to gauge those tiny details, which later become the root of a particularly memorable experience. After all, our aim is to create exquisite moments for you and your loved ones, happily bearing the weight of responsibility so you can relish the experience.

If you are planning on surprising a loved one, challenge us to create that special moment.

Our top experiences

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Portugal on Two Wheels

  • Sep-Nov
  • £59,700 PP
  • 4 Adults

An Exclusive Kenyan Exploration

  • Jul-Oct, Dec-Mar
  • £22,600 PP
  • 4 Adults

Outdoor Adventure in Montana's Mountains and Meadows

  • Jun-Sep
  • £20,000 PP
  • 4 Guests
High-angle view of a white helicopter flying over a forested ridge toward a wide river valley nestled in mountains.

Beyond Boundaries: An Aerial Exploration of Aotearoa

  • Oct-Apr
  • £70,000 PP
  • 4 Guests

Fire, Ice and Four Wheels in Iceland

  • Feb-Aug
  • £20,000 PP
  • 4 Adults

Heli Skiing in Sweden

  • Mar-May
  • £34,000 PP
  • 4 Guests
A majestic temple sits on the banks of a river, surrounded by gentle hills and dotted with lush trees. The sky is partly cloudy, creating a serene atmosphere.

Bhutan's Catch and Release: Angling for Golden Mahseer

  • Apr-May, Sep-Oct
  • £20,600 pp*
  • 4 Adults

Royal Rajasthan on Horseback

  • Oct-Mar
  • £25,600 PP
  • 4 Adults

A Taste For Adventure

  • ALL YEAR ROUND
  • £21,000 PP
  • 6 Adults

Ultimate Desert Adventure in Oman

  • Oct-Apr
  • £22,800 PP
  • 2 Guests

Oman on Two Wheels

  • Jan-Mar, Nov
  • £30,000 PP
  • 6 Guests

A Kenyan Adventure for all the Family

  • Jul-Oct
  • £25,400 PP
  • 2 Adults 2 Children

Our favourite places to stay for groups

Jumeriah Thanda Island, Tanzania

Octola, Finland

Lengishu, Kenya

Empty Quarter Bedu Camp, Oman

Skálakot Manor, Iceland

ÀNI, Thailand

ÀNI Dominican Republic, The Caribbean

Åmot, Norway

White Deer Mountain Lodge, Italy

“The coolest luxury celebratory trip we’ve planned so far was a honeymoon in Patagonia. We created a luxury camp on a deserted island in the lake district of Bariloche, with a Michelin-starred chef, followed by a treasure hunt around the island with hidden surprises and romantic gestures. After they finished paddle boarding to a secluded beach, we picked them up in a helicopter with kayaks strapped to the side and took them to a glacial lake high up in the mountains where they kayaked between icebergs and were some of the first people to ever do so. We then set up a gin tasting directly off the ice.”

Geordie Mackay-Lewis

Pelorus Co-Founder

Why charter a yacht for your luxury group holiday or celebration?


A superyacht or explorer yacht offers a truly unrivalled way of experiencing a destination in the ultimate privacy. Visit places and experience things many on land can’t access, all while enjoying life onboard. Heli-capable expedition yachts and luxury yachts with onboard spas and underwater lounges are ideal for big groups, whereas beautifully classic sailing yachts and contemporary catamarans provide the perfect vessel for two.

FAQs

Pelorus starts with the reason for travelling, the people involved and how they want to spend their time together, then we create a journey around that. This might involve taking over a remote lodge on a private island, connecting several destinations by private aircraft, chartering a yacht or creating private experiences in places that would otherwise be difficult to access.

Pelorus plans everything from intimate family gatherings to large-scale celebrations. We have previously coordinated journeys for more than 100 guests, managing complex movements across private aircraft, yachts, trains and multiple destinations. The size of the group changes the logistics, but not the level of detail behind the experience

At Pelorus, we start by understanding who is travelling, what they enjoy and what would make the occasion feel genuinely meaningful to them. That might lead to East Africa for wildlife and conservation, the Arctic for a privately-led yacht expedition, or New Zealand for adventure across land and air.

Pelorus creates journeys around milestone birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoons, proposals, sabbaticals, retirements, multigenerational reunions and significant business milestones. If there's an occasion worth marking, we can build a luxury trip around it. 

For larger groups, peak travel periods or journeys involving private aircraft, yacht charters and complex access, beginning six to twelve months in advance gives the greatest choice and planning flexibility. Shorter lead times are still possible, and Pelorus regularly works with clients where speed, flexibility and creative problem-solving are required.

Yes. Superyachts and expedition yachts can work particularly well for luxury group holidays. A private yacht gives groups the freedom to celebrate across multiple destinations while keeping the experience entirely private and flexible. Pelorus can source the right yacht for the group and shape everything from the itinerary and dining to private performances, helicopter arrivals and experiences ashore

NEED HELP PLANNING YOUR LUXURY GROUP HOLIDAY?

Share your vision, and let Pelorus go beyond expectations to create an ultra luxury celebration like no other. Get in touch to start planning today.
 
 

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