20 Best Luxury Tours, Trips & Cruises for 2025-2026

10 Best Luxury Tours & Cruises for 2025-2026

10 Best Luxury Trip Deals for 2025-2026

Trip Name	Save	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
Classic Antarctica Air Cruise	Custom Label	$15995	8	Dec 26, 2024	Embark on this 8-day Antarctic cruise on the Magellan Explorer. Fly over the Drake Passage round-trip from Punta Arenas to King George Island where … 0
Luxury Amazon Expedition - High Water	Savings	$7980	8	Dec 27, 2024	An 8-day river cruise on the awe-inspiring Amazon awaits you aboard the Aria Amazon. Get up and personal with wildlife like Amazon dolphins and … 0
Luxury Amazon Explorer - High Water	Savings	$4600	5	Jan 6, 2025	Venture to Peru to enjoy a luxurious 5-day cruise exploring the Amazon on the Aria Amazon. Expert guides take you each day by skiff to explore the … 0
Luxury Amazon Discovery - High Water	Savings	$3450	4	Dec 27, 2024	From the Amazon port town of Iquitos, Peru, embark on this 4-day Amazon River luxury cruise on the Aria Amazon, hosting your journey includes … 0
Islands Circumnavigation - West	Custom Label	$8290	8	Jan 11, 2025	Circumnavigate the Western Islands of the Galapagos aboard the Ocean Spray. Spend time viewing wildlife, birds and volcanoes on this 8-day adventure. 0
Islands Circumnavigation - East	Custom Label	$8290	8	Feb 15, 2025	Witness Kicker Rock, Pitt Point and Post Office Bay aboard the Ocean Spray. This 8-day cruise allows you to circumnavigate the East Galapagos Islands. 0
Western Islands	Custom Label	$6190	6	Feb 22, 2025	Experience Galapagos penguins, Elizabeth Bay and more on a cruise through the Western Islands. Enjoy hiking, snorkeling and dinghy rides on this … 0
Luxurious Southern Galapagos Cruise	Custom Label	$6190	6	Jan 2, 2025	On this 6-day luxury Galapagos cruise aboard one of the best yachts in Galapagos, the Ocean Spray catamaran, you'll see giant Galapagos tortoises, … 0
Northern Galapagos Catamaran Cruise	Custom Label	$5190	5	Dec 24, 2024	The Ocean Spray luxury catamaran takes you on a 5-day Galapagos Northern Islands cruise, exploring Genovesa, South Plaza, Mosquero, and Santiago. … 0
Tahiti & the Society Islands	Savings	$2990	8	Jun 14, 2025	On this 8-day cruise through Polynesian paradise, explore the best of the South Pacific from aboard the Paul Gauguin, with stops in the … 0

What to Expect from a Luxury Tour or Cruise with Adventure Life

Forget your previous experiences of luxury vacations. At Adventure Life, we take luxury to the next level! We have tours for all budgets, but if you have discerning tastes, then you know that a luxury tour is the way to go. To us, a luxury tour must meet the following standards:

The most comfortable accommodations available: Private balconies, pristine bathrooms, plush linens, individually controlled climate, and spacious rooms are the starting point for our luxury tours.
Intimate experiences: Intimacy is a staple for any luxury tour, so we keep our group sizes small. This way, you get the attention and care you deserve.
Excellent multi-lingual guides: Not all guides are the same, so we make sure that the guides on our luxury itineraries are experts in their respective fields, whether culture, history, or wildlife.
Top-notch service: The crew is there to guarantee that no desire goes unfulfilled, from prompt housekeeping and room service to friendly interactions.
Perfect itineraries: No matter which itinerary you choose, we promise that it has been vetted at our highest level, so that we feel confident knowing that you're with an experienced crew and guides leading you on clockwork itineraries.
Gourmet cuisine: The chefs on our luxury tours always put the cherry on top. Buffet style meals, plates made to order, and cooks who are eager to accommodate any dietary requests are standard on our luxury tours, accompanied of course by an enthusiastic and experienced waitstaff.

A Guide to Luxury Travel

Best Luxury Travel Destinations

Planning to treat yourself somewhere special? If money is no object, there are a couple of places that come to mind if you’re dreaming of a vacation in the lap of luxury.

Italy (Best Luxury European Destination)
In general, you can’t go wrong with a holiday in Europe, with classy cities like London and Paris. But with its irresistible mix of art, history, fashion, gastronomy, and brilliant natural landscapes, Italy is a standout. The stylish country is a favorite of luxury travelers, whether they’re headed to the fashion houses of Milan, the artistic wonders of Florence, or the breathtaking Amalfi Coast.

French Polynesia (Best for Luxury Beach Getaways)
Home to 118 islands and countless spell-binding beaches, French Polynesia is an ocean lover’s paradise. The breathtaking islands of Bora Bora and Tahiti are the most famous destinations, although their remote location in the South Pacific make it a pricey place to visit any time of the year. For luxury travelers, the secluded nature of these white-sand islands makes them an even more appealing choice. Serene, quiet, and dazzlingly beautiful, French Polynesia is an unparalleled tropical idyll.

Africa (Best for Luxury Safari Tours) – Tanzania
A one-of-a-kind and often life-changing experience, safaris are extremely popular among luxury travelers. The best safaris are in Africa, with Tanzania, Zambia, and South Africa all favorites of explorers who don’t mind spending a lot for a more extravagant vacation. A deluxe African safari is expensive, but easily worth the cost, as explorers enjoy awe-inspiring encounters with lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffalos.

Antarctica (Best Luxury Adventure Destination)
Is there anything more indulgent to adventurers than a journey to the end of the earth? Tick off a bucket list item with an expedition to Antarctica, an uninhabited frozen landscape that makes for an otherworldly vacation setting. There’s wonder at every turn in this continent, from penguin encounters to majestic icebergs.

Best Luxury River Cruises in Europe

Our hand-selected menu of cruises is all-inclusive, with shore excursions, meals, and drinks, and guides all wrapped into what you pay. We have done our best to curate unique cruise experiences for travelers of all interests - from history buffs to active explorers…and everyone else!

Tips for Traveling in Style

Fly or cruise in first-class (or business class). Get the full luxury experience, starting from the first day of your vacation. First-class and business class flights and tours guarantee a comfortable trip, with roomy seats, delicious meals, and extra-attentive service.
Book a private ride. Public transportation can be a pain in many countries, so make sure you have a private vehicle to enjoy sightseeing at your leisure. Even better, hire a chauffeur.
Splurge on an exclusive guide. Nothing takes you out of the luxury experience more than squeezing into a tour bus or jostling for a place with dozens of other travelers. A private guide can be expensive, but you’ll gain access to insider knowledge and more underrated spots.
Research Michelin-star restaurants in the area. Make the most of the destination by getting a taste of the finest cuisine the locale has to offer. Europe boasts a wide variety of top-notch dining establishments, especially countries like France, Italy, and Spain. Wine is also a highlight in these regions.

How to Enjoy a Luxury Holiday on a Budget

Find brand new luxury hotels and resorts. Newly opened or recently renovated accommodations will typically offer fantastic deals and discounts, even for their most opulent suites.
Dine in high-end restaurants during lunch. Lunch dishes tend to be a lot less expensive than the dinner menu. It’s also worth asking locals for dining recommendations; they’ll definitely know about the city’s best-kept secrets that probably won’t cost an arm and a leg.
Travel during the off-season. Summer and Christmas holidays are generally the high season for travel in most places in the world. Travelers can cut back on expenses by skipping these months and opting for low season tours and cruises.
Join a luxury cruise instead of doing everything DIY and solo. Traveling on a small-ship cruise is an opportunity to keep costs relatively affordable, while enjoying an intimate experience away from the city crowds. And with travel experts taking care of accommodations, meals, and tours, all you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.