Rich tourists spend millions of dollars on adventure travel

Instead of sharing space with hundreds of people on a cruise to Antarctica, wealthy guests are willing to pay millions of dollars for more privacy.

Taking part in rare tours to harsh, rarely visited places is the passion of many wealthy travelers in the world . The tour price for a 9-day trip to Antarctica is about 5,700 USD per person. However, guests still have to share a room with two other people.

The common areas of passenger ships are also shared with thousands of other strangers. This makes many high-income customers unhappy. Therefore, they look for tour companies that can bring them experiences that are adventurous, safe, luxurious but also comfortable.

Rich tourists spend millions of dollars on adventure travel — **A yacht chartered by a wealthy client to explore Antarctica.** Photo: Handout

Instead of sleeping together or sharing a boat with hundreds of strangers, they decided to explore in small groups of 12-22 people and charter an entire yacht. The cost of a seven-room luxury yacht for 12 guests is $2.2 million for a week. Lower-cost tours cost closer to $100,000 for a week or $15,000-$60,000 per person. Tour prices depend on the type of boat, the number of people, the itinerary, the destination and the activities guests want to experience.

In addition to Antarctica, they also visit less visited places such as Vanuatu, small islands in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. To be able to afford these trips, customers must be high-income earners.

Eyos Expedition, a US-based travel company that specializes in “selling dream vacations and once-in-a-lifetime experiences,” is one such company that offers private yacht charters. Eyos Expedition CEO Ben Lyons describes it as a more immersive experience that allows passengers to connect more closely with each other on the trip. Itineraries are also tailored to the guests’ interests, rather than following a set itinerary.

Luxury and safety are the two factors that they put first when participating in these special tours. Eyos Expedition said that guests will stay on a full-service yacht with perks such as helicopter transfers and experienced, professional guides. Ben Lyons, who captained the Queen Mary 2 and several Arctic expedition ships, said it is important for travelers to understand whether the company they book a tour with and their approach to adventure tours is highly responsible.

These luxury adventure cruises are on the rise, making companies like Eyos more profitable. The number of bookings with Eyos each year is doubling year on year. “We’re seeing a huge growth in expedition cruises,” says Ben Lyons.

According to vnexpress.net

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