Asia-based travel specialist Remote Lands and luxury hospitality group Aman have announced a program of five private jet expeditions for 2028, featuring strategically shortened itineraries designed to accommodate busy schedules while maintaining private jet access and luxury accommodations, Meetings & Conventions Asia reported.
Why are Remote Lands and Aman shortening their 2028 private jet expeditions?
Busy schedules make 21-plus-day trips increasingly difficult to accommodate for many travelers, prompting Remote Lands to strategically shorten its private jet journeys for 2028. The new, more streamlined itineraries offer the same luxury, privacy, and access as longer trips while providing greater flexibility for guests to add pre- or post-trip travel. The journeys are built for groups of 16 to 18 guests, running between 12 and 17 nights. Private jet transfers connect destinations that can be difficult to arrange independently, including remote heritage sites and landmarks.
What new itineraries are included in the 2028 program?
Remote Lands and Aman are adding two brand-new itineraries to their 2028 lineup alongside three returning journeys. The first new offering, Cultural Treasures of Asia,
runs from 4 to 19 March 2028 and connects Japan, Cambodia, China, Bhutan, and India. Guests on this 15-night journey stay at properties including Aman Tokyo, Amansara, Amandayan, Amankora, and Amanbagh, with activities ranging from private tea ceremonies and samurai sword lessons to a helicopter flight over Angkor and a hike to Bhutan’s Tiger’s Nest Monastery, concluding with a visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra.
The second new addition, From Islands to Ancient Worlds,
runs from 4 to 21 October 2028. This 17-night expedition spans eight destinations across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, specifically Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, the Maldives, the United Arab Emirates, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Turkey. Guests can look forward to lodging at Amanpulo and Amanjiwo, a private geisha evening in Kyoto, and a helicopter trip from Montenegro to Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina prior to concluding in Istanbul.
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Which returning journeys complete the 2028 schedule?
Three returning favorites fill out the rest of the 2028 program. Discover Southeast Asia
will operate twice in 2028—running from 6 to 19 February and again from 29 October to 11 November. Covering Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand, the itinerary features stays at Amanoi, Amantaka, Amansara, Amanpuri, and Aman Nai Lert Bangkok. Travelers along this path will enjoy activities such as a helicopter flight over Angkor, a traditional Baci ceremony, and private yacht excursions through Phuket and Phang Nga Bay.
Meanwhile, China’s UNESCO Treasures
is scheduled for 14 to 26 May 2028. It explores the country’s cultural and natural heritage with stays at Amanfayun in Hangzhou, Amandayan in Lijiang, and Amanyangyun in Shanghai. Private jet stops bring guests to Xi’an for the Terracotta Warriors and to Zhangjiajie for the sandstone formations of Wulingyuan, supplemented by a champagne lunch on the Great Wall and a private cruise on West Lake.
How do competing operators structure their compact luxury expeditions?
While Remote Lands and Aman focus on regional multi-stop luxury circuits spanning 12 to 17 nights, other operators are similarly targeting compressed travel windows. TCS World Travel unveiled a compact 14-day expedition departing on 19 November 2027. That route connects Japan, the Philippines, China, Turkey, and Iceland, combining alpine landscapes in Japan with Palawan, Chengdu, and Cappadocia before concluding in Iceland, with an optional Kyoto extension available to travelers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many guests participate in each Remote Lands and Aman expedition?
Each private jet journey accommodates a small, exclusive group of 16 to 18 guests.
What accommodations are utilized during the Discover Southeast Asia route?
Guests stay exclusively at Aman properties across the region, specifically Amanoi, Amantaka, Amansara, Amanpuri, and Aman Nai Lert Bangkok.
What specific landmarks are visited during the China’s UNESCO Treasures itinerary?
The itinerary includes visits to the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an, the sandstone formations of Wulingyuan in Zhangjiajie, the Great Wall of China, and West Lake in Hangzhou.
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