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Six destinations, deeply known.

We don’t sell everywhere. We know these six places well — their rhythms, the right stays, and the experiences that actually stay with a group long after the trip ends.

South Asia · Indian Ocean

Sri Lanka

7–10 nights ideal

Groups of 4–12

3hr from Dubai

Best time to visit

Dec – April (West Coast)

About this destination

Tea highlands, ancient kingdoms, and the south coast at dusk.

Sri Lanka rewards slow travel. It’s compact enough to move through three completely different landscapes in a week — colonial Colombo, the misty hill country where tea grows in terraces above the clouds, and a south coast where boutique villas open onto empty Indian Ocean beaches. A Bondtrips group journey here is designed to feel unhurried: the right pace, the right stays, and at least one experience that wasn’t in any guidebook.

Key places to visit

City · Culture

Colombo

The capital rewards a day or two — Pettah bazaar, Gangaramaya Temple, the Galle Face promenade at sunset. Better than its reputation suggests.

UNESCO · Ancient City

Sigiriya

A 5th century rock fortress rising 200m from the jungle. Climb at dawn before the crowds. The frescoes alone are worth the journey north.

Hill Country · Scenery

Ella & Nuwara Eliya

The train from Kandy to Ella is one of the great rail journeys in Asia — emerald tea terraces, waterfalls, mist. Arrive into Ella at golden hour.

Sacred City · Heritage

Kandy

Home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth. Set in a valley of hills and lakes. The Esala Perahera procession — if the timing aligns — is unforgettable.

Wildlife · Safari

Yala National Park

The highest density of leopards on earth. Elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles. A private jeep dawn safari hits differently than a standard tour.

UNESCO · Coastal Fort

Galle Fort

A Dutch colonial fort on the southern tip. Walk the ramparts at sunset. Boutique restaurants and galleries fill the old Dutch merchant houses within

Sample journey flow

8 nights

Group of 6 · Colombo → Hill Country → South Coast

Day 1

Colombo

Arrive & Reset

Pre-arranged airport transfers to a boutique property in Colombo 7. No programme tonight — drinks on the rooftop, a local dinner nearby, and the first proper exhale.

Day 2

Colombo

Colombo discovery

Private walking tour of Pettah and the Fort district. Lunch at a local home — not a restaurant. Gangaramaya Temple in the afternoon. Free evening to explore Galle Face.

Day 3

Sigiriya

Ancient kingdoms

Private driver north through the Cultural Triangle. Sigiriya Rock at dawn — before the heat and crowds. Afternoon at leisure in a jungle lodge. Village cycle at dusk.

Day 4–5

Kandy → Ella

The great train journey

Temple of the Tooth in Kandy — reserved entry. Overnight in the hills. Next morning: the legendary Kandy–Ella train through tea country. Reserved first-class carriage for the group.

Day 6

Ella

Unrushed morning

No transfers today. Nine Arches Bridge at sunrise. Tea plantation walk. Cooking class in a local home — make rice and curry from scratch, eat it together. This is often the day people talk about most.

Day 7–8

South Coast

Private villa, south coast

Private villa with a pool, a dedicated cook, and direct Indian Ocean access near Mirissa or Tangalle. One long-table dinner on the beach. One morning with no alarm and nowhere to be.

Day 9

Departure

End well

A calm final morning. Transfers organised so the last hours aren’t a rush. The journey closes with intention, not a 4am scramble.

Starting from

AED 8,500

per person · group of 6 · flights excluded

At a glance

Ideal duration

7–10 nights

Group size

4–12 travellers

Flight from Dubai

~3 hours direct

Best months

Dec–April (west & south)

Currency

Sri Lankan Rupee

Visa

ETA online, easy

Good to know

Caucasus · Eastern Europe

Georgia

5–8 nights ideal

Groups of 4–10

4hr from Dubai

About this destination

Ancient wine, high Caucasus, and a city that never sleeps.

Georgia is the world’s oldest wine region — 8,000 years of winemaking, still done in clay qvevri buried in the earth. The capital Tbilisi is one of the most characterful cities in the region: crumbling Soviet balconies, sulphur bathhouses, rooftop bars, a medieval old town. An hour north, the Caucasus mountains rise to snow-capped peaks above monastery-filled valleys. For groups who like food, wine, culture, and scenery in equal measure, Georgia is extraordinary value for a genuinely distinctive trip.

Key places to visit

Capital · Culture

Tbilisi Old Town

Narikala fortress, the sulphur baths of Abanotubani, the Bridge of Peace, and a dining scene that punches far above what you’d expect. The rooftop bars are legendary.

Mountains · Epic scenery

Kazbegi & the Caucasus

The Georgian Military Highway winds north to Kazbegi, where the Gergeti Trinity Church sits above the clouds at 2,170m. The drive alone is unforgettable.

Wine · Countryside

Kakheti Wine Region

The Alazani Valley is Georgia’s wine heartland. Private winery visits, qvevri tastings, and long lunches under a grape arbour with a local family.

UNESCO · Ancient Town

Mtskheta

Georgia’s ancient capital and spiritual heart. The Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the Jvari Monastery on the hill above — a half-day here anchors the trip in history.

Medieval · Architecture

Sighnaghi

The “City of Love” — a hilltop town in Kakheti with panoramic Alazani Valley views and a remarkably well-preserved medieval wall. Perfect for a wine-soaked afternoon.

Experience · Tbilisi

Sulphur Baths (Abanotubani)

Natural sulphur springs beneath the old town. Booking a private bath for the group is one of those low-key shared experiences that defines the trip.

Sample journey flow

6 nights

Group of 6 · Tbilisi → Kazbegi → Kakheti

Day 1

Tbilisi

Arrive & Reset

Boutique guesthouse in the Old Town, within walking distance of everything. First night: sulphur baths for the group, then dinner at a traditional supra (Georgian feast) with a local host.

Day 2

Tbilisi

Old Town exploration

Walking tour of Narikala, the carved balconies of the Old Town, Metekhi Church. Afternoon cable car up to Narikala fortress. Evening on one of the city’s iconic rooftop bars.

Day 3

Kazbegi

Into the mountains

Private driver north on the Georgian Military Highway — one of the world’s great drives. Stop at the Zhinvali Reservoir and Ananuri Fortress. Arrive Kazbegi for sunset with the Gergeti Church silhouette above.

Day 4–5

Kazbegi

Unrushed mountain morning

No alarm. Optional hike to Gergeti Trinity Church for those who want it — or a morning at the guesthouse with views across the valley. Afternoon back to Tbilisi via Mtskheta stop.

Day 6

Kakheti

Wine country

East to the Alazani Valley. Private visit to a family winery — crush grapes if in season, taste qvevri amber wine, eat whatever the grandmother has made. Sighnaghi for sunset over the valley.

Day 6–7

Tbilisi

Final evening & end well

Return to Tbilisi. Free afternoon. The group’s final dinner is reserved at one of the city’s best restaurants — long table, Georgian wine, no rush. Morning departure with unhurried transfers.

Starting from

AED 6,200

per person · group of 6 · flights excluded

At a glance

Ideal duration

5–8 nights

Group size

4–10 travellers

Flight from Dubai

~4 hours

Best months

May–Jun, Sep–Oct

Currency

Georgian Lari

Visa

Visa-free for most GCC residents

Good to know

East Africa · Safari

Kenya

7–12 nights ideal

Groups of 4–10

5hr from Dubai

About this destination

The Great Migration, Swahili coast, and mornings on the Mara.

Kenya is not one trip — it’s several layered on top of each other. Nairobi has a sophisticated food and art scene people never expect. The Masai Mara in peak migration season (July–October) is one of the genuine wildlife spectacles on earth. And the Swahili coast — Watamu, Lamu, Diani — offers white-sand beaches that feel nothing like anything else in the region. A Bondtrips Kenya journey typically combines two of these: safari and coast, or Mara and culture.

Key places to visit

Safari · Wildlife

Masai Mara

The world’s greatest wildlife spectacle. Year-round game, but the Great Migration crossing of the Mara River (July–Oct) is extraordinary. Private conservancies mean fewer vehicles, better encounters.

Capital · Culture

Nairobi

Better than its reputation. The Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum, Carnivore restaurant, and a genuinely sophisticated dining and arts scene. A day here before safari shifts the frame.

Wildlife · Scenery

Amboseli

Elephant herds against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro. Amboseli is smaller and more intimate than the Mara — best for photographers and groups who want a calmer safari pace.

Coastal · Swahili

Lamu Archipelago

A UNESCO World Heritage island where no cars exist. Donkeys, dhows, labyrinthine coral-stone streets. One of the most singular places in Africa. Best reached by small aircraft from Nairobi.

Beach · Indian Ocean

Diani Beach

South of Mombasa, Diani is Kenya’s best beach: 17km of white sand, warm Indian Ocean, and increasingly good boutique accommodation. A proper group wind-down after safari.

Landscape · Dramatic

Great Rift Valley

Lake Nakuru’s flamingo flocks, Hell’s Gate’s canyon walks, Lake Naivasha boat rides. The Rift Valley lookout on the A104 is one of the great sudden views in all of Africa.

Sample journey flow

9 nights

Group of 8 · Nairobi → Masai Mara → Lamu Coast

Day 1

Nairobi

Arrive & Reset in Nairobi

A boutique property in Karen (the quiet, leafy suburb favoured by long-term residents). Evening at Talisman or Cultiva — Nairobi’s dining scene surprises most visitors.

Day 2

Nairobi

Nairobi highlights

Giraffe Centre at breakfast. David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage (baby elephant feeding). Karen Blixen Museum. Afternoon at leisure in Westlands or the Village Market.

Day 3–6

Masai Mara

Mara safari — private conservancy

Charter flight to an airstrip in a private conservancy bordering the Mara. Four days of game drives — dawn and dusk, private vehicle, no other jeeps on sighting. Possible migration crossing Jul–Oct. Sundowners in the bush each evening.

Day 7–9

Kazbegi

Swahili coast wind-down

Charter flight to Lamu. Three nights in a traditional Swahili house. Dhow sailing at sunset, rooftop dinners, complete decompression. No cars, no noise, no itinerary pressure.

Day 10

Departure

End well

Morning at leisure in Lamu. Flight back to Nairobi, connecting internationally. Final dinner in Nairobi if timing allows.

Starting from

AED 14,000

per person · group of 8 · flights excluded

At a glance

Ideal duration

7–12 nights

Group size

4–10 travellers

Flight from Dubai

~5 hours direct

Best months

July – October

Currency

Kenyan Shilling

Visa

eTA required, straightforward

Good to know

Southeast Asia · Indonesia

Bali

6–9 nights ideal

Groups of 4–14

7hr from Dubai

About this destination

Rice terraces, temple rituals, and private villas above the jungle.

Bali is the world’s most visited island for good reason — but most people only see one version of it. A Bondtrips Bali journey goes deeper: private villas in Ubud with rice terrace views, a cooking class in a family compound, a sunrise temple ceremony with a local guide, and beach time at Seminyak or the quieter Canggu. The island rewards those who move between its zones thoughtfully rather than staying in one resort the whole time.

Key places to visit

Cultural Heart · Ubud

Ubud & Rice Terraces

The Tegallalang and Jatiluwih rice terraces are UNESCO-listed. Ubud itself has remarkable galleries, healers, and the best food scene on the island. Base here for at least 3 nights.

Sacred · Iconic

Tanah Lot & Uluwatu

Tanah Lot at sunset is a cliché for a reason. Uluwatu’s clifftop Kecak fire dance at dusk is genuinely extraordinary. Both reward getting there before the crowds.

Beach · Nightlife

Seminyak & Canggu

Seminyak has Bali’s best beach clubs and restaurants. Canggu is more laid-back — surf breaks, rice paddies, cafes that bleed into each other. Pair with Ubud for balance.

Adventure · Landscape

Mount Batur

A pre-dawn hike to the rim of an active volcanic caldera. Watch the sunrise over Mount Agung and the cloud layer below. One of the best shared physical experiences a group can have here.

Diving · Marine life

Nusa Penida & Nusa Lembongan

The islands off Bali’s southeast coast offer dramatic clifftop scenery, manta rays, mola mola (oceanic sunfish), and crystal clear water. A full day trip by private boat.

Culture · Food

Balinese Cooking Experience

A dawn market visit to buy ingredients, followed by a cooking class in a traditional family compound. Learn to make rendang, sate lilit, lawar — then eat it all together for lunch.

Sample journey flow

7 nights

Group of 8 · Ubud → Seminyak → Nusa islands

Day 1

Ubud

Arrive & Reset in Nairobi

Private villa in the rice terraces above Ubud. The pool deck looks out over jungle canopy. Tonight: in-villa dinner, the chef cooks, no one has to decide anything.

Day 2

Ubud

Shared discovery — cooking class

Dawn market in Ubud with a local guide. Back to a family compound for a cooking class. Make four traditional Balinese dishes together. Long table lunch under the banyan tree.

Day 3

Ubud & surrounds

Temple & terrain

Tirta Empul sacred spring. Tegallalang rice terrace walk. Optional: healer session at a traditional Balian compound. Sunset at Campuhan Ridge with the valley turning gold below.

Day 4

Mount Batur

Sunrise on the volcano

2am start. Pre-dawn hike by torch to the Batur caldera rim. Sunrise over the volcanic lake and Mount Agung behind. Hot breakfast on the summit. Back for an unrushed afternoon at the villa.

Day 5–6

Departure

Beach & beach clubs

Move to Seminyak for two nights. Long pool days, Potato Head beach club, dinner at Merah Putih. One evening at Uluwatu for the Kecak dance at sunset. The right balance of culture and indulgence.

Day 7

Nusa Lembongan

Island day trip & end well

Private boat to Nusa Lembongan. Snorkelling with mantas (seasonal). Cliff views at Devil’s Tear. Back for a final dinner in Seminyak — the group’s last night done properly.

Starting from

AED 7,800

per person · group of 8 · flights excluded

At a glance

Ideal duration

6–9 nights

Group size

4–14 travellers

Flight from Dubai

~7 hours (1 stop)

Best months

May – September

Currency

Indonesian Rupiah

Visa

Visa on arrival (30 days)

Good to know

Indian Ocean · Island Nation

Maldives

5–7 nights ideal

Groups of 4–12

3.5hr from Dubai

About this destination

The Indian Ocean like you've never actually experienced it.

Most people think they know the Maldives — overwater bungalows, turquoise water, a honeymoon backdrop. A Bondtrips group journey here is different: private island access, shared experiences on the ocean, the bioluminescent beach at midnight, manta ray diving at dawn. The Maldives for a group is less about lying still and more about the rare privilege of sharing one of the world’s most spectacular ocean environments — together.

Key places & experiences

Stay · Iconic

Private Island Resorts

Certain resorts occupy their own island — complete privacy, no day-trippers, no sharing the reef. For groups, a resort buyout or an overwater villa cluster is the way to travel here.

Marine · World-class

Manta & Whale Shark Diving

The South Ari Atoll has the world’s most reliable whale shark sightings year-round. Manta point in the North Malé Atoll offers mantas at cleaning stations. Private guide, private boat.

Experience · Local

Traditional Dhoni Sailing

A private traditional dhow for sunset — fishing, snorkelling at a sandbank, watching the sky turn pink and then purple over flat Indian Ocean water. One of the best evenings possible here.

Night · Rare

Bioluminescent Beach

Certain islands — particularly in the Raa and Baa Atolls — have beaches that glow blue at night due to bioluminescent plankton. The right timing and the right location. We know where to go.

Dining · Memorable

Underwater & Sandbank Dining

Private dinner on a sandbank that emerges from the ocean at low tide. Or an underwater restaurant — genuinely extraordinary. Both are experiences, not just meals.

Adventure · Ocean

Surfing Breaks (South Malé)

The Maldives is a world-class surf destination — consistent Indian Ocean swells, warm water, no wetsuit needed. Sultans and Honky’s are the best-known breaks, best April–October.

Sample journey flow

6 nights

Group of 6 · Malé → South Ari Atoll

Day 1

Malé → Resort

Arrive & Reset in Nairobi

Seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport (often 30–45 minutes of aerial Indian Ocean views). Arrival at resort in the afternoon. First evening is deliberately unscheduled — swim, watch the sunset, breathe.

Day 2

South Ari Atoll

Whale shark morning

Dawn boat to the whale shark hotspot in the South Ari Atoll Marine Protected Area. Swimming with whale sharks in the open ocean — in-water time, then back for a late breakfast together.

Day 3

Maldives

Unrushed morning

Today has no plan. The reef is accessible from the beach — take a mask and explore independently. Afternoon optional: house reef dive for certified divers. The group reconvenes for sundowners on the jetty.

Day 4

Sandbank

Sandbank picnic & manta point

Private dhoni to a sandbank that appears above the ocean at low tide — nowhere, perfectly. Snorkelling, lunch served on the sandbank, then across to the manta cleaning station in the afternoon.

Day 5

Local island

Local island visit

A short boat ride to a local inhabited island — the side of the Maldives visitors rarely see. Meet a fishing family, walk the village, watch traditional boat building. Context that makes the luxury more meaningful.

Day 6

Bioluminescent beach

Last night — bioluminescence & end well

A final dinner on the beach. Then, at midnight — the bioluminescent beach. Blue light pulsing underfoot in the waves. Not something that can be planned — only experienced. The trip ends here.

Starting from

AED 12,500

per person · group of 6 · flights excluded

At a glance

Ideal duration

5–7 nights

Group size

4–12 travellers

Flight from Dubai

~3.5 hours direct

Best months

Nov – April

Currency

USD widely accepted

Visa

Free on arrival (30 days)

Good to know

Indian Ocean · Island Nation

Oman

6–10 nights ideal

Groups of 4–12

1hr from Dubai

About this destination

Arabia without the noise — ancient, vast, and unhurried.

Oman is one hour from Dubai and feels like a different world. The Hajar mountains are dramatic and almost completely empty. The wadis — canyon rivers running through the desert — are extraordinary to swim in. Muscat is a low-rise, incense-scented capital that moves at its own pace. And the Wahiba Sands offer the desert experience that most people think you need to go to further-flung places to find. For Dubai-based groups, Oman is the hidden-in-plain-sight destination: close, magnificent, and chronically underestimated.

Key places to visit

Capital · History

Muscat

The Grand Mosque (one of the largest in the world), the Sultan’s Al Alam Palace, Muttrah Souq at dusk — one of the last authentic trading souqs in the Gulf. Beautiful, human-scaled, fragrant.

Mountains · Dramatic

Jebel Akhdar & Hajar Range

The “Green Mountain” rises above 3,000m. Terraced rose gardens, cool air, dramatic canyon viewpoints, ancient villages clinging to cliffs. A complete contrast to the coast below.

Landscape · Swimming

Wadi Shab & Wadi Bani Khalid

Swimming through gorges into secret pools inside caves. Wadi Shab requires a short boat crossing then an hour’s walk — the cave pool at the end is worth every step. Go early.

UNESCO · Heritage

Nizwa Fort & Souq

The ancient interior capital. The Friday cattle and goat market is something from another century entirely. The fort and falaj (ancient irrigation channels) are UNESCO-listed.

Wildlife · Seasonal

Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve

Green turtles nest and hatch on this beach year-round, with peak season June–September. A night visit to watch hatching is one of the most extraordinary wildlife encounters in the region.

Desert · Experience

Wahiba Sands

Oman’s desert — 12,000 square kilometres of terracotta dunes. Dune driving, camel sunset, overnight camping with a Bedouin family under an extraordinary star canopy.

Sample journey flow

7 nights

Group of 6 · Muscat → Interior → Coast

Day 1

Muscat

Arrive & Reset in Nairobi

An hour from Dubai, but a different world. Boutique riad in the old Muttrah area. First evening: incense, karak tea, Muttrah Corniche at sunset. Dinner at a rooftop above the harbour.

Day 2

Muscat

Muscat exploration

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (open to non-Muslims mornings only). Muttrah Souq with a local guide who knows the best frankincense and silver traders. Old Muscat: Al Alam Palace, forts, the old diplomatic quarter.

Day 3

Wadi Shab

Wadi swimming

Drive south to Wadi Shab. Boat crossing, hour’s walk through the gorge, then swimming through increasingly narrow passageways into the cave pool. Picnic on the rocks. Return via Sur’s dhow-building yard.

Day 4

Wahiba Sands

Desert & stars

Drive into the Wahiba. Dune driving at sunset. A Bedouin camp — simple, not touristy. Dinner over a fire. No light pollution — the Milky Way visible in full. Sleep under canvas or open sky.

Day 5

Nizwa & interior

Ancient Oman

Nizwa Fort and the Friday souq (if timing allows — cattle market starts early). Drive through the Hajar mountains: Jebel Akhdar terraces, apple orchards, rose water distilleries. Overnight in a clifftop lodge.

Day 6

Jebel Akhdar

Unrushed mountain morning

No transfers. Sunrise over the canyon from the lodge terrace. Optional village walk. A long, slow morning. The group’s pace is entirely their own. Drive back to Muscat in the afternoon.

Day 7

Muscat

End well

Return to Muscat. Last afternoon at Qurum beach. Final dinner at a long table on the corniche. Transfers to the airport at a civilised hour. The drive home is one hour.

Starting from

AED 5,500

per person · group of 6 · flights excluded

At a glance

Ideal duration

6–10 nights

Group size

4–12 travellers

Flight from Dubai

~1 hour (or drive ~5hr)

Best months

October – March

Currency

Omani Rial (strong)

Visa

eVisa or on arrival

Good to know

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