Elite Traveler March-April 2017

INSPIRE TOP 50 ADVENTURES

World firsts GUYANA

This extraordinary expedition takes in not only the most remote areas of jungle in South America but also offers the unique opportunity to check off two world-first experiences. Travel by private light aircraft from Guyana’s capital Georgetown through the western Guyanese rainforest to the Potaro-Spiaruni region, home to the Kaieteur Falls. Kaieteur is the largest single-drop waterfall in the world, and this expedition offers the exclusive opportunity to become the first person ever to enter the cave behind the falls, which is thought to be home to thousands of swallows. The trip also gives guests the chance to rappel from the prow of Mount Roraima on the Venezuelan border. You’ll descend 1,500ft to the jungle floor – a feat that has never been achieved before. Price $31,000 per person Contact Rob Murray-John, head of operations, rob@ blacktomato.com, +44 20 7426 9899, epictomato.com

Famous peaks NEPAL

Earth’s highest mountain is a must-have on any adventurer’s bucket list, but even a seasoned mountaineer would struggle to climb all eight famous peaks in one hit. Steppes Travel provides an unmissable experience to swoop down over Everest and the other peaks, all from the luxury of a private helicopter. A private tour guide who has personally climbed Everest will share valuable information on this exceptional country and take you for an unforgettable breakfast viewing of Everest after a tour over the Khumba Valley. As well as close-range viewing of the eight peaks, there are marvelous experiences to be had on the ground, including visits to Sherpa communities to admire prized yaks and a trip to the wondrous ancient temple complex of Boudhanath, a Unesco World Heritage Site and the largest stupa (a place of meditation) in Nepal. Price from $4,005 per person Contact Joe Parkes, travel expert, joe@steppestravel. co.uk, +44 1285 601771, steppestravel.co.uk