The 10 Most Expensive Tourist Activities in the World: the most exclusive suite, ascending to the stratosphere, helicoptering over Everest...

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Edgar Loper

Updated: 26 May 2026 ·

The 10 most expensive tourist activities in the world

The 10 most expensive tourist activities in the world.
photo by viajar.elperiodico.com

The Guinness World Records lists the most expensive trip in history, which involves low Earth orbit. It was to the International Space Station in 2009. Seven people, including Guy Laliberté, founder of Cirque du Soleil, and Hungarian engineer Charles Simonyi, became space tourists after paying between 20 and 35 million dollars to the American company Space Adventures. Simonyi is featured in the Guinness Book as the tourist who has visited space the most times. These other tourist activities we showcase cost hundreds of thousands of dollars less, but they're still quite hefty.

Renting a private island in the Bahamas: 46,000 euros

Island in the Bahamas.
Island in the Bahamas. photo by viajar.elperiodico.com

46,000 euros per day for a stay for 12 people on Musha Cay, the island owned by David Copperfield in the Bahamas. Minimum stay: five nights.

Dining at the most expensive restaurant in the world: 1,800 euros

Sublimotion Restaurant.
Sublimotion Restaurant. photo by viajar.elperiodico.com

This menu, limited to 12 diners, is offered at Sublimotion by Paco Roncero, the "most exclusive dining adventure in the world" that can be experienced at the Hard Rock Hotel in Ibiza.

Your own tour with cycling stars: 2,338 euros/week

Pedaling toward the next adventure.
Pedaling toward the next adventure. photo by viajar.elperiodico.com

The company LeBlanq offers 12 itineraries a year to ride in various countries alongside renowned cyclists like Geraint Thomas or Peter Sagan, and luxury chefs.

Adventure at the South Pole: 58,000 euros

Adventure at the South Pole.
Adventure at the South Pole. photo by viajar.elperiodico.com

The company Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions offers to recreate the adventure of Amundsen and Scott crossing the frozen continent for tens of thousands of euros.

Flying to the stratosphere: 115,220 euros

Six hours flying over the surface of our planet at about 30,000 feet is what the aerospace tourism company Space Perspective is offering for this year.

Complete safari in Africa: 636,100 euros

Safari in Africa.
Safari in Africa. photo by viajar.elperiodico.com

Go2Africa offers the most expensive safari in the world: six African countries (from the southern and eastern part of the continent) in 24 days with hot air balloon rides, gorilla trekking, and video recording of the experience.

A night in the most expensive suite in the world, in Dubai: 92,160 euros

Royal Mansion at The Atlantis.
Royal Mansion at The Atlantis. photo by viajar.elperiodico.com

At the Atlantis hotel is the most expensive suite in the world. It's a four-bedroom penthouse at two levels, covering 1,128 sqm, with a 476 sqm terrace featuring an infinity pool.

Trip on the most expensive train on the planet: 13,367 euros

Maharajas' Express.
Maharajas' Express. photo by viajar.elperiodico.com

The Maharajas' Express travels through India offering a luxury experience. Its 7-day, 6-night route called The Indian Splendour costs over 13,000 euros per person with suite accommodation.

Helicopter tour over Everest: 1,105 euros

Air Dynasty offers helicopter flights in Nepal, the ideal option for those who do not want to or cannot trek. There are flights lasting 15 minutes and up to an hour.

Pole to Pole cruise: 87,573 euros

Stopping at 90 ports, over 125 days and visiting 21 countries. This is the cruise by Silversea Cruises offering a luxury journey from Pole to Pole departing from Puerto Williams, Chile.