Try a Picnic in the Sky on your next Holiday
- Darryl Gibney
- Mar 15, 2017
- 3 min read
Imagine sailing over the most astonishing landscape in your own Helicopter armed with a Michelin-starred quality picnic by your side and the finest wines, just picking out the perfect treetop spot to enjoy your meal. Sound heavenly? Well now, whether you're soaring over Iceland’s snow-capped scenery or skimming across South Africa’s majestic plains, Edge Retreats has propelled luxury to new heights with a hand-picked selection of the world’s most exceptional villas offering exhilarating Heli-picnics.
From the indulgent hamper loaded with fine wines to a Michelin-starred chef to whip up dinner at your show-stopping cliff-side destination, the team are on hand to create the ultimate heli-picnic experience.
Set in a remote valley in Northwest Iceland surrounded by 3,000 ft. peaks, Deplar Farm is the ultimate wilderness retreat for intrepid adventurers. A helicopter transports guests to the top of an Icelandic glacier to enjoy a spot of lunch with a view, before an exhilarating ski from the mountain tops all the way to the ocean's shores.
Full Experience at Deplar Farm ranges from $14,000 (Circa £11,235) per night for up to 16 guests, depending on season
In winter, this includes in house chef, all beverages and activities including Cross Country Skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, surfing and horseback riding
Heli-picnic and heli-skiing can be arranged through Edge Retreats concierge
Surrounded by the endless savannah of the diverse Waterberg region, Leobo Private Reserve, 8000-hectare estate encompasses 8,000 hectares of abundant wildlife, best explored by the reserve’s own helicopter. Guests will be whisked away by chopper to an inaccessible cliff’s edge, where they’ll enjoy a picnic prepared by the reserve’s personal chef as the sun sets across the plains. The most adventurous USP includes heli-paintballing, whereby one team shoots the paintball guns while flying over the plains, and the second team dodge the pellets on quad bikes from the ground.
Sleeps 9 people
From 85,000 Rand per night (Circa £5,500)
Includes the exclusive use of the entire reserve, 1 hour day use of Leobo’s Helicopter
Includes full use of all facilities chef, butler, food, drinks, wines and spirits
Heli-picnic can be arranged through Edge Retreats concierge
Nestled in the tiny village of Le Miroir in the French Alps, Chalet Pelerin offers a truly unique alpine experience. Guests can experience some of the world’s freshest powder - only accessible by helicopter, which departs right from the chalet’s doorstep. Heli-ski from to the chalet’s rustic outpost for a candle-lit fondue during winter, or soak up the glory of the French Alps come summer, with a picnic of delicious local delicacies at one of the many spectacular viewing spots.
Sleeps 14 people
From 7,040 Euros (Circa £5,950) per night for Chalet buyout
Heli-picnic can be arranged through Edge Retreats concierge
Located on the serene island of Koh Yao Noi, this stunning 10-bedroom beachfront estate affords other-worldly views of the dramatic limestone karst formations of Phang-Nga Bay. Arrival is best enjoyed from the air where you can view these outstanding skyscapes up close. Stop off for a freshly prepared sand bank picnic, prepared by your personal chef, or try your hand at the many activities on offer including cave kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and cooking classes with the property’s chef.
Sleeps 20 people
From $8,500 USD (Circa £6,820) per night, includes full-board and full team of staff
Heli-picnic can be arranged through Edge Retreats concierge
*All rates above exclude taxes and services
For further information on the Edge Retreats collection, please visit www.edgeretreats.com
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