Lunar New Year is a season defined by the joy of reunion, the honoring of heritage and the shared promise of new beginnings.
2026 welcomes the Year of the Horse which symbolizes movement, strength and the spirit of journey, mirroring VistaJet’s commitment to making your flight as meaningful as the destination.
This year, we present two idyllic destinations to inspire your Lunar New Year celebrations, from the serene mountains of South Korea with The Hanok Heritage to the rolling landscapes of Italy with La Dolce Vita Orient Express.
At the heart of VistaJet’s Lunar New Year offering is an immersive Seollal experience at The Hanok Heritage, a secluded heritage estate in Yeongwol, Gangwon Province.
Set within a private hanok surrounded by nature, the Seollal Signature Retreat offers families a calm, unhurried way to welcome the Korean New Year. Focusing on reflection, intention-setting and meaningful rituals that invite guests to take part in Seollal as it is traditionally observed.
The journey begins with a bokjori good-fortune ritual, symbolically “catching” prosperity for the year ahead, accompanied by Seollal welcome tea and traditional sweets. Over the course of the retreat, guests participate in a private New Year blessing journey to Guinsa Temple, guided through moments of reflection and renewal.
Seollal traditions continue through food and ritual, including tteokguk, the rice-cake soup eaten to symbolize renewal and good fortune, a refined Seollal tea and bow ritual, and a private Saju New Year outlook session, offering personalized insights for the year ahead. The experience concludes with a Korean calligraphy session, allowing guests to take home a meaningful reminder of the season.
For those seeking a celebration with European flair, VistaJet presents a unique journey aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express train, blending the spirit of the Lunar New Year with the timeless glamour of Italian rail travel.
Members are immersed in refined service and transformative elegance as the train journeys through Italy’s most iconic landscapes, spanning from Venice to Siena to Rome.
Departing from the timeless charm of Venice, the journey winds through the rolling hills of Tuscany with a stop in Siena—the historic city of the Palio, Italy’s most iconic horse race. A symbolic destination for the Lunar New Year – the Year of the Horse, Siena offers a beautifully meaningful connection to this year’s celebration.
The journey continues south towards Rome, arriving in the Eternal City on 18 February for the Lunar New Year festivities at Orient Express La Minerva.
With guaranteed access to a global fleet and the ability to fly anytime, anywhere, VistaJet enables families to come together wherever they choose to celebrate Lunar New Year. Through VistaJet Private World, Members gain access to a carefully curated collection of cultural, lifestyle and travel experiences designed to make the season truly meaningful.
Let us draft a plan for you. Tell us where you are based, the nature of your flights, preferred aircraft and times of the year you fly and our team of aviation experts will create a personal proposal that perfectly fits all your needs. To arrange a consultation please get in touch below.
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