FEEL THE WORLD.
CHASE THE FEELING.

Masters of bespoke luxury travel for India’s most discerning travellers.

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Beyond the Map: Luxury Travel Designed For You.

We believe you don't travel to tick boxes, you travel for that specific, irreplaceable feeling. With constant noise of endless recommendations - see this, skip that -  we believe the most important question remains: How do you want to feel?

What Feeling Are Your Chasing?

Our mission at Black Vanilla is to design emotionally intentional, luxurious journeys. We are human experts who strategically craft bespoke experiences that lead you directly to the feelings you are chasing.

Why Black Vanilla

"To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time." — Bill Bryson

Unparalleled Unique Experiences

Leveraging proprietary expertise and global connections, we transform exceptional ideas into profoundly rich and memorable journeys.

Exceptional Team & Global Partners

Driven by genuine passion and deep curiosity, our dedicated team builds the trusted, long-term relationships that deliver truly remarkable travel. Our robust global partnerships enable exclusive, tailored services designed specifically as per client needs.

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Bespoke Journey Design

We deliver truly custom-made experiences, built on candid advice and refined by personal client feedback, ensuring every trip surprises and delights.

Start Your Journey, Chase the Feeling

Journeys that leave a mark

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Travel, Perfectly Curated

Every detail of our journey felt intentional and indulgent. Black Vanilla transformed our vacation into a seamless blend of luxury, discovery, and comfort—nothing felt rushed, nothing felt ordinary. It was travel designed exactly around us.

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Where Luxury Meets Soul

This wasn’t just a trip; it was a deeply personal experience. From hidden cultural gems to stunning stays, Black Vanilla understood our travel style better than we did ourselves. We returned with stories, not just photographs.

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Teddy Perez
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Effortless, Elevated Travel

Planning felt effortless while the experience felt extraordinary. Black Vanilla anticipated every need, allowing us to truly disconnect and immerse ourselves in the destination. This is what premium travel should feel like.

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Mark Russell
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It's Not That Complicated

Discover our signature approach to bespoke travel—where every journey is tailored, immersive, and meticulously designed for the discerning traveler.

01.

You Enquire

Using our online form. We'll have a conversation (or two).

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Receive FREE QUOTE

Without a booking fee attached, which we've believed in.

03.

We Refine together

Until it fits you perfectly. We want you to feel comfortable with your plan.

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You Travel

With confidence and 24/7 support throughout your journey.

Immersive experiences

Why We Do What We Do

We believe life must be deeply felt, and time is the ultimate currency. True luxury lies in the richness of experience and the expansion of the soul—that is our North Star.

“I cannot make my days longer, so I strive to make them better.”
— Paul Theroux

Learning from him, we aim to make every trip an act of love: we take the burden of complexity off you, allowing you to reclaim precious time and focus entirely on connection—with the world, your loved ones, and yourself.

Our passion is translating your desires into a perfectly curated reality of stunning settings and exquisite service, ensuring your most anticipated moments are always as perfect as you imagined.

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Luxury Travel, Defined by You

Luxury is personal—whether it’s peaceful solitude hiking a remote desert or indulgence sipping cocktails on a private Mediterranean yacht.

We curate trips for discerning travelers who look beyond tourist traps, seeking deeper, intimate connections with the world. Our team of luxury travel advisors are connoisseurs, crafting unparalleled, bespoke experiences.

Whether you desire opulence in a Tuscan villa or the thrill of an exclusive African safari, we design the exceptional journey you envision.

Why Not Just Do It Yourself?

How It All Works?

Browse Inspiration

Our website is a moodboard of inspiration, browsable by feeling, country, month, or traveler type. You can choose the old-fashioned way or take the unconventional route, see what floats your boat!

Specialist Requests

If you have a unique idea for a trip, please share it with us; we specialize in making virtually any request a reality (except, of course, anything illegal!).

Tailored Journeys

We treat every itinerary as a starting point, not a final blueprint. Your actual journey will be meticulously customised to perfectly fit you & your travel companions. Everything is truly tailor-made for you.

Plan Simply

Look for the Black Vanilla Orange text to know where to click. Use the prominently displayed 'start planning here' buttons across the site to easily reach us via our online form.

Authentic connections

We offer continuous support until you have the perfect itinerary ready and also assist you during your trip.

Our Process

Once you send your inquiry, our process begins immediately. Our teams in Pune and Singapore will reach out with an initial proposal, that we will work with you to refine to perfection.

The Black Vanilla Inner Circle:
Curated Connections

At Black Vanilla, we understand that the greatest value in life often comes from the people you meet and the shared experiences you build. Our clients are successful, discerning individuals who chase transformation—in travel and in life.

That's why we invite you to our exclusive, quarterly gatherings: The Black Vanilla Mixers.

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Crafted Luxury, Unforgettable Journeys

These private events are for elite connection and meaningful relationship building, bonded by intentional travel.

Lifelong Bonds

Forge professional alliances and friendships based on a shared global mindset.

High-Caliber Socializing

Connect with a curated group of high-net-worth clients and industry leaders.

Exclusive Insider Access

Engage with the founder and travel architects for privileged previews of new luxury itineraries.

Hosted quarterly in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, and Bangalore, these intimate evenings transcend the typical mixer. As a client, you receive a personal invitation to join this circle, where every connection enriches the journey ahead.

Ready to join the community that travels together and grows together?

Start Planning

Nivedita Maloo

I have always chased something beyond a simple holiday—an irresistible urge to see the world through my own lens. What I discovered was that I wasn't just seeking new places; I was chasing a feeling: a stress-free freedom that transcends mere happiness, a potent high that feeds the soul's deepest curiosity. This pursuit defines the essence of Black Vanilla.

Our purpose is to ignite your imagination by handcrafting transformative travel experiences that move and inspire you for life. We exist to help you collect those rare, inexpressible moments, the kind of memories that words struggle to capture.

We achieve this level of extraordinary travel thanks to the unparalleled support of an elite global network. Our destination specialists and local experts share an unflagging passion for excellence, ensuring the truly remarkable happens for you, our discerning travelers.
Your questions, answered

Curious minds, inspired journeys

Explore our most common questions about crafting bespoke travel experiences. If youre seeking something truly unique, were here to guide you every step of the way.

How do I enquire and what happens after that?

To start with planning your holidays you can call us, email us, or submit the online enquiry form through our website. Our Travel Expert will get in touch with you to begin working on an initial trip proposal for your chosen destination, that will be refined until it’s perfect. (Don’t worry even if you’re unsure about the destination at the start, we’ll help you lock that in!)Once you are satisfied with the itinerary, we’ll take a deposit so we can confirm everything with our global partners and set your plans in motion. You’ll then be added to a WhatsApp group where you can coordinate further with us about your booking (documentation, useful info, etc.). As we move closer to your travel date, you’ll pay the full balance of your trip and upon receipt we’ll send through your final travel documents.

What all destinations do you offer?

Currently we have global on-the-ground partnerships across Asia and Europe, but everything else on the globe will be on our list soon!

Can I customise the experiences and itineraries on your website, or are those fixed?

All the itineraries on our website are simply a moodboard for ideas, primarily to provide inspiration and to give you a taste of what we can do. We are masters of bespoke and that’s exactly what we’ll do. As soon as you’ve had your initial conversation with us, your Travel Expert will begin curating a tailor-made trip based entirely around your wants, needs and dreams till we reach the perfect holiday that’s unique to you!

How does the overall pricing of your holidays work?

The pricing on our website is tentatively quoted per person but based on two or more people sharing the cost of various elements– including hotels, drivers, guides, and experiences. The price is exclusive of the flights. This is a rough indication of price as those are sample itineraries, we’ll quote you a more accurate costing based on your travel dates, group size, and ideal preferences once we get into the real planning with you.

Can you book my flights too?

Of course we can! But should you wish to book your own flights (maybe to use airmiles or anything), that’s totally okay. We could certainly advise on the best flights as per your trip.In case your itinerary requires any domestic flights or transfers, we’ll always cover these for you and discuss them as part of the planning process.

What added value does Black Vanilla bring to the table? How is it different than other tour operators or travel companies?

Your time is your most valuable asset, and we believe your holidays should be as high-performing as you are. Think of us as your personal travel partner—we take on the complex planning you don't have time for, using our global expertise to design a trip that fits exactly how you want to feel. We personally vet every hotel and experience so you never have to guess or rely on strangers' reviews. From ideation, planning, booking, and logistics to client care, we promise you a hassle-free travel. By handling every detail and providing 24/7 support, we take away the stress and the risk, leaving you free to simply enjoy a journey that is truly yours.

What are your service charges?

We don’t charge any upfront planning fees. We believe in showing you our vision first—with no obligation—because we’re confident you’ll love the journey we design. We make our business work through our long-standing global partnerships. Because we have access to special rates that are lower than what is available to the public, we can include a small margin while keeping your price competitive. Essentially, you get all our expertise and 24/7 support for a price similar to what you’d pay if you booked everything yourself.

Why the name “Black Vanilla”?

Like the black vanilla bean which is hand-harvested and incredibly rare in its purest form, the name Black Vanilla represents our brand philosophy— handcrafting truly exceptional luxury experiences that evoke deep sensory emotions through your travel.Also, like the vanilla vine, we don't grow in isolation. We bring together a circle of discerning individuals who share a specific DNA, who value substance over status and who understand true luxury is about the depth of the experience!

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