Capital One Is Launching Exclusive Trips for Cardholders — What to Know

Starting in 2023, taking a trip with your bank is in the cards. 

Capital One cardholders now get access to curated, expert-led luxury trips thanks to a new collaboration with travel brand Prior.

With all-inclusive itineraries (sans airfare) including top-tier accommodations, exclusive access to attractions, and coveted dining experiences, Capital One and Prior are partnering to showcase some of the best in travel with several domestic excursions throughout 2023. 

These trips are only bookable for those with the Capital One Venture X credit card, the issuer’s high-end travel rewards card with a $395 annual fee. To reserve a spot, Venture X cardholders can log in to their accounts on Capital One Entertainment, a new cardholder events and ticketing platform that launched in March 2022. 

The trips planned so far range in cost from $1,600 to $2,700 per person. There's a Savannah, Georgia, trip in March 2023 with "Southern meals in the private homes of the city’s most distinguished residents," according to a statement from Capital One. A Sun Valley, Idaho, trip toward the end of June 2023 offers "private access to the ridges of Mount Baldy," and a Napa and Sonoma, California, trip in October 2023 brings cardholders to the brand-new Madrona hotel.

Besides this access to new in-person experiences, Venture X cardholders will receive a complimentary subscription to Prior (a $149 annual cost), which unlocks a suite of travel offerings including subscriber-only content and early access to select Prior trips.

Capital One is investing heavily in the luxury travel space, with this announcement coming hot on the heels of an upcoming airport dining concept, dubbed “Capital One Landing,” in collaboration with renowned chef José Andrés. Capital One Landing will be located in New York LaGuardia (LGA) and Washington National (DCA) airports. 

In addition, travelers can take advantage of exclusive perks at a selection of luxury hotels worldwide, through a newly unveiled program that Capital One is calling its “Premier Collection.”

“This new partnership with Prior builds on our journey to provide Venture X cardholders with unforgettable experiences in the areas we know they love, whether that’s travel, dining, or entertainment,” Monica Weaver, head of branded card partnerships and experiences, said in a written statement.