Kim Kardashian gives an inside look at her VERY lavish birthday celebrations

Kim Kardashian has given fans an inside look at her private island birthday celebrations.    

Photos posted by Kim on Tuesday give just a glimpse of the elaborate 40th birthday festivities, which included dinner at candlelight with her nearest and dearest. 

In the lengthy caption, Kim shed light on some of the precautions she had everyone take in order to safely celebrate her big day, which included a two week quarantine prior to the party.   

Happy birthday Kim! Kim Kardashian gave fans an inside look at her private island birthday celebrations on Tuesday

’40 and feeling so humbled and blessed. There is not a single day that I take for granted, especially during these times when we are all reminded of the things that truly matter,’ she wrote.

‘For my birthday this year, I couldn’t think of a better way to spend it than with some of the people who have helped shaped me into the woman I am today. Before COVID, I don’t think any of us truly appreciated what a simple luxury it was to be able to travel and be together with family and friends in a safe environment.

‘After 2 weeks of multiple health screens and asking everyone to quarantine, I surprised my closest inner circle with a trip to a private island where we could pretend things were normal just for a brief moment in time. We danced, rode bikes, swam near whales, kayaked, watched a movie on the beach and so much more.

‘I realize that for most people, this is something that is so far out of reach right now, so in moments like these, I am humbly reminded of how privileged my life is. #thisis40.’

Birthday girl: All eyes were on Kim and her glittering gold mini dress

Birthday girl: All eyes were on Kim and her glittering gold mini dress

Nearest and dearest: Kendall Jenner, Tristan Thompson, Kris Jenner, and Corey Gamble were among the familiar faces in attendance

Nearest and dearest: Kendall Jenner, Tristan Thompson, Kris Jenner, and Corey Gamble were among the familiar faces in attendance 

In the photos, Kim rang in the big 4-0 wearing a glittering gold mini dress and matching strappy heels, which she occasionally kicked off to go barefoot.

Khloe Kardasian, Kourtney, Rob Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, mom Kris Jenner, and Corey Gamble were among the familiar faces partying with Kim.  

Even Tristan Thompson and Scott Disick scored an invite. 

Aww: Scott Disick embraced his son Mason Disick during dinner

Aww: Scott Disick embraced his son Mason Disick during dinner 

Here's to Kim! The reality star raised a tropical drink as she descended down a staircase

Here’s to Kim! The reality star raised a tropical drink as she descended down a staircase 

Guests gathered together at a candlelit table, and feasted on Kim’s pink and blue, Barbie-topped birthday cake.

Tropical drinks were flowing, and Kim happily raised one as she walked down a staircase.

Friends and family posed with the birthday girl beside a backdrop of festive paper lanterns.

Make a wish: Guests feasted on a pink and blue, Barbie-topped birthday cake

Make a wish: Guests feasted on a pink and blue, Barbie-topped birthday cake 

Strike a pose! La La Anthony shared the spotlight with the birthday girl

Strike a pose! La La Anthony shared the spotlight with the birthday girl 

Kim really spared no expense celebrating her milestone birthday with her nearest and dearest.

Guests were treated to their very own beach villas and a week full of fun in the sun, according to TMZ.  

Kim invited 40 of her closest friends and family to the once-in-a-lifetime bash, and while husband Kanye West was unable to attend on the day of her actual birthday due to an appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast, he was present the last few days of her trip, according to E!.  

Say cheese: Family friend Fai Khadra was among the lucky few in attendance

Say cheese: Family friend Fai Khadra was among the lucky few in attendance

Staying safe: In the lengthy caption, Kim shed light on some of the precautions she had everyone take in order to safely celebrate her big day, which included a two week quarantine prior to the party

Staying safe: In the lengthy caption, Kim shed light on some of the precautions she had everyone take in order to safely celebrate her big day, which included a two week quarantine prior to the party

Island girl! Kim spared no expense celebrating her milestone 40th birthday bash at a private island with friends and family this past week

Island girl! Kim spared no expense celebrating her milestone 40th birthday bash at a private island with friends and family this past week

La La Anthony, Devon Booker, Tristan Thompson, and Mason Disick were among the lucky few to attend the lavish festivities, adds TMZ.

With her birthday taking place in the middle of a pandemic, Kim specifically selected the destination because it hadn’t had any coronavirus cases. 

As a further precaution, she had all her guests quarantine for two weeks and take multiple COVID-19 tests prior to the party.

Guests were flown out to the island on a Boeing 777, and enjoyed a week full of beach activities including snorkeling, whale watching, swimming in lagoons, and even a private screening of the 2012 comedy This Is 40 on the water.

Beach babe: Kendall enjoyed a fruity drink as she relaxed beneath the shade

Beach babe: Kendall enjoyed a fruity drink as she relaxed beneath the shade 

Making a splash! Kim showed off her gorgeous surroundings on Instagram

Making a splash! Kim showed off her gorgeous surroundings on Instagram 

‘She chartered the Crystal Luxury Jet to fly everyone privately and they left LA early Tuesday morning, the day before her actual birthday,’ a source told E!. 

That’s not all, with guests treated to a plethora of swag including Skims pajamas, KKW Beauty products, and even GoPro’s.

The likes of Jennifer Lopez, Cher, John Legend, and Chrissy Teigen also sent Kim their love in a sweet video tribute.   

‘They had slide show of her life and nightly parties,’ a source told E!. ‘During the day, they took boat rides, went snorkeling, walked on the beach and tanned by the pool. It was an epic and memorable week that nobody will forget.’

Taking precautions: With her birthday taking place in the middle of a pandemic, Kim specifically selected the destination because it had no known coronavirus cases

Taking precautions: With her birthday taking place in the middle of a pandemic, Kim specifically selected the destination because it had no known coronavirus cases