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Our 'independent travel' section is for people who do not want to book their holiday through a tour operator but travel around a country under their own steam. Whether you are exploring Australia, or taking a driving holiday in Scotland our selection allows you to chose from day trips & short (up to 5 days) overnight excursions that support local people & the environment.

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Khao Sok tours, four days, Thailand
A true jungle adventure, Khao Sok National Park, Thailand, from £160 - £390 (4 days) ex flights
Khao Sok tour, three days, Thailand
Floating rafthouse, treehouse, elephant treks at Khao Sok., from £100 - £300 (3 days) ex flights
Kimberley small group tour, 5 days, Western Australia
A 5 day adventure experiencing the Kimberley wilderness, from AU $1495 (5 days) ex flights
Swim with humpback whales, Tonga
Snorkel with the huge gentle giants of the sea in paradise!, from AU $4435 - AU $4525 (7 days) ex flights
Uluru and the Olgas tour in Australia
Experience Australia's rugged land of Dreamtime legends, from £485 (3 days) ex flights
Great Ocean Walk guided tours, Victoria, Australia
Explore the rugged ocean coastline, from AU $1250 - AU $1600 per tour (3-4 days)
Tasmania West coast tour
Discover the wild Tasmanian West Coast, from AU $990 (5 days) ex flights
Sea kayaking holiday in Wales
Sea kayaking explorations on the Pembrokeshire National Park coastline, from £289 (3 days) ex flights
Tasmania tours, discovery tours
Discover Tasmania on a small group tour, from AU $1660 (10 days) ex flights
Tree & raft house jungle adventure in Thailand
Experience the Asian rainforest and rivers., from Baht7200 - Baht14650 (5) ex flights
Southern India tour, temples & nature
Tour from Coimbatore to Bangalore via Mysore, from £494 (6 days ) ex flights
Halong Bay cruises, 2 day cruise, Vietnam
See spectacular Halong & Bai Tu Long Bay, from US $190 (2 days) ex flights
Mekong Delta cycling tours, 3 days
Experience Mekong river life, from US $258 (3 days) ex flights
South West Australia nature tours
Eco-tours showcasing South West Australia spectacular beauty, from AU $995 - AU $1850 (2 days) ex flights
Bear watching holiday in British Columbia
Bear-viewing in British Columbia, Canada, from CA $1100 (4 days) ex flights
Vietnam hill tribe trek and homestay
The perfect combination of trek and culture in Vietnam, from US $219 (3 days) ex flights
Tree house jungle activity holidays in Thailand
Jungle living in the tree tops., from Baht5600 - Baht12750 (3 days) ex flights
Machu Picchu by train
Soak up colonial and Inca history by train, from £0 (4 days) ex flights
4 day mountain biking holiday in New Zealand
A four day feast of mountain biking near Nelson, from NZ $1750 (4 days) ex flights
Bibbulmun Track walking holiday in Western Australia
Trek Western Australia's longest walking trail, from AU $950 - AU $1795 (5 days) ex flights
Ranch horseback riding holiday in Canada
Activities of a western lifestyle, from CA $572 (1 day) ex flights
Kangaroo Island tours, 3 days 2 nights
A locally guided journey of wildlife discovery, from AU $2609 - AU $3725 (3 days) ex flights
Central Thailand cycling & culture tour
Explore the ancient capital of Ayutthaya, from US $550 (4 days) ex flights
Gulf Island sailboat cruise in British Columbia
Explore the protected waters of the Gulf Islands, from CA $2300 (5 days) ex flights

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107 reviews for independent travel holidays4 star overall rating

These full and frank independent independent travel holidays reviews are from travellers who have booked directly through responsibletravel.com. They are not edited by us or any of the companies we work with. Find the real story, from real travellers below.

Khao Sok tour, three days, Thailand
It’s hard to pick out the best bits; the whole 3 days were fab. For me it was probably the scenery at Chieow Laan Lake which is without doubt the most beautiful place I have seen. The children loved swimming and canoeing in the lake. (more)
From £100 - £300 excluding flights
Uluru and the Olgas tour in Australia
The tour of Kata Tjuta was the most memorable part - Ben the guide's knowledge and experience was simply wonderful. (more)
From £485 excluding flights
Wild food cookery weekend in Scotland
The most memorable and exciting part of the holiday was drinking nettle beer as the sun went down on the Saturday night. We'd had a busy day digging, foraging and cooking, so seeing it all come together at the end of the day with a crackling fire and that beautiful view of the valley below was truly memorable. (more)
From £150 - £170 excluding flights
Central Thailand cycling & culture tour
Seeing such a massive range of scenery, plus having a knowledgeable guide with us, to explain some of the history and culture of the places we visited. Awesome trip! Highly recommended.  (more)
From US $550 excluding flights
Sea kayaking holiday in Wales
Most memorable? All the sea kayaking around the stunning coast and getting close up to seals and sea birds which was only possible from being in kayaks and having top coaching from our guide who made us feel at ease in all conditions. (more)
From £289 excluding flights
Tree & raft house jungle adventure in Thailand
It was excellent, the staff really looked after us and the food was really good and plentiful. (more)
From Baht7200 - Baht14650 excluding flights
Tree house jungle activity holidays in Thailand
Riding on the back of an elephant up a riverbed through the jungle was the most memorable part. (more)
From Baht5600 - Baht12750 excluding flights
Halong Bay cruises, 2 day cruise, Vietnam
Exceptional trip to Halong Bay. Could not have been better. (more)
From US $190 excluding flights
Mekong Delta cycling tours, 3 days
The outstanding bike ride from near Dalat to near Mui Ne was the highlight.  (more)
From US $258 excluding flights
Ranch horseback riding holiday in Canada
The horse sides up to the bluffs were great, with excellent views of the surrounding countryside, and the atmosphere in the ranch was very friendly, making you feel as though you fit in almost straight away. (more)
From CA $572 excluding flights
Angkor Wat tour
First sight on Angkor Wat before sunrise, silhouetted against a dark sky was the highlight. (more)
From £585 - £775 including domestic flights only
Southern India tour, temples & nature
Arriving in Mysore after flying into Bangalore gave us a wonderful introduction into the bustle and atmosphere of a relatively small Indian city; we loved the amazing market - brimming with flowers, spices, fruit and vegetables and the sumptuous Palace.  (more)
From £494 excluding flights
Khao Sok tours, four days, Thailand
The location was awesome. We loved feeling far away from city life in the treehouses of the Nature Resort and the rafthouses at Chieow Laan Lake.  (more)
From £160 - £390 excluding flights
Coasteering weekend in Wales
The coasteering half day event was the most memorable part. (more)
From £215 - £239 excluding flights
Tree climbing on the Isle of Wight
Suspended 50ft in the air, enjoying the beautiful panoramic views framed by branches and leaves and then plucking up the courage to peer beneath was the most memorable part... pretty scary at first but fantastically liberating after the initial surprise. (more)
From £27 - £37 per tour (2 hours)
Bibbulmun Track walking holiday in Western Australia
Our guide, Dave, was extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of the the countrside - birds, plants, weather, history - he helped us enjoy the spectacular lanscape.  (more)
From AU $950 - AU $1795 excluding flights
Angkor Wat cycling tour
Cycling through rural villages with all the children running out calling hello was the most memorable part! (more)
From US $340 - US $370 excluding flights
Vietnam trekking & homestay tour
Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall? The best we have had. Made all the more stress free by the personal attention of Ninh, our tour organiser (more)
From £298 excluding flights
Kerala houseboat cruise, India
The rice boat was the high light of our two weeks in India. Absolutely wonderful. The crew could not have looked after us better. We were fed sumptuously and frequently. The stopovers at night were beautiful and the boat itself charming. (more)
From £110 - £130 per overnight tour
Trekking in Ethiopia
Most memorable was arrving at the first village on day one of the trek - incredible setting and the most spectacular place to have a cup of tea anywhere in Ethiopia! (more)
From US $150 excluding flights

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5 stars
I am reborn! Simply the best holiday I have ever been on
4 stars
Some great stories to tell the grandchildren. Would recommend to a friend
3 stars
Very enjoyable
2 stars
It was OK
1 star
A bit disappointing really
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