Locally run tailor made holidays
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Kayaking in the Keralan Backwaters
Experience local life kayaking through Kerala backwaters .
From US $540 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary.
Ghana cultural tours
Experience the culture of ethnic groups in Ghana
From £3,185 19 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Wildlife and cultural tour to Ethiopia
See wildlife in the Omo valley
From £1,997 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary. Minimum 2 people
South Africa wildlife & culture holiday
Unique responsible South African round trip
From £967 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Malawi volunteering holiday
Volunteer at Malawi’s only wildlife sanctuary
From £1,306 to £4,144 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at anytime to suit you
China highlights tour, tailor made
Walk along the Great Wall and relax in the stunning LiRiver
From US $2,319 to US $2,719 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Vietnam holidays, tailor made
Tailor made Vietnam holidays.
From US $2,183 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
For these Vietnam holidays we offer a complete tailor made service and this suggested sampled itinerary can be tailor made to suit your requirements
Bejing to Lhasa tour, by train
Beijing to Lhasa on the famous sky train
From US $1,660 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Russia holiday, St Petersburg and Karelia
Multi-activity cultural trip to Northern Russia, tailor-made
From €1,300 to €1,510 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Wellbeing holiday in North Iceland
A self-drive tour where you can visit and pamper yourself
From £1,100 to £5,000 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Kilimanjaro Climb, safari & Zanzibar holiday
Roof Top of Africa & Palm fringed Island of Zanzibar
From US $4,550 to US $5,850 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Tour of Patagonia, El Calafate & Torres del Paine
Patagonia's best - Torres del Paine and Perito Moreno Glacier.
From US $729 to US $1,940 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Montenegro mountain biking holidays, self guided
Mountain bike experience in stunning Montenegro
From €650 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Dominica trekking holiday
Discover the Unknown Dominica
From US $2,200 to US $3,300 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Tadoba National park tiger safari, India
Tadoba the best tiger reserve of India
From £900 to £1,200 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Western Bhutan walking holiday
Panoramic mountain views, local villages and temples.
From US $2,100 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Grand tour of Sri Lanka, tailor made
A bespoke customised Sri Lanka Holiday
From £1,490 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made between 01 May - 30 Oct and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Catalonia self guided cycling holiday, Spain
Self guided cycling holiday
From €749 to €839 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Available all year round on any day to suit and can be tailor-made and adapted to your requirements
Catalonia self guided walking holidays
Self-guided walking holidays in Catalonia
From €715 to €799 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Available all year round on any day to suit and can be tailor-made and adapted to your requirements
Tiger watching holiday in India
A chance to see the majestic tiger in the wild
From £725 to £950 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your requirements for 2 to 12 people. The best time to travel is October to June
Honeymoon in Vietnam
A touch of romance with time to relax.
From US $1,694 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Honeymoons can be customized and adapted to meet your needs and preferences
History, culture & wildlife of India holiday
From the Nilgiri Hills to the beaches of Goa
From £1,336 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
French Riviera holiday, walking, culture & cooking option
Experience real French culture and get off the beaten track
From €510 to €780 5 days ex flights
Small group travel
Yunnan trekking holiday in China, tailor made
Off the beaten track trip
From US $1,997 to US $2,483 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
China culture & hiking holiday
A wonderful experience of real China
From US $2,830 to US $3,600 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Self guided Patagonia holiday including Mapuche culture
Independent trip to explore the Mapuche culture
From £2,299 18 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Argentina tour, Salta, Jujuy & Humahuaca Gorge
Embrace a great adventure at Tolar Grande in Salta
From US $1,809 to US $1,909 6 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Montenegro luxury holiday, tailor made
Bayside mountain trails, Unesco Heritage & Old World charm
From €730 to €880 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
We have availability in the upcoming months for anyone who wants to escape the cold and enjoy a pleasant and sunny climate, some gastronomic delights and an Old World charm. Book now!
Greece self drive holiday, Peloponnese beaches
Beach tour of the Peloponnese
From €730 to €890 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout April to October
Rajasthan cycling tour
Rural Cycling Holiday in Rajasthan
From US $2,220 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
From
US $2,319
including domestic flights only
Memorable parts?
Sanxingdui museum with 3-4000 year old bronze masks and the pandas
Tips?
Wear flat shoes there was a lot of walking
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental Impacts or supported conservation?
local restaurants used but little else.
Overall rating?
It was great, I loved China and would go again to see more of the countryside and more museums. (more)Janet Chambers
From
US $2,183
excluding flights
There were so many highlights, the Vespa food tour of Saigon, the hiking in the mountains near Sapa, the boat trip on Halong Bay, the exquisite hotel, Shinta Mani, in Siem Reap. (more)Linda Edward
Our guides were second to none and the tour company had everything well organised and went the extra mile for us. Couldn't fault them. (more)Denise Brooks
We were well taken care of. There were many local tour guides who would need to meet us and orient us, and every single one was on time, pleasant and professional. We were very impressed with how well organized this was. (more)Alisa Lipson
From
US $4,550
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Too many to mention! Highlights - getting to the top of Kilimanjaro and Serengeti
safari!
Tips?
Do your research. We tweaked our holiday quite a bit and the main aim was to
climb Kilimanjaro - had we not researched and as such altered the original
itinerary by adding an extra day - we would NOT have made it to the top - which
would have soured the rest of the trip which was to go on safari and finish in
Zanzibar.
Local benefits?
Yes - we had sixteen people... (more)Angie Koufou
From
US $1,660
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing how the Tibetan people live, their friendliness and warm smiles. The way that welcomed us into their everyday worship in the monasteries. Just the simple things really.
Tips?
Don't have any expectations on anything. Let it happen. But on a practical level, always have loo roll handy and antibacterial stuff for toilets.
Local benefits?
Yes. Local hotels, local eating, Tibetan guide and making sure that we shopped in Tibetan stores. We used transport... (more)Sue Byrne
From
€650
excluding flights
The views were just breathtaking. Loved it. Wish i was still on it. The guys who organised were so helpful and nice. (more)John Osullivan
The most memorable was mountain biking in the area around Lake Skadar and in remote mountain areas. Wildlife was really amazing there. Great experience and very well organised! (more)Gunnar Link
A most scenic, rewarding and relaxing holiday. The 7 day self guided tour really gave us an insight to Montenegro past and present. Our bikes were well maintained and suited to the terrain, the routes were well explained (maps provided) and our guides were great (more)Abby Noyce
From
£900
excluding flights
The most memorable moment was staying at the lodge, in the buffer zone, listening to the night around a bonfire with wonderful snacks and a gin and tonic, then visiting the local villages on a walk the following day. The jungle safaris were amazing particularly the elephant back experience and of course seeing the tigers. (more)Julia Killick
The most memorable was having the most amazing Tiger sightings. Superb, we had a great time and enjoyed both Tadoba and Kanha national parks, the lodges we stayed at and saw some amazing wildlife and birds too. (more)Jo Gaunt
I feel that I was looked after very well, Neelesh who organised my itinerary was most attentive. Where I stayed was beautiful and relaxing. Staff were excellent and very attentive (more)Kerrie Griffin
From
€510
excluding flights
Awesome experience and as a solo traveller I felt very looked after and included. (more)Helen Barker
The entire week at St. Jeannet was memorable! Loved each of Benoit's daily activities including his informative, detailed, and interesting commentaries! ... The area, the people, the beauty, the food, the relaxing pace (activities did not start before 10 AM... no jumping out of bed and rushing to catch a bus!)... (more)Catherine Burns
The excellent, friendly, informed guiding on the activity days. The pace was relaxed and enjoyable. Very enjoyable -friendly hosts, delightful area. (more)Susan Marris
From
US $1,694
excluding flights
Our tour around the palaces & tombs of Hue with our responsible travel guide Mr Dai & the trip over the mountains to Hoi An were the most memorable parts of the holiday. (more)Jenny Jones
Highlights of the trip were 5 days at the fantastic Mango Bay resort on Phu Quoc Island and trekking / homestay in Pu Luong National Park. The tour operator, were excellent and extremely well organised. (more)Rachel Baldry
11/10 mark. Just perfect! All of it was amazing, wandering around all Vietnam was an unforgettable experience. (more)Stathis Nikolaou
From
£1,336
excluding flights
My stay at the Wild Mahseer in Assam was very special. Great hospitality, beautiful lodgings and interesting environmental projects. (more)Liz Mcmanus
I have told the holiday provider that they do a great job . (more)Joel Montague
The most exciting part was not on the original programme. We asked Rajat to give us somewhat more nature and less culture. He arranged for us to spend a day and two nights in a resort on the Kabini Lake, across from the Nagarhole
National Park. On a boat safari at dusk, amidst myriad birds and beasts, we saw a male tiger emerging muddily from the river, slinking into the jungle. (more)Robin Fox
From
£725
excluding flights
The most memorable moment was the first wild tiger we saw, just peeping through the bamboo. (more)Amanda Diggins
I really couldn't fault this holiday, it exceeded all our expectations. Neelesh listened to what we wanted and put together a really good package. We made a few adjustments as time went on and he was always very quick to respond to our questions. (more)Christine Chapman
The most exciting part was spotting tigers and the hospitality of the wonderful staff at the Courtyard house. Excellent absolutely fantastic. (more)Andrew Reeve
From
£1,490
excluding flights
The highlight was seeing a tribe of elephants crossing our path to go swimming on our Minneriya Safari, the surprise gorgeous view at Dambulla Cave Temple, and the warmth of the Bay of Bengal waters at Trincomalee. (more)Beth Hankinson
We were lucky enough to park within 20 yards of a herd of wild elephants who were just enjoying themselves. (more)Phil Barber
We were looking for a holiday to remember as a family and a country to explore which would provide a treasure of memories and we were not disappointed. (more)Jane Tosetti
From
€749
excluding flights
Loved the fact that this worked so well for my husband and I - he's a serious recreational cyclist and I'm an avid cyclist but more casual in my approach. We're '50 something's' and found this all very enjoyable. (more)Beth from Canada
What a fantastic holiday! Cycling each day down a new route, through vineyards, small hamlets, to the beach! A holiday quite different to anything we had both been on before. (more)Claire Hermolle
It was well organised. (more)Jane Coward
From
US $2,100
excluding flights
From
€715
excluding flights
Excellent...The notes on where to go are really good and we did not get lost at all.
(more)Sarah Pajwani
All the hiking was excellent and a variety of experiences. It was also exciting for the kids to interact with cows and other wildlife. (more)Mark Schaub
Overall, a great holiday. The walking was doable...sometimes a bit challenging for us pensioners...but we did it...and the views were often incredible...always lovely. Our dinners were the same, sometimes incredible, always lovely. Get restaurant suggestions from Maria if you are a foodie. (more)Darlena Brightwell
From
£1,100
including domestic flights only
Memorable parts?
We had a fantastic whale watching trip from Husavik. Saw several grey whales close to our boat. One was very active and actually breached for us!
Visit to steaming geothermal area bubbling pools of water and mud and smelling strongly of rotten eggs!
Tips?
Needed information about transport between international and domestic airports in Reyjavik. Had to use taxi between bus terminal and domestic airport which we were not told about. More information about our... (more)Jeanne Weston
From
US $729
excluding flights
Visiting patagonia was a long held dream. It lived up to my expectations from an cultural and environmental point of view. The Patagonian step has presence like no other i have experienced in many years of travel. (more)Geoff Crispin
I loved traveling around Patagonia, visiting blue and greenish blue lakes, the steppes, the glaciers, the snow capped mountains, the unusual wildlife.
For me, Patagonia was pure magic. (more)Joanna Drzewieniecki
From
£1,450
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
There are so many very special moments, but we feel that this holiday enabled us to become involved with local people and their culture that we couldn't have achieved independently. We also enjoyed the combination of nature, wildlife and city attractions.
Tips?
This tour offered so much more in reality than can be described in a brochure.
Local benefits?
Certainly we interacted and used local people as much as possible.
Overall rating?
Excellent, all... (more)Amanda Eley
From
€200
excluding flights
The area and the landscape are very fascinating. Also to live locally in a small relaxed village was something I enjoyed a lot. (more)jarmo kaariainen
Go on holiday here. You will not regret it. Brilliant mountain biking, superb food, incredibly friendly and helpful hosts. Also the silence in the village and the beautiful scenery! I think this is responsible travel at it's peak. (more)Krystyna Holder
From
US $1,900
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The experience of cycling through rural India, meeting and reacting with the local people. Even a local police sergeant bought us all breakfast when we met him one morning.
Tips?
A reasonable standard of fitness is required. We were a group of 9 men with ages ranging from 54yrs to 67yrs. Take a good pair of padded cycle shorts.
Local benefits?
We stayed at lovely boutique hotels and staff were employed from the local area.
Also used local roadside stalls for... (more)Bob Stunt
From
CA $1,328
excluding flights
Working with the dogs was my favourite part of the trip. I loved meeting all the
different dogs and getting to know their different personalities. They are such
great workers and I miss them now I am back home. (more)Ali Barned
The dogs are just incredible... athletic, fascinating to watch, and beautiful. Our guide Laird was fantastic as were all the other people at the ranch... I had a fabulous time. Pushed my limits... this has been 'one' of the best holidays I have been on. (more)Helen Weir
Fantastic. I have always wanted to try sledding and finally did. Now I just need to convince my other half to go again next winter!
(more)Lee Unsworth
From
£1,400
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
We traveled as a family and moved every couple of days so ever day brought something new and was memorable. What was exciting about this holiday was learning about other cultures and meeting people living in a variety of different ways. But as a family, the favorite experience was riding an elephant.
Tips?
Take plenty of hand sanitiser for when you are out and about and some toilet rolls too. Food is very cheap, eat out! Don't eat at the Sandesh Prince hotel in... (more)Gentian Bolt
From
US $3,008
excluding flights
Excellent in all ways. Ms. Thanh Ha of the operator’s Saigon office provided
detailed information and reminders, and she met us in Saigon to make sure
everything was as we hoped. (more)Sandy Snyder
Eating and experiencing the beauty of Vietnam was the most memorable part...Brilliant. Wouldn't hesitate in doing it again and recommending to anyone wanting some happy healing holiday happenings.
(more)Anita Lowe
From
US $850
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
We just returned from our customized cycling tour of Kerala India. We have been on a few good cycling tours in Europe but they could not compare to this extraordinary vacation. We were treated like royalty and so respectfully from the minute we were picked up at the airport until we departed. We wanted an active adventure and that's exactly what we had. We were enchanted by Kerala. The people we met while cycling on the roads as well as those we met in
the accomandations... (more)Debby Zweibach
From
£755
excluding flights
I went with some expectations and it blew away all of my preconceptions and totally wowed me. (more)Kevin Varley
The holiday was good...Visit to Cochin in Kerala. The Taj Malabar is a unique one!!! And also Usaipur, the city is great and the Leela palace hotel is a must seen. (more)Itay Mehl
Most memorable was the Taj Mahal. It's everything it's claimed to be. A remarkable building that shows little sign of age. We visited in the afternoon then went back at dawn. It's well worth two visits (more)Sally Wylie
From
£592
excluding flights
There were many memorable moments. The variety of walks and the stark differences of the three Islands. The abundance of Spring flowers and herbs along the trails - beautiful! The thrill of reaching the top of Mt Zeus, and the many delicious meals shared in small village Tavernas. (more)Joy Field
The highlight was the views from the top of Mount Zas on Naxos and the tranquillity of Iraklia. (more)Jamie Johnson
This was the best organised walking holiday we've been
on and that was totally down to the Guide - nothing was too much trouble and she went out of her way to help us. (more)Joanne Davidson
From
£1,851
excluding flights
It was just wonderful; well organized; filled with activities we really enjoyed; the accommodation was lovely and we have great drivers. All in all a very memorable trip. (more)Anne Niklewicz
There were so many it us hard to pick one but the most outstanding was the friends and acquaintances we made along the way. From the drivers. Guides and of course Ravi and Rajat's family hospitality was second to none. A lovely family who made our stay relaxed, comfortable and thoroughly well looked after. They are very special people who feel like friends now. (more)Clare Jacobs
All of Kerela was stunning. My favourite was the tea estate in Munnar and my family loved the houseboat. (more)Pooveshnee Reddy
From
£494
excluding flights
The most memorable part was Orange county - feeling like a queen and wonderful safari. (more)Alex Silver
Excellent! (more)Jan Baker
Five stars! We had an incredible adventure for our honeymoon, and hope to go back. Southern India is breathtaking, and we had nothing but good experiences with all of the people and companies we traveled with. (more)Robyn Nadolny
From
£980
excluding flights
There are so many great memories of the holiday, that will live long in the memory. In no particular order: The smile on the face of my daughter as the helped wash an elephant in the river, the scenery around Munnar was beautiful,
the homestay at Dewalokam was just great - jumping and swimming in the river... (more)Philip Hesketh
An amazing, unforgettable experience allowing us to see the natural side of Kerala and keep us constantly entertained. (more)Rachel Gatehouse
A brilliant first time experience of India for a family. Safe but still experiencing the full life of India. (more)Sarah Griffin
From
£1,795
excluding flights
The Simeon Mountains where we were lucky enough to see 5 Ibex in one day with our wonderful interesting guide Desu ( who knew to much about the
flora & fauna of the country as he was born there!) and the Bale Mountains were we spent a very lovely afternoon walking through the forest with a guide
Hussain and saw so many animals Nyala, Reedbuck, Bushbuck and Wort hogs. (more)Kim Mahon
This went above and beyond all expectations. Such warm, beautiful people everywhere that we went. We ate well, saw and experienced incredible things: all wonderful. (more)Anne Stevenson
This part of Africa was a fascinating insight into a hugely varied country of lovely people - many leading a very hard life in good humour and without apparent religious or ethnic conflict. Their welcome was invariably friendly and helpful and an effort to make us welcome.
(more)Tim Elworthy
From
US $190
excluding flights
