Tell Tale Travel

Elephant frolicking in the wild on this Sri Lanka wildlife holiday, along with an almost-guaranteed chance to encounter whales and dolphins (those in different areas to boot) and lots lots more. We're a UK operator with people in Sri Lanka. We have a unique network of local people we know on a first-name basis. This carefully-put together wildlife tour with a twist is private, for you and whoever you're travelling with, yes it is great value we know! This is a private tour. You can take it as couple, or a pair of friends, and it can also be taken as a family. (If you're a solo traveller, make an enquiry for information on our special departures.) Now onto the itinerary! You'll start with ...Read more >

On this unique adventure family holiday in Sri Lanka, Forts & Monkeys, you'll take in some great examples of Sri Lanka's past, starting off with exploring a 'living fort' in Galle, on the south west coast. You'll experience a lot of wildlife, seeing wild elephants, crocodiles, birds and, if you're lucky, elusive leopards in Yala National Park. Your family will be spotting cheeky monkeys in practically every place in Sri Lanka that you stay, from langurs to macaques, some are more mischievous than others! Our local people and guides will help your family make the most of every place you visit, be they historic forts, national parks or tea plantations. We want you to experience the real Sri ...Read more >

"We had a wonderful time on our trip in June. We saw six different jaguars, hundreds of caiman and lots of birds. The guides were great, very friendly and helpful..I enjoyed every aspect of this tour..Definitely value for money" ______________________________________________________________________________________________ The ultimate trip for wildlife lovers, this jaguar holiday in the Pantanal Brazil includes seeing jaguars in the wild. Recommended in Wanderlust Magazine's top 10 wildlife trips and The Sunday Times Travel Magazine. Our expert guides have tracked jaguars for the BBC, National Geographic and the Discovery Channel, as well as Netflix's Our Planet. Our trips have had 100% ...Read more >

'Action on Shore' Make waves on your next family holiday with an adventure in Thailand that inspires and delights, away from the tourist trail. The Andaman sea has stunning coastlines and limestone karst scenery, made famous by films ranging from James Bond to Star Wars, and this action-packed family adventure holiday ensures you’ll make the most of it. Don’t worry about having to get too physical, whilst there’s plenty to keep all your family happy, all of our holidays are very much soft adventures. Best of all, in between your Andaman adventures, you’ll discover the real Thailand that only a few people are lucky enough to experience. This family holiday in Thailand is a private tour ...Read more >

Get closer to Thailand on this cultural journey that takes you to the centre of life here. You'll be off the beaten track and away from other tourists on your own tailor-made tour. Mildly challenging, you'll get to stay in three small communities discovering hidden customs and authentic village family life. Make real connections with your hosts as they teach you about agriculture, hill tribes and the history of old Siam on this stimulating adventure. Get your first glimpse of the Thai countryside on the scenic drive from Bangkok into the heart of Thailand's rice-growing Central Plains region. Feel at home as you get to know a farmer and his family. Explore paddy fields close to the ...Read more >

This Thailand nature tour is a wonderful ‘soft adventure’ exploring the beautiful gardens, scenery and exotic flora, forests and wildlife in Thailand. On this private tour, you will learn about organic farming, horticulture and eco living, meet warm and fascinating Thai hosts and see how life is lived by local people in rural Thailand. This holiday begins in Bangkok, before taking you far off the tourist trail, first to northeastern Thailand. Here, you’ll stay in a private villa in huge grounds, tour local farms and gardens and spend a day in Khao Yai National Park. In northern Thailand, your base is your own private house in the jungle-like grounds belonging to a Thai couple, an artist ...Read more >

The Lemongrass Trail Discover Thailand through its food, tasting and cooking your way around the country, on this off-the-beaten-track cooking holiday in Thailand. Whether you're a novice or an expert cook, you'll return with new-found skills to spice up your life and make your dinner parties sizzle! You'll start in Bangkok having a professional lesson to kick-start your skills, then explore different areas of Thailand, feasting on delicious Thai food and learning from the real experts. You'll catch, pick, choose and cook regional delicacies with locals, from fresh vegetables with a village headman's wife in the Central Plains to friendly fishermen in the Andaman Sea. This itinerary is ...Read more >

On this Thailand wildlife holiday, elephants and waterfalls, just some of the highlights of this fantastic itinerary are exploring a vast nature reserve, getting up close and personal to elephants and swimming in waterfalls. This nature and cultural trip to Thailand is packed full of activities but by exploring a few areas, rather than being constantly on the move like many other adventure holidays, you’ll discover more of the country and get a bit of time to relax too. This is a private tour and can be taken at your own pace eg. walking. A perfect family adventure holiday, it is popular with families with younger children, as well as teenagers. It can be taken as an adults break, ...Read more >

A 2-week family tour of Japan including sights, fun family-friendly activities and delicious Japanese food.Read more >

This Brazil wildlife holiday, in the Pantanal and Rio, is a wildlife and cultural journey in Brazil. We are a specialist operator offering holidays with a difference and insider experiences. We have a unique approach to working with local people and places. On this trip, you'll kick off with the insider experience of Rio de Janeiro. You'll also get a chance to tick off the main sights if you wish. Then it's a day trip to a reforestation project, this Atlantic rainforest contains more birds than in the whole of Europe! Then onto the vast Pantanal teeming with animals ranging from otters as big as a man, caiman (like alligator, but don't eat humans) to giant anteaters and birds of prey ...Read more >