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Award-winning escorted touring holidays
Distant Journeys has been designing escorted touring holidays for over a decade in Australia, New Zealand, India, Sri Lanka, Japan, China, Borneo, Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos, South Africa, Kenya, Canada & Alaska and Latin America. Using our extensive knowledge, we have created an exciting style of flexible escorted tours combining the delights and camaraderie of group travel, with the flexibility to allow for individual tastes and personal interests.
Our destinations
The Distant Journeys difference...
Award-winning holidays
Distant Journeys has won 23 awards over the last seven years, at the British Travel Awards, and we have been awarded Feefo’s highest Platinum Trusted Rating for customer satisfaction.
Guaranteed price promise
You can relax knowing you are paying the best price for your holiday with our Price Promise. Our philosophy is simple - the earlier you book the better the offer you will receive.
100% financial protection
Book in the confidence your money is 100% safe. All Distant Journeys holidays are fully bonded by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL number 10913) or ABTOT (number 5427).
Our expertly crafted collections...
Recommended tours for you
Explore our recommended tours, thoughtfully designed especially for life’s greatest adventures and those unforgettable moments that stay with you after the journey ends.
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classic tours -
private tours
Costa Rica
The Very Best of Costa Rica
- Cruise the canals of Tortuguero National Park in search of wildlife
- Walk in the foothills of Arenal Volcano
- Traverse the hanging bridges of Arenal and Monteverde Cloud Forest
- classic tours
Japan
Customer Favourite
The Very Best of Japan
- See magnificent Mount Fuji
- Explore Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima
- Watch a Maiko performance
- classic tours
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cruise tours
Canada
Spectacular Canadian Rockies
- Explore Athabasca glacier in the heart of the Rockies
- Cruise Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park
- Discover the coastal charm of Victoria and Vancouver
- classic tours
- private tours
India
Splendours of Kerala
- Explore enchanting Cochin
- Overnight on a traditional houseboat on Kerala's backwaters
- Discover the magnificent Meenakshi Temple
Travelling with Distant Journeys
A guided tour with Distant Journeys is like no other. From India, Japan and China to Australia and New Zealand, or Vietnam & Cambodia to South Africa and Kenya or Sri Lanka to Canada & Alaska, we provide exceptional value touring holidays that offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Each and every one of our tours are meticulously designed by our travel experts. Travelling with knowledgeable Tour Managers and Local Guides, you can be confident you’re experiencing all that your destination has to offer. Embrace the city like a local, explore the must-see sights, and stay in comfort and style with Distant Journeys.
Customer testimonials
Distant Journeys uses Feefo, the global feedback engine, to gather genuine and independently verified reviews. Our guests are invited by Feefo to review our company on all aspects of their holiday experience, from the customer service they received to the product itself.
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“Great booking service”
I’ve just booked a trip for myself and two others. Spoke first with Laura in reservations and then Hannah to confirm details and pay deposit. Both ladies were excellent. Professional, knowledgeable and delivered it all with a helpful pleasant manner I have high hopes for the trip
“Efficient booking and pleasant staff.”
“Excellent service nothing is too much trouble for them. This is our fourth trip with them and all have been great.”
“Excellent, prompt service”
We have recently booked a private tour for 4 people. I completed the online enquiry form and received a call within 48 hours. My requirements were noted and a quote was provided the following day. I phoned with a few queries and my call was returned within an hour and the queries answered. We have now booked and are looking forward to our trip
“Smooth booking”
A smooth booking with the help of a clearly spoken and friendly young lady..
“Great booking experience”
Because ok d the Discovering China trip and Hack the staff that I spoke to were extremely helpful and called me back with additional details I had asked for. They were a pleasure to desl with.
Our story
When you travel with Distant Journeys, you will be travelling with a multi-award-winning tour operator founded over 10 years ago, and we’ve been creating memorable holidays ever since.
Established in 2014, with our first tour departing in July 2015. Fast forward to today and our name is associated with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the realm of escorted tours. Our exciting portfolio of tours covers Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Japan, China, India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam & Cambodia and Canada & Alaska. And alongside our ever popular Classic Escorted Tours, we also offer Exclusively Solo Tours and a selection of Private Tours.
