Award-winning escorted touring holidays
Distant Journeys has been designing escorted touring holidays for over a decade, creating journeys of a lifetime to the world's most iconic and sought-after destinations including Australia, New Zealand, India, Sri Lanka, Japan, China, Borneo, Vietnam & Cambodia, South Africa, Kenya, USA, Canada & Alaska and Latin America. 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. With passion, care and personal attention, we make possible the moments that stay with you forever.
Our destinations
The Distant Journeys difference...
Specialists in the extraordinary
We craft extraordinary award-winning tours to the world's most iconic places, backed by 29 British Travel Awards, including gold for Best Travel Company for Escorted Group Holidays 2025 and Feefo's Platinum Trusted status for consistently exceptional customer reviews.
Our price promise to you
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...
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 Service So Far”
Megan was very friendly and knowledgeable from the first call. Booking process was very smooth, looking forward to our trip in '27
“Excellent value for money and very personal and responsive customer service”
First I have found a tour of exceptional value that covers all I want to see. Second I found I received a very personal and exceptionally responsive customer service from the rep Jack Millin, who couldn't have been more helpful. I am not due to travel until February 2027 so can only comment on my initial booking experience at this time.
“Straight forward and easy to deal with.”
The gentleman I spoke to was very helpful and answered all my questions. Everything was straight forward. Where he didn't know the answer he said so.
“Very polite and efficient person who I spoke with and solved my problem very quickly and extremely helpful”
“Quick efficient service. Looking forward to the next stage of my booking!”
“Excellent professional service throughout the journey”
Excellent professional service, most helpful and informative. Thank you Vicky. This will be my second trip with DJ just a delight to know how well organised they are l don’t need to worry about a thing!
At Distant Journeys, we only deal in the extraordinary
Just like life, journeys aren't measured in miles or destinations, but in the stories you gather, the friendships you form, and the memories and connections that stay with you forever.
That's why we always strive to go far beyond a holiday. We craft meaningful experiences that change perspectives and open hearts and minds. Then we deliver them with a dedication and attention to detail that you simply won't find elsewhere.
Whether you're realising a life-long dream, celebrating a milestone or simply escaping the everyday, we aim to take you far beyond your expectations of what travel can offer.
Every friendly face, every good night's sleep, every step... matters. It all adds up to create journeys that are truly out of the ordinary.
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
Japan
Customer Favourite
The Very Best of Japan from Osaka to Tokyo
- Explore Osaka, Hiroshima, Kyoto and Tokyo
- Discover Himeji Castle, Japan’s finest surviving feudal castle
- Visit Koraku-en and Kenroku-en, two of Japan’s top three gardens
Mar 2027
20 days
Prices from £7,495 Per person
- classic tours
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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
Nov 2026 - Apr 2027
19 days
Prices from £5,895 Per person
- classic tours
Sri Lanka
Classic Sri Lanka
- Scenic train journey from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
- Learn of Sri Lanka’s tea industry
- Safari in Udawalawe National Park
- 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
