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.
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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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“Helpful & friendly”
Always very helpful & friendly when calling up to make a booking or if have any questions.
“Package holidays is what they deliver and that is what I wanted,”
Holiday Package is what I wanted and that is what they delivered, looking forward to travelling to India now
“We were obviously a bit nervous about booking a holiday of this magnitude. However, we needn't have worried as Vicky at Distant Journeys guided us through each stage, answered all our questions and assured us that further help is available as and when needed. Thank you very much.”
“Distant Journeys, a very good company to deal with.”
I have booked 2 holidays with them over the past few months and have always found their service to be very good. They were also able to amend and or extend the tour packages we selected to our satisfaction.
“Fabulous”
They are a fantastic company and will definitely travel with them again 200/100. Excellent
“Excellent service from the Distant Journeys team!”
Having travelled with Distant Journeys three times now, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them for long haul tours. I’ve always managed to get through to someone whenever I’ve had any questions or wanted to book an extra experience. Our most recent holiday ‘Wonders of Japan’ was arranged before the troubles in the Middle East and we began our holiday flying to Tokyo via Dubai. Our return journey with Emirates was cancelled and the Distant Journeys office managed to secure seats on a KLM flight to get us home.
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 £5,795 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
