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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“A comprehensive and fascinating tour that was well planned and expertly led”
Yes - an outstanding tour in every way. Well planned, led by an experienced and knowledgeable tour leader and was a comprehensive tour of a fascinating country. The staff at the head office were friendly, professional and very helpful at all times.
“Listened and satisfied my questions and returned calls when promised..”
Good customer service
“Excellent service.”
My customer service representative, Jack couldn't have been more helpful. He spent time to ensure that our travel arrangements met our needs.
“Good friendly service so far.”
Unfortunately my holiday to Japan in 2026 was cancelled due to unrest in middle east, Distant Journeys refunded all my money and I have booked for 2027
“They took very good care of customers idurong the middle East crisis”
“Everything explained well”
They have a very professional manner and are very efficient. They were always able to answer any questions I had and I like how they give you all the information you could possibly want in the brochure such as airline and upgrades
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
Egypt
Classic Egypt
- Seven-night round-trip cruise on the Nile River from Luxor
- Stand before the Pyramids and the Great Sphinx of Giza
- Step inside the Valley of the Kings & Queens
