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    Leisurely & Flexible Escorted Tours

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    Award-winning escorted touring holidays

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    Distant Journeys has been designing escorted touring holidays for over 10 years 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

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    Save up to £200 per person

    India

    With its vibrant traditions, breathtaking landscapes and world-famous cuisine, India is a destination that captivates from the moment you arrive.

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    Homebound stopovers from £29 per person

    Australia

    Explore our award-winning tours of Australia, designed to showcase the country’s icons, hidden gems and unique experiences. 

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    Save up to £400 per person

    Japan

    Discover our carefully curated tours of Japan for the perfect balance of cultural treasures, modern wonders and unforgettable travel moments. 

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    Homebound stopovers from £29 per person

    New Zealand

    From geothermal landscapes and snow-capped peaks to Maori culture, and vibrant cities – a New Zealand tour promises the trip of a lifetime.

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    China

    With thousands of years of history, it’s easy to see why China remains one of the world’s favourite travel destinations.

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    Sri Lanka

    This tranquil island boasts idyllic beaches, ancient ruins, sacred temples, verdant tea plantations, and an abundance of elephants and diverse wildlife.

    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

    Know you are paying the best price for your holiday with our Price Promise. We never offer last minute discounts and we guarantee the earlier you book the better the offer you’ll 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).

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    Solo tours

    Tours for solo travellers with no single supplement...

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    Classic tours

    Discover a country’s scenery, culture and sights on a classic escorted tour, guided by experts who bring each destination to life.

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    Private tours

    Private Tours to India, China, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Borneo and Vietnam & Cambodia, for groups as little as two!

    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.

    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.

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    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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    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.

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