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).
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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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“Japanese guide/rep very knowledgeable. New a lot about the sites visited”
Top hotels, food excellent. Japanese guide and English Tour Manager excellent. Very good value for money.
“Our second adventure with Distant Journeys”
We wanted to travel to India to experience the country and culture. We knew that Distant Journeys would be the best tour operator to meet our needs, having travelled with them previously. We were not disappointed with our booking experience this time round. Joe was extremely helpful and was able to answer all of my questions. We wanted to tailor an existing tour to extend our stay in Goa. Joe contacted the Indian agencies and was able to arrange this for us. Once we were happy with the itinerary booking was straight forward and we are looking forward to what promised to be an amazing trip
“Excellent communication throughout, keeping us informed of situation re effect of Middle East war, and offering alternative flights when it became clear the original route was unsafe”
“Excellent tour and superb staff”
The tour was very well organised and the staff really took care of the whole party. After the start of the US attacks on Iran travel was severely disrupted but Distant Journeys ensured we got home, albeit 6 days late, and they organised an alternative route home which did not cost us anymore.
“A terrific company providing terrific holidays”
I’ve travelled to India twice with this company and will happily do so again in the future. The itineraries are fascinating, their guides are beyond excellent, nothing is too much trouble, especially considering their care for us when we were caught up in the recent melee of the war in the Middle East. They went far beyond any of our expectations to help. This is a fantastic travel company and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone.
“Booking a holiday was slick and efficient. Jack answered my questions knowledgeably and satisfied my specific requests straightaway. I will continue to use and recommend Distant Journeys.”
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
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Prices from £7,495 Per person
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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
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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
