Beach Tours

Located in the Gulf of Thailand, Ko Phangan offers sparkling white sands and a laid-back atmosphere on the north-east coast of the island. Home to a hilly interior and dreamy bays, it’s a world away from the full moon parties, which take place on the other side of the island. During your stay, you can spend your time swaying in a hammock, reading a good book or heading out on the turquoise water – it’s up to you!

Your Ko Chang beach stay is a great place for vigorous treks, climbing up to refreshing waterfalls or exploring the exotic underwater world. During your stay we'll arrange explore some of the best snorkelling spots in the area on a boat trip with a small group. Only a 5 hour drive from Bangkok, Ko Chang is a great way to end an active holiday, or as a stop off point on the road from Cambodia. Alternatively, you can relax in a hammock and soak up the warmth.

As well as vast stretches of white sand and swaying coconut palms, Thailand is also famous for it's cuisine. From spicy coconut curries and stir-fried noodles to fresh papaya salad and crispy spring rolls, it's easy to find something truly mouth-watering. During this trip to the tropical island of Ko Lanta you'll take a cooking class and learn how to make some of these tasty dishes for yourself. You'll stay in a comfortable wooden bungalow, just a short walk from the island's natural rainforest and rugged coastline. You'll have plenty of time to relax on the peach-sand beach and savour the easy going atmosphere.

Fun-filled and fancy-free, Ko Samui promises to give you a taste of the Thailand island hopping high life. No wonder so many travellers have found their way here. Ko Samui is a great combination of Thai hospitality and white sandy beaches. During this bite-sized trip you'll stay on the pretty Bo Phut beach - a quieter area than bustling Lamai or Chaweng. You'll take a unique trip on a traditional junk boat, cruising on the blue sea. The rest of your time is free for you to do as you please.

This is paradise in a nutshell. Of all of the islands in Thailand, Ko Yao Yai is one of the least developed - a perfect spot for travellers seeking a desert island experience. Ko Yao Yai lies in an inland sea south of Thailand, surrounded by uninhabited rocky islands that thrust up from the water, full of secluded coves and tiny, hidden bays. Ko Yao Yai itself has a few residents, but hardly any tourists at all. You'll spend two nights on Ko Yao Yai island, staying in a beach bungalow on a white powdery palm-lined beach. The day after you arrive, you'll take a day trip to hidden lagoons, abandoned beaches and superb snorkelling spots. Afterwards, you can enjoy a local southern Thai seafood in the open air restaurant.

Immerse your family into the untamed world of Thailand’s wildlife during your holiday.

We have selected all the must-see spots for the real nature lovers to enjoy the country’s diverse flora and fauna with a little beach time to make your experience complete.

On your journey you will explore the winding waterways of Bangkok by longtail boat, step into Thailand’s oldest national park, sleep in a jungle lodge surrounded by the sounds of tropical birds, visit the gentle giants at the Wildlife Friends Foundation and end on white sandy beaches.

Follow this alternative route for a real sense of wilderness and a family adventure packed exciting experiences!

This tour explores the stunning rich and verdant green landscape of Kerala. We experience charms of an old trading port; take a houseboat cruise on its backwaters and spend relaxing downtime by the beach. The itinerary begins with a two-night stay in Kochi with a sightseeing tour exploring its long heritage and some outstanding architecture. We then travel to the coast for a memorable houseboat cruise through Kerala’s famous backwaters, a lush green water world of great beauty, before the tour concludes with a two-night stay at the enchanting seaside resort of Mararikulam.

Highlights

• Fort Kochi, with its grandiose colonial architecture and laid back tropical charm.
• The backwaters, a picturesque network of canals, lagoons and lush greenery.
• Houseboat cruise through the backwaters of Alleppey.
• Mararikulam, a serene and tranquil beach destination

Venture to Thailand and escape the winter with this family friendly itinerary.

With a good mixture of history, culture, nature and beach time, there is something to keep the whole family happy. Explore the winding waterways of Bangkok by longtail boat, journey via the River Kwai to spectacular waterfalls near Kanchanaburi, sleep in a jungle lodge at Khao Sok National Park and visit two of the best beach spots on the east coast of Thailand.

This itinerary is perfect for families looking to get away during the UK winter and gives you an authentic insight into Thailand whilst travelling by a mix of flight, sleeper train and boat.

This 8 days Tanzania Safari is our best-seller! If you want to see the three most beautiful parks in northern Tanzania, our 8 day safari is the perfect option. You will start your safari in the kingdom of the elephants, Tarangire National Park. Visit the famous Serengeti, home to an abundance of wildlife as well as the impressive wildebeest migration. And the striking Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder with the world’s highest concentration wildlife. These are two of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders you can witness on this amazing safari.

This private safari offers you the flexibility to travel at your own pace, exactly the way you like it. You will have a private safari vehicle and guide. The hotels we selected for you during this safari are Silver class. If you prefer more luxury, you can choose Gold or Platinum class hotels.

Experience Tanzania’s mesmerising beauty in 11 days on our Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar travel adventure! Get the most out of your time in Tanzania. From discovering the wildlife on an African safari to basking on the tropical beaches of Zanzibar.

This private luxury safari offers you the opportunity to experience Tanzania at your own pace. Travel to the famous Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater with your experienced English-speaking guide, and enjoy the comfort and safety of your own private safari vehicle. Let majestic elephants and tropical birds in the Tarangire National Park inspire you, and end a perfect Tanzania itinerary by soaking up the sun on the white sandy beaches of Zanzibar.

What are you waiting for? Choose from Silver, Gold or five-star Platinum hotel choices below and get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Tanzania!

If you fancy exploring Thailand on your family summer holiday this year then this itinerary has lots of variety to keep the whole family happy.

Explore the winding waterways of Bangkok by longtail boat, journey via the River Kwai to spectacular waterfalls near Kanchanaburi, marvel at majestic elephants as you aid in their rehabilitation and kayak along peaceful rivers surrounding the tropical island of Ko Samui.

This itinerary includes the best beach spots for the UK summer holidays and allows you and your brood to get to know the real Thailand whilst travelling by a mix of flight and sleeper train.

A fantastic trip covering 4 different game parks, the city, the coast, mountains and Swaziland, this trip is a superb insight into what makes this part of South Africa so wonderful. You'll discover the true natural beauty of this country as you visit the spectacular Drakensberg, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, iSimangaliso Wetland Park and the world-renowned Kruger National Park, enjoying game drives as well as scenery and history along the way.

You'll stay in some lovely 4* boutique hotels and the odd budget park accommodation chosen for location, this tour is great value for money.

We've combined the best of South Africa starting with the Garden Route and ending with a Kruger safari making sure there is no compromise in the quality of what you'll see - what's not to love?! This is a self-guided trip which means you can run it when you want to, with whoever you want to! We recommend July to October so that you have the chance to see the whales migrating along the way.

​The Garden Route is a very special part of South Africa as you get to experience the magnificent whale migration, fabulous wine and food, and stunning scenery as well. This trip brings out your inner outdoorsy side and with organised day trips along the way as well as that much needed free time, so you are able to explore everything this part of the world has to offer.

We recommend staying in upmarket 4-5* well priced accommodation to really enhance your trip, and let the places you stay become part of the memorable moments, not just a place to rest your head.

On this self-guided tour, no two days are the same. As you travel from Zimbabwe and Botswana through to Zambia and South Africa, you’ll experience the thrill of a day spent on safari, marvel at some of the most beautiful sights in the world, and indulge in some incredible wine.

Our Ultimate African Taster embodies so many different aspects of Africa that you really do get a fantastic insight into what makes these countries so special. There is a great balance of safari, scenery and city with a mix of both pre-planned activities and free time, so in this trip you really can have it all.

We recommend staying in upmarket 4-5* well priced accommodation to really enhance your trip, and let the places you stay become part of the memorable moments, not just a place to rest your head.

Being in a private concession within the Kruger allows for multiple game viewing experiences and a high chance of excellent sightings. Topped off with a few days at the beach in a village that oozes authentic Mozambican charm and it's easy to see the benefit of the classic safari and beach combo.

Explore the greatest national parks during this 11 day safari in Tanzania and Kenya. Visit the famous Serengeti, home to an abundance of wildlife as well as the impressive wildebeest migration. And the striking Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder with the world’s highest concentration of wildlife. These are two of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders you can witness on this amazing safari. You also get to visit the Masai Mara in Kenya.

The Masai Mara is the only national park that really adds value to all the Tanzanian national parks. Usually it is much easier to spot wild animals in Tanzania and the parks are closer to each other. So you will see much more in a shorter amount of time in Tanzania.

Advantage of this safari

This 11 days private safari in Tanzania and Kenya offers you the flexibility to travel at your own pace. Exactly the way you like it! You will have a private safari vehicle and guide throughout the entire trip. The hotels we selected for you during this safari are Silver class. If you prefer more luxury, you can choose Gold or Platinum class hotels.

This tour allows you to experience the full range of culture, history and a bit of adventure in The North and Central Highlands of Vietnam from the ethnic minority communities to the modern cities and the everything in between. One of the best ways to learn about the traditions of Vietnam is to travel around the north where you will be met with breath-taking scenery and fascinating local culture.

Let’s explore Vietnam in 3 weeks to enjoy all the highlights of this S-shaped country. You will have a great time full of joy and happiness, discover the tradition of the Vietnamese people as well as the amazing nature in each place and relax at the beach in Phu Quoc island.

Spend 14 days in Vietnam and immerse yourself in a collection of World Heritage Sites in Vietnam from historic and cultural to breath taking beautiful natural landscapes. This trip offers you a chance to explore most of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Vietnam from the wonderful landscape of Halong Bay to the charm of Hoi An ancient town, the cultural and historic site of Ben Hai, Hien Luong Bridge and Long Tan Battle Field. This tour will immerse you in history, nature, tradition.

This is a trip that takes one away from the better known and busiest tourist destinations into Northern Kerala which remains unspoilt, for a nice and quiet getaway. Cochin is historic and charming to saunter around, be in the host of a family in a traditional Keralan home of which very few remain today, visit Telicherri which is famous for generations due to its pepper and learn to cook a traditional Indian meal with a celebrity chef.

Take in the spectacular countryside at Wayanad and then stroll along the deserted beach, with just a handful of fishermen and even fewer tourists. This truly showcases what Kerala is, simple, genuine, beautiful and fascinating!

This tour joins up the most stunning sea and estuary swims in Devon into a magical and reviving swimming weekend you’ll remember for a lifetime. Join one of our friendly groups, meet like-minded people and discover new places – from the water up!

Enjoy the lidos, coves and coastal walks of Devon in this weekend getaway.

Enjoy an early morning dip in the Penzance Lido, a sea temperature salt water art deco haven and a new “hot” 35 degrees geothermal pool for you to enjoy. If you can drag yourself out of the pool we head to the Lizard which has some of the most spectacular cliff-top views of the week, and a swim by the sheltered harbour at Mullion Cove.

Transferring and taking the train into St Ives – known as one of Britain’s most beautiful train journeys! – we take the morning to explore the town, swim in the sheltered harbour or the Atlantic facing Porthmeor Beach. Look out for seals, regularly spotted perusing this coast line and happily floating alongside swimmers with their natural curiosity. Lunching in Carbis Bay, and swimming crystal clear water, you’ll be forgiven for thinking you are in the Caribbean! We dine as a group for our last night’s dinner.

Invigorating and reviving, we'll take you to the hidden swimming spots, coves and beaches of Devon's gorgeous and rugged Coast and with beautiful wild swims on Dartmoor

Experience Hope Cove and swim through the arch at Thurlestone Rock, and visit the Tinside Lido for a stunning view - One of the top 10 outdoor pools in Europe!

Though this route takes you through many well-known cities and sights, its real attraction is the travelling. Explore uncrowded beaches that stretch for miles. Grab a bite to eat at a roadside stand. Chat with locals at a general store. Wander off the beaten path and experience the history, beauty and charm of this beloved area … you’ll be rewarded for stepping outside of the ordinary.

Discover the northern part of Tanzania on this beautiful 6 days Tanzania Safari. The Ngorongoro Crater is for most people one of the reasons to come to Tanzania. It is home to the highest concentration of wildlife in Africa, including the Big Five. One of the lovely smaller parks, Lake Manyara, is known for its breathtaking scenery, soda lake full of flamingos and outstanding bird life. You will finish your safari in the kingdom of the elephants, Tarangire National Park. The hilly landscape, with majestic Baobab trees against the blue sky, is breathtaking.

This private safari offers you the flexibility to travel at your own pace, exactly the way you like it. You will have a private safari vehicle and guide. The hotels we selected for you during this safari are Silver class. If you prefer more luxury, you can choose Gold or Platinum class hotels.

Explore the history of the Civil War, hike one of the many trails along Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, walk the boardwalk of Virginia Beach, shop and dine in Baltimore’s Inner Harbour, discover the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia.

This tour is for the water babies, the swimmers and the dippers and is the perfect balance of exploration and relaxation, immersing guests in some of the most iconic swims in Devon, from Sharrah Pool in the heart of Dartmoor to Dartmoor's rugged coast and the Bantham river 'swoosh'.

Set off for a swim at Ready Money Cove, a sandy and sheltered cove with stunning views across the estuary! We’ll then walk the South West Coastal Path to the stunning and hidden Polridmouth before getting to know your group over a group dinner in the evening – the perfect start to this swimming, walking holiday!

Dip into Lantic bay, swim at Mullion cove and relax in all the lovely little secluded swimming areas Cornwall has to offer. Don't miss the lovely cliff-top views!

Your ecotourism experience begins with two days in wildlife-rich Tortuguero National Park, known as Costa Rica’s “little Amazon”. Then fly back to San Jose where you will be picked up and driven to Arenal Volcano via La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a rescued wildlife preserve and home to several magnificent waterfalls. After exploring Arenal Volcano´s lush rainforests travel west through rural Costa Rican villages, dairy farms and coffee plantations en route to the cool montane forests of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, and its unique rural Quaker/Tico community. Monteverde is a prime example of a rare rainforest type that accounts for only 2% of all the world´s rainforests.

The Great American Road trip is an epic 5,000km journey from New York City to San Francisco, taking in the country’s national parks, fabulous cities and legendary roads. On the way you’ll discover America’s rich history and culture, crossing the entire North American continent in under three weeks.

Our family-friendly journey is the perfect introduction to the scenic southwestern corner of India. From picturesque old hill stations and colonial trading ports to wildlife sanctuaries and pristine beaches, there much to see, appreciate and digest on this varied tour. The tour features backwater cruise on houseboats. The tour begins at Kochi on the Malabar Coast, with its handsome old colonial buildings harking back to the day when this was the hub of India’s lucrative spice. After exploring Cochin we head inland to the green hills for a two-night stay in the lovely old hill station of Munnar. We enjoy a gentle walk through the hills and tea plantations, visiting the picturesque village of Annamudi, before we head across to the city and arrive at thekkady. After seeing the spice plantations around Thekkady, we visit Periyar National Park to watch wildlife including elephants and tigers. We descend to the coast for an enjoyable cruise along the picturesque Kerala backwaters before the tour concludes with some downtime on beautiful beaches of Marari’.

Highlights

• Fort Kochi - an amalgam of Old Portuguese, Dutch and British colonial architecture.
• Munnar - a beautiful hill station high in the Western Ghats.
• Periyar National Park - a sanctuary for exotic wildlife including elephants and tigers.
• Alleppey - a picturesque town of canals, backwaters, lagoons & beaches.
• Mararikulam- A serene and tranquil beach destination.