With over 40 years of expertise in creating exceptional wish-list adventures, Newmarket Holidays, a proudly British tour operator, is your trusted companion for exploring the world. Our award-winning escorted tours, including our Solo Traveller Collection, are thoughtfully designed with care, passion, and meticulous attention to detail, bringing your long-awaited travel dreams to life. From the moment you book to the day you return home, we’re with you every step of the way.
Your wish-list holiday in safe hands
Wherever your travel dreams take you, we’ll handle the details so you can focus on the moments that matter. With more than 40 years’ experience operating awardwinning tours and a team of friendly experts on hand to make your experience as memorable as you’d always imagined it would be, we know how to turn holidays into the stories you’ll tell forever.
Fully escorted by expert tour managers and local guides, with 24-hour support from our dedicated team, you can travel with complete confidence every step of the way.
Red Deer, Cairngorm National Park
Fulfilling wish-lists since 1983
We continue to evolve and improve our portfolio with new escorted tours, unique experiences, and thoughtfully curated itineraries that cater to every kind of traveller.
Plan with complete peace of mind
Fly from regional airports to worldwide destinations, with departures available from 2026 through to 2028. By booking early, you can secure your preferred dates, accommodation, and experiences.
Holiday dreams within easy reach
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Award-winning travel you can trust
Our commitment to excellence is consistently recognised with top industry awards, reflecting the care and detail that goes into every trip. Newmarket Holidays has been a British Travel Awards winner for 13 consecutive years, voted for by our customers. It is the kind of recognition that means something, because it comes from the people who have travelled with us.
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Find your way to holiday
To help you explore the variety of touring styles within our exclusively solo tours, look for the colours and symbols displayed across each itinerary page. These icons are designed to inspire and guide you, highlighting key features such as city adventures, coastal escapes, cultural wonders, or wildlife experiences.
Small-group
With an average group size of 18-20, and never more than 24, you’ll enjoy a more intimate, bespoke adventure.
History & Culture
Immerse yourself in history and/or culture, whether that’s delving into ancient ruins or learning about local customs.
Fly Local
These tours offer our widest range of regional airports for choice and convenience.
Iconic Landmarks
Take in ‘must-visit’ landmarks, from Angkor Wat in Cambodia to India’s Taj Mahal.
Wildlife & Safari City/Central
View some of the world’s most fascinating wildlife in destinations that are home to their natural habitats.
Tours with accommodation in a central location, close to a wide choice of things to see and do.
Beach & Coast Active
Holidays featuring a few days staying at or very near the beach or coastline.
Scenery & Nature
Feast your eyes upon beautiful natural landscapes and scenery with these escapes.
A higher level of active participation is required at times.
All-inclusive
Enjoy an all-inclusive board basis at one or more of the hotels included on your itinerary.
Dining on your tour
The meal basis on each of our exclusively solo tours is carefully designed to complement the itinerary. Some days that means sitting down to a meal at your hotel, with local flavours and the ease of everything being taken care of. On others, it means having the freedom to follow your appetite through bustling markets, hidden restaurants and street food stalls that only the locals know. Look out for the meal icons in the day-by-day itinerary to see when meals are provided.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Fairmont Château, Lake Louise
Giraffe, Tsavo West National Park
Solo Travellers, Sicily
A first-timers’ guide to solo travel
From Europe’s most captivating escapes to once-in-a-lifetime journeys around the world, solo travel offers the freedom to explore in the company of like-minded people.
Inspiring solo holidays designed to surprise, delight, and stay with you long after you return.
Solo Traveller, Dubrovnik
How to safely travel solo
Solo travel is just as safe and secure as any other type of holiday. On our exclusively solo tours, you’ll enjoy the freedom to explore independently while benefiting from the reassurance and support of travelling as part of a group.
Stay in the heart of the action
Our hotels are carefully chosen for comfort, quality, and location. Whether it’s a charming boutique hotel or a well-known brand, you’ll return each day to a relaxing base in the perfect spot for exploring.
Where to go
The beauty of solo travel is that almost any destination can work. For first-time travellers, Mediterranean favourites such as Sicily and Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast offer an ideal introduction. Closer to home, Scotland’s dramatic landscapes are perfect for independent exploration, while India and Vietnam remain popular choices for those seeking adventure further afield.
What to pack
When packing for a solo holiday, bring the same essentials you would take on any trip, but in smaller quantities and only what you truly need. Travel light to avoid heavy luggage, but be sure to bring a few home comforts to help make the journey more enjoyable.
What to expect
One of the biggest advantages of our exclusively solo tours is travelling with likeminded people who share similar interests, so you’ll never feel out of place among couples or larger groups. You’ll also be accompanied by an experienced local tour manager who can offer support, share local knowledge, and help ensure your holiday runs smoothly from start to finish.
How to make the most of your experience
To get the most out of your tour, approach the experience with an open mind and a willingness to try new things, whether that means making new friends or taking part in activities outside your comfort zone. With so much included in the price, you can enjoy a hassle-free introduction to your destination without worrying about extra costs.
Travel solo with Newmarket Holidays
Ready to take your first steps towards independent travel? Our friendly holiday planners can help you choose the right break or talk you through the available options, including our Solo Traveller Collection and no single supplement places on standard tours.
Solo Traveller, Lake Louise Loch Ness, Scotland
Our Solo Traveller Collection
More choice for independent travellers
Whether it’s your first solo adventure or you’re a seasoned traveller, our Solo Traveller Collection makes exploring wish-list destinations simple and rewarding. With eight Exclusively Solo tours, you can enjoy like-minded company and a dedicated tour manager. Plus, we offer hundreds of no single supplement places across a wide variety of our other tours.
Tailored for independent explorers, you may be travelling solo on these tours, but you’ll never feel alone.
Taj Mahal, Agra
Explore and connect with ease
Our exclusively solo adventures explore popular destinations, combining guided experiences with the freedom to discover at your own pace. Thoughtfully balanced itineraries and well-matched groups (a maximum of 24), and a dedicated tour manager, make each trip relaxed, social, and designed for meaningful connections.
Your solo adventure, fully supported
On every exclusively solo tour, you’ll enjoy your own private room with an en suite bathroom, small groups for a more personal experience, included excursions, sociable welcome drinks and farewell dinners, and free time to explore independently. Your tour also includes flights and transfers, as well as the support of a dedicated tour manager.
Travel solo without the extra cost – no single supplement places
We understand that many solo travellers prefer to enjoy the same incredible experiences offered on our standard tours without paying extra for a single room. That’s why we’re proud to offer hundreds of no single supplement rooms across our Classic, Festive, and Premier Collections.
Our no single supplement places are available on a carefully selected range of tours, with a limited number of places available on selected dates on each. This allows you to travel with peace of mind, knowing that you’ll have your own private room and bathroom facilities, without any additional cost.
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Explore some of the world’s most memorable destinations, closer to home.
Highlights of the Scottish Highlands
5-day escorted tour from £1,395 |
Exclusively Solos ESCORTED TOURS
Wish-list moment
Gazing
Departure dates
2026 Sep & Oct
2027 Apr to Jul, Sep & Oct
Fly from these airports. Prices from
• Bristol
£1,395 • Gatwick £1,449 • Heathrow £1,539
• Luton £1,405 • Manchester £1,565
Excursions included Nine excursions & visits Meals included Eight meals
Tour only without flights from £1,200
Please note: As the Balmoral Castle and Estate is a Royal Residence, it can be closed without prior notice and will be unavailable throughout August and September. In the event of closures, a suitable replacement will be included as an alternative.
For the full day-by-day tour itinerary, highlights and hotel information, please scan the QR code.
From rugged mountains and serene lochs to historic castles and picturesque towns, this is Scotland at its most spellbinding with an itinerary designed exclusively for solo travellers.
Day One Travel to the Coylumbridge Hotel, with welcome drinks upon arrival and dinner
Your first day will be dedicated to travel, relaxation and a little bit of settling in. After arriving in Inverness, you’ll be transferred to the Coylumbridge Hotel, nestled on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park. Set against a backdrop of ancient Caledonian pinewoods and open moorland, the hotel makes an ideal base for the days of exploration ahead.
Welcome drinks and dinner will be served this evening, giving you the perfect opportunity to meet your fellow solo travellers and get a feel for what’s to come.
Day Two Included excursion to Balmoral Castle, Crathie Kirk and Ballater
Enjoy breakfast this morning before venturing on a morning drive to the
famous Balmoral Castle, the Scottish holiday home of the Royal Family since 1852. You’ll get to enter the castle to see the ballroom (the largest room in the castle), view the exhibitions and wander the gardens.
The castle’s ballroom is the only area open to the public and where many members of the Royal Family have been pictured hosting events. Near the castle is Crathie Kirk, a small parish church in the village of Crathie. Best known for being the regular place of worship of the Royal Family, this church was built in 1895 and looks over the Dee River. The tour will then continue to the beautiful Victorian village of Ballater, located near Cairngorms National Park. You can stroll around the speciality shops and seek out one of the delightful cafés for lunch (on your own account). The village sits
Ruthven Barracks, Culloden
Brodie Castle, Moray
out over legendary Loch Ness on a scenic cruise.
in the heart of Royal Deeside and has longstanding connections to the Royal Family, with several local shops holding Royal Warrants as suppliers to the Balmoral Estate nearby.
Return later this evening for dinner and to relax.
Day Three Included boat tour of Loch Ness, with a visit to the town of Fort Augustus
Following breakfast this morning, you’ll board a two-hour Loch Ness cruise, narrated by your tour manager as you take in the sweeping views of the banks.
Make sure to keep your eyes peeled for a glimpse of Nessie, the legendary creature said to inhabit the loch. Back on land, the tour will call at the town of Fort Augustus, known for the impressive Fort Augustus Abbey, founded in the 18th century. Now home to a museum, the abbey will be explored on a guided tour, where you’ll learn about its role in the local community and take a closer look at the architecture and stained-glass windows.
Those eager to stretch their legs can join an optional walk along the towpath of the Caledonian Canal, one of Scotland’s great engineering achievements, completed in 1822 to connect the east and west coasts.
The canal path offers peaceful views across the water and into the surrounding hills, making it a pleasant way to spend the afternoon at your own pace. If you’d prefer to take things easy, there’s plenty of time to explore Fort Augustus independently, perhaps stopping for a coffee and watching the boats pass through the locks.
In the evening, unwind at your leisure or join your fellow travellers for a drink and a chance to swap stories from the day.
Day Four Included visit to Nairn, Culloden Battlefield and Brodie Castle
Once the group have had breakfast, it’s time to make the most of your penultimate day. The
What’s included
• Four nights’ half-board accommodation
• Return flights to Inverness, with coach travel and transfers throughout
Tour highlights
• Take in the royal family’s official Scottish residence, Balmoral Castle & Estate
• Embark on a two-hour cruise across the mystical waters of Loch Ness
• Immerse yourself in charming Ballater, a picturesque Victorian village nestled on the outskirts of Cairngorms National Park
• Enjoy a drinks reception and welcome dinner to help you get to know your fellow solo travellers
• Experience a full-day tour of Nairn and Brodie Castle
small market town of Nairn is up first, and you’ll get to meander around this ancient fishing port known for its unspoilt beaches and wealth of wildlife – keep an eye out for seals, whales, and dolphins.
You’ll then head to the Culloden Battlefield, where you’ll be transported back in time to one of the most significant battles in Scottish history. Learn about the Jacobite rising of 1745 and the fateful battle that took place here with your guide.
During your visit, you’ll be led through the eerie moorland and stand where the brave Jacobite soldiers once stood, fighting for their beliefs. The group will continue to the rose-coloured, turreted Brodie Castle, the ancestral home of the Brodie clan for over 400 years and a treasure trove of priceless antiques and artefacts.
The castle building reflects the changing needs of the residents over the centuries –from the impenetrable 16th-century guard chamber to a sprawling Victorian extension with some magnificent rooms.
A guided tour will help you make the very most of your visit. The beautiful grounds, which boast a dazzling display of daffodils in the spring, are also well worth exploring.
As it’s the final evening, you can join your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner at the hotel – an ideal chance to reflect and discuss highlights with each other.
Day Five Return to Inverness and travel home
After the last breakfast, take a moment to soak up the Highlands one last time before bidding farewell to your fellow travellers and making your way to Inverness airport for your flight home.
• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
• All mandatory local taxes and charges
• Wander around Fort Augustus, a picturesque town nestled on the banks of the Caledonian Canal
• Learn about the Scottish clans and their battles with a trip to Culloden Battlefield
• Discover the ancient Caledonian pinewoods and open moorland of the Cairngorms National Park, the largest national park in the UK
• Step inside Brodie Castle on an included guided tour and explore one of Scotland’s finest historic properties
The Coylumbridge Hotel, Aviemore
Nights 1-4 | 3H Half-board
Enclosed by Cairngorms National Park, this resort, backed by beautiful scenery, is an ideal base for exploring the Scottish Highlands.
Facilities & Amenities
There are five dining options, including a Scottish restaurant, an American-style diner and two bars, as well as two heated indoor swimming pools, a sauna, a fitness centre, and tennis courts.
Rooms
Cosy guestrooms, with tartan touches, have tea/coffee-making facilities, TVs, telephones, hairdryers, and free Wi-Fi.
The Coylumbridge Hotel, Aviemore
The Coylumbridge Hotel, Aviemore
The Coylumbridge Hotel, Aviemore
Urquhart Castle, Scotland
Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
Loch An Eilean, Aviemore
A Snapshot of Western Sicily
8-day escorted tour from £2,305 |
Exclusively Solos ESCORTED TOURS
Wish-list moment
Marvelling at the ancient UNESCO
Departure dates
2026 Sep & Oct 2027 Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct
Fly from these airports. Prices from
• Belfast City £3,115 • Edinburgh £3,159
• Gatwick £2,325 • Glasgow £3,159
• Heathrow £2,425 • Luton £2,305
• Manchester £3,129 • Newcastle £3,159
Excursions included 12 excursions & visits
Group size
Meals included 14 meals
There is a maximum of 24 customers in the group.
For the full day-by-day tour itinerary, highlights and hotel information, please scan the QR code.
Travel through Western Sicily with a group exclusively made up of equally curious solo travellers, surveying the historic, culinary and cultural highlights.
Day One Arrive in Palermo
Upon arrival at Palermo airport, you’ll be greeted by your tour manager who’ll transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, you’re free to unwind and take advantage of the hotel’s amenities before enjoying a welcome dinner and drinks at the hotel’s restaurant.
Day Two Included visits to Erice and Trapani
After breakfast, the first full day of the tour includes a visit to the medieval town of Erice, one of the typical medieval towns in Sicily, set on Mount Erice.You’ll then break for a tasting of typical almond sweets, a Sicilian speciality before travelling to Trapani. Here, a guide will escort you around the historic centre, home to several fascinating sights, including the Torre di Ligny, the fish market, and the church of Sant’Agostino. Lunch will be enjoyed back at the hotel and the afternoon
will be free to unwind at the resort, perhaps sipping on a cocktail by the pool alongside the other travellers.
Day Three Included walking tour of Palermo and visit to Monreale
Have breakfast and then depart for Palermo, Sicily’s capital, on a guided excursion with a difference. Instead of focusing specifically on the architecture and art of the city (which you’ll still see), this tour will showcase the culinary highlights.
On foot, you’ll survey the markets selling fresh produce and eateries popular with the locals and sample the typical street food for which Palermo is known. During your exploration, you’ll still have ample time to take in the city’s rich artistic and monumental heritage, including its UNESCO -recognised Arab-Norman architecture. Later, the group will head to Monreale and call at its famous cathedral,
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Segesta Egadi Islands
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Erice Trapani Agrigento
Doric Temple, Segesta
Baroque Piazza Pretoria, Palermo
listed treasures of Agrigento’s Valley of Temples.
a masterpiece of Arab-Norman style adorned with stunning mosaics that tell stories from the Old and New Testaments.
Day Four Included excursion to Segesta and local dairy with a cheese tasting and lunch
Once you’ve had breakfast, the tour will embark on a journey to Segesta, a town founded on the slopes of Mount Barbaro by the Elymians between the 12th and 11th centuries BC. The wild and mountainous site offers a spectacular view of the magnificent and solitary , a true masterpiece in a Greek style.
The group will also stop off at the temple, which is positioned at the top of the mountain and reachable by a shuttle bus. The next destination will be a local dairy that has been built inside an old tuff quarry. You’ll learn about the traditional processes of cheese production before tasting several of the cheeses. Lunch will be enjoyed at the farm and feature dishes made from locally sourced produce.
Day Five Included visit to Marsala, with a trip to the Salt Museum, and a wine tasting Following on from breakfast, you’ll travel along the ‘salt road’ towards the coastal town of Marsala, passing by famous salt pans. You’ll then arrive at the Salt Museum, which provides an insight into the production of sea salt and the importance of this mineral to the area. This town is also known for its wine production, which was held in very high regard by the British at the end of the 1700s. The group will call at a historical winery here, where you’ll be able to taste for yourself and compare notes with the other travellers.
You’ll then have time to wander around at your leisure in the historic centre, observing its ancient ruins, spotting migratory birds flocking to the beachfront, and perhaps drinking some more wine at one of the many pavement cafés.
What’s included
• Seven nights’ half-board accommodation
• Return flights to Palermo, with coach travel and transfers throughout
Tour highlights
• Survey the salt pans in Marsala, learn about the production of sea salt, and sample local wines at a historical winery
• Explore the medieval town of Erice with panoramic views and visit Trapani’s historic centre
• Discover Palermo’s food markets and culinary scene, as well as the city’s artistic and monumental riches on the Arab-Norman route
• Visit Monreale Cathedral, Benedictine Cloister, and the Valley of Temples in Agrigento, one of the world’s greatest
Day Six Included visit to Sciacca and the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento
Enjoy breakfast and set off on a memorable excursion to the fishing port of Sciacca. Known for its fine artistic ceramics, this town is awash with boutique shops displaying these wares. The tour will continue to the hilltop city, Agrigento, home of the famous Valley of the Temples. This area is a breathtaking archaeological site that contains some of the most well-preserved Greek temples in the world.
Day Seven A full day at leisure or an optional excursion to the Egadi Islands
It’s your final day, and you can make the most of it by doing as little or as much as you like at your leisure. Alternatively, you can join an optional excursion to the Egadi Islands, a group of three small islands located off the western coast of Sicily, encompassing Favignana, Levanzo, and Marettimo.
You’ll get to cruise to two of these islands, with the first being Favignana, the largest one, which is known for its crystal-clear waters and stunning beaches, as well as its tuna fishing industry. There’ll be time to visit its small fishing village of narrow lanes and beautiful architecture before continuing to Levanzo. Back on land, the tour will return to the hotel and conclude the trip with a farewell dinner. Over a traditional Sicilian meal and some drinks, you can reflect on the week, sharing personal highlights with the other travellers.
Day Eight Flight back to UK
After breakfast, you’ll check out of the hotel and be transferred to Palermo airport for your flight home.
Your hotel
La Tonnara Di Bonagia Resort, Valderice
Nights 1-7 | 4H Half-board
Positioned across from the Port of Bonagia and the Tyrrhenian Sea, this resort offers an idyllic coastal escape with views of Mount Cofano.
Facilities & Amenities
Guests have direct access to the sea via a jetty or small rocky cove, there is an airy, sophisticated restaurant, and an expansive outdoor swimming pool, ringed by sun loungers.
• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager, with specialist local guides
• All mandatory local taxes and charges
surviving examples of ancient Greek architecture
• Observe the magnificent Doric Temple of Segesta and the theatre located at the top of the mountain
• Wander through Sciacca, a fishing port known for its fine artistic ceramics
• Embark on an optional excursion to the mountainous, Mediterranean Egadi Islands
• Experience a dairy built inside an old tuff quarry and indulge in traditional Sicilian cuisine with a cheese tasting and typical appetisers
Rooms
Charming guestrooms come with TVs, air conditioning, safes, mini-bars, and Wi-Fi.
Add an optional excursion
Egadi Islands Tour
From £74
Join this excursion to the Egadi Islands, a group of three small islands located off the western coast of Sicily. You’ll get to cruise to two of these islands, with the first being Favignana, the largest one, which is known for its crystal-clear waters and stunning beaches, as well as its tuna fishing industry. There’ll be time to visit its small fishing village before continuing to Levanzo. The smallest of the three islands, Levanzo, is mostly uninhabited and features idyllic bays and rocky cliffs, which are perfect for hiking and exploring.
La Tonnara Di Bonagia Resort, Valderice
La Tonnara Di Bonagia Resort, Valderice
La Tonnara Di Bonagia Resort, Valderice
Temple of Concordia, Agrigento
Cathedral of Monreale, Sicily
Delights of Croatia
8-day escorted tour from £1,985 |
Exclusively Solos ESCORTED TOURS
Wish-list moment
Sipping on fine local wines as you take in Brač’s exquisite landscapes.
Make lasting memories, and like-minded friends, amongst the island towns and Adriatic landscapes of Dalmatia.
Day One Fly to Split
Kick your Croatian escape off with a flight to Split, where you’ll meet your friendly, local tour manager, and transfer to your hotel.
Day Two Included tour of Split and Trogir
Departure dates
2026 Sep & Oct
2027 Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct
Fly from these airports. Prices from
• Bristol
£2,445 • Gatwick
£1,999 • Luton £1,985
• Manchester
£2,135 • Newcastle £2,445
Excursions included Five excursions & visits
Group size
Meals included 15 meals
There is a maximum of 24 customers in the group.
For the full day-by-day tour itinerary, highlights and hotel information, please scan the QR code.
Have breakfast this morning ahead of your first full-day excursion, taking in historic Split and island-town Trogir. After a scenic drive to the northwest, your expert local guide will introduce you to Split’s spectacular Roman landmarks on a walking tour. Start with a walk along the bustling street markets and al fresco cafés of the city’s main squares before heading for the magnificent Diocletian’s Palace. This impressive structure, built in honour of its namesake Roman emperor, is one of the best-preserved Roman landmarks across the world, and you’ll have time to take in its carved marble halls and the central Peristyle Square. Later this afternoon, continue to the walled, island town of Trogir, with its enchanting
Romanesque old town. You’ll venture to the island over a bridge and through the Land Gate before entering an ancient labyrinth of palaces, churches and hidden courtyards. Afterwards, you’ll have a few hours free to explore Trogir under your own steam, perhaps with a stroll along its waterfront, before heading back to the hotel for the evening.
Day Three Included Brač Island boat trip with lunch
Have breakfast this morning ahead of a sailing across the Brač Channel to the picturesque harbour town of Pučišća. Board the ferry in Baška Voda, accompanied by a welcome drink, and set sail across the azure Adriatic, soaking up panoramic views of the glittering waters and charming coastal landscapes as you go. After mooring in Pučišća, you’ll be free to discover the renowned craftsmanship and traditional stone masonry for which the village is known at your own pace. Wandering
Stari Grad
Korčula Island, Croatia
Hvar Town, Croatia
Croatia
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Šibenik Split
Podgora Krka National Park
Brač
Adriatic Sea
Baška Voda
through its whitewashed streets, you can visit the local stonemasonry school, and embrace the rich cultural heritage of this beautiful town. Afterwards, return to the boat for a local lunch and a selection of refreshing drinks.
Day Four Day at leisure
Enjoy breakfast this morning ahead of an entire day at your own pace. Why not spend some more time exploring delightful Baška Voda, or discover its neighbouring villages further along the Dalmatian Coast. If you’d prefer a more relaxed day, you can also pass the time, cocktail in hand, by the poolside or perhaps enjoy a treatment at the hotel’s spa.
Day Five Included visit to Dubrovnik
Enjoy another morning on the Dalmatian Coast with breakfast at the hotel, before heading out for an excursion to UNESCO -listed Dubrovnik, the ancient ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’. Arriving after a scenic drive south, you’ll be met by the exquisite Gothic-Renaissance architecture and towering city walls of the city’s fascinating old town, the setting for today’s fascinating guided tour. Accompanied by your tour manager, wander down the pedestrianised Stradun (main street), which runs from the Pile Gate to bustling Luza Square, with breathtaking views of the impressive Sponza Palace along the way. Other highlights include the baroque St Blaise’s Church, the city’s Franciscan Monastery and the Rector’s Palace, the seat of the government in the former Dubrovnik Republic. If you’re feeling particularly energetic, you can walk the entirety of the city walls, too. Otherwise, why not take a well-earned rest at one of the city’s many pavement cafés before returning to the hotel?
Day Six Day at leisure with optional Krka National Park and Sibenik excursion
After breakfast, the day will be yours to spend as you see fit. For a more relaxed end to your Croatian escape, you’ll have a full day at leisure, perhaps making the most of the hotel’s amenities or stopping for a treatment in the spa. If exploration is calling, you can also set out under your own steam for a self-guided
What’s included
• Seven nights’ half-board accommodation
• Return flights to Split, with coach travel and transfers throughout
visit to one of Dalmatia’s idyllic nearby towns. Alternatively, join a memorable optional excursion taking in the best of Dalmatia’s dramatic natural landscapes. Board the coach early this morning for a drive through the wooded gorges of enchanting Krka National Park, pausing to take in its thundering waterfalls along the way. Next, continue up the Krka River for some time at leisure to explore the pretty collection of workshops and watermills that line its banks.
Day Seven Morning at leisure with included afternoon Podgora tour
Start your final full day in Croatia with a leisurely breakfast at the hotel before a morning under your own steam in Baška Voda. With the seafront on your doorstep, you might take a stroll along the promenade, browse the local shops, or simply find a quiet spot to sit and watch the Adriatic catch the morning light. In the afternoon, a short drive brings you to the nearby coastal town of Podgora for an included tour. Begin with a visit to a local farm, where you’ll be welcomed with a glass of local wine before sitting down to a tasting of two regional olive oils, each with its own distinct character. As you sample, your host will walk you through the story behind each oil, from the groves they come from to the traditions that have shaped the region’s agricultural heritage for centuries. After the tasting, there’s time to explore Podgora at your own pace. The town is quieter than many of its neighbours along this stretch of coast, and all the better for it. Wander the waterfront, take in the views across the Adriatic, and soak up the atmosphere before making your way back to Baška Voda. Your final evening deserves a proper send-off. Settle into the hotel restaurant for a farewell dinner with your fellow solo travellers, raising a glass to the friendships made and the places you’ve explored together over the past week.
Day Eight Return to the UK
After breakfast, drive north to Split airport for your flight back home.
• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
• All mandatory local taxes and charges Tour highlights
• Explore the island town of Trogir, the most preserved medieval town in central Europe
• Take in the magnificent Roman landmarks of historic Split
• Marvel at the age-old walls and medieval old town of UNESCO -listed Dubrovnik, the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’
• Embrace Croatia’s extraordinary natural landscapes with an optional excursion into the acclaimed Krka National Park
• Cross the Brač Channel for an enlightening visit to the stonemason village of Pučišća
• Learn about Podgora’s agricultural heritage as you sample fresh regional produce and a selection of fine local wines
• Enjoy a traditional Croatian lunch on the coast
• Taste two regional olive oils at a local farm in Podgora and learn about the traditions behind one of Dalmatia’s oldest agricultural crafts
Your hotel
Hotel Noemia, Baška Voda
Nights 1-7 | 4H Half-board
Positioned within easy reach of Baška Voda’s delightful beaches, this boutique hotel is the ideal setting for a relaxing retreat on Croatia’s Makarska Riviera.
Facilities & Amenities
There is a heated outdoor swimming pool, wellness centre and sun terrace, as well as a comfortable lobby bar and a restaurant, which serves Croatian and international cuisine.
Rooms
Guestrooms offer panoramic views of the town, its surrounding mountains and the beach, and are equipped with TVs, hairdryers, mini-bars and free Wi-Fi.
Add an optional excursion Krka National Park & Šibenik Excursion From £126 Marvel at Dalmatia’s most dramatic natural landscapes with an optional trip to enchanting Krka National Park. See the mist-laden Skradinski Buk Waterfall before heading up the Krka River for leisurely boat ride and make a café stop in delightful Šibenik, a rural hub of Croatian culture.
Hotel Noemia, Baška Voda
Hotel Noemia, Baška Voda
Hotel Noemia, Baška Voda
Hvar Town, Croatia
Paklinski Islands, Croatia
far-flung destinations
Canadian Rockies & Lake Louise
9-day escorted tour from £3,605 |
Exclusively Solos ESCORTED
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Wish-list moment
Enjoying unforgettable skyline views on a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain.
Departure dates 2026 Nov 2027 Jan, Nov & Dec
Fly from this airport. Prices from • Heathrow £3,605
UK connections and flight upgrades available
Please note: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes on arrival and approximately two hours on your return.
Excursions included
Two excursions & visits
Group size
Meals included Two meals
There is a maximum of 24 customers in the group.
Visa waiver requirements
A visa waiver is required for this tour, please see page 32 for full details.
For the full day-by-day tour itinerary, highlights and hotel information, please scan the QR code.
Solo travellers looking to experience the Canadian Rockies can embark on an easy-paced, escorted adventure, which puts dramatic natural wonders on full display during winter.
Day One Fly to Calgary
Today, you and your fellow solo travellers will land in Calgary, the gateway to the Canadian Rockies, and be welcomed by your friendly, local tour manager. A coach will then take you to your hotel in the downtown area of the city. Once you’ve checked in, the rest of the evening will be free to get settled in and explore the surrounding area.
Day Two Morning at leisure in Calgary, drive to Banff and welcome drink
This morning, you’ll have some free time to cover some of Calgary’s highlights. Nicknamed ‘Cowtown’, this city’s Western culture is evident, and it’s known for hosting the world-famous Calgary Stampede every July. Taking to the pedestrian-friendly street, Stephen Avenue Walk is worthwhile, or the Calgary Tower for a panoramic view of the city and the nearby mountains. In the afternoon, you’ll leave the bustle behind and travel into the heart of the Rockies to Banff. Set in Banff National Park and enclosed by beautiful wilderness, this charming resort town will be your base for the next five nights.
Day Three Included Banff and Sulphur Mountain Gondola tour
A day of adventuring awaits, as you’ll head out on a tour through Banff, carpeted in snow. With your guide indicating points of interest as you go, the coach will pass by Bow Falls which is especially remarkable when frozen, as is Surprise Corner, a viewpoint looking
out over the iconic 1888 Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, backed by Sulphur Mountain. You’ll then board a cable car and ascend to the top of the mountain, observing spectacular views of the region from above and the nearby six mountain ranges.
Days Four-Six Days at leisure and four optional activities
Take advantage of these free days to do as little or as much as you like. The opportunity to choose from four optional excursions allows you to customise your time in Banff and bring your winter wishlist to life. Set off on a sleigh ride across the snowy meadows with the mountains of Banff as your backdrop. For animal lovers, a unique small-group experience to get up close with wolves and wolfdogs at a sanctuary is also available. During this excursion, you can learn about their
Lake Louise, Banff National Park
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behaviour, the role they play in our ecosystem and the important conservation work that the sanctuary carries out to protect them. You’ll also have time to take photos with the animals and speak with the team members. If you’d like to pick up the pace, you can join a dogsledding activity, with the option to drive your own sled or with an experienced instructor. Pulled by a team of Canadian huskies, each sled will follow a picturesque track through Spray Lakes Provincial Park. As you travel at your preferred, comfortable pace, you’ll observe the nearby valleys, mountains and lakes before concluding with a snack and a hot refreshment by a camp fire. Alternatively, see the majestic Rockies from a different angle and venture on a 25-minute helicopter ride, which flies high above the mountains.
Day Seven Travel via Johnston Canyon with an optional hike, continue to Lake Louise and included farewell dinner
Following your adventures in Banff, you’ll check out of your hotel and journey to Johnston Canyon for a well-earned stop along the way. Set within the boundaries of Banff National Park, this dramatic rocky canyon is one of the region’s most rewarding detours, and those
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Wolfdog Sanctuary From £96
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Helicopter Flight over the Rockies From £199
What’s included
• Seven nights’ room-only accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft
• Return flights to Calgary, with coach travel and transfers throughout
Tour highlights
• Spend time in Calgary, the gateway to the Canadian Rockies, taking in its sights
• Get to know your fellow travellers with welcome drinks and dinner in Banff
• Journey into the rugged, snow-carpeted landscapes of Banff National Park for a fivenight stay in beautiful Banff
• Spot native wildlife, and marvel at unrivalled views of the Rockies with a gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain
who take the optional hike will be treated to a trail lined with waterfalls, plunge pools and striking canyon walls at every turn. Even those who prefer to take it easy will find plenty to take in from the canyon’s lower reaches. From Johnston Canyon, the tour continues to one of Canada’s most iconic natural landmarks –Lake Louise. The famous turquoise waters of the lake sit beneath the magnificent Victoria Glacier, framed on all sides by dense alpine forest and towering mountain peaks. Your final evening is spent at the five-star Fairmont Château Lake Louise, a grand lakeside retreat. Perfectly positioned on the shores of Canada’s most photographed lake, it’s the ideal setting to raise a glass to the week’s adventures over an included farewell dinner, with those breathtaking mountain views as your backdrop.
Day Eight Morning at leisure and return flight Enjoy a relaxed final morning in Calgary before your journey home. When the time comes, you’ll be transferred to Calgary airport for your overnight flight.
Day Nine Arrive back in the UK
You’ll land back in the UK with a host of incredible memories and new-found friends.
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• Dinner and welcome drink in Banff and dinner at Lake Louise
• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
• All mandatory local taxes and charges
• Personalise your tour with optional activities including sleigh rides, husky sledding, and a helicopter ride
• Discover Johnston Canyon, where frozen waterfalls create a spectacular winter scene, and soak up idyllic views at the Lower Falls
• Enjoy a luxury stay at the five-star Fairmont Château on Lake Louise and savour a memorable farewell dinner
Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown, Calgary
Night 1 | Room Only
This hotel is ideally located in the downtown area and just a 15-minute walk from the entertainment district, 17th Avenue. Modern guestrooms feature TVs, tea/coffee-making facilities, fridges, and free Wi-Fi. There’s a 24-hour front desk, an on-site gym, a swimming pool, and a casual restaurant.
Elk + Avenue Hotel, Banff Nights 2-6 | Room Only
Set on the edge of the town centre, this trendy hotel is backed by dramatic mountain scenery. Contemporary guestrooms encompass TVs, mini-bars, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. The on-site restaurant specialises in dishes with local ingredients, and there’s a cocktail lounge, hot tub, sauna, ski storage, and a seasonal deck.
Fairmont Château, Lake Louise Night 7 | Room Only
An iconic luxury hotel positioned on the shores of Lake Louise in Banff National Park and dating back to 1890. Plush guestrooms offer mountain views, and come with TVs, tea/coffee-makers, and Wi-Fi. Guests also have access to a spa, an indoor swimming pool, a gym, four dining options, and four bars, including an upscale eatery and alpinethemed brasserie.
Fairmont Château, Lake Louise
Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown, Calgary
Elk + Avenue Hotel, Banff
Sulphur Mountain Gondola, Banff Calgary, Canada
Kenyan Wildlife & Coastal Explorer
10-day escorted tour from £4,225 |
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Wish-list moment
Basking under the shade of a swaying palm tree on Mombasa’s white-sand beaches.
Departure dates
2026 Oct & Nov
2027 Apr, May, Oct & Nov
Fly from this airport. Prices from • Heathrow £4,225
UK connections and flight upgrades available
Please note: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately four hours.
Excursions included Seven excursions & visits
Group size
Meals included 24 meals
There is a maximum of 24 customers in the group.
Visa requirements
A visa is required for this tour, please see page 32 for full details.
For the full day-by-day tour itinerary, highlights and hotel information, please scan the QR code.
Explore the untamed African wilderness, both inland and along the pristine stretches of untouched coastline with an all-inclusive, exclusively solo escape to idyllic Kenya.
Day One Travel to Nairobi
Fly overnight to Kenya’s capital, Nairobi.
Day Two Drive to Amboseli National Park with welcome drinks and dinner
Your African adventure begins with a warm welcome at Nairobi airport from your local tour manager. You’ll then drive into the Amboseli National Park, located at the base of the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro. Check into the Amboseli Sopa Lodge and enjoy lunch before embarking on an afternoon game drive into the park. This is a great opportunity to see a wide range of wildlife, such as lions, elephants, and giraffes, in their natural habitat. Later in the evening, return to the lodge for a welcome cocktail and dinner, the ideal opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers.
Day Three Included morning and afternoon game drives with optional visit to a Maasai village and an optional sundowner at Observation Hill
Have breakfast at the lodge and set off on a morning game drive, traversing different parts of the park, each with unique landscape and wildlife. Return to the lodge for lunch and some time to rest, before heading back out on another game drive. Today, you can also join an optional visit to a nearby Maasai village to meet the local people and observe their traditional way of life. Finally, you can complete the day with an optional sundowner at nearby Observation Hill, an age-old safari tradition.
Day Four Included game drive in Tsavo West National Park and visit to Mzima Springs
Set off on a scenic drive to Tsavo West National Park after breakfast, pausing at the Mzima springs to view the resident hippos from an underwater hide. Continue to Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge, check in, and have lunch before heading out on an afternoon game drive. Return to the lodge this evening for dinner and perhaps a sundowner at the bar, overlooking a waterhole.
Day Five Included morning and afternoon game drives with optional Lion Rock breakfast
Have breakfast at the lodge or opt for a more memorable morning on the neighbouring Lion Rock, so-called because it used to be a favourite haunt for native big cats, including the
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park
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Mombasa Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge Amboseli Sopa Lodge Indian Ocean
Nairobi Tsavo West National Park
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famous man-eating lions of Tsavo. After a gentle drive through the bush, you’ll arrive to a full English breakfast laid out on its summit. After breakfast, prepare for another day of wildlife-spotting, starting with a morning game drive. Lunch will be served back at the lodge, followed by time at leisure. A final game drive awaits this afternoon, and you can hopefully tick any remaining animals off your safari wishlist. Later, enjoy a final dinner in the bush and drinks on the terrace.
Day Six Transfer to Mombasa
Swap your safari lodges for the sun and sand of the African coast after breakfast as you depart for an all-inclusive resort stay on the beaches of Mombasa North. This transfer will take you via Mombasa, Kenya’s second-largest city, known for its rich history and diverse blend of cultures. Upon arrival at the hotel, enjoy a late lunch and spend the rest of the afternoon at your own pace.
Days Seven-Nine At leisure and farewell dinner with optional half-day village tour and Tamarind dhow dinner cruise
The next three days are entirely at leisure, and with everything included at the resort, you can spend them however you see fit. Whether that
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Observation Hill From £29
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Breakfast on Lion Rock From £65
Tamarind Dhow
Dinner Cruise From £109
What’s included
• Eight nights’ mixed-board accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft
• Welcome drinks reception and farewell dinner
means lounging by the pool, walking along the beach or simply taking the time to unwind after the safari, there’s no agenda to follow. Those who are keen for a more active time can explore the UNESCO -listed old town of Mombasa, with its winding streets, 16th-century Portuguese fort and rich mix of Arab, Swahili and colonial architecture that reflects the city’s layered history. On day seven, you can also opt to take part in an optional half-day tour to a traditional African village, where you can observe local dancing, meet with a medicine man and spend time with a welcoming Kenyan family. During the evening of day eight, you’ll have the chance to join a dinner cruise aboard a traditional dhow sailing boat. As the sun dips below the horizon, sip on cocktails and sample Swahili snacks. A five-course dinner follows, and as the evening progresses, the charcoal grills are cleared to make way for a dance floor and live band. On the final evening, the group comes together for a farewell dinner at the resort, rounding off the trip in style.
Day 10 Travel to the airport for your flight back to the UK
Check out, with a packed breakfast provided, and head to the airport for your return flight.
• Return flights to Nairobi and from Mombasa, with coach travel and transfers throughout
• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced local representative and wildlife specialists
• All mandatory local taxes and charges Tour highlights
• Witness Africa’s highest mountain and a dormant volcano, towering Mount Kilimanjaro
• Set off on three game drives through Amboseli National Park, keeping your eyes peeled for the majestic elephant herds, cheetahs and lions
• Visit the Mzima Springs, which are known for crystal-clear water and home to hippos
• Embark on three game drives into Tsavo West National Park, traversing the park’s diverse terrain of volcanic cones, rocky outcrops, and lava flows
• Soak up the sun amongst Kenya’s pristine coastal vistas, or enjoy a cocktail by the pool, with an all-inclusive beach stay
• Join an optional visit to a Maasai village or a dhow dinner cruise
Your hotels & lodges
Amboseli Sopa Lodge, Amboseli National Park
Nights 2-3 | 4H Full-board
Set in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, this authentic, thatched-roof safari lodge is enclosed by the Amboseli National Park. Designed in a traditional Maasai style, each spacious guestroom offers views of the park from a private balcony and features an en-suite bathroom.
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge, Tsavo West National Park
Nights 4-5 | 4H Full-board
Surrounded by the wilderness of the Tsavo West National Park and the Chyulu Hills, this lodge overlooks a waterhole that attracts an assortment of animals. Guestrooms encompass volcanic stone walls and exposed timber beams, and offer balconies, tea/ coffee-making facilities, and free Wi-Fi.
PrideInn Flamingo Beach Resort, Mombasa
Nights 6-9 | 4H All Inclusive
With a prime beachfront setting overlooking the Indian Ocean, this boutique resort is ringed by tropical gardens and offers views of Mombasa Marine Park. At its centre, a lagoonstyle swimming pool can be found, and there are two restaurants and two bars.
Sunset Sundowner
Zebras, Amboseli National Park
Rock Agama, Tsavo West National Park
Amboseli Sopa Lodge, Amboseli
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge, Tsavo West
PrideInn Flamingo Beach Resort, Mombasa
India’s Golden Triangle, Tigers & Amritsar’s Golden Temple
13-day escorted tour from £3,445 |
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Wish-list moment
Journeying into Ranthambore National Park accompanied by an expert naturalist.
Departure dates
2026 Sep to Nov
2027 Jan, Feb, Apr & Sep to Nov 2028 Jan to Apr & Sep to Nov
Fly from these airports. Prices from • Heathrow £3,445
UK connections and flight upgrades available
Excursions included 14 excursions & visits
Group size
Meals included 25 meals
There is a maximum of 24 customers in the group.
Visa requirements
A visa is required for this tour, please see page 32 for full details.
For the full day-by-day tour itinerary, highlights and hotel information, please scan the QR code.
A guided exploration exclusively for solo travellers, encompassing everything from the country’s famed architectural wonders to its spectacular wilderness.
Day One Fly to Delhi
You’ll fly overnight to the Indian capital of Delhi.
Day Two Arrival in India
Upon arrival in Delhi, you’ll be met by your friendly tour manager who’ll transfer you to your hotel.
Day Three Included tour of Old Delhi and a rickshaw ride
Set off on a tour of Old Delhi, where you’ll witness the vibrant culture and rich history of this bustling city. For lunch, the group will head to a local restaurant for a traditional northern Indian lunch. You’ll then drive past some of Delhi’s most popular landmarks, including India Gate, President House, and Parliament House. There will also be an opportunity to ride with the local people and experience Delhi’s metro system. Later in the afternoon, you’ll be taken on a visit to the majestic Humayun’s Tomb.
Day Four Included train travel to Amritsar, and a Palki ceremony at the Golden Temple
Transfer to the New Delhi Railway Station. Here, you’ll board a train for a scenic journey to Amritsar. Once you’ve had dinner at the hotel’s restaurant, the group will travel to the grandiose Golden Temple. During the visit, you’ll witness the Palki ceremony, which translates to the ‘putting to bed’ ceremony.
Day Five Included Golden Temple tour and visit to the Jallianwala Bagh, and the Indo- Pakistani border Embark on another excursion to the Golden Temple. The next stop of the day is Jallianwala Bagh. As late afternoon comes around, you’ll travel a short distance to the Indo-Pakistani border crossing at Wagah.
Day Six Included flight to Jaipur After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the airport for an internal flight to Jaipur. Day Seven Included city tour of Jaipur and optional evening walking tour
Today, you’ll be taken to the Amber Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can enjoy lunch at your leisure this afternoon before the group heads out on a guided tour, which includes visits to the City Palace, the royal residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur, and the Jantar Mantar. You’ll also drive past the Hawa Mahal. For those looking for further
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Agra Fort, Agra
exploration, an optional evening walking tour is available.
Day Eight Included transfer to Ranthambore National Park and a tiger talk with a naturalist
After breakfast, you’ll leave Jaipur behind and venture deeper into Rajasthan, heading for one of India’s most celebrated wildlife reserves. Later in the day, an experienced naturalist will host an informative talk on the tigers of Ranthambore. It’s the ideal preparation for tomorrow’s safaris and will give you a much sharper sense of what to look for when you head out into the park at first light.
Day Nine Included morning and afternoon safaris
You’ll rise early this morning and head out on a safari into the heart of the park. In the afternoon, you can set off on another safari, alongside the guide.
Day 10 Included visit to Abhaneri and transfer to Agra
Travel to the city of Abhaneri, famous for its stepwells, which date back to the 9th century. Lunch will be served at a nearby local
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Jaipur Evening Walk From £29
During this evening tour, you’ll be guided through the narrow lanes of Jaipur, where you can witness local life up close. The group will visit the old stables converted into a market, walk through some of the old havelis (houses), and observe the gathering of vendors selling milk products for the making of Indian sweets. You’ll also get to sample delicacies at several local eateries and enjoy tea at a restaurant.
What’s included
• 10 nights’ mixed-board accommodation, plus two nights on the aircraft
• Return flights to Delhi, with coach travel and transfers throughout
Tour highlights
• Experience the vibrancy of Old Delhi with a rickshaw ride through its narrow lanes
• Take a scenic train journey to the holy city of Amritsar
• Witness the Palki Ceremony at the Golden Temple and learn about the Sikh religion
• Explore the vast Amber Fort in Jaipur with a Jeep ride
• Discover the rich history of Jaipur during a city tour, covering the famed Hawa Mahal and City Palace
restaurant before you head to Agra, India’s ‘City of Love’ and the site of the Taj Mahal.
Day 11 Included sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with afternoon at leisure
Start your day in a truly unforgettable way by joining an excursion to view the Taj Mahal at dawn. Take your time to explore the grounds, learn about the monument’s history from your guide and find a quiet moment to take it all in. You’ll then return to the hotel for breakfast before the group heads to the Agra Fort. This vast red sandstone complex, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors for generations. From its ramparts, on a clear day, you can see the Taj itself in the distance, a fitting end to your time in Agra.
Day 12 Drive to Delhi, farewell dinner and return flight to the UK
Later in the afternoon, you’ll be driven back to Delhi, where a farewell dinner will be served at a local restaurant. You’ll then be driven to the airport for your overnight flight to the UK.
Day 13 UK arrival
Land back in the UK this morning.
• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
• All mandatory local taxes and charges
• Learn about the tigers of Ranthambore with a talk by a naturalist who’ll provide insights into the behaviour of these big cats
• Embark on safaris into Ranthambore National Park
• Visit one of the wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal, at sunrise, followed by a visit to the historic Agra Fort
• Witness the moving Beating Retreat ceremony at the Indo-Pakistani border crossing
Your hotels
Eros Hotel, Delhi
Nights 2-3 | 5H Half-board
Situated across from the magnificent Lotus Temple, this hotel offers on-site dining options, serving local delicacies and international classics
Radisson Blu Hotel, Amritsar
Nights 4-5 | 5H Half-board
Set on the outskirts of glittering Amritsar, only a short drive from the city’s airport, this sophisticated hotel promises first-class amenities and a comfortable stay between excursions.
Shahpura House, Jaipur
Nights 6-7 | 4H Half-board
This boutique hotel, with Aravalli Mountain views, is housed in a 300-year-old royal residence that has been restored and converted into a beautiful heritage property.
Ranthambore Regency Hotel, Ranthambore
Nights 8-9 | 4H Full-board
A resort positioned near the entrance of Ranthambore National Park and an ideal base for wildlife enthusiasts who want to explore.
Taj Hotel Agra, Agra Nights 10-11 | 5H Half-board
Set in a quiet Agra suburb, this grand hotel is an ideal choice for those looking for a comfortable overnight stay within easy reach of the city’s major attractions.
Jaipur Cloth Market
Taj Mahal, Agra
Golden Temple, Amritsar
Ranthambore Regency Hotel, Ranthambore
Shahpura House, Jaipur
Ranthambore Regency Hotel, Ranthambore
Tiger Safari, the Taj Mahal & Majestic Rajasthan
14-day escorted tour from £3,479 |
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Wish-list moment
Catching a glimpse of Ranthambore’s majestic Bengal tigers mid-hunt as they prowl in search of prey.
Departure dates 2027 Mar to Apr, Sep & Nov 2028 Mar, May, Sep & Nov
Fly from these airports. Prices from
• Edinburgh £4,339 • Glasgow £4,339
• Heathrow £3,479 • Manchester £4,339
• Newcastle £4,339
UK connections and flight upgrades available
Excursions included 14 excursions & visits Meals included 27 meals
*Heritage Hotels
These properties, housed in historic landmark buildings, don’t use the standard ‘star-rating’ system but are of a similar quality or higher to the other hotels used.
Group size
There is a maximum of 24 customers in the group.
Visa requirements
A visa is required for this tour, please see page 32 for full details.
For the full day-by-day tour itinerary, highlights and hotel information, please scan the QR code.
Make lifelong memories in the company of like-minded solo explorers with an exceptional tour of Northern India’s finest cities and their lesser-known treasures.
Day One Fly to Delhi
Fly overnight to India.
Day Two Arrival in Delhi and guided afternoon city tour
Touch down in the Indian capital, meet your friendly local tour manager. Enjoy an introduction to the city.
Day Three Travel to Agra with visits to Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal at sunset Head south to Agra and stop at the Agra Fort. As dusk falls, you’ll continue to the Taj Mahal.
Day Four Optional morning sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, drive to Jaipur and Birla Mandir aarti ceremony
See Agra’s most famous monument at sunrise on an optional tour. Return to the hotel for breakfast and continue to Jaipur. Pause in the town of Abhaneri and enjoy some time to explore the nearby Chand Baori.
Continue to Jaipur and enjoy an evening visit to the Birla Mandir, or Laxmi Temple.
Day Five Included tour of Amber Fort and Jaipur
Head for Amber and climb the steep terrain by Jeep to the towering Amber Fort. Today’s exploration of Jaipur then continues with a sightseeing tour. Then you’ll board electric, eco-friendly rickshaws for a journey through a city market. Later, join a friendly local family for a cooking demonstration.
Day Six Drive to Jodhpur
Today you’ll travel to desert-fringed Jodhpur, the ‘Blue City’, with its maze of medieval streets, sapphire-hued buildings, and lofty 15th-century Mehrangarh Fort.
Day Seven Included Jodhpur tour Embark on a guided tour of Jodhpur. Afterwards, take in the Umaid Bhawan
Amber Fort
Lake Pichola, Udaipur
Bengal Tiger, Ranthambore National Park
Palace Museum, positioned on Chittar Hill, the city’s highest point.
Day Eight Included Bishnoi Jeep safari and visit to Ranakpur’s Jain Temple then drive to Udaipur
Venture out on an open-air Jeep safari to Bishnoi Village. Upon arrival, join your tour manager for a walk around the village, gaining intriguing insights into the culture of the Marwar people and observing them go about their daily lives. While here, you’ll visit a local family for further insight into the inner workings of the village. Next, transfer to Udaipur, the ‘City of Lakes’, home to a collection of magnificent royal residences.
Day Nine
Included Udaipur tour, Thali lunch and Lake Pichola Cruise Venture out for a guided tour of Udaipur, stopping by the majestic City Palace. The tour will also visit Jagdish Temple. For lunch, you’ll visit the leafy Garden Hotel for a special Thali lunch during which you’ll sample Udaipur’s authentic regional cuisine. Later in the afternoon, board a boat for a scenic cruise across the waters of Lake Pichola.
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Sunrise Taj Mahal Visit From £39
See Agra’s most famous monument with an optional early-morning visit. Away from the bustle of the city, you’ll enjoy splendid views of the Taj Mahal in all its glory as the sun rises. The pale marble shifts through shades of pink and gold as the light strengthens, and at this hour the crowds are thin enough to let the scale and stillness of the place sink in properly.
What’s included
• 12 nights’ mixed-board accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft
• Return flights to Delhi, with coach travel and transfers throughout
Tour highlights
• Take in Delhi’s most famed historic sites by coach
• Discover Agra’s regal past with a tour of the city’s sandstone fort and watch the sun set over the Taj Mahal
• Pass by Abhaneri, home to Chand Baori and the Harshat Mata Temple
• Explore Jaipur’s extraordinary Amber Fort and its exquisite royal palaces, and get a closer look at the city from the back of a traditional rickshaw
Day 10 Included morning visit to Sadhna women’s workshop
Today, you’ll get a glimpse into the lives of Rajasthan’s local women with an illuminating visit to a local Sadhna workshop.
Day 11 Included train ride to Ranthambore with expert-led tiger talk
Head to the station for an onward rail journey to wildlife-rich Ranthambore. Upon arrival, you’ll check into your lodge and have time to settle in before an expert naturalist leads an informative talk on the tigers of Ranthambore, covering their behaviour, their territory and the conservation efforts that have helped the park’s population recover in recent decades.
Day 12 Included morning and afternoon game drives in Ranthambore National Park
Wake early this morning and explore the Ranthambore National Park. Later, gear up for an afternoon safari game drive.
Day 13 Scenic drive to Gurugram and day at leisure
Travel to Gurugram, outside of Delhi.
Day 14 Return flight to the UK
Arrive in the UK later this afternoon.
Sunrise at the Taj Mahal
• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
• All mandatory local taxes and charges
• Tuck into dinner with a friendly local family and learn how to make Rajasthani delicacies
• Admire the desert-fringed palaces of Jodhpur on a guided excursion
• Immerse yourself in Rajasthan’s cultural heritage with a visit to Bishnoi Village
• Learn about Jainism with a tour of Ranakpur’s spectacular carved temple
• Survey the City Palace of Udaipur
• Spot Ranthambore National Park’s elusive wildlife
Your hotels
Eros Hotel, New Delhi
Night 2 | 4H Half-board
Embodying Indian elegance, this five-star hotel offers views of the nearby Lotus Temple from its first-class facilities.
Jaypee Palace, Agra
Night 3 | 4H Half-board
Surrounded by lush gardens, this five-star resort promises unparalleled luxury in the heart of Agra.
Shahpura House, Jaipur
Nights 4-5 | 4H Half-board
A secluded retreat in the heart of downtown Jaipur, this heritage hotel was once a palace of Rajasthan’s ruling Shahpura royal family before being repurposed in the mid 20th century.
Novotel Jodhpur ITI Circle, Jodhpur
Nights 6-7 | 4H Half-board
With a quiet suburban position and panoramic views of Mehrangarh Fort, this hotel is the ideal spot in which to relax between excursions.
Fateh Niwas Hotel, Udaipur
Nights 8-10 | Heritage* Half-board
This delightful heritage hotel, set in the heart of Udaipur, pairs traditional Rajasthani architecture with the comfort of its modern amenities.
Ranthambore Regency, Ranthambore
Nights 11-12 | 4H Full-board
Set around a courtyard, the property encompasses gardens with sun beds, an outdoor swimming pool, and a bar.
Heritage Village Resort & Spa, Gurugram
Night 13 | 5H Half-board
Based in Manesar, a short distance from Gurugram and New Delhi, this five-star resort combines world-class amenities with timeless Rajasthani décor.
Fateh Niwas Hotel, Udaipur
Shahpura House, Jaipur Jaswant Thada and Fort, Jodhpur
Jain Priests, Rajasthan
The Heritage of Vietnam & Cambodia
14-day escorted tour from £4,549 |
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Wish-list moment
Sharing an authentic homemade meal with the local community of Kok Sangke.
Departure dates 2026 Sep 2027 Sep & Nov
2028 Sep & Nov
Fly from this airport. Prices from
• Heathrow £4,549
UK connections and flight upgrades available
Excursions included
Nine excursions & visits
Group size
Meals included 22 meals
There is a maximum of 24 customers in the group.
Visa requirements
A visa is required for this tour, please see page 32 for full details.
For the full day-by-day tour itinerary, highlights and hotel information, please scan the QR code.
Handcrafted to engage with local communities, sample regional delicacies and delve into each country’s past, this exploration offers new learnings, flavours and experiences.
Day One Fly to Hanoi
Today, you’ll set off on an overnight flight from the UK to Vietnam’s capital.
Day Two Arrival in Hanoi and welcome cocktail and dinner
Touch down in Hanoi, where you’ll be welcomed by your friendly tour manager at the airport. Join the group for a welcome cocktail and cooking demonstration.
Day Three Included Hanoi tour, with optional Women’s museum lunch visit, and food market tour with Vietnamese cooking class
Explore Hanoi under the guidance of your tour manager. You can also enjoy an optional visit to the Hanoi Women’s museum. Alternatively, join a food market tour and cooking class.
Day Four Included overnight luxury Hạ Long Bay cruise, lunch, cooking class and buffet dinner
Venture on a scenic journey through the paddy fields to Hạ Long Bay. Upon arrival, you’ll board the Emeraude, and set sail. En route, you’ll have lunch, and the vessel will stop in Sung Sot Grotto, also called ‘Surprise Cave’. Weather permitting, you’ll visit beautiful Ti Top Island. Later in the day, you’ll take part in a Vietnamese cooking class and demonstration.
Day Five Fly to Ho Chi Minh City
Wake up in paradise and join your fellow early risers to catch the sunrise while tucking into coffee, tea and biscuits. You’ll then return to Hanoi airport for a short flight south to Ho Chi Minh City.
Day Six Included Ho Chi Minh City tour
Join your tour manager for a journey through Ho Chi Minh City’s highlights. Lastly, you’ll amble along Dong Khoi Street, passing the Saigon Opera House. Day Seven Included Củ Chi tunnel complex tour, meet a local resident and optional Saigon River dinner cruise
Board the coach for a drive through the countryside, which was once a stronghold of the Viet Cong. It’s here that the Củ Chi tunnel complex is located. You’ll then return to Ho Chi Minh City for lunch before the opportunity of meeting with a resident of the city to gain insight into their lives. You can choose to spend the evening exploring or join an optional dinner cruise.
Day Eight Drive to Phnom Penh
This morning, you’ll be driven to Tay Ninh. Once border formalities have been completed, you’ll continue on to the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh.
Drying Incense, Vietnam
Phnom Penh
Laos
Hạ Long Bay Hanoi
Siem Reap Thailand
Ho Chi Minh City Angkor Thom Angkor Wat Vietnam Cambodia
Day Nine Included tour of Phnom Penh, and optional cyclo tour and sunset river cruise
Enjoy a city tour, commencing with a visit to the private quarters of the Royal Palace, the majestic residence of the King of Cambodia. You’ll then settle in for a traditional Khmer lunch at a local restaurant. Later in the afternoon, you’ll visit the moving Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. For those seeking to extend the day, an optional evening cruising adventure awaits.
Day 10 Included journey to Siem Reap, and optional Apsara dance show and dinner Travel through the Cambodian countryside to Siem Reap (an eight-hour journey). On the way, you’ll stop for lunch at a local restaurant in Kampong Thom. By evening, you’ll have arrived in the colourful market town of Siem Reap. You have another evening at your leisure, or you can watch an optional Apsara dance show.
Day 11 Included visit to Angkor Wat and excursion to Angkor Thom, lunch and optional Cambodian circus evening
You’ll first explore the ‘lost city’ of Angkor Thom, the great citadel of the Khmer Empire. Continuing
Add an optional excursion
Women’s Museum & Calligraphy Class From £75
Market Tour & Vietnamese
Cooking Class From £55
Saigon River
Dinner Cruise From £69
What’s included
• 10 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation and one nights’ full-board accommodation on board Emeraude cruise ship, plus two nights on the aircraft
Tour highlights
• Join like-minded solo travellers for a welcome drinks reception and dinner
• Discover Hanoi, including Hanoi Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature
• Cruise around the spectacular Hạ Long Bay aboard a turn-of-the-century paddle steamer
• Explore Ho Chi Minh City with stops at the Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, War Remnants Museum and Dong Khoi Street
• Learn about the historic Củ Chi tunnels
west, you’ll then come upon the day’s undeniable highlight, the iconic Angkor Wat. Later in the day, you’ll return to the hotel, and you can opt to take part in an optional Cambodian circus evening. Combining acrobatics, dance and traditional storytelling, this performance makes for a memorable final evening.
Day 12 Visit to the Kok Sangke community, traditional lunch, visit to Wat Luang Proleung and Kampong Khleang Immerse yourself in traditional Cambodian culture by travelling to the Kok Sangke community. Visit the home of a local family and observe farming activities and crafts. A Khmer lunch will be served in the afternoon, and you’ll continue to Wat Luang Proleung. You’ll then head to Kampong Khleang, a community built on high stilts across Tonlé Sap Lake.
Day 13 Morning at leisure, optional half-day walking tour of Siem Reap and return flight Later in the day, travel to the airport for an overnight flight.
Day 14 Arrive in the UK Land back in the UK this morning.
Cyclo Tour & Sunset River Cruise From £45
Dinner & Traditional Apsara Dance show
Walking Tour of Siem Reap
Cambodian Circus
From £36
From £47
From £42
• Return flights to Hanoi and from Siem Reap, with coach travel, all internal flights, and transfers throughout
• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
• All mandatory local taxes and charges
• Observe the sights of Phnom Penh, like the Royal Palace, National Museum and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
• Journey to Siem Reap, stopping at several authentic villages
• Travel to Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious structure and the ‘lost city’ of Angkor Thom
• Spend a day in the Kok Sangke community, eating lunch with a local family and watching a traditional dance performance
Your hotels & cruise ship
Flower Garden Hotel, Hanoi
Nights 2-3 | 4H Bed & Breakfast
Ideally located within walking distance from many of the city’s sights, this sophisticated hotel features a Vietnamese restaurant and a rooftop bar. Emeraude Cruise, Hạ Long Bay Night 4 | Full-board
A premium ship, limited to just 80 passengers and modelled on a turnof-the-century paddle steamer. The interior features vintage décor, as well as modern conveniences. Cabins include air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, private facilities, and sea views.
Central Palace Hotel, Ho Chi Minh
Nights 5-7 | 4H Bed & Breakfast
Set in an ideal location near a host of popular local attractions, this contemporary hotel features a restaurant, a lobby lounge, a rooftop swimming pool and a poolside bar.
Sun & Moon Riverside Hotel, Phnom Penh
Nights 8-9 | 4H Bed & Breakfast
Situated in the commercial district, this trendy hotel has bright guestrooms with vintage touches, mini-fridges, tea/ coffee-making facilities, and free Wi-Fi.
The Aviary Hotel, Siem Reap
Nights 10-12 | 4H Bed & Breakfast
A modern oasis in which to relax after a memorable day’s sightseeing, this stylish hotel has two outdoor pools and a choice of two restaurants.
Emeraude Cruise, Ha Long Bay
Central Palace Hotel, Ho Chi Minh
The Aviary Hotel, Siem Reap
Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam
Angkor Wat, Siem Reap
Your holiday essentials
Whether you’ve booked a holiday with us or you’re trying to decide where in the world to visit next, we’ve put together some essential information to help you before you travel. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch, and we’ll be happy to assist.
Before you go
Passports & visas
The information provided below is a guide only. Newmarket Holidays cannot accept responsibility for entry or travel being refused due to the failure on the part of any customer to produce correct documentation. We recommend you check the UK Foreign Office website for the latest travel information and entry requirements for the destinations on your itinerary before you travel by visiting: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
Further information can be found at www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/about-us/faqs/ passport-and-visa-information and the Passport Office can be contacted on 0300 222 0000
Should you require assistance with a visa application for your tour, we have partnered with the Travel Visa Company who can help complete forms and deal directly with the embassies on your behalf. Note that they’ll make additional charges for their services dependent on the country and type of visa required. Simply visit www.thetravelvisacompany.co.uk/ newmarket-holidays/?sup=NMH
For travel to Europe:
Since Brexit, British passport holders travelling to countries in the EU (except Ireland), as well as Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Monaco, or Vatican City, are subject to two main passport validity requirements, which are independent of each other. Customers must have a passport that:
• 1. Was issued less than 10 years before the date they enter the country.
• 2. Is valid for at least three months after the day they plan to leave (but still within the 10-year range). Find out more information on ABTA’s advice page www.abta.com/passports
Following the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union, changes have been planned which affect the eligibility of citizens of the United Kingdom to have visa free travel to the EU:
Entry/Exit System (EES) – this is a new digital border management system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay, each time they cross the external borders of most European countries. On your first entry to the EU, the new system will automatically collect travellers’ passport details, as well as biometric information (i.e. fingerprints and facial image). It also replaces the stamping of passports at the border with electronic recordings of entries, exits and refusals of entry. The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) became fully operational on 10 April 2026. The latest information can be found at https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees
European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) – this is a new entry requirement for visaexempt nationals travelling to any of the European Union and Schengen counties. The ETIAS system is not live yet (although is expected to start towards the end of 2026)the latest information can be found at www.etias.com We recommend keeping yourself updated on the planned commencement date for both EES and ETIAS and, once live (and if applicable to you), ensure you are familiar with the process and apply for your ETIAS in good time prior to travel.
Please note: Citizens of other countries (including Irish passport holders) should check entry visa requirements before making a booking. Children require their own passport.
For travel to USA & Canada:
An electronic passport with an embedded chip, valid until your return to the UK, is required by all British citizens. If you’re unsure, please check with the Passport Office on 0300 222 0000 When travelling to the USA and/or Canada, action is required prior to travel. You should check your eligibility before booking your holiday.
For travel to the USA, British citizens (and those from countries eligible to use the Visa Waiver Programme) MUST, as soon as you can, go to the ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) website at https://esta. cbp.dhs.gov/ This service currently costs $40 per person (but is subject to change without notice), payable online, and is valid for any number of visits to the USA within two years of its issue, as long as the passport remains valid. You’ll need to enter some basic information about your visit. This electronic information is then transmitted automatically to the authorities and is used as part of the entry procedure once you arrive in the USA.
Canada follows a similar process, the eTA (Electronic Travel Authority), and you should apply at www.canada.ca/eta This service costs currently costs $7 per person and is valid for any number of visits to Canada within five years of issue as long as the passport remains valid. On arrival, your photograph will be taken and your fingerprints scanned.
Please note: If you’re travelling on a tour which includes both Canada and the USA, different rules apply.
If your tour flies first to the USA, you should apply for the US ESTA only – and NOT the Canadian eTA.
• If your tour flies into Canada, you should apply for both the Canadian eTA and US ESTA.
• Passengers travelling on cruises, which involve a combination of USA and Canadian ports may be required to apply for both the US ESTA and Canadian eTA. This will be advised prior to travel.
For travel to the rest of the world:
Visas are required by British citizens travelling to many of the countries included on our tour itineraries and must be applied for, prior to departure. We’ll send you details of how to apply for your visa about eight weeks prior to travel. But we also recommend you check the UK Foreign Office website for the latest travel information and entry requirements for the destinations on your itinerary by visiting: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
Further information can be found at www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/about-us/faqs/ passport-and-visa-information and the Passport Office can be contacted on 0300 222 0000
Holiday insurance
It’s a condition of booking that you have adequate travel insurance for the destinations and activities involved. We strongly advise that you take out adequate cover from the point at which you make your booking and pay your deposit to cover you in case you need to cancel for medical reasons. You are free to choose your own travel insurance provider, but we recommend Holiday Extras who provide a wide range of products, competitive prices and great service. You can view their rates and book your insurance online by visiting www.holidayextras.com/newmarketholidays/ insurance or they can be contacted on 0800 458 9216 quoting reference V7812
If you have any concerns or if you have suffered from a serious medical condition recently, it’s suggested that you consult your GP about your fitness to travel about 12 weeks prior to your holiday departure date.
Health matters
We recommend you consult your GP for any suggested vaccinations for your destination, based on your own medical needs. Sensible prevention measures, such as high-factor sun protection, insectrepellent sprays and drinking bottled mineral water are also advised. We recommend leaving contact lenses at home and using glasses due to increased dust in the air in some areas, and on flights. Find travel health advice for destinations worldwide by visiting www.travelhealthpro.org.uk/index.php
Assisted Travel
We strive to give all customers our full care and attention, but we do need to know at the time of booking if there
are any special needs or requirements. It’s particularly important that we’re advised of any disabilities and if you intend to bring any specialist equipment, such as a wheelchair, with you. Most of our tours involve some walking, including from the coach parking area to the local town or attraction being visited. In some destinations, there are cobbled streets and steep hills. If you have any accessibility needs, we’d recommend you speak to our Assisted Travel Team on 0303 330 0896 who can ensure that the tour you’ve chosen is right for you, and we can discuss the itinerary with you in detail.
Money matters
Credit cards and debit cards are accepted virtually everywhere, but don’t forget to inform your bank if you intend to use cash machines while away. Take some cash for use on arrival – we normally find the best rates are available at the post office, supermarkets and online. Some people ask how much currency they’ll need, but that depends on you! How much do you eat and where do you want to eat; how many souvenirs or presents do you wish to bring back? Our suggestion is to change a little at a time. We also recommend a pre-paid Money Travel Card - a cheap and safe way to spend money abroad.
Beyond Euros and Dollars, all required currency for our Worldwide holidays can be readily purchased at UK banks and airports, except for Chinese Yuan, Indian Rupee and Cambodian Riel, which should be purchased upon arrival at your destination. Hotels and airports all generally have exchange facilities. You can use cash machines to withdraw cash now generally anywhere in the world, although our experience says this is more likely to work in larger cities.
Flexible arrangements
On some tours, we’re able to offer upgrades and flexible flight arrangements should you wish to stay on for a few days’ relaxation after your tour or maybe visit friends and family. Let us know what your plans are, and we’d be happy to quote.
Alternatively, some holidays can be arranged without flights provided you join and leave the tour at a preagreed point, usually the first and last hotels, and within the time restraints of the main group.
We’re unable to tailor-make other land arrangements before and after the tour for you. Our tour arrangements are made well in advance and in rare circumstances, contractual reasons or simple demand means we may have to make changes or even cancel specific departure dates. We cannot be responsible for costs for any additional items like flights or hotels you may have booked yourself in conjunction with the tour.
Your journey
Your flights
Domestic flights in the UK & Ireland
When flying domestically within the United Kingdom, your airline requires valid photo identification to travel. The form of ID changes between airlines and therefore you should check before travel. We recommend a valid UK passport. When flying to the Republic of Ireland, a valid full UK passport is required for entry.
Flights with Ryanair
Some of our holidays use flights with Ryanair, which require check-in online before you travel. Failure to do so will result in you being charged at your departure airport for check-in services. More information can be found at www.ryanair.com
European flight & rail seats
Our European-flight inclusive tours may operate on airlines that charge for seating. Details explaining how to book seats directly with the airline can be found here www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/aboutus/faqs/flight-information
On rail-inclusive journeys, we always endeavour to book seats located together, but this cannot be guaranteed.
Flights to the USA & Canada
Your holiday includes flights as detailed in Economy Class. As a very general guide, flights to the East Coast take around eight hours and to the West between nine and 11 hours. Meals will be servedusually lunch and a snack on outbound flights and dinner and breakfast on your return flight. Some airlines will charge for alcoholic drinks.
Your seats on the flight will usually be allocated by the airline who’ll make every effort to ensure you’re seated with your travelling companions. Some airlines now
charge for allocated seating in Economy Class and, as you’re travelling on a group booking, this cannot be actioned very close to travel. Where available, details explaining how to book your seating directly with the airline will be sent with your final paperwork, and unfortunately, we’re unable to assist any sooner than this. All airlines are now required by laws introduced in the USA and other countries to give border-control agencies access to passenger data. Accordingly, any information we hold about you and your travel arrangements may be disclosed to the customs and immigration authorities of any country in your itinerary. From time to time, an advertised airline may be changed due to reasons beyond our control.
Flights to other worldwide destinations
We work with some of the world’s most reputable airlines and all flights include spacious, ergonomic seating in the Economy cabin, usually two complimentary meals enroute (appropriate to the time of day), as well as drinks throughout the flight. You’ll find seat-back video with a choice of films, TV and music channels to help keep you entertained throughout the flight.
Your seats on the flight will usually be allocated by the airline who’ll make every effort to ensure you’re seated with your travelling companions. Some airlines now charge for allocated seating in Economy Class and, as you’re travelling on a group booking, this cannot be actioned until very close to travel. Where available, details explaining how to book your seating directly with the airline will be sent with your final paperwork. Unfortunately, we’re unable to provide help with flight seating before your final travel documents are produced.
Internal and regional flights in India, Africa, China and Latin America, on the tours shown in this brochure, are operated by state-regulated private airlines. The on-board service is limited, and all airlines operate modern, western type aircrafts usually built by Airbus, Embraer or Boeing. Airports throughout India are usually modern with all the usual facilities.
Luggage
You’re permitted to check-in* one suitcase per person, but weight and dimension limits will apply as luggage allowance varies by airline. We ask that you don’t exceed one suitcase per person (with a maximum weight of 20kgs) as space on the coach when you arrive at your destination may be limited. Keep your passport, important documents, and any important medication in your hand luggage and, for your own comfort, do try to minimise the amount you take into the aircraft cabin. We’ll send you up-to-date information about your hold and hand baggage allowance, and what you can and can’t carry in it, just prior to your departure.
*Checked-in luggage allowance does not apply to our Christmas market breaks, which instead include the airline’s base level hand luggage allowance.
Avoiding jet lag
When visiting a destination located in a different time zone, jet lag can be experienced. To minimise the effects, drink plenty of water prior to and during your flight. Most UK airports now have water re-filling stations, so we recommend you take your reusable bottle with you. We’d also recommend a good night’s sleep prior to your flight. Avoid too much alcohol and caffeine during your flight and do try to rest.
On arrival, take an easy walk or a swim on arrival and avoiding sleep prior to nighttime in the country you’ve arrived in. The next morning, do your best to rise at a time appropriate to the locality. Avoid sleeping in as it will take your body longer to adjust to the difference in time.
On a return flight from the USA or Canada, with a morning UK arrival, we recommend a short sleep but do then get up and try to remain awake until your normal bedtime. By the following morning, it’s likely you’ll be back in your own time zone.
On a return flight from the East, it’s generally easier to adjust as you’ll be naturally tired by the reverse time difference. Try to sleep at normal UK bedtime and by the following morning, it’s likely you will be back in your own time zone.
Your holiday
Service with a smile
Our friendly, experienced tour managers are on hand to ensure you make the very most of your time away. The majority are local to your destination, and all our
tour managers have a passion for the country you’re visiting and will be able to assist with any questions you may have.
Upon arrival at your destination arrival point, you’ll be welcomed by a Newmarket Holidays representative and shown to your onward transport. Usually this will be your dedicated tour manager, but on some occasions, this may not always be possible, and instead, a driver will meet you.
Hotels & meals
There’s no doubt, especially on a holiday that involves travelling and sightseeing, that a good quality hotel is important, which is why we spend so much time carefully selecting the places you’ll stay – even if it’s only for one night. We’re proud of the hotels used throughout our tours, all of which are carefully selected. You can find further details about the hotels we use within the tour pages on our website. On occasions, for operational reasons, we may need to use alternative properties, which will always be of at least the same standard and in similar locations. It’s not usually standard for rooms to have tea & coffee making facilities in the rooms, so if your morning cuppa is important to you, we recommend you bring a small travel kettle.
Please let us know of any special requests at the time of booking, such as adjoining guestrooms, high or low floor. We’ll do our best to oblige but no guarantee can be made.
Some facilities advertised at the hotels may not be available at certain times. Outdoor swimming pools and air conditioning are subject to weather conditions, and it will be the decision of each individual hotelier as to when these facilities are available.
Hotels on UK, Ireland & European tours
Check-in time is normally no earlier than 3pm. Unless otherwise stated, the advertised price of the holiday applies to each of two people sharing a room. The majority of rooms are twin-bedded. Double beds can be requested but are not guaranteed. Most hotels have single rooms (although availability is limited) and a supplement is usually charged. The third and fourth bed in triple and four bedded rooms are usually only suitable for children. It is standard practice for rooms to be vacated by 12 noon and sometimes earlier. Where your departure is later, it may be possible to keep the room longer - your tour manager will give you assistance and advise of any extra charge that would be made.
All our UK, Ireland and European hotels will either have their own restaurant or be near to a choice of places to eat out. Unless otherwise stated, breakfast is provided on all our UK, Ireland and European escorted tours. Usually this is a continental buffetstyle breakfast to get you ready to start a busy day of touring and exploration. Continental style usually means rolls/croissants, jam, tea or coffee. On tours where other meals are not included, you can always rely on your tour manager to point you in the direction of a suitable restaurant. If you’re on an included or optional excursion over lunch time, we’ll always try to make an appropriate stop. If you have any special dietary needs, please send in full details, quoting your six-character booking reference, as soon as you receive your booking confirmation. We will pass your requests to the hotelier who will do their best to cater for you. Please be aware that vegetarianism and gluten free diets are not as commonplace in some parts of the world as they are here in the UK, so choices may be limited.
If you have a late arrival at your destination, the hotel kitchen may be closed. In these instances, we’ll do our best to arrange a cold plate for you, however service provisions do vary and therefore this cannot be guaranteed. If you have an early departure from your hotel on your final day, you may be provided with a boxed breakfast if the kitchen is not open. When staying in Italy, the authentic dining experience can often be a bit different to the Italian food that international tourists might be used to, but it’s one of the best ways to truly appreciate the finer cultural differences of this tourist hotspot. For example, a typical three-course dinner may consist of a traditional pasta or soup, a main meat or fish course accompanied by one or two types of vegetable and a simple dessert of fruit, cake or Italian ice cream. Our Historic Paradors of Hidden Spain and Pousadas of Portugal tours are offered on a mixed board basis for meals, giving you the chance to experience authentic local cuisine at both the accommodation (included) and local restaurants of your choice (not
included). Included dinners are served as a group, typically consisting of three courses in the traditional Spanish / Portuguese style, starting a little later in the evening. As each parador or pousada is unique and kitchen space can be limited, you may be asked for your meal choice up to two days in advance, and on occasion independently booked guests may be offered a different menu to those on our escorted tour.
Hotels on USA & Canada tours
The hotels used throughout our USA & Canada tours usually meet a standard typical of a good three-star level in Europe. Check-in time to hotels is usually not before 3pm. Guestrooms are generally larger than in Europe and each usually have, at least, a coffee maker, a telephone and a TV. There’ll usually be a bar or restaurant on site or nearby. Guestrooms have two double beds or one king-size bed and, should you wish for three or four people to occupy a room, this will usually be within the existing two beds. Guestrooms with three separate beds cannot be provided in North America. Single rooms will generally have one bed. It’s usual for guestrooms to be vacated by 12 noon. Where your departure is later, it may be possible to keep the room longer, but this will be at the hotel’s discretion. Your tour manager will give you assistance and advise of any extra charge that may be applicable.
Our North American tours don’t generally include meals, as is the standard practice for escorted tour to the USA & Canada. Many people use hotel restaurants for breakfast, while others may use nearby diners. The same goes for dinner, especially when in cities where the choices can be endless. In more rural areas, hotels usually have their own restaurant. At lunch time, we’ll always try to make an appropriate stop – and your Tour Manager will always help with choices for you.
Please note that hotels in Las Vegas do not usually have tea/coffee making facilities in guest rooms so a travel kettle would be handy; though you’ll always find plenty of nearby choices for your morning cuppa.
Hotels on worldwide tours
Chosen for a combination of location, welcome, comfort, and the opportunity to rest and relax, the hotels selected for our worldwide touring are of an excellent standard and offer a range of modern conveniences and usually a choice of regional and international cuisine.
In India and Sri Lanka our hotel partners are long-standing. All hotels have a swimming pool and there are usually generous gardens and lounge areas in which to relax. There will be a bar and restaurants where all meals are usually taken buffet style, ensuring plenty of choice for everyone from traditional Indian through to European offerings. Guest rooms will all have TV and coffee maker and are often individually styled and decorated. The maximum occupancy for rooms is usually two people.
In destinations such as Japan, travellers may find hotel rooms more compact than in many European cities – a reflection of the country’s high population density, thoughtful space-efficient design, and urban planning restrictions.
When travelling to remote and eco-conscious destinations, accommodations may be intentionally simple to blend harmoniously with the natural environment. While luxury here is measured in starlit skies and untouched landscapes, cleanliness and comfort are never compromised. Every guest is guaranteed a private en-suite bathroom and a clean, thoughtfully prepared space, ensuring your experience remains both authentic and refreshing.
Accommodation on our African safaris is always of the highest standard. When we offer tented campstyle stays, it is not a compromise – it’s an intentional, immersive way to connect more deeply with the African wilderness. These camps bring you closer to nature, while still delivering the comfort, elegance, and attention to detail you’d expect from a luxury safari experience. With beautifully appointed interiors, private en-suite bathrooms, and stunning views of the surrounding landscapes, our tented camps offer a different – and unforgettable – way to experience the magic of Africa.
Enjoying your stay
When travelling overseas, it’s always wise to take simple and sensible precautions. Never drink water that is not bottled. Even then, make sure the seal is intact. Try to always eat cooked food, served hot and avoid salad or cold food. Eat fruit which must be peeled first. Take a hand sanitiser to use frequently and before you eat. Take sun block if you’re travelling to a hot destination. Mosquito bites are common, especially after dark and can make a trip miserable.
Cover up and use a readily available repellent spray or cream. Also, we recommend you take your favourite brands of medication for general ailments such as a headache or stomach upset and some sticking plasters just in case - after all, holiday time is precious!
Tipping
A gratuity is an accepted form of appreciation and works differently from country to country. Do use your own discretion to tip for good service and do rely on the tour manager for advice. It’s also customary to tip your tour manager if you’re happy with their service!
Please note: tipping is optional and as such, is typically not included in the price of your holiday (unless otherwise stated).
Gratuities are a way of life in North America, and it’s generally accepted that they form part of a person’s earnings – to the extent that an assumed amount of income tax is paid. That aside, tips will also ensure excellent service. Customary gratuity to a coach driver or tour manager is about $5 per person per day. In a taxi or a restaurant, leave 12-15% of the bill and in the bar, a dollar or so per drink if a service charge has not already been added to the bill. In China and India, we now include some tips to cover the services of railway station, airport, restaurant and hotel bell staff. In South Africa and Costa Rica, it’s customary to tip around 10% when paying in
restaurants and do check as, in some cases, it may have been added to the bill already.
Helicopter flights
Sightseeing flights by helicopter are weight controlled and balanced. If your weight exceeds 300lbs, you must advise us. As a seat may have to be left empty, some companies may charge a premium.
Smoking
Please note that e-cigarettes cannot be purchased in or taken into many countries across Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent.
Your terms & conditions for touring holidays
Please
take a moment to read through carefully
To make sure everything is crystal clear, we’ve put together these simple Booking Conditions, which set out what you can expect from us, and what we ask of you, all in line with the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements 2018. If anything is unclear, please feel free to contact us. Our team are always willing to help.
A. Your contract with us
1. Your booking
How your booking becomes a contract
Once we’ve accepted your booking and sent a Confirmation Invoice to the lead customer (the “Lead Name”), a legally binding contract is formed between Newmarket Holidays Limited (“we/us/our”) and everyone named on the booking (“you/your”). Your invoice will be sent to the Lead Name or, if you booked through a travel agent, to your agent.
The lead name’s role
By making a booking, the lead name confirms they have the authority to agree to these conditions on behalf of all travelling party members included on the same reference number, and that everyone in the party is aware of and agrees to them. The lead name is also responsible for ensuring all personal details provided are accurate, and for making sure all party members meet any entry requirements, including visas, vaccinations, and valid passports.
Please note, we are unable to accept bookings from unaccompanied customers under the age of 18. For bookings of 10 or more customers travelling on a single booking reference, all correspondence, payments and instructions will be handled exclusively through the lead name. All payments - including deposit and final balance - must be made by bank transfer only. Individual passengers on a group booking may not make payments or amendments directly.
The law that applies
English law governs your contract and any disputes that arise. Legal proceedings must be brought in the courts of England and Wales, unless you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland, in which case you may bring proceedings in your home country’s courts and may choose to have your contract governed by the law of Scotland or Northern Ireland.
Getting in touch
You’re welcome to contact us by email for any booking queries, including amendment requests: customerservices@newmarketholidays.co.uk
If you booked through a travel agent, please be aware that we’ll deal directly with your agent. Any messages, requests or complaints passed to your agent will be processed by us as soon as we receive them. Please note we’re not responsible for advice given by your travel agent that didn’t originate from us.
2. Your payment
How we protect your money
Your money is safe with us, and we want you to feel confident when you book:
• Non-flight bookings – Money paid to one of our authorised travel agents is held on your behalf until your booking is confirmed, then held on our behalf until passed to us.
• Flight-inclusive bookings – Your payments are protected under the Air Travel Trust. In the very unlikely event that we were unable to continue trading; your money would be safeguarded by the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust.
Making payments
Your Booking Confirmation will include an invoice showing deposit paid and final balance due (if not paid at the time of booking). Unless otherwise stated on your Confirmation Invoice, the balance of your holiday price is due not later than 12 weeks before the departure date. All payments (deposit and final balance) must be made by the Lead Name, or through your appointed travel agent. Please make sure your final payment reaches us by the date shown. We’ll send you a reminder, but if we don’t receive full payment by the due date, we may have to treat your booking as cancelled, and cancellation charges will apply (see Section A, Clause 4).
If you book within 90 days of departure, full payment is required at the time of booking.
If you later choose to upgrade your flights, we may ask for an additional deposit at that point.
3. Changes to your booking (by you)
If you’d like to make any changes to your confirmed booking, please let us know as soon as possible. All amendment requests must be submitted in writing by the lead name, by email or telephone (confirmed in writing), or through your travel agent. We will always do our best to help. Where a change can be made, the following charges apply:
Change Charge
Name change
Transfer to another date/holiday (before balance due date)
Transfer to another date/holiday (after balance due date)
Part cancellation of one or more customers
£50 per person + any supplier costs
£75 per person + any supplier costs
Cancellation charges will apply + costs of new booking.
Cancellation charges apply (see 4 below)
Transferring your place to someone else
You may transfer your booking to someone else (introduced by you) without paying cancellation charges, providing:
• The request is made in writing at least 7 days before departure
• The replacement person meets all booking conditions
• You pay an amendment fee of £50 per person (at the time of amendment) plus any supplier costs
For flight-inclusive bookings, additional airline charges are likely to apply for any amendments and will be passed on to you for payment before the change is made.
4. Cancellation by you
If you need to cancel your booking for any reason, please let us know as soon as possible. All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing by the lead name, by email (customerservices@ newmarketholidays.co.uk) or telephone (security questions will be asked and you will need to follow up by email), or through your travel agent.
Please note that if a cancellation results in one person travelling alone or no longer sharing a room, a single room supplement will be payable (this is separate from any cancellation charge).
The cancellation charge depends on how much notice you give:
On receipt of your cancellation, we will provide you with a Cancellation Invoice, showing the charge. If your reason for cancelling is covered by your travel insurance, you may be able to reclaim these charges (less any excess) from your insurer. You’ll need to pay the charges to us first and then claim them back.
5. Your travel conditions
Where your holiday includes travel by air, sea, rail or coach, the terms and conditions of the relevant carrier will apply. These typically limit the carrier’s liability in line with applicable international conventions and regulations. Any claim for compensation for flight disruption under the relevant air passengers’ rights regulations should be made directly to the airline. As your tour operator, we are happy to provide you with the information you need to make such a claim. If anyone in your party is refused boarding or entry to a destination by a transport operator or government authority, including where a medical condition or disability hasn’t been disclosed to us in time, we will always provide appropriate assistance with finding alternative arrangements and relevant contact information, but we may be limited in what we can do, and for the avoidance of doubt, cancellation penalties will apply.
Where transport operators, accommodation providers or other third-party suppliers impose additional charges, levies, or surcharges on us as a result of circumstances beyond our or their reasonable control - including but not limited to fuel cost increases, airspace restrictions, or geopolitical events - we reserve the right to pass through such additional costs in accordance with the price revision provisions set out in Section B, Clause 2.
B. Our contract with you
1. Our confirmation of your booking
We’ll send your Confirmation Invoice within 24 hours of receiving your booking and deposit. This is our contract with you. Please check it carefully straight away, if anything looks incorrect, including all customer names and spellings, please contact us immediately. It is essential that all names match passport details exactly. We regret we can’t accept liability for inaccuracies not reported to us within 10 days of issue (or 5 days for Departure Documents), and charges may apply to rectify.
2. The price of your holiday
Once the price of your holiday has been confirmed at the time of booking, we will only increase it in the limited circumstances described below.
(a) When we may change the price. After your booking is confirmed, we may increase or decrease the price of your holiday only to reflect changes in the following costs:
(i) the cost of transporting you, including the cost of fuel or other power sources;
(ii) taxes, fees or charges for services such as tourist taxes, landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports and airports, imposed by a third party not directly involved in performing your holiday; or
(iii) the exchange rates relevant to your holiday.
(b) How we calculate the change. Any price increase or decrease will correspond exactly to the change in the relevant cost. For example, if an airline notifies us that the fuel surcharge on your flights has increased by £30 per person, we will pass on a surcharge of £30 per person (less any amount we absorb under paragraph (c) below). We will provide you with a clear explanation of the increase and a breakdown of how it has been calculated.
(c) What we absorb. We will absorb, and you will not be charged for, any increase in the costs referred to in paragraph (a) above that is equivalent to 2% of the total price of your holiday (excluding any amendment charges and insurance premiums). Only amounts above this 2% threshold will be surcharged to you.
(d) When we will tell you. We will notify you of any price increase clearly and in writing (by email or letter) no later than 20 days before the start of your holiday. We will not increase the price of your holiday within 20 days of departure.
(e) If the increase is more than 8% of the total holiday price. If the total price increase (after the 2% absorption in paragraph (c) above) amounts to more than 8% of the total price of your holiday, we will notify you and offer you the following options:
(i) accept the price increase and continue with your holiday as booked;
(ii) accept a substitute holiday of equivalent or higher quality, where we can offer one (if the substitute is of lower quality, you will receive an appropriate price reduction); or
(iii) cancel your holiday and receive a full refund of all payments you have made to us, which we will pay within 14 days of cancellation.
We will give you a reasonable period in which to make your choice. If you do not respond within the time we specify, we will contact you again. If we do not hear from you after our second notification, we may treat your booking as cancelled and refund you in full.
(f) Compensation. If you choose to cancel under paragraph (e)(iii) above, you may also be entitled to compensation, depending on the circumstances. Compensation is not payable where the price increase results from unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances (see Section B, Clause 6).
3. Pricing errors
We take care to ensure that all advertised and quoted prices are accurate at the time of publication. However, prices can change and errors can occasionally occur. We reserve the right to correct any pricing error at any time before your booking is confirmed. Where a Confirmation Invoice has been issued showing an incorrect price due to a system or human error, the price that will apply is the price recorded in our reservation system at the time of booking. A contract entered into based on a pricing error will not be valid or binding. We will notify you of any such error as soon as we become aware of it, at which point you may choose to proceed at the correct price or cancel with a full refund of all payments made.
4. Data
protection
To process your booking, we’ll collect personal data for everyone named on it. This data may be shared with suppliers and third parties as necessary to fulfil your holiday arrangements and comply with applicable law. For full details on how we use and protect your data, please visit: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/privacy
5. Changes and cancellation by us
We plan our holidays many months in advance, so occasionally changes are unavoidable. We’ll always let you know as soon as we possibly can.
Most changes are minor and we must reserve the right to make these alterations due to many variable components of your package holiday which can be subject to changes beyond our control.
Minor changes include, but are not limited to:
• Flight time changes of less than 12 hours
Change of airline or aircraft type
Change from direct to indirect flight
• Change of carrier routing, including introduction of a transit stop, where total journey time increases by less than 12 hours
• Change of departure airport to an airport within 70 miles of the original departure airport
Change of accommodation to same or higher standard in the same area
• Substitution of individual accommodation, ground transport operators, or local suppliers with alternatives of equivalent or higher standard within the same destination area
Reordering of itinerary elements or substitution of individual excursions or activities where the overall tour content and duration are preserved
• Withdrawal of a hotel facility that is beyond our control
• Cancellation of an optional excursion
No compensation is payable in these circumstances. Significant changes (as defined by Schedule 1 of the Package Travel Regulations 2018) include, but are not limited to:
Flight changes of more than 12 hours
• Change of resort area
• Hotel downgrade
If we need to make a significant change, we’ll offer you the choice to:
• Accept the revised arrangements (with a refund if the price is lower)
• Transfer to another available holiday at the current price, without charges
• Cancel with a full refund, which we will process within 14 days
In cases of significant changes, we will do our best to minimise the impact to your tour.
Where a significant change is necessary and arises from circumstances within our direct control, you may be entitled to a price reduction and/or compensation, having regard to the nature and timing of the change and any inconvenience caused. Where a significant change arises from the actions of third-party suppliers, carriers or other service providers, or from circumstances constituting unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances as defined in these conditions, no compensation will be payable. (see Section B, Clause 6).
Minimum numbers
Some group holidays require a minimum number of bookings to operate. If this isn’t achieved, we reserve the right to cancel your booking but will notify you no later than the balance due date and we will always offer you an alternative.
6. Unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances
These are situations beyond our control whose consequences could not have been avoided even with all reasonable measures in place. Examples include:
• War, civil unrest, terrorism or industrial action (actual or threatened)
• Natural disasters, severe weather, floods, volcanic activity
• Serious illness outbreaks at your destination
• Airport or airspace closures or flight restrictions
• Epidemics or pandemics
Geopolitical events, regime sanctions, restrictions imposed by governmental or regulatory authorities, or the actions of third-party governments affecting airspace, transit routes or the provision of services by carriers or suppliers, whether or not at or near your holiday destination
• Significant and unforeseeable increases in the cost of, or withdrawal of, services by transport operators, accommodation providers, or ground operators resulting from any of the above circumstances
If such circumstances significantly affect your holiday before departure, you may be entitled to cancel and receive a full refund. However, please note that UK Government Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) travel advisories don’t automatically mean we’re unable to perform your holiday. They may affect your ability to travel rather than ours to deliver. We cannot pay compensation or meet costs arising from these circumstances. We will always do our best to ensure that your holiday
is minimally impacted by working around affected areas or carriers. A general FCDO advisory covering a broader region or country does not automatically entitle you to cancel without cancellation charges where your specific holiday destination, routing, and accommodation remain unaffected by the circumstances giving rise to that advisory. We will assess each situation individually and notify you promptly of our determination.
7. Our complaints procedure
We welcome feedback and take complaints very seriously. We really hope that you won’t need this section, but just in case you do, we are pleased to advise that Newmarket Holidays Ltd is a proud member of ABTA (membership number V7812). ABTA’s Code of Conduct requires us to maintain high service standards, and we offer access to ABTA’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) scheme and ABTA Arbitration if needed.
Whilst you’re on holiday, if something isn’t quite right, please tell your Tour Manager and the relevant hotel or supplier straight away. You can also email our team on holidayhelp@newmarketholidays.co.uk . The sooner we know, the sooner we can try to resolve the issue. Any verbal complaints should also be put in writing to your Tour Manager or supplier as soon as possible. If you don’t report a problem while you’re away, it may affect your ability to claim compensation, as we won’t have had the chance to put things right at the time. If a satisfactory resolution is not reached, please follow up in writing to our Customer Experience team at customerexperience@newmarketholidays.co.uk within 28 days of getting home. While we encourage early reporting so we can investigate effectively, your statutory rights are not affected by this timeframe. In the unlikely event that we can’t reach an amicable settlement, disputes can be referred to ABTA ADR or ABTA Arbitration, or the courts of England and Wales (or your home country if you’re in Scotland or Northern Ireland).
For more information: www.abta.com
8. Your behaviour
By booking with us, you accept responsibility for any damage or loss you cause. This includes material damage to hotel rooms, coach or aircraft. Full payment for any damage must be made directly to the supplier or to us as soon as possible. You may also be liable for any claims subsequently made against Newmarket Holidays.
We reserve the right to end the holiday arrangements of anyone whose extreme behaviour puts the safety or wellbeing of others at risk, causes damage, disrupts travel, or the general enjoyment of others on the tour. In such cases, we will have no further obligation to provide your holiday arrangements, and no refund will be due. We will, however, provide reasonable assistance to help you arrange your return home, at your own expense.
C. Our responsibility for your holiday
1. Your holiday
We promise to arrange and provide your holiday with reasonable skill and care. We’ll accept responsibility if your contracted arrangements aren’t provided as agreed, or if you suffer injury, illness or loss due to the failure of our employees, agents or suppliers to exercise reasonable care. It remains your responsibility to prove that reasonable care has not been taken if you wish to bring a claim against us.
We won’t be responsible for issues resulting from:
• Your own actions or omissions
• The actions of a third party unconnected with your holiday that were unforeseeable or unavoidable
• Services that do not form part of our contract (such as independently booked excursions)
• Unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances (see Section B, Clause 6)
Limits on compensation:
• For personal injury or death caused by our negligence, there is no upper limit on damages.
• For all other claims, the maximum we’ll pay is three times the total holiday cost (excluding insurance and amendment charges), and only where you’ve received no benefit from your holiday at all.
• For claims relating to international travel by air, sea or rail, our liability is limited by the relevant international conventions (e.g. Montreal Convention, Athens
Convention, COTIF). Strict time limits apply and any proceedings must generally be brought within 2 years of the relevant date.
2. Special requests and medical conditions, disabilities and reduced mobility
• Special requests should be made at the time of booking and confirmed in writing. We’ll do our best to accommodate them, but they can only be guaranteed if confirmed in writing on your Confirmation Invoice. Medical conditions, disabilities or reduced mobility must be declared at the time of booking. Please provide full written details so we can assess the suitability of the trip, make reasonable adjustments where possible and provide you with any additional information that you may require to make an informed decision yourself. If you have a requirement that is a condition of your booking, in other words you would not be able to travel without a certain request being fulfilled, we will confirm this on your booking if we are able to accommodate it. In some cases, we may be unable to accept your booking. If you fail to inform us of requirements that we later become aware of, we reserve the right to treat the booking as cancelled. It should be borne in mind that all of our tours will require a certain level of mobility and ability to embark and disembark aircraft, coaches and other modes of transport as defined.
• If you need help during your holiday due to an illness or injury unrelated to your booked arrangements, our Customer Operations team will provide advice and guidance to assist and support you.
• Safety and security: We take this very seriously and keep up to date with FCDO advice at all times. When travelling abroad, please be vigilant and take the same care of your personal safety and belongings as you would at home. For up-to-date travel advice, visit: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
D. Before booking your holiday
1. Standards overseas
Local health, safety and quality standards at your destination may differ from UK standards. We require all hotels to comply with local regulations, and we hold our own audits to ensure that these are met.
However, we cannot guarantee that they will match British standards.
2. Travel insurance
Travel insurance is a condition of booking with us. Please ensure you have appropriate cover in place at the time of making your booking. Failure to take out a suitable policy immediately means that you could lose your deposit if you’re unable to travel for medical or other insurable reasons.
Full cover for medical reasons is also essential when you are overseas.
If you choose not to take out appropriate insurance, you accept responsibility for meeting costs that insurance would otherwise have covered.
We’re pleased to work with Holiday Extras to offer fully comprehensive travel insurance. You can find details on our website or ask our team for more information.
3. Financial protection and repatriation
Flight-inclusive holidays: Newmarket Holidays Ltd holds ATOL number 2325. When you purchase an ATOL-protected holiday, you’ll receive an ATOL Certificate listing the protected elements. If we or our suppliers are unable to provide your arrangements due to insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may step in at no extra cost to you.
Non-flight packages: We’re a member of the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT), membership number 5509, which provides financial protection under the Package Travel Regulations 2018. This covers refunds if you haven’t yet travelled, and repatriation if travel was included.
Bookings made outside the UK are only protected by ABTOT when purchased directly from Newmarket Holidays Limited.
If you need assistance abroad due to our financial failure, please call ABTOT’s 24/7 helpline: 01702 811397
• Full details of the Package Travel Regulations 2018: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/634
Important information
Booking details: Please make sure all names match passports exactly — this is essential for flights and insurance. If a name changes between booking and travel (e.g. after a wedding), please let us know as soon as possible. If there’s no time to update the passport, carry your marriage certificate with it.
Delays: If services are delayed both outbound and inbound due to circumstances beyond our control, we’ll keep you fully informed and do our best to help. For extended overnight delays, we’ll endeavour to arrange accommodation where possible.
Special requests: We’ll always do our best to accommodate requests such as front coach seats or lower-floor hotel rooms, but these cannot be guaranteed.
Itinerary: Your final itinerary and departure documents will be sent 7–10 days before departure, once all payments are received. We’ll always aim to operate the itinerary as planned, but occasionally circumstances beyond our control may require minor adjustments.
Tour Plus Extensions: While some Tour Plus extensions are accompanied by your tour manager, others are hosted by a local representative or expert guide, and some are designed for independent exploration, giving you the freedom to enjoy your surroundings at your own pace.
Group sizes: Our group sizes vary depending on the destination, tour type and time of year. The maximum group size on our Classic Tours can sometimes reach 50 for the most popular departure dates, but there will often be times where this number is less. You can ask our Holiday Planners for more information based on your chosen holiday. To guarantee joining a much smaller group, we have a wide range of tours where the maximum group size is 24 (and often just 18-20):
• Small Group tours: A wide variety of tour itineraries crafted just like our Classic tours but operating with a smaller group size, enabling you to dig deeper and explore off the beaten track.
Exclusively Solos tours: A collection of itineraries designed specifically for solo travellers, with group sizes carefully balanced to foster like-minded connections.
• Premier Collection tours: A range of more intimate tours for an elevated experience where you’ll also enjoy a lighter pace and more luxurious or unique accommodations.
Flights: All prices are based on economy class travel. We reserve the right to substitute an alternative airline or aircraft if needed. Cabin upgrades on long-haul flights must be requested before the balance due date. Ryanair passengers must check in online or face airport check-in fees.
Flight timings: Timings given at booking are based on schedules available at that time and may change. Final timings will be confirmed with your departure documents — please check these carefully.
Airport transfers: To offer competitive prices and a wide choice of UK departure airports, we sometimes need to combine transfers. You may be asked to wait up to an hour at the airport for other flights, and transfers back to the airport may be up to three hours before your flight.
Fitness to travel: Please let us know at the time of booking if you have any special needs, disabilities or mobility requirements, or if you plan to bring equipment such as a wheelchair or CPAP machine. If you’ve recently had a serious medical condition, please consult your doctor before travelling. We reserve the right to request a fitness-to-fly certificate if required while you’re overseas.
Accommodation: Prices are based on two people sharing. Most rooms are twin-bedded, double beds can be requested but aren’t guaranteed. Singles are available with a supplement. Triple rooms may be available on request and at a supplement and will often comprise of two double beds. Some seasonal facilities (such as outdoor pools or air conditioning) may not be available at the start or end of season.
• More about ABTOT: https://www.abtot.com/
4. Passport, visa, immigration and health requirements
Meeting passport, visa and entry requirements is your sole responsibility. Please check requirements with the relevant embassies and consulates before booking and before you travel.
For travel to European Union countries: your passport must have at least 3 months’ validity from your return date and must be less than 10 years old on your departure date.
Please also check any vaccination or health requirements for your destination before booking.
5. EU Entry/Exit System (EES) and ETIAS EES: The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) became fully operational on 10 April 2026 and requires British nationals travelling to the Schengen area to register biometric details (fingerprints and photo) on first entry. This replaces passport stamping. Please allow extra time at border controls. The latest information can be found at https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees. Please note that Irish passport holders and British passport holders with EU residency are currently excluded from EES registration requirements. For customers travelling via Eurostar, a dual British and French/Belgian border is in operation at St Pancras International, meaning EES processing takes place at the station, and no further border check is required on arrival at your destination.
ETIAS: From last quarter of 2026 (exact date to be confirmed), British nationals will also need an ETIAS visa waiver before travelling to the EU. This is expected to cost €20 per person and must be obtained before travel. The latest information can be found at etias.com. We’ve partnered with the Travel Visa Company to help, details here: https://thetravelvisacompany.co.uk/newmarketholidays/?sup=NMH
Extras not booked with us: We’re not responsible for costs relating to third-party services (e.g. insurance, currency, airport parking or independently booked flights) if we cancel your holiday.
Costings of holidays: The costs of your holidays have been converted into GBP using these rates:
Call costs: Calls to our 0330 and 0333 numbers are charged at the standard local rate.
FCDO travel advice: Always check the latest advice before you travel at: www.gov.uk/foreign-traveladvice and keep checking, as it can change. It’s your responsibility to stay up to date.
This is the fifth holiday I have booked with Newmarket Holidays. The tours are excellent, the guides friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. As a solo traveller, I have met so many lovely people along the way. I would thoroughly recommend them.
