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A global portfolio of tailored and escorted journeys
What sets us apart?
Given the current uncertainty and concerns about future travel, here are one or two reasons to make you feel more secure about booking a holiday with The Ultimate Travel Company:
Deposits: Not required for 2020 holidays; just £250 per person for 2021 holidays. *
Financial Protection: All holidays booked with us are fully ATOL and ABTA protected.
Travel Disruption: If you are involuntarily prevented from travelling, you can choose to postpone your holiday or receive a refund of all monies paid.
24/7 Assistance: We guarantee you the peace of mind that comes with round the clock support, before and during your holiday.
* excludes any essential pre-payments
Privately owned by full time, hands on directors, backed up a hugely loyal and experienced team, we have been creating worldwide holidays for more than 30 years. We therefore have the know how and the flexibility to adapt to these rapidly changing times, and so you can be safe in the knowledge that if your plans have to change…they can!
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Just first class! Interested, imaginative and very helpful.
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Once again the service we got from Ultimate was impeccable.
Ultimate Travel yet again gave us the holiday of a lifetime - thank you
How Sara managed to put this together in the short time is nothing short of miraculous. It was seamless!
Fantastic holiday, exceeded our expectations in every way. As usual, Ultimate’s attention to detail, meant that everything went smoothly, every meet and greet was spot on, which is helpful on these multi centre holidays. We were made to feel like true VIP’s by everyone who met us. Well done.
A great trip as always - you're a fantastic company.
Thanks for being such an excellent travel company with friendly, patient and knowledgeable staff.
We have just returned from what was a holiday of a lifetime. I can't thank you enough. All the places you recommended were excellent. The organisation was meticulous and made our lives so much easier.
It was a complicated itinerary for 12 people and Tania got it spot on!
Popular itineraries
Looking for some holiday inspiration? Our popular itineraries will give you a taste of the kind of trip we can create for you. Whether you want to witness the drama of the Great Wildebeest Migration in Tanzania, go temple-hopping in Cambodia or take an expedition cruise to the icy wilderness of Antarctica, we will personalise your trip so that it’s just right for you.
- Santiago,
- Torres del Paine National Park,
- Punta Arenas,
- Chilean Lake District,
- San Pedro de Atacama,
- Vik Vineyard
- Uncover salt flats and spouting geysers in the Atacama Desert
- Marvel at the natural landscapes of Torres del Paine and the Chilean Lake District
- Sample fine Chilean wines at a boutique winery in the Cachapoal Valley
- Auckland, Rotorua, Hawke's Bay, Wellington, Bay of Many Coves, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Franz Joesf, Queenstown
- Discover traditional Maori culture, whales and hot springs in Kaikoura
- Go sailing in the Bay of Many Coves and see the Franz Josef Glacier
- Explore ancient kauri forest and old gold mining towns on the Coromandel Peninsula
- Buenos Aires,
- Mendoza,
- Iguazu Falls,
- El Calafate
- Discover the icy lakes, granite peaks and glaciers of Los Glaciares National Park
- Sample fine Argentine wines at a prestigious vineyard resort in Mendoza
- Explore the breathtaking Iguazu Falls with a private guide
- San Jose,
- Osa Peninsula,
- Arenal,
- Papagayo ,
- Bajos del Toro
- Visit hot springs and enjoy zip-lining and kayaking around the Arenal Volcano
- Encounter the rare and exotic wildlife of the Osa Peninsula
- Enjoy spa treatments and exciting water sports at a luxury resort on the Pacific Coast
- Mysore, Nagarhole National Park, Sultan's Battery, Kozhikide, Cochin, Kerala
- Explore Kerala’s enchanting backwaters aboard a traditional houseboat
- Uncover the extraordinary temples of Madurai and the ancient capital of Tanjore
- Discover grand churches in Pondicherry and Chinese fishing nets in Cochin
- Tokyo,
- Hakone,
- Ise-Shima National Park,
- Kyoto
- Bathe in the natural hot springs of Hakone National Park
- Experience the exciting metropolis of Tokyo and the cultural charm of Kyoto
- Stay at a luxury hot spring resort in the hills of Ise-Shima National Park
- Sydney,
- Uluru,
- Hamilton Island
- Discover the iconic sights of Sydney from the Opera House to Bondi Beach
- Journey deep into the outback to visit the mighty Ayer’s Rock
- Spend five nights in the Whitsundays where you can snorkel on the Great Barrier
- Okavango Delta,
- Kalahari Game Reserve
- An enchanting mobile safari experience in the Okavango Delta
- Explore private, game-rich reserves in the company of expert guides
- Enjoy both day and night game drives in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve
- San Jose,
- Islita,
- Pacuare River,
- Bajos del Toro
- Go white water rafting on the Pacuare River through lush rainforest
- Explore and experience the prolific birdlife of Costa Rica’s cloud forest
- Five nights at an east coast beach resort where you can surf, kayak and sunbathe
- Quito,
- Amazon,
- Otavalo,
- Galapagos,
- Cotopaxi National Park
- Explore the old Inca capital of Quito and the colourful market town of Otavalo
- Enjoy horseback riding, hiking and biking in Cotopaxi National Park
- Cruise the enchanting Galapagos Islands for six nights aboard the Santa Cruz II
- Luang Prabang,
- Hanoi,
- Hue,
- Saigon,
- Siem Reap
- Discover French colonial Hanoi and the old merchant houses of Hoi An
- Take in stunning limestone karst scenery on a junk cruise in Halong Bay
- Visit the world-famous ‘lost city’ of Angkor and discover its extraordinary Khmer legacy
- Victoria Falls,
- Hwange National Park,
- Matobo Hills National Park,
- Bulawayo
- Visit the natural world wonder that is the Victoria Falls
- Enjoy thrilling walking safaris on a private concession in Hwange National Park
- Discover the rich wildlife, granite scenery and ancient rock art of Matobo Hills National Park
- Windhoek,
- Sossusvlei ,
- Kaokoland,
- Kunene
- Spot black rhino, lion, oryx and other desert-adapted wildlife in Kaokoland
- Sleep in a luxury safari chalet in Kunene at the heart of Damaraland
- Explore the famous sand dunes of Sossusvlei by quad bike, hot air balloon and open 4x4
- Bagan,
- Inle Lake,
- Yangon,
- Ngapali Beach
- Explore Yangon, Inle Lake and the astonishing temples of Bagan
- Sail along the Ayeyarwady River past markets and traditional stilt homes
- Four nights at a luxury hotel in the premier beach resort of Ngapali
- Masai Mara,
- Kenyan Coast
- Stay in an exclusive tented camp in the private Mara Naboisho Conservancy
- Enjoy game drives and guided walks in search of elephant, leopard and cheetah
- Spend five nights relaxing on Diani Beach on the beautiful Kenyan coast
- Cape Town,
- Franschhoek,
- Hermanus
- Explore Cape Town and take a cable car to the summit of Table Mountain
- Indulge in the fine wines and gastronomic delights of Franschhoek
- Go whale watching, paragliding and kayaking in Hermanus
- Buenos Aires ,
- San Martin de los Andes,
- Villa La Angostura,
- Bariloche,
- El Calafate
- Experience the vibrant attractions of Buenos Aires
- Admire the extraordinary natural beauty of the Argentine Lake District
- Go hiking around El Chaltén and visit the immense Perito Moreno
Ultimate Chile
16 days
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Classic New Zealand – The Grand Tour
22 days
from £6,120 PP
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Ultimate Argentina
14 days
from £8,120 PP
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Ultimate Costa Rica
15 days
from £7,383 PP
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Ultimate Southern India
21 days
from £4,995 PP
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Ultimate Japan
15 days
from £13,995 PP
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Classic Australia – Sydney, Rock and Reef
14 days
from £3,350 PP
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Classic Botswana
10 days
from £6,900 PP
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Classic Costa Rica
14 days
from £4,495 PP
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Classic Ecuador & Galapagos
17 days
from £8,432 PP
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Ultimate Indochina
17 days
from £5,955 PP
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Simply Zimbabwe
12 days
from £4,425 PP
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Ultimate Namibia
11 days
from £11,350 PP
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Classic Myanmar
18 days
from £4,370 PP
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Simply Kenya
11 days
from £3,220 PP
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Simply South Africa
12 days
from £2,115 PP
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Simply Argentina
16 days
from £3,966 PP
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