Coach Travel

We know that great coach drivers can really make a huge difference to the success of a tour, and we therefore select our coach operator partners very carefully to do our utmost to provide the best possible experience to our travelling guests.

All our UK Coach Operators have to conform to national and international regulations, and we audit them every three years to ensure ongoing compliance in accordance with our Safety Management System.

Unlike many of our competitors, we only supply Executive Coaches for our tours to the continent, which means that they have (unless otherwise specified):

• Air-conditioning or forced air ventilation
• Reclining Seats
• Toilet
• Hot drinks facilities
• DVD player / USB ports

The majority of good coaches suitable for continental work are 49 seaters, and to ensure the best possible coaches are provided we encourage our groups to try to recruit according to this capacity. Larger capacity vehicles, including Double Deckers, may be available on request, are often older and provide less luggage space per passenger, and may even be subject to supplementary cost.

Air Travel

Subject to availability, we can offer flights with all airlines from all UK airports. Most low cost carriers operate a number of convenient routes from Regional Airports to our featured destinations.

As flight prices fluctuate considerably we cannot guarantee seats until they are available to book. Popular routes at busy times of the year will sell out very quickly so we recommend that you book as early as possible and we will do our utmost to secure your preferred route and airline.

All air transport is regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority to ensure safety standards.

Ferry Travel

Taking a Ferry from Dover to Calais is something of a rite of passage for British Schoolchildren. It affords a natural break in the tour for pupils to stretch their legs and is usually a convenient time to dine en-route to your destination. It’s frequent and short – 41 sailings per day with numerous ferry companies, and a crossing time of around 1hr 45 minutes, and also normally the most economical way to cross the English Channel.

Other crossings available include:

• Western Route Crossings from Portsmouth to Caen, Cherbourg & Le Havre
• Plymouth to Roscoff
• Newhaven to Dieppe
• North Sea Ferry crossings overnight from Hull to Zeebrugge or Rotterdam, and Newcastle to Amsterdam.

As a nationally regulated industry, all operators conform to required safety standards.

Eurotunnel

Crossing from Folkestone to Calais in just 35 minutes, travelling by Eurotunnel is an excellent option for shorter duration tours with packed itineraries.

Eurostar

Departing from London (St Pancras), Ebbsfleet or Ashford, Eurostar is a convenient, environmentally friendly and cost effective option for small groups travelling to Paris. We will be pleased to also quote for connecting trains from your local station.