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Discover the world of touring A selection of our most popular tours designed with you in mind
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Touring isn’t just about ticking off bucket list destinations or visiting bustling tourist hotspots. It’s about discovering the world in all its wonder and fully immersing yourself in the richness of local cultures.
In a world filled with natural beauty and diverse landscapes, selecting a tour can be a monumental decision. That’s why at Hays Travel, we believe in providing quality service matched with perfectly crafted itineraries suited to each individual traveller. Whether you’re looking to book a grand tour of South America or a more intimate tour filled with history and culture, we’ll have the perfect holiday for you. Every year, we carefully select the best touring offers from destinations around the globe and bring them together with exciting, must-read editorials in two jam-packed Best of Touring brochures, released in Spring and Autumn. Bursting with new touring offers to get excited about, ranging from adrenaline fuelled explorations of Japan and the USA, to solo adventures in New Zealand, and festive journeys exploring Lapland, we’re sure you’ll find something that sparks your interest in our 76-page brochure.
We’ve organised these holidays into ten sections, including Best Sellers, Rail Journeys, Closer to Home, Solo Tours and more. We’ve also included top tips from our friendly and knowledgeable touring ambassadors and unpacked Canada in our destination focus feature. To give you an introduction to the exciting world of touring, this sneak peek includes four hand- picked touring offers. To access the full version of Best of Touring, scan the code below or pick up your copy at your local Hays Travel branch.
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To celebrate the launch of our 9th edition of Best of Touring, we’re giving YOU the chance to win £5,000 towards a touring holiday in this brochure! All you need to do is scan the QR code and complete the form to be in with a chance!
All entrants must be aged 18 or over and residents of the UK. To qualify, entrant must fill in the form between 9.00am Tuesday 9 September 2025 and 10.00pm Friday 7 December 2025. All applicable entries will automatically be entered into the draw. Winner of the Contest will be selected in a random drawing under the supervision of HTL. Winner will be drawn no later than 7 January 2026 and will be notified via email or phone to the email address/phone number they entered the contest with within seven (7) days following the winner selection. One winner will receive £5,000 towards a touring holiday with HTL, chosen from the Best of Touring Autumn 2025 Brochure. Offers in the brochure are subject to availability and prices within the brochure are subject to change. If the offer chosen exceeds the value of £5,000, the winner will be responsible to pay the difference and the deposit in accordance with the Tour Operator terms and conditions. If the holiday is less than £5,000 no cash alternative will be given for the remainder of the prize money. The winner will have until 6pm on 31st March 2026 to book. The winner must comply with holiday destination entry regulations including visa and covid requirements. Travel insurance and expenses are not included in the prize and the customer is responsible for these elements. Please see full terms and conditions at: haystravel.co.uk/best-of touring/terms-and-conditions.
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The Dolomites
Venice
Lake Garda
8 day tour: September 2025 - October 2026 Lake Garda, Venice & Verona
sheep and goats here and there with pine forests stretching into the distance. Day 4: Lake Garda Today is a free day to explore Rova del Garda and Lake Garda at your leisure. Day 5: Venice After an early breakfast, take the drive to Venice, uniquely caught in a time warp and as culturally rich as any city can be. Take a walking tour during which you will see St Mark’s Square and its Basilica, the Campanile, and Doge’s Palace together with countless other places of interest. Day 6: Venice Relax with a free morning to explore your surroundings as you wish before visiting a vineyard in the Trentino region this afternoon. Day 7: Verona Verona is one of the most beautiful and pleasant cities in Italy and today you will take a guided walking tour in order to appreciate it at its best, discovering its hidden side too. Approach through the centuries-old city walls - when you enter the old town you cannot help but admire! Day 8: Verona - UK Today your coach will take you to the airport for your return flight home.
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36 people Return flights from: Regional airports
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Day 1: UK - Lake Garda On arrival in Lake Garda, a coach will take you to the delightful lakeside resort of Riva del Garda, beautifully surrounded by lofty peaks, situated at the more scenic north end of the lake. The rest of the day will be spent at leisure. Day 2: Lake Garda Enjoy an introduction to Lake Garda by exploring a selection of its lakeside villages. Today you will take a tour of the lake, passing through some lovely, typically Italian villages complete with tiny harbours clinging to the shoreline with the mountains behind. Day 3: The Dolomites Today you’ll head north to the stunning Dolomite Mountains the result of geological activity some 230 million years ago, giving them a gorgeous pink and lime-green hue. The foothills are strikingly green pastures studded with the occasional small shepherd’s house, a few
Reasons to love this ♥ Tour the typically Italian towns and villages that lie on the shores of Lake Garda ♥ Ascend into the incredible Dolomite Mountains on a guided tour of its untouched natural beauty and picturesque hamlets Your holiday includes ✓ Return flights ✓ 7 nights hotel accommodation ✓ Various meals ✓ Services of an expert Riviera Tour Manager ✓ All transfers and other transportation throughout
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29 day tour: October 2025 - December 2026 Southeast Asia Encompassed
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16 people Return flights from: Regional airports
Rong Khun, enjoying the view of the Mekong River. Days 5-6: Chiang Khong - Muang Pakbeng - Luang Prabang You’ll cross the border into Laos, travelling by traditional boat down the Mekong, to stay at a local homestay in a nearby village. Then, continue down the Mekong, taking a guided tour of the Pak Ou caves on the way. Days 7-10: Lunag Prabang - Vang Vieng Here, take a guided tour of the Ethnology Museum and relax at the Kuang Si waterfalls, there’s plenty of free time here to explore. Then, take a high-speed train to Vang Vieng. Explore the countryside by bicycle or kayak on your free day. Days 11-13: Vang Vieng - Vientiane - Hanoi Head to the capital of Laos, where you can explore the highlights of the town.
Then, fly to Hanoi. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, stilt house, Presidential Palace and enjoy an included water puppet show. Days 14-16: Hanoi - Ha Long - Hue Embark on a Ha Long Bay cruise on a junk boat, taking in the views at an island lookout and enjoying a seafood lunch. Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board before sailing back to port. Embark on an overnight train to Hue. Explore Hue on a guided tour, taking in the Imperial Citadel, Royal Tomb and Tien Mu Pagoda. Days 17-19: Hue - Hoi An Drive the Hai Van pass to Hoi An. You’ll have plenty of time to explore what Hoi An has to offer, including a noodle making demonstration at a G Adventures- supported project. Days 20-22: Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City Fly to Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy free time
Noodle Demonstration
Days 1-2: UK - Bangkok - Chiang Mai Fly to Bangkok and enjoy a guided longboat tour of Bangkok’s klongs and Wat Po before an overnight train to Chiang Mai. Days 3-4: Chiang Mai - Chiang Khong See the Doi Suthep temple on a guided tour then head to Chiang Khong via Wat
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Angkor Wat Ruins
to explore. Take a guided tour of Cu Chi Tunnels and enjoy a boat cruise through the villages, islands and markets of the Mekong Delta. Days 23-27: Ho Chi Minh City - Phnom Penh - Siem Reap Cross the border into Cambodia and enjoy a cyclo tour through the city. Today you’ll head on a guided tour of Tuol Sleng Musuem and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields). Then, transfer to Siem Reap. Watch the sunrise over Angkor Wat and enjoy traditional Khmer food, with ample free time to explore. Days 28-29: Siem Reap - Bangkok - UK You’ll return to the bustling metropolis of Bangkok today. Then, head for your flight home to the UK.
Hue Rice Fields
Reasons to love this ♥ Enjoy a noodle making
Your holiday includes ✓ Return flights
demonstration and lunch at Oodles of Noodles, a G Adventures-supported project ♥ Taste traditional Laotian food whilst getting to know your host family in Muang Pakbeng ♥ Enjoy a Halong Bay cruise with a seafood lunch and dinner included
✓ 24 nights hotel accommodation, 1 night village homestay, 2 nights sleeper train, 1 night junk boat ✓ 25 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners ✓ All transport ✓ Services of a Chief Experience Officer throughout
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Tsavo West National Park
African Elephants
Mombasa Beach
13 day tour: September 2025 - November 2027 Kenya Beach and Safari
Days 7-8: Tsavo West National Park - Tsavo East National Park Experience an early morning game drive and a bush breakfast before heading towards the adjoining Tsavo East National Park. After a picnic lunch, take in the spectacular sceneries of Mudanda Rock and Yatta Plateau. Enjoy two nights at Ashnil Aruba Lodge overlooking a dam, while spending the days in search of wildlife. Day 9: Tsavo East National Park - Mombasa Make your way out of the national park and back to your beach resort for some well-earned rejuvenation and your final four-night stay. Days 10-12: Mombasa You could use these days to either soak up the sunshine from the comfort of the hotel or choose to explore Mombasa, its Old Town and historic Fort Jesus. You could also head north to explore some remote
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Days 1-4: Mombasa Fly overnight to Mombasa. Start your holiday in relaxation mode in a wonderful all-inclusive beach resort. Soak in life by the Indian Ocean and under the balmy Kenyan skies with the pools, restaurants and bars. You could dabble in water sports or simply enjoy the shoreline with a walk or a book. Day 5: Mombasa -Taita Hill Sanctuary Make your way from the coast to the private Taita Hill Sanctuary for an afternoon game drive before continuing to the 5-star Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge. Day 6: Taita Hill Sanctuary - Tsavo West National Park Get back on your safari vehicle after breakfast to the renowned and protected Tsavo West National Park. Traverse the savannah to Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge for lunch and a game drive.
Reasons to love this ♥ Discover vast Tsavo West National Park on included game drives Your holiday includes ✓ Return flights ✓ 7 nights all-inclusive hotel accommodation at a beach resort in Mombasa ✓ 4 nights full-board accommodation in game lodges on safari ✓ Fully escorted by friendly,
beaches along the coast. Day 13: Mombasa - UK Today you’ll fly back to the UK.
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experienced drivers and safari guides during your time on safari and a local agent who will be available for assistance at specified times during the beach stay
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Indian Peafowl
Fatehpur Sikri
Bengal Tigers
10 day tour: September 2025 - November 2026 India’s Golden Triangle with Ranthambore National Park
Day 4: Agra Have your very own Princess Diana moment in front of the Taj Mahal today. After a morning here, move on to Agra’s imposing fort. Days 5-6: Fatehpur Sikri - Ranthambore Your journey continues with a visit to the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri, once the capital of the Mughal Empire. Later, continue by road to Bharatpur. Board a train bound for Sawai Madhopur, then journey on to Ranthambore National Park. Head out in search of leopards, monkeys, birds and sloth bears on two game drives where you may even spot the elusive Bengal tiger - a greater possibility nowadays thanks to the conservation work of the Ranthambore Foundation. Day 7: Ranthambore - Jaipur Make your way north-west to Jaipur. Day 8: Jaipur A full-day tour of Jaipur reveals why this great city is considered one of India’s foremost cultural attractions. After an early start, drive up to the Amber Fort, a beautiful sandstone palace perched on a hilltop. Tour the fort, then head to the foothill lake. Explore the City Palace and the 18th-century Jantar Mantar observatory. Day 9: Delhi Enjoy a final night in Delhi. Day 10: Delhi - UK Today, you’ll fly back home to the UK.
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32 people Return flights from: London Heathrow
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Day 1: UK - Delhi You’ll transfer to the airport via Titan’s nationwide chauffeur service, which collects you from home for your flight. Day 2: Delhi Arrive in Delhi. After a little time for refreshment and relaxation, you will head out on an afternoon sightseeing tour of New Delhi. See the India Gate memorial and pass the official residence of the President of India. Later you’ll continue to UNESCO-protected Qutab Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world. Day 3: Delhi - Agra This morning your tour concentrates on Old Delhi. See the black marble memorial to Mahatma Gandhi and the grand Jama Masjid. Also stop by the UNESCO-listed memorial to the Mughal emperor Humayun and the historic Red Fort, the one-time residence of the Mughal Emperor. In the afternoon, make your way to Agra.
Reasons to love this ♥ Go in search of rare Bengal tigers in their natural habitat ♥ Take in the reflections as you walk through the Amber Fort’s exquisite Hall of Mirrors Your holiday includes ✓ Return flights ✓ 8 nights hotel accommodation plus 1 night in-flight ✓ 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 8 dinners ✓ 3 game drives in Ranthambore National Park ✓ Use of Titan’s nationwide chauffeur service
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