Our History BACKWATER TOURS
Backwater Tours was born out of true passion and a particular skill in devising meticulously planned driving tours. In 2010, Paul and Linda Trill started the company when their passion project was recognised by Philip & Julie Porter at the Jaguar E-type and XK Club. What ensued was a long running relationship of operating the clubs’ official tours, which is ongoing to this day. Something we are very proud of. In 2022, Backwater Tours gained further recognition when respected tour operator, The Albatross Group acquired it, integrating the company under the Albatross Motoring umbrella alongside Scenic Car Tours. Since then, Backwater Tours has benefited from the vast expertise found within the motoring team and systems used to enhance the customer experience and ensure your tour is a truly unforgettable one. Since its inception, Backwater has operated over 60 tours, travelling with hundreds of customers around the world.
Take a look below for a snapshot of some of our past tours.
New Zealand OCEANIA In 2017, Backwater took two back-to-back tours to explore the South Island. The tour duration was 23 days long spanning from the most northerly point to the southerly tip of the South Island. Highlights included the natural hot spa pools at Hanmer Springs, whale watching in Kaikoura, wine tasting in Marlborough, a visit to the impressive Fox Glacier, a stunning Milford Sound cruise and more. Time to revive this tour? Or would you go elsewhere? Route 66, Japan, New England in the Fall, South Africa?
Northumberland UK & EUROPE
Suffolk UK & EUROPE Another tour that always received phenomenal feedback is Suffolk. Based from the luxury of Hintlesham Hall, this is the perfect place to explore Constable Country, Southwold, Aldeburgh, Lavenham and beyond. Our last Suffolk tour was in 2022, perhaps we take in Norfolk as well next time around.
A tour that always gets great feedback from customers who have experienced it is Northumberland. We have run this as a two-centre tour to take in Kielder Forest, Hexham, Hadrian’s Wall and the Cragside Estate. The roads are stunning, as is the scenery. This tour is set to be back in 2027.
Car Clubs & Groups
We have a long and successful history of working with car clubs, our fifteen year history with the Jaguar XK & E-type Clubs is testament to that.
If you are a group organiser or car club looking for a tour operator to organise your tours please contact us. We will be delighted to meet you and talk through your requirements and showcase what we offer. Please send us an email hello@backwatertours.co.uk or give us a call +44 (0)1732 879158 we look forward to hearing from you.
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