AAT Kings

AAT Kings is the premier coach tour holidays operator, with a long standing history in providing quality touring experiences, which can be traced back to the early 1900's.

AAT Kings offers a wide variety of touring styles in Australia and New Zealand to suit a range of travellers – from singles to couples and extended family groups.

Guests can choose from a wide range of escorted tours including Premium, Low Cost, Small Group Adventures and Camping Adventures and Short Breaks and day tours programs throughout Australia and New Zealand with itineraries ranging in length from half day city sight tours to extended 31 day countrywide tours.

They believe that a holiday lasts a lifetime! One special trip will make memories and friendships that can last forever. An AAT Kings holiday is the hassle-free freeway to holiday. Everything has been arranged in advance so travellers don't have to worry about getting lost, finding attractions and reading maps or speeding tickets.

On an AAT Kings tour, there is a perfect balance of planned sightseeing and free time for independent exploration or just relaxing and doing nothing at all.

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APT

APT is the leading tour operator of luxury tours in Australia, New Zealand, Canada & Alaska, Europe, Russia and Egypt River Cruising, China and Vietnam.

Choose from a great range of touring styles including ocean and river cruising, coach touring, rail travel, 4-wheel drive adventures, air safaris, short breaks and day tours. Tours include a great mix of cultural activities, luxurious accommodation, world-class dining and a dedicated team of professionals to make your holiday as relaxed and enjoyable as possible.

Their unique Freedom of Choice concept allows you to choose from a range of touring and dining experiences all included in your touring price.

APT's investment in luxury river ships in Europe, Russia's only Private Train the Gold Eagle and luxury permanent tented lodges in the Kimberley and Northern Territory demonstrate their commitment to guaranteeing their valued customers the very best in touring and cruising.

And with a 98% satisfaction rating year on year it's quite apparent you will be guaranteed a truly memorable departure from the ordinary.

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Contiki

Contiki is your access all areas ticket to the hottest travelling show on earth. Imagine discovering different cultures, meeting new people from all over the globe and creating memories that will last a lifetime. That's Contiki!

Are you ready to live it up and meet heaps of other fun-loving travellers from across the globe? On Contiki, everyone's 18 to 35 so you'll always find someone ready to get in on the action or share an adventure. Whether it be celebrity spotting in LA, braving Amsterdam on a bicycle, sipping coffee at a cafe in Rome or skydiving in New Zealand at 12,000 feet!

Don't waste time trying to find the next place to stay or how to get there, with Contiki you can stress less, enjoy more and let their expert staff show you their secrets to a hassle-free holiday. They organise everything from transport and accommodation to sightseeing and meals – helping you make the most of every day.

And because they know one size doesn't fit all, they've designed three unique travel styles – Camping, Concept and Time Out. From pitching a tent to living it up in a four-star resort, there is an accommodation option to suit everyone!

Contiki's Europe trips start from $105* per day and with transport, accommodation, sightseeing, plenty of meals and heaps of free time included, travelling with Contiki is completely stress free and great value!

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Globus Family of Brands

With a longstanding reputation in the travel industry, the Globus Family of Brands has a holiday to suit everyone – from fully escorted to independent, and value to premium. Here's a snapshot of what makes the Globus Family's four distinct brands so special.

When it comes to escorted coach travel, Globus is a world leader with more than 80 years of travel expertise. Passengers will experience first-class, conveniently located hotels; a wide range of included features; and a relaxed leisurely pace.

For the savvy, value-minded traveller, Cosmos combines the freedom of independent travel with the benefits of group travel, all at unbelievable value – with up to 40 per cent free time and greater choice of activities.

Deluxe river cruise brand, Avalon Waterways has an impressive fleet that features the newest ships on the rivers of Europe, as well as cruising on the Nile, Yangtze, and around the Galápagos Islands. Experience the very best in five-star accommodation, outstanding service, superb cuisine and luxury amenities.

Monograms is independent travel made easy. Hotel reservations, airport transfers, and sightseeing will all be taken care of, leaving travellers free to pursue personal interests. A local host is also provided to guide you on everything from directions to theatre reservations.

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Insight Vacations

With Insight Vacations, you will experience a holiday planned to perfection and a level of personalised service that is second to none. Travel with Insight vacations to rediscover the golden age of travel!

An Insight Vacations holiday is an experience that truly exceeds expectations. Guests will travel in style aboard Insight's luxury coaches providing more legroom for added comfort; enjoy all the best sights and experiences on offer with a knowledgeable tour director at the helm and settle into a range of carefully chosen first class to deluxe hotels each night, making it the perfect choice for realising that trip of a lifetime.

Insight's range of touring programs have been carefully designed to offer the finest in escorted holiday options in a variety of touring styles including Discovery, Regional, Easy Pace, Country Roads and Elegance itineraries and, new for 2010, flexible journeys with Insight Select, ensuring there is a holiday to suit all travel needs.

Whether you choose an escorted tour in Europe, Britain, the Eastern Mediterranean, America and Canada, a European River cruise, an Aegean or Nile cruising experience or an Independent Journey of discovery in Europe, you'll enjoy the unequalled value and memorable experiences that only an Insight Vacation can bring.

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Intrepid Travel

For travellers with a yearning to get off the beaten track, Intrepid opens up a whole new world. With an average group size of just 10 people, Intrepid gives travellers the freedom and flexibility to get off the tourist trails and really experience local cultures. From their Basix range which breaks boundaries, not budgets, to their Comfort range which combines grassroots travel with some of life's small pleasures, there's an Intrepid adventure to suit just about every budget and comfort level.

Whether it's a Thai homestay, a Peruvian trek, an Italian feast or an African safari, Intrepid takes travellers to over 90 destinations worldwide to explore some of the world's most amazing places and discover real people, real cultures and have incredible real life experiences along the way.

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Peregrine / Geckos

Peregrine's first steps in the world of adventure were taken in Nepal in 1977. Their name comes from the word 'Peregrinate' which means to migrate, walk, or take a pilgrimage, very fitting for a trekking organisation. Since that time they've broadened their horizons and now offer adventures to over 60 countries worldwide.

They can help you discover all four corners of the globe, from Polar regions, to Africa, Latin America, Asia, Europe, Middle East and beyond. They offer high quality, excellent-value, small group adventures to interesting areas of the world, in harmony with local people and the environment.

Treks, walks, safaris, journeys, expeditions and voyages, some which require physical as well as mental stamina, most are 'adventures' which can be enjoyed by anyone with an enquiring mind who enjoys getting off the beaten track, discovering and learning about their chosen destination.

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Scenic Tours, Outback Discover & Evergreen Tours

Scenic Tours has been delivering exceptional luxury touring experiences, tailor-made for Australian and New Zealand travellers, for over 20 years. Offering the ultimate in five star touring, Scenic Tours' extended tour departures now cover Canada & Alaska, Europe River Cruising, Europe land touring, Britain & Ireland, Egypt & Jordan, South America, Africa, China & Vietnam as well as Australia, Norfolk Island and New Zealand. Passengers enjoy personalised and flexible touring, unique sightseeing experiences, the finest hotels in central locations and all-inclusive tour packages. As Australia's number one tour company to Canada and Alaska, Scenic Tours provides the ultimate touring experience of Canada & Alaska and more recently has launched a fleet of wholly-Australian owned river cruise ships now cruising Europe's waterways.

Outback Discovery has built an enviable reputation as the experts in small group touring throughout Australia's outback. You'll learn that this land has so much more to reveal. Uluru, Cape York and the Kimberley are the icons, but to make your journey even more special they also venture into incredible national parks, visit many lesser-known sites and stay in unique places. Their tours are truly all-inclusive including all meals, accommodation and attractions. Accompanying you all the way are their Tour Managers and Drivers, who are the best in the business and their modern fleet of All Terrain 4WD luxury Mercedes Benz vehicles provides the ultimate in safety and comfort.

Evergreen Tours has been touring for 30 years and specialises in premium touring providing quality tours with unbeatable value. It lets travellers experience destinational icons but at the same time gives them the freedom to explore on their own. These fully escorted tours include first class accommodation, most meals plus must see attractions and sightseeing. Evergreen Tours visits Tasmania, Western Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Alaska and Europe River Cruising. Evergreen Tours unbeatable value includes great deals like Fly Free, Free Cabin upgrades and Earlybird Savings.

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Trafalgar Tours

Operating since 1947, Trafalgar is now the world's favourite touring company. Offering a wide range of holidays to Europe, Britain, Egypt, USA, Canada, South America, China, Australia and New Zealand, they've hosted over 2 million travellers worldwide and many return year after year.

Trafalgar is renowned and trusted for its outstanding quality, service, reliability and financial stability. With over 60 years of practice they've perfected the art of creating exceptional escorted holidays. Every expertly designed travel experience includes transportation, via deluxe motor coach, rail or cruise ship, first class hotel accommodation, daily sightseeing and most meals and at savings of up to 30% off the cost of doing it "on your own".

Trafalgar continuously strives to fulfill their guests' needs and exceed their expectations – attention to detail ensures you will enjoy a totally hassle-free holiday. They provide the perfect balance between organised activities and free time for individual exploration and relaxation – all you have to do is 'Dream. Pack. And leave... the rest to us.'

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Topdeck

Topdeck has one passion – giving 18-30 somethings the travel experience of a lifetime. And as they've been doing this since 1973 they know just a bit about how to do it! Extended trips & festivals in Europe, ski & sailing holidays, adventures in Egypt, Morocco, Jordan and Israel and NOW Australia and New Zealand: your choice of great holidays with like-minded travellers is huge!

Topdeck is also about being different – from a Gourmet picnic in Paris, staying in a 12th Century castle in theRhine Valley to exploring Croatian islands or sailing the Whitsundays; you can do things with Topdeck that you can't do with anyone else.

They will also look after you. Their crew training is legendary. They are passionate about travel and about ensuring that you have the holiday of a lifetime. Their Trip Leaders will give the inside track on what to do and the best places to check out. Their drivers will get you safely from A to Z. They also have 'On Site and On Road Chefs' on their EuroClub and EuroCamping trips to cook up local produce every day which means great tasting food and great value for you.

And, with all transport, accommodation and many meals taken care of, there's no hassle or stress for you. Instead, you can devote your energy to the enjoyable parts of travelling. Travel with Topdeck and Share the Experience!