Explore the world your own way with tailor-made tours by Elegant Resorts  

Few of us would turn down a few days on a sunny beach, but sometimes we need a little more from our holidays. If you're craving something really special, a tailor-made itinerary is the only way to go – travelling over a longer period of time allows you to see and do much more than you would think possible. Using a trusted operator ensures you'll experience all the most exciting and authentic spots, with none of the stress of planning. With almost 100 tailor-made itineraries to inspire you, decades of expertise and a passion for travel, it's no wonder Elegant Resorts has been named one of the world's top tour operators in Condé Nast Traveller's Readers' Choice Awards – an assurance that this is far from your average trip. 

With Elegant Resorts you can explore every corner of the world, from breathtaking safaris in South Africa, epic road trips through the US's most beautiful national parks, and vibrant adventures in Asian destinations such as Indonesia, India and Bhutan. Every single trip can be customised to curate a series of exceptional memories you'll treasure for a lifetime. Wherever you want to visit, the company will call on its wealth of insider access to get you there and promises you’ll have the time of your life. 

Hit up some of America's highlights

The USA is full of surprises, and Elegant Resorts can help you discover them all. Those longing for the open road will jump at the chance to embark on the ultimate adventure through America’s Deep South, which can include everything from a cocktail-making class with one of New Orleans’ top mixologists to a VIP tour of Graceland. Alternatively, you could travel in style through the Wild West aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train before getting behind the wheel to experience the dramatic landscapes of five national parks and the awe-inspiring rock formations of Monument Valley, before taking to the air on a private helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon. 

Journey through South Africa's most glorious corners

On the eight-day South Africa itinerary, you can take a jeep safari from Ulusaba Safari Lodge to see some of the country's most incredible wildlife; taste award-winning vintages in the country’s renowned Winelands and admire spectacular scenery on a private helicopter ride. 

Discover the landscapes of Western Canada

Or perhaps you'll embark on a family-friendly adventure in Western Canada – a 15-day journey starts in the chic bars and restaurants of cosmopolitan Vancouver before leaving the bright lights behind to explore the country’s extraordinary wilderness. You'll spot black bears and keep an eye out for whales, marvel at the majestic rainforest from your seaplane and experience exhilarating gondola rides over Whistler’s mountain peaks. 

Enjoy blissful beach days and elephant encounters in Thailand

Elegant Resorts can also add a little spice to that longed-for beach holiday: two weeks in Thailand gives you plenty of time to bask on Phuket's beaches after a whirlwind adventure that includes ethical elephant encounters in the lush jungle of Khao Sok National Park, street-food tours through buzzy Bangkok and countryside trips around Chiang Mai by bicycle and bamboo raft.

Tour the salt flats and food markets of South America

Elegant Resorts delivers once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and perhaps the most spectacular is a curated tailor-made itinerary of Peru and Bolivia. Twelve activity-packed days include vibrant food tours led by a local guide in Lima, a visit to the glittering salt flats of Salar de Uyuni and a train journey across the awe-inspiring Andes, topped off with a visit to Machu Picchu. A local expert will put  the monument's incredible history in context, and you'll also stay overnight right next to the site, allowing you to explore the area after most other visitors have left, with ample time for hikes the next day. 

Explore Western Australia's wine, wildlife and Indigenous heritage 

And though 17 days may sound like an indulgently stretched-out holiday, it’s barely enough time to take in Western Australia's staggeringly beautiful coastline. A safari of a different sort awaits you here with the continent's very own Big Five – koala, quokka, whale shark, echidna and kangaroo. You'll swim with whale sharks in the Unesco-protected Ningaloo Marine Park – these gentle giants also share the water with dolphins, turtles, dugongs and humpbacks, so you may encounter them too. Cheerful-looking quokkas are definitely on the welcoming committee of this tour: with no natural predators on their home, Rottnest Island, they're famously relaxed around humans and are often happy to get up close for photographs. Elegant Resorts can also schedule Indigenous cultural experiences, beachcombing and vineyard visits to make your memories even more special

Customised adventures crafted just for you

Of course, each itinerary is just the starting point to inspire your own dream escape. With Elegant Resorts, every trip is fully bespoke, so no two will be quite alike. Whether your focus is history and culture, activity and adventure or health and wellbeing, a once-in-a-lifetime holiday will be crafted just for you. The company has been planning the finest holidays for discerning clients for over 35 years and each team member has an average of 15 years of experience, making them the safest possible pair of hands for your holiday. And thanks to its longstanding relationships with the world’s most prestigious hotels and airlines, you're guaranteed excellent service and exclusive savings whenever you book. 

Access and activities most travellers could only dream of

Elegant Resort’s expertise and extensive network also gives you insider access to events and activities that are beyond the reach of other operators. Think backstage passes to a concert by your favourite artist, front-row seats to the sporting event of the year, private jet and helicopter rides, exclusive art gallery and museum tours and tickets to the most glamorous award shows. It’s all about creating wow moments, and this – more than anything –  sets it apart from other tour operators – the ability to make even the most experienced travellers stop and marvel at the wonders of the world. If you're searching for a truly unique and utterly stress-free holiday, and one where you can be confident that every step will go off without a hitch, Elegant Resorts is the natural choice. 

Let the ultimate luxury-travel specialists create the perfect journey for you at Elegant Resorts.