About Earth Trip Holidays

Earth Trip is a leading specialist in tailor-made private holidays to Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Indian Ocean, delivered with a steadfast commitment to responsible travel.

At Earth Trip, we believe that extraordinary travel should be entirely personal. As an independent, family-run holiday specialist, we are experts in designing high-end, bespoke private tours tailored precisely around your individual pace and passions. From hand-crafted itineraries across our core regions to a steadfast commitment to responsible, sustainable tourism, we combine rigorous attention to detail with seamless private logistics—ensuring every journey is as effortless as it is unforgettable.

When you book Earth Trip holidays, you aren’t just a client on a spreadsheet—you’re someone we genuinely want to have the best holiday of their life. We aren’t a giant travel corporation or a faceless booking engine, but a family-run company that simply loves sharing the places we call home.

As destination specialists with decades of deep-rooted local connections, we translate our personal travel experiences into meticulously crafted, tailor-made journeys that you won’t find in any standard brochure.

How We Started

Earth Trip was founded out of a shared love for authentic exploration and meaningful connection with the places we visit. What began as a dedicated group of travel enthusiasts wanting to share extraordinary destinations with kindred spirits has grown into a trusted bespoke travel specialist. Over the years, our reach has expanded across the globe, but our core philosophy remains unchanged: to design truly personal journeys that respect local communities and environments while offering exceptional travel experiences.

Who We Are

Earth Trip is driven by a passionate, hands-on team based in the UK, bringing together decades of travel expertise and specialised regional knowledge:

• Aleem: Bringing his rich Sri Lankan heritage and deep local insight to our specialist planning, ensuring authentic connections on every journey.

• Izabela: Coordinates tailor-made journeys as part of the family-run Earth Trip team.

• Jeremy Snelling: Our Latin America specialist, whose extensive regional expertise helps travellers uncover the vibrant cultures and landscapes of Central and South America.

• Alex Robinson: A renowned travel journalist whose firsthand insights and storytelling expertise help shape our unique, off-the-beaten-track itineraries.

• Gen and Grace: Our dedicated travel design and operations team, ensuring every meticulous detail of your bespoke holiday is seamlessly arranged from start to finish.

In Sri Lanka & Our Global Destinations

Our commitment to authenticity relies entirely on the remarkable people we work with on the ground:

• Our Sri Lankan Team & Trusted Guides: Led by our long-standing network of expert, English-speaking chauffeur guides and local partners, our guests receive a warm, professional, and deeply insightful welcome. From navigating scenic hill country roads to sharing local culinary traditions, our team ensures every traveller experiences the true heart of the destination.

• Global Destination Partners: Across all the countries we feature, we collaborate exclusively with trusted local teams and independent operators who share our high standards of safety, quality, and community respect.

Why Book With Us Instead of Doing It Yourself?

In the age of the internet, it’s easy to think you can book everything yourself online. But here is the truth: the best of our global destinations isn’t found on a standard booking site.

• We Know the “Secret” Spots: We spend our time finding the little guesthouses and private villas that don’t even bother with big travel websites.

• The Best Drivers in the Business: Our drivers aren’t just chauffeurs; they are part of our extended family. They know the shortcuts, the best roadside fruit stalls, and the quietest times to visit the big sights.

• We Save You From “The Bads”: For every beautiful hotel you see online, there are ten that look great in photos but are noisy, poorly run, or disappointing in person. We’ve stayed in them, so you don’t have to.

• Total Peace of Mind: If a flight is delayed or a road is closed, you don’t have to spend hours on hold with a call centre. You just call us. We fix it. Simple.

Quality You Can Feel, Responsibility You Can Trust

Sometimes people hear “sustainable travel” and think they’ll be staying in a mud hut with no electricity. That’s not us.

We love high-quality, beautiful, and even high-end luxury accommodation. Whether it’s a stunning boutique villa overlooking the tea plantations or a luxury beachfront retreat, we pick places that offer incredible comfort.

The difference is that we choose partners who care. We look for hotels that treat their staff fairly, support their local villages, and try their best to look after the environment. You get the luxury you want, and the local community gets the support they deserve. It’s a win-win.

Why Our Awards Are Your “Peace of Mind”

In a world of automated booking sites and faceless corporations, Earth Trip offers something different. Our 10+ awards since 2019 act as a “Quality Guarantee” for your holiday:

• Current Expertise: Our 2025 wins mean we are currently at the top of our game. We know which African lodges are thriving and which Indian Ocean retreats offer the best value.

• Voted by You: These aren’t awards we bought. They were voted by travellers who experienced our service firsthand.

• Humble & Human: Despite our wins, we remain a small, family-run team dedicated to your experience.

Why choose The Earth Trip for your next holiday?

At Earth Trip we create tailor-made inspirational experiences, not just another holiday. We offer a friendly and personalised service alongside expert first hand knowledge of each destination that you cannot find anywhere else. Our specialist team designs each and every holiday with responsible holidays and an ethical tourism approach. When travelling with Earth Trip you also have the assurance of 100% financial protection thanks to our membership with the Travel Trust Association.

Get in touch

We can come and meet you to discuss your travel plans anywhere in London or the South East so you can ask us as many questions as you like. Alternatively come and meet us at an exhibition around the country.

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Or visit our office in Chelmsford, 167 Moulsham Street

A Family-Run Company with Award-Winning Expertise

At Earth Trip, we are more than just a travel agency; we are a family-run company that treats every holiday as if it were our own. We believe that a journey planned by an expert is far more valuable than a “DIY” booking. In an age of automated websites, we offer something they can’t: real human relationships and deep local knowledge. When you book with us, you aren’t guessing. You are leaning on over a decade of experience and a network of private drivers and guides who are treated like part of our family.

Why We Are the UK’s Top-Rated Travel Specialist

Our reputation speaks for itself. Earth Trip is highly rated across the most trusted platforms in the industry. Our customers have written hundreds of positive reviews on Trustpilot and beyond, consistently highlighting our attention to detail, our “nothing-is-too-much-trouble” attitude, and the life-changing experiences we create. We don’t just meet expectations; we exceed them, which is why so many of our guests return to us year after year.

High-Quality Luxury & Responsible Travel

There is a common misconception that “responsible travel” means sacrificing comfort. We want to be clear: Earth Trip focuses on high-quality, and often high-end luxury accommodation. Whether it’s a stunning boutique villa or a world-class safari retreat, we ensure our guests enjoy the absolute best.

As a dedicated responsible travel company, our luxury is purposeful. We hand-pick partners who support their local villages, pay fair wages, and protect their surrounding environment. By choosing Earth Trip, you aren’t just getting a premium holiday; you are ensuring your travel has a positive impact on the communities and wildlife you visit. It’s “luxury with a heart.”

Why Earth Trip Expertise Beats “DIY” Booking

• The Best Drivers: Our private drivers aren’t just chauffeurs; they are your local experts, fixers, and friends on the road.

• Vetted Quality: We stay in the hotels ourselves. We know which ones truly deliver and which ones only look good on a screen.

• Ethical Encounters: Our status as a responsible travel company means we prioritize ethical wildlife viewing and cultural respect.

• Total Peace of Mind: Your holiday is 100% financially protected through our membership with the Travel Trust Association (TTA). We’re with you 24/7, from the first call until you arrive back home.

A Tradition of Excellence: Our Award-Winning Journey to 2026

Since 2011, Earth Trip has been more than just a travel agency—we are a family dedicated to showing you the world in a way that is honest, responsible, and high-quality. Our consistent success at the British Travel Awards (BTA), the UK’s most prestigious public-voted accolades, is a reflection of the trust our guests place in us year after year.

Why this matters for your 2026 trip: Being recognized as a top specialist for Sub-Saharan Africa and the Indian Ocean in 2025 proves that our local knowledge, private driver networks, and hand-picked luxury accommodations are currently the best in the business.

 

Year	Award Category & Title	Region / Specialty
2025	🥈 Silver Winner	Best Travel Company to Sub-Saharan Africa
2025	🥉 Bronze Winner	Best Holiday Company for the Indian Ocean
2023	🥈 Silver Winner	Best Travel Company for Wildlife & Nature Holidays
2023	🥉 Bronze Winner	Best Travel Company to South America
2021/22	🥈 Silver Winner	Best Travel Company for Wildlife & Nature Holidays
2021/22	🥉 Bronze Winner	Best Holiday Company for the Indian Ocean
2020	🥈 Silver Winner	Best Safari, Wildlife and Nature Holiday Company
2020	🥈 Silver Winner	Best Holiday Company to the Indian Ocean
2020	🥉 Bronze Winner	Best Holiday Company to Sub-Saharan Africa
2019	🥉 Bronze Winner	Best Holiday Company for the Indian Ocean

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Why Our Awards Are Your “Peace of Mind”

In a world of automated booking sites and faceless corporations, Earth Trip offers something different. Our 10+ awards since 2019 act as a “Quality Guarantee” for your holiday:

1. Current Expertise: Our 2025 wins mean we are currently at the top of our game. We know which African lodges are thriving and which Indian Ocean retreats offer the best value for 2026.

2. Voted by You: These aren’t awards we bought. They were voted for by travelers who experienced our service firsthand.

3. Humble & Human: Despite our “Big Wins,” we remain a small, family-run team. You get award-winning expertise with a personal, humble service that treats you like a guest, not a booking number.

4. 100% Guaranteed: Alongside our trophies, we provide full financial protection through the Travel Trust Association (TTA), so you can dream about your holiday with zero stress.