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Explore our world & find your perfect holiday

Our hand-picked range of European and worldwide destinations offer plenty of adventures to choose from, which our team of passionate travel experts know inside out. With 40 years of experience we are dedicated to ensuring your holiday exceeds your expectations and you will be looked after every step of the way.

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Iceland is a wonderful year round destination for short breaks and in-depth self drives. Discover more
Featured destination Extraordinary Iceland
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Authentic small ship voyages - not your typical cruise holiday Discover more
Popular experiences Polar Voyages
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We'll help you discover the best places to view this incredible phenomenon Discover more
Popular experiences Northern Lights
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Spectacular road trips in Iceland, Canada, New Zealand and more... Discover more
Popular experiences Self Drive Adventures
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We've been seeing the world differently since 1984

We create holidays that are as individual as you are. And we’ve been doing it for 40 years, crafting each and every holiday using our in-depth knowledge and enthusiasm for our destinations. Whatever your brief, we’ll create an amazing trip for you to get excited about. That might mean adapting one of our existing itineraries or we’ll build you one from scratch.

And to mark our 40th anniversary, we’re delighted to have launched our Education Bursary Fund to help disadvantaged school children experience the wonders of Iceland, Italy, the Azores and beyond. A percentage of revenue from every holiday you book with Discover the World will go into the bursary fund to pay, in full, for 40 students to join one of our school trips abroad.

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Experts with real experience

We champion the fight against the bland and predictable. We know that our clients are passionate and discerning travellers looking for authentic, exciting and meaningful experiences on holiday. Our team are enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate about travel and will put their heart and soul into creating an unforgettable holiday that’s tailored to your exact requirements.

About us

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    Jo

    Senior Travel Specialist

    2 Antarctica cruises

    3 Shark species swam with

    4 Arctic cruises

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    Bruno

    Senior Travel Specialist

    12 Different months visited Iceland in

    15 Visits to Iceland

    6 Whale species seen

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    Rosie

    Canada & Australia Travel Specialist

    4 Different shark species swam with

    7 Christmas days spent abroad

    1 Crocodile encounter

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    Darren

    Travel Specialist

    3 Successful northern lights hunts

    39 Countries Visited

    3 Whale watching trips

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What's new

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18th March 2024

Yes, it is certainly safe to travel to Iceland!

As volcanic eruptions continue on Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula, travel writer William Gray talks to the experts to find out what’s really happening…

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16th February 2024

Our Guide to the Best Places to Solo Travel

Whether travelling solo is a conscious choice or a necessity, it is a fulfilling and fun way to explore the world, opening a wealth of opportunities to engage with locals, fellow travellers or simply focus on "me time". Read on for our top suggestions for going solo.

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Holiday Ideas for Summer 2024 & beyond

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    Iceland

    Wonders of the South West

    from £1311 excluding flights

    7 nights | Year round

    Self Drive

    This independent self drive focusing in the south and west offers a touch of class based at two of our favourite rural…

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    Norway

    Norwegian Fjord Odyssey

    from £2499 excluding flights

    12 nights | May-Sep

    Self Drive

    This self drive is a well-paced exploration of the fantastic fjords.

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    Canada

    Totem Discovery

    from £3223 excluding flights

    14 nights | May-Sep

    Self Drive | Classic Experiences

    This best of the west self drive includes wildlife, waterways, wilderness and mountains.

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    Arctic

    West Spitsbergen Explorer

    from £5575 excluding flights

    8-11 nights | May-Jul

    Small Ship Cruise | Bird Watching | Whale Watching | Wildlife

    Experience the best of Spitsbergen's beautiful and rugged west coast as you search for wildlife and more.

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Winter Escapes

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    Iceland

    Northern Lights Special

    from £1368 excluding flights

    3 nights | Jan-Feb, Nov

    Escorted | Short Break | Northern Lights | Solo Traveller | Winter Break

    Based in countryside hotels, this popular small group tour combines the natural wonders of Iceland's south west with excellent chances to witness…

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    Sweden

    Icehotel Break

    from £711 excluding flights

    3 nights | Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec

    Short Break | Icehotel | Northern Lights | Winter Break

    A unique and truly unforgettable experience at the world's coolest hotel.

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    Finland

    Juutua Wilderness Adventure

    from £1328 excluding flights

    3, 4, 6 & 7 nights | Jan-Mar, Dec

    Short Break | Christmas and New Year | Northern Lights | Winter Break

    Enjoy winter activities and award winning cuisine at Wilderness Hotel Juutua.

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    Lapland

    Santa Adventure in Lapland

    from £1460 including flights

    3-4 nights | Dec

    Short Break | Christmas and New Year | Family | Santa

    This affordable, action-packed adventure in Lapland combines a child's wonder at visiting Santa Claus with an authentic winter experience on the edge…

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As Standard, Complete Piece of Mind

We’re listening. We always care what our fellow travellers think and love building strong customer relationships so we continuously focus on improving future experiences based on feedback. How incredible for the last three years we have received the Feefo Platinum Award.

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The World's Great. Pass it On

To mark our 40th anniversary, we've launched our Education Bursary Fund to help disadvantaged school children experience the wonders of travel. A percentage of revenue from every holiday booked will go into the bursary fund to pay for at least 40 students to join one of our school trips abroad.