Discover the World has been creating inspirational, tailor-made holidays for over 40 years. The company is one of the UK’s leading tailor-made destination specialists and the world’s leading specialist operator into Iceland. Its portfolio of destinations includes Iceland, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Europe by Rail, The Polar Regions (North Pole, Greenland, Arctic, Antarctica, Spitsbergen), Canada, Alaska, New Zealand, Australia the South Pacific, Costa Rica and beyond.
Discover the World is also the world’s principal tour operator to the Icehotel in Swedish Lapland. It is an authority on northern lights experiences and delivers the most comprehensive tailor-made itineraries to some of the best aurora locations in the northern hemisphere. As well as offering this full tailor-made service, Discover the World also specialises in independent touring, fly-drives, small group tours and expedition cruises. Its specialist holidays range from wildlife watching to volcano tours, active adventures and family.
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Directors
Founded in 1984, Discover the World is one of the UK’s leading independent specialist travel companies.
In the media
Our adventures have been catching the eye of top travel publications, with recent features in The Sunday Times, The Daily Telegraph, MailOnline, and more.
Recent features
The Icehotel in Sweden featured in The Sunday Times and The Standard – “Regional specialists Discover the World have an extensive portfolio of trips where you’ll stay in the world-famous ICEHOTEL in the heart of ‘aurora country’”.
Norway’s Senja island was covered by Graeme Green in The Telegraph – “The temperatures on Senja aren’t a match for the Caribbean, but the island’s white-sand beaches, such as the mountain-framed Ersfjordstranda and Bøvær, do a pretty good impression”.
Doug Mckinley wrote about his trip to see polar bears in Churchill, Canada in The Mail – “To see polar bears in the wild makes me feel more connected to the natural world than anything I have ever experienced. A trip such as this is a privilege”.
Press releases
> Discover the world expands Australia programme (26/07/2025)
> Escape the crowds to discover affordable family adventures this summer
View Our Trips
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Arctic Rail Odyssey
Nordic Europe RailThis incredible three-week odyssey takes you beyond the Arctic Circle – and because it’s available March to October, you can choose summer for the midnight sun or winter for the northern lights.
From £5445 Excluding Flights
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Grand Tour of Switzerland
Switzerland RailThis two-week itinerary is one of the best rail holidays in the world linking four iconic train journeys with plenty of time exploring Switzerland's medieval towns and cities.
From £3948 Excluding Flights
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Magnificent Norwegian Fjords by Rail
Norway RailThis special 12-night itinerary takes you on a series of scenic rail journeys from London to the heart of Norway’s magnificent fjord-riven coastline.
From £3146 Excluding Flights
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Andalucían Rail Adventure
Continental Europe RailDiscover Andalucia by rail, exploring Seville, Cádiz, Granada, Córdoba and Málaga with scenic travel and rich culture.
From £1156 Excluding Flights
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Classic Highlights of Switzerland
Switzerland RailThis well-paced rail holiday through Switzerland offers the perfect blend of elegant cities and stunning alpine resorts
From £3156 Excluding Flights
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Scandinavian Capitals by Rail
Norway RailEnjoy slow travel through Scandinavia on a rail journey through a calming landscape of pristine lakes and forests, peppered with villages en route to visiting Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm – the three Scandinavian capitals.
From £2712 Excluding Flights
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Switzerland’s Magnificent Lakes and Mountains
Switzerland RailThis compact year-round rail adventure takes you on a journey through Switzerland's breathtaking landscapes.
From £1985 Excluding Flights
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South to Sicily
Italy RailFrom London to the tip of Italy, this captivating rail journey to Sicily is all about slow travel, immersing yourself in ever-changing scenery as you travel south through Europe.
From £2997 Excluding Flights
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Oslo to the Arctic
Norway Independent RailExplore Norway by rail to Oslo, Flam and Bergen and journey aboard a Havila ship northbound across the Arctic Circle
From £3128 Excluding Flights
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Over the Roof of Norway
Norway RailExplore Oslo, Flam and Bergen and enjoy some of Europe's most scenic rail journeys.
From £850 Excluding Flights
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.
Experts with real experience
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Lauren
Travel Specialist
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Samantha
Travel Specialist
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Gary
Travel Specialist
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Eric
Travel Specialist
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Dawn
Head of Customer Experience
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Jo
Travel Specialist
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Kieran
Travel Specialist
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Doug
Travel Specialist
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Freya
Travel Specialist