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About Global Dream Travel

We are a UK-based tour operator specialising in small-group, bespoke high-end travel with a passion for sustainability and supporting local business. Whilst we operate the majority of our tours in the UK and Ireland, we have also operated tours in mainland Europe, Iceland and even Africa and South America. We ....more

Reasons to tour with Global Dream Travel

Bespoke, tailor made service - with over 25 years combined experience in the industry we know how to deliver the optimal experience for our groups

Focus on small groups - Our group sizes are typically between 4-12 people to allow us to deliver a personalised trip and ensure each traveller gets the most out of their tour.

Sustainability focus - We like to support small, independent local business on our tours and we seek to limit our carbon footprint on our tours as much as possible whilst maintaining exceptional standards

High-end experience - For the vast majority of our trips, accommodation is a minimum of 4* standard and an ultra comfortable touring vehicle with an expert guide is included

Accreditations and Associations

Protected Trust Services, UK Inbound, Oxfordshire Greentech

What We Offer

Our mission is to provide the highest quality, unique and personal trip experiences whilst supporting the finest local, sustainable businesses to keep our customers hungry for more!

Covid Policies

With the developed world almost fully vaccinated, it looks like we have turned the corner on a very challenging period in the world tourism industry. It is a requirement for all Global Dream Travel guests and adventurers to demonstrate proof of full vaccination. Some countries will require more strict controls ....more

UK Inbound

We are a member of tourism body UK Inbound

Our Story

Our founding team is hugely passionate about travel and customer experience, which led us to put together an opportunity to offer a high quality of unique trip experiences to some of the most iconic parts of the planet. A key pillar of what we do is honesty and transparency, not ....more

Environmental Sustainability

At Global Dream Travel we are hugely passionate about sustainability and supporting causes close to our hearts! For us it is more than just about making contributions. We prioritise sustainability in the way we work, in our supply chains, by actively engaging in activities for the well-being of others as ....more

Global Dream Travel Reviews

James Laviolette  

Perfectly planned trip Scotland/Ireland 2023

14-Apr-2023

Perfectly planned trip. It was my retirement trip with my wife and Conor did an amazing job from start to finish. We went to two cities in Scotland then flew to Dublin and rented a car for 2 weeks. We had an amazing time. Conor texted us everyday to see how we were getting along and to make suggestions for sights to see and good places to eat. We are forever grateful.

Susan Osgood  

Outstanding experience!

05-May-2023

Just returning from an amazing Ecuadorian vacation (Quito and Galapagos Islands), beautifully orchestrated by GDT. They mastered the details - accommodations, meals, activities, local guides - all top notch. I have nothing negative to say. Being a less experienced traveler, GDT's care in planning, ease of availability, and passion for sharing the best of our world, at your pace, instilled confidence. Yes, you can be a world traveler, too! I highly recommend GDT, and will definitely use them again on my next excursion.

Therese Zimmer-Farid  

Above & Beyond our wildest dreams!

13-Mar-2023

Global Dream Travel made our vacation amazing! Conor & Adam were top of the line from the very beginning with the logistics, research and planning the itinerary to include every experience we were hoping to have. What we didn't expect were all the extras that came from Global Dream Travel (Conor & Adam's) long time experience, connections and going above and beyond our wildest dreams! If we did this on our own it would have taken a lot of research and time to have a good trip. With Global Dream Travel and very little work on our end, we had an EXCEPTIONAL trip. There were sights and experiences we never could have even known existed without their expertise. For example; enjoying an elegant lunch in a castle, on top of a mountain, overlooking a pristine Lake and the Alps as a backdrop! This is just one of the countless surprises we encountered as well as the continued help and guidance navigating a foreign country with all the nuances one can never fully account for. Global dream travel did all of this seamlessly and with ease, laughter, no worries and complete and utter enjoyment. Thank you so much for a dream come true! We cannot wait for our next dream vacation with you!

Jan Zimmer  

You don’t have to worry about anything. They have plans in place and you just enjoy the experience

06-Apr-2023

Global Dream Travel gave me the best experience of my life! I’ve never been to Europe and I can’t say enough positive things to express how wonderful it was. We had tour guides at each country to give historical and current information. That was all prearranged for us. Hotels were also prearranged and were outstanding! To say this was a trip of a lifetime is an understatement. Without Global Dream Travel, it would have been ok but stressful getting to and from places. Finding hotels and places of interest, restaurants, getting to and from airport was all taken care of. We didn’t have concerns about anything. I will never travel without Global Dream Travel planning our dream trip!! Thank you Conor! We had the best time.

Howard Shempp  

The people of Ireland were the high point.

13-Sep-2022

Overall we saw and experienced a lot of Ireland in our recent two week tour. We were able to meet many people as Conor, our guide and driver engaged them in conversation and enhanced our experience even further. He placed us in hotels that were all 4 star or better. In each overnight stop the restaurants recommended were very high quality. His experience showed in so many ways. We were in the more crowded venues before the tour buses showed up and always seemed to be one step ahead of the crowds. We were given lots of free time to explore towns and villages on our own and the schedule allowed flexibility and selection of the venues to be visited. Unusual in tour we never felt rushed, he was very sensitive to our needs and changed plans quickly if we wanted to see something not on the schedule. The tour vehicle was small for our group but it did allow us to get into some sites easier. The follow up after the tour was amazing. He helped us in our travel plans when the airlines went down and was there before during and after the tour when we needed help. Highly recommend this company.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long has the tour company been trading?

The co-founders joined forces in early 2023, so we have been trading for over 3 years. With our combined experience, we have been operating tours for over 25 years which has enabled us to deliver the trip of a lifetime for so many of our travellers.

Can I join the tour once it has departed?

Yes you can, and whilst we may be able to provide assistance in transportation to meet the group this may come at an additional cost to you.

What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

You can change or cancel your trip up to 30 days before the start of your trip for free, however after this time it is down to suppliers as to whether or not you get a full refund. We will always endeavor to get as much back to you as possible but we cannot guarantee a full refund after this point

Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Absolutely - we select accommodations that are a minimum of 4* standard so ensure the comfort and safety for our travellers. In some remote areas (e.g the Scottish Highlands, safaris etc.) where this isn't always available, we carefully select local lodges or bed and breakfasts which adhere to our high standards.