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Tailor-made travel
24 experiences
FOR TRAVEL LOVERS
A celebration of travel returning -
24 local experts present a gift for their destination.
Gifts from your local expert
Day 01
Steak dinner in Argentina
Day 02
Game drive in Tanzania
Day 03
Cooking class in Rome/Italy
Day 04
Foodie tour in Hanoi / Vietnam
Day 05
Wine tasting in Stellenbosch / South Africa
Day 06
Guided tour in Chichen Itza / Mexico
Day 07
Quad tour in Oman
Day 08
Foodie tour in Lisbon/Portugal
Day 09
Hotel upgrade from 4 to 5 Star in Kuala Lumpur/Malaysia
Day 10
Guided Sacred Valley Tour in Peru
Day 11
Sagrada Familia visit in Barcelona
Day 12
Safari in Yala National Park / Sri Lanka
Day 13
Champagne in the desert at sunset in Morocco
Day 14
Guided Tour in Manuel Antonio NP/Costa Rica
Day 15
Guided Taj Mahal tour/India
Day 16
Panama Canal Tour
Day 17
Sunrise Tikal Tour in Guatemala
Day 18
Instagram tour in Bali
Day 19
Edinburgh City Tour in Scotland
Day 20
Classic Car Tour in Havana/Cuba
Day 21
Wine tasting in Chile
Day 22
Game drive in Kenya
Day 23
Classic French dinner in Paris
Day 24
Glacier Hike in Iceland
How do the Christmas gifts work?
To celebrate travel returning, we're counting down to Christmas by announcing a gift each day, starting 1st December. Each gift is based on a country.
The gifts are not tied to a specific travel date. You're free to choose your own date to redeem your gift, but you'll need to settle your trip deposit by 31 January 2022.
Gifts cannot be redeemed for monetary value, but can be adjusted to your itinerary (for example, if the gift is a private guided foodie tour in a city but you're visiting a different city in your itinerary, the cities can be swapped).
Karol,
exploring Australia, April 2020
"We were more than pleased with every aspect of our trip, from the knowledgeable local guides to the outstanding accommodations. We woke each morning to a symphony of birds. Magical! All activities were also just what we wanted; we went river rafting, snorkeling on GBR, and a walkabout with an Aboriginal guide who was fascinating and informative. We were very impressed with every aspect of the itinerary and especially pleased that our guides were on time each day and everything ran smoothly. This was our first bespoke trip and now we are hooked! Thank you Insight Guides for an unforgettable week in Queensland."
Here are some of the things you should know.
There is no minimum booking value for your tailor-made trip to receive your gift.
To claim a gift, settle a deposit for a tailor-made trip to the country by January 31st 2022 and your local expert will arrange the inclusion of your gift in your booking and mark it accordingly.
As all of these trips are tailor-made and personalized to your choice, the gifts may have to be adjusted slightly - a change in city or even the specific activity can be arranged in discussion with your local expert.
The gifts cannot be exchanged for their monetary value or claimed for existing bookings.
What is tailor-made travel?
At Insight Guides we’ve been driven by inspiring our travelers for the last 51 years and we believe that your holiday shouldn’t come off the shelf. This is why we’ll match you with a local expert, who has a valuable on-the-ground knowledge, and who will plan a bespoke trip just the way you want it. We save you the time you would spend on researching and booking your holiday.
Here’s how it works
Step 01
You submit your request by selecting your dream destination, dates, preferences and any other comments on your dream trip.
Step 02
We match you with your personal local expert who will craft a bespoke itinerary for you. Our Rough Guides Travel Team will be by your side every step of the way.
Step 03
Communicate with your local expert through emails or calls to tweak and refine the itinerary until you’re completely satisfied.
Step 04
Book your trip online with ease. Pay by either Visa or MasterCard and be assured your money is safe with us. Simply pack your bags and enjoy your trip!
Meet your local experts
Our global team of local experts is here to deliver your perfect holiday. They live and work at your dream destination and they have the on-the-ground knowledge only acessible to locals, which will make your trip special. Meet some of them.
Guadalupe
Cordoba, Argentina
Guadalupe is your expert for Argentina, Chile, Peru and Brazil. She works for a multiregional tour operator with over 10 years experience of creating unique tour packages. She loves introducing travellers to the gems of South America, from hiking Machu Picchu to tasting wines in Chile.
Florian
Ho-Chi-Minh City, Vietnam
Florian is your expert for Southeast Asia. He is a multilingual globetrotter coordinating the communication between their local offices to make sure your trip is curated with the most up-to-date information from on the ground.
Julia
Athens, Greece
Julia is the co-owner of a boutique local tour operator in Athens. She is specialized on cultural trips with many gems to explore such as staying in villas instead of mass hotels, private food & wine discovery trips, exploring Greece’s smaller islands, and many more.
Guadalupe
Cordoba, Argentina
Guadalupe is your expert for Argentina, Chile, Peru and Brazil. She works for a multiregional tour operator with over 10 years experience of creating unique tour packages. She loves introducing travellers to the gems of South America, from hiking Machu Picchu to tasting wines in Chile.
Florian
Ho-Chi-Minh City, Vietnam
Florian is your expert for Southeast Asia. He is a multilingual globetrotter coordinating the communication between their local offices to make sure your trip is curated with the most up-to-date information from on the ground.
Julia
Athens, Greece
Julia is the co-owner of a boutique local tour operator in Athens. She is specialized on cultural trips with many gems to explore such as staying in villas instead of mass hotels, private food & wine discovery trips, exploring Greece’s smaller islands, and many more.
Where can you go on a tailor-made trip
EUROPE
AFRICA & MID EAST
ASIA & PACIFIC
LATIN AMERICA
EUROPE
AFRICA & MID EAST
ASIA & PACIFIC
LATIN AMERICA
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our travellers say
Michal,
exploring Cambodia, March 2020
"We spent 10 days in Cambodia and overall I must say it was perfectly organized, the tourist guides were of high quality, they had a thorough knowledget about the places and perfect English. Also prior to my trip the communication with the travelling agent/coordinator was very pleasant and clear. This is my second time with Insight Guides and again was really happy, I am sure it is not my last trip!"
Darleen,
exploring Costa Rica, March 2020
"Great trip to Costa Rica - Everything was well organized, all pick ups were on time! The excursions were great, really enjoyed the rafting and ziplining! Could have combined some excursions with transport days to fit in a few more activities. Overall great trip!"
Mike
exploring Vietnam, March 2020
"This is the second time I have used Insight Guides to sort out my itinerary. First to Sri Lanka and recently (February 2020) to Vietnam. The itinerary was great and while I was planning it, there was room for change and modification. Nothing was a problem. I would recommend them to people who have no real idea of the country they are visiting and need some guidance. There was always an alternative or other options so one didn't feel you were just given an itinerary that wasn't flexible. The guides we had were all excellent. Good job Insight Guides."
Michal,
exploring Cambodia, March 2020
"We spent 10 days in Cambodia and overall I must say it was perfectly organized, the tourist guides were of high quality, they had a thorough knowledget about the places and perfect English. Also prior to my trip the communication with the travelling agent/coordinator was very pleasant and clear. This is my second time with Insight Guides and again was really happy, I am sure it is not my last trip!"
Darleen,
exploring Costa Rica, March 2020
"Great trip to Costa Rica - Everything was well organized, all pick ups were on time! The excursions were great, really enjoyed the rafting and ziplining! Could have combined some excursions with transport days to fit in a few more activities. Overall great trip!"
Mike
exploring Vietnam, March 2020
"This is the second time I have used Insight Guides to sort out my itinerary. First to Sri Lanka and recently (February 2020) to Vietnam. The itinerary was great and while I was planning it, there was room for change and modification. Nothing was a problem. I would recommend them to people who have no real idea of the country they are visiting and need some guidance. There was always an alternative or other options so one didn't feel you were just given an itinerary that wasn't flexible. The guides we had were all excellent. Good job Insight Guides."