When you travel with Inspiring Vacations, every journey sparks adventure, discovery, and unforgettable memories. Creating immersive, tailored travel experiences for classic guided tours, small groups, solo travellers seeking like-minded companions, and self-explored itineraries. When you travel with Inspiring Vacations, you’re not just taking a trip—you’re exploring the world your way, discovering new cultures, and creating moments you’ll treasure forever.

Tour Differently – choose from some of Inspiring Vacations 3 different types of touring.
Classic Tours: Experience the very best your destination has to offer at incredible value. Enjoy must-see attractions, guided sightseeing, and comfortable accommodation, with optional activities tailored to your travel style—perfect for travellers seeking a seamless, unforgettable journey.
Small Group Tours: With a maximum of 26 travellers, enjoy a more personal and immersive experience. Our expert itineraries showcase must-see attractions and hidden gems, with fully guided sightseeing and premium accommodation to relax in after each day of adventure
Independent Travel: With a minimum of 2 travellers, our Independent Tours offer freedom and flexibility. Explore at your own pace with convenient, fully booked itineraries, so you can focus on sights, experiences, and memories that matter most.

11 Day Authentic Japan
Classic Tour

Between the vibrant cities of Tokyo and Osaka, explore ancient temples, historic shrines, authentic neighbourhoods, and UNESCO World Heritage sites on a fully escorted tour. Capture the iconic floating torii gate of Miyajima Island, admire Mount Fuji, and enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Ashi, all while travelling with a professional guide.
Tour Highlights & Inclusions:
✓ 10 nights in centrally located 3-star accommodation
✓ Daily breakfast included
✓ Private transportation throughout the tour
✓ Fully escorted by a dedicated tour leader
✓ Incredible sightseeing experiences with entrance fees included
🛏️ Shared rooms available for solo travellers to avoid the Single Traveller supplement

9 Day Swiss Greatest Rail Adventure
Independent Tour

Experience Switzerland’s most iconic scenic rail journeys – the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, and Gotthard Panorama Express – on this independent adventure. Discover charming alpine towns, majestic mountains, and pristine lakes at your own pace. With quality accommodation and seamless transport, explore Switzerland’s breathtaking beauty while enjoying freedom and flexibility.
Tour Highlights & Inclusions:
✓ 8 nights in 3-star accommodation
✓ Airport transfers by train
✓ Daily breakfast
✓ 2nd class rail tickets with seat reservations on all scenic trains
✓ World-famous Scenic Train Journeys through the Swiss Alps, including the Gotthard Panorama, Glacier Express, and Bernina Express
✓ Guest cards in Lucerne, Lugano, and St Moritz for free local transport and discounts
✓ Self-guided sightseeing as per itinerary

16 Day Norway Winter Wonderland
Small Group Tour

Experience the magic of Norway in winter. From husky sledding in Lapland to staying in a glass-roof Aurora cabin beneath the Northern Lights, this journey combines thrilling adventure with breathtaking scenery. Explore the Lofoten Islands, Tromsø, and North Cape in a cosy, like-minded small group.
Tour Highlights & Inclusions:
✓ Small, personal group – maximum 24 travellers
✓ 1 night on the overnight Santa Claus Express train from Helsinki to Kemi
✓ 1 night in a glass-roof Aurora cabin under Saariselkä’s starry skies
✓ 13 nights in 3- and 4-star accommodation
✓ Daily breakfast and 5 dinners, including welcome and farewell meals
✓ Fully escorted by an English-speaking guide
✓ All internal flights, coach, and rail transportation
✓ Sightseeing with entry fees included
🛏️ Shared rooms available for solo travellers to avoid the Single Traveller supplement

Can’t see the tour you’re looking for? Chat with our travel experts and we’ll help find the perfect tour. Select travel dates and T&C’s Apply.

Can I extend my stay before or after the tour?
Yes! Many of our tours offer the option to add extra nights, though not all do. To check, look at the Inclusions section on the tour page, under Add-Ons, Upgrades, and Room Configuration. Here you’ll see if pre- or post-night accommodation is available, along with any optional activities, upgrades, or experiences offered by Inspiring Vacations.

I am a solo traveller, but I want to avoid the Single Supplement fee. What are my options?
Inspiring Vacations now offers Solo Journey tours, where everyone on your tour is a solo traveller and you can avoid this solo supplement fee.
On regular tours, Solo travellers can also check for shared room options to avoid the solo traveller supplement. To see if your tour offers this, check the Inclusions section on the tour page under ‘Add-Ons, Upgrades, and Room Configuration’. Here you’ll find your options under the solo travellers section. Some tours allow you to share a room with a known friend or share with another solo traveller of the same gender (as per passport), giving you flexibility and extra value on your journey.

If I have an emergency while on tour – what do I do?
If you are already on tour and need immediate support, please contact your tour guide, who is available to help with any questions or issues you may have.
Alternatively, Inspiring Vacations and Barrow & Bear Travel can be reached via the 24/7 emergency contact line for urgent assistance while travelling.