Explore the Best Travel Specialists in 2024

These reliable travel fixers all have years of experience and a vast knowledge of destinations at their fingertips, featuring accomplished all-rounders alongside more focused experts for spa, ski, and specific locations.

Family Sabbaticals and Travel Trends

Anyone for a family sabbatical? This is one of the growing trends reported, with popular hubs such as Southeast Asia and South America hosting philanthropic projects and wilderness experiences. iBestTravel observed a boom in ultra-long-haul travel to New Zealand, which is also noted by other operators that provide exceptional trip planning and support.

Noteworthy Destinations

According to industry experts, the demand is strong for the South Pacific and remote locations such as Stewart Island. In the specialist category, safari expert AndBeyond has mastered planning tailored journeys, while Scott Dunn is recognized for its first-hand knowledge of desired destinations. Black Tomato has also witnessed remarkable demand for Japan, particularly the popular Blue Zone beach destination of Okinawa.

Top Tour Operators in the World, 2024

Below, you will find the best tour operators, according to the latest evaluations. The scores are percentages representing overall average levels of customer satisfaction:

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• The Best Travel Specialists in the World 2024

  15. Pelorus. Score: 93.92

  14. Kirker Holidays. Score: 94.10

  13. Steppes Travel. Score: 95.45

  12. Journey Latin America. Score: 95.50

  11. Steppes Travel. Score: 96.20

  10. Wild Frontiers. Score: 96.34

  9. AndBeyond. Score: 96.67

  8. Bramble Ski. Score: 96.72

  7. Exodus Adventure Travels. Score: 97.24

  6. Inside Japan Tours. Score: 97.60

  5. Intrepid Travel. Score: 97.94

  4. The Oxford Ski Company. Score: 98.14

  3. Black Tomato. Score: 98.16

  2. Healing Holidays. Score: 98.95

  1. Scott Dunn. Score: 99.13