Planning your trip

To maximise the value of a RTW ticket and to get the most from your trip, we advise the following steps:

1 Find out as much as you can about the countries you wish to visit (be sure to check weather conditions - monsoons and periods of high humidity should be particularly avoided - get in touch if you would like climate details on a particular destination).

2 Budget carefully - be aware that certain countries are cheaper than others and your funds will stretch further if you spend longer in these countries. Don't forget to allow for travel insurance which can cost upwards of £350 when travelling for extended periods.

3 Extra flights - if the route that you really want to do can't be done purely on a round the world ticket, don't panic. It is usually possible to purchase extra 'published' fares to link up certain destinations or areas, from where you can carry on with your RTW itinerary.

4 Once you have decided on your route and your approximate dates, call us for a quotation and we will help you find the best deal and advise on possible refinements to your 'flight path'. RTWs take a fair amount of tinkering with to get right, but you can be assured that planning now will make for a much better trip later!

Sample itineraries

Adding ground arrangements

Round-the-world flights