UK MyAudley Call us 01993 683 496 or CONTACT US Destinations Holiday types Inspiration About us Brochures Home About us History History of Audley timeline Overview Meet our specialists Why book with us Awards Reviews Responsible travel History 1991 The beginning Our story starts with a backpack in Vietnam. Craig Burkinshaw’s backpacking journey around Asia brought him to Vietnam, where he fell in love with a destination and its culture. Craig returned home and placed a small ad in the The Sunday Times to begin leading his own small-group tours there. 1996 Asian Journeys is formed Craig joins forces with fellow London School of Economics graduate John Brewer to found Asian Journeys. It paves the way for a new type of travel: individually crafted trips shaped around your interests to show destinations in a different light. With our first specialist joining the team and a brochure sent out into the world, our new approach to travel sees us go from strength to strength. 1998 Uncovering more of Asia Asian Journeys begins to plan adventurous trips into North and Central Asia for those who want more meaningful, authentic travel experiences beyond the obvious. We also unveil the Indian Subcontinent, choosing experiences that introduce you to the region’s true character. 2001 Audley Travel is born After moving to the rural Oxfordshire village of Stratton Audley and launching our first website, we add South America to our growing list of destinations. However, this calls for a name change. ‘Audley Travel’ is inspired by the village where the office is based at this time. 2003 A clutch of new destinations We’re ready to show people more of the world. After touring the destinations ourselves to hand-pick the best experiences, we begin offering trips to North Africa and the Middle East, New Zealand, the Galapagos, and Africa safari destinations. Our passion for travel leads us to receive our first award from Wanderlust magazine. 2005 Introducing Australia Our travellers can now explore Australia, enjoying one-off experiences — tried and tested by our team — that take you beyond the highlights. We also celebrate winning a number of travel awards as our reputation widens. 2006 A new home at New Mill We move to our current headquarters, the New Mill in Witney, Oxfordshire — a large 18th-century converted blanket mill on the banks of the River Windrush. National recognition is growing, and we’re named 'Best Small Tour Operator’ by The Guardian/The Observer. 2007 Uncovering more of the world Drawing on the first-hand experiences of our specialists, many of whom have lived and worked in their destinations, we start planning trips to some of the world’s furthest corners. Our travellers can now venture to Antarctica and the Arctic, as well as Canada, Alaska, and Madagascar. 2008 Giving something back We introduce our first Charity of the Year — nominated by our team, the chosen charity receives funding generated from client donations and our own fundraising efforts. We also start giving our travellers the option to carbon-offset their flights. 2012 Trips to the USA We begin offering trips across the pond, giving our travellers the chance to explore the USA’s varied regions the Audley way, including California, New England, the Rockies, and the Deep South. Our wide range of experiences means you can try everything from epic road trips to traditional ranch stays. 2014 New offices open in Boston and London As the team — and the breadth of our destinations — grows, we open our first overseas office in Boston, Massachusetts in March and begin offering our same style of highly individual travel to US clients. A few months later, our new London office in Shepherd's Bush opens its doors. 2016 Turkey & the Caribbean As we reach our 20th anniversary, we continue to help you see more of the world by introducing Turkey and our choice of Caribbean islands, including Saint Lucia, Barbados, Antigua, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and the British Virgin Islands. 2018 La dolce vita We turn our gaze to Europe. Our first stop? Italy. As with all our destinations, our team hand-pick experiences that show you Italy in a new light, from truffle hunting in Tuscany to e-bike rides through Umbria. We also launch our animal welfare policy to ensure the trips we offer don’t negatively impact wild and captive animals. 2019 Europe calls We enable our travellers to explore more of Europe by adding Iceland, Sicily, Spain, and Portugal to our offering, as well as launching Israel. Our commitment to responsible travel continues — we hire a Responsible Travel and Sustainability Manager, introduce our child welfare policy, and help set up refillable water bottle schemes in 12 destinations. 2019 The future is green We add Greece, Iceland, and Croatia to our Europe offering, as well as launching Israel. Our commitment to responsible travel continues — we hire a Responsible Travel and Sustainability Manager, introduce our child welfare policy (in the wake of our animal welfare policy the previous year), and help set up refillable water bottle programmes in 12 destinations. By the end of the year, our Boston office switches to using 100% renewable energy. 2020 Trips closer to home We strengthen our focus on closer-to-home travel by introducing an even wider collection of European destinations. Our travellers can now visit much of Europe, including Croatia, Scandinavia, and Greece. In early 2020 we became a Travelife partner in recognition of our responsible travel efforts, and by the end of the year we’d published our first annual sustainability report to ensure environmental and social responsibility remains at the forefront of what we do and how we work. 2021 25 years of travel We celebrate 25 years of creating meaningful travel experiences built around you and connecting you with people and places around the world. Speak to a specialist to start planning your tailor-made holiday... 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REQUEST A BROCHURE Why travel with Audley? 100% Tailor made Your entire holiday is designed around your requirements Explore your interests at your own speed Select your preferred style of accommodation Create the perfect trip with the help of our specialists Expert knowledge All our specialists have travelled extensively or lived in their specialist regions The same specialist will handle your trip from start to finish Make the most of your time and budget The best guides Make the difference between a good trip and an outstanding one Hand picked by us or our local partners as the best available Offering more than just dates and names, they strive to offer real insight into their country Trusted service FCDO Travel Aware Partner 24/7 emergency UK support while abroad Established in 1996 Website Our offices MyAudley Honeymoon Gift Service Website feedback Sitemap Resources Useful information UK Government travel advice Travel Aware website Supplier enquiries Travel Agents Company Website conditions Booking form & conditions Privacy policy Cookie policy Modern Slavery Act Tax strategy Media centre Work for Audley Interested in a career in travel? 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