Take advantage of our regional departures, making it easier than ever to start your dream holiday.
At Jules Verne, we believe in providing seamless travel experiences that prioritise your comfort and convenience. That's why all our meticulously crafted holidays include flights, ensuring a hassle-free journey from start to finish. with over 45 years of expertise, we take care of every detail, allowing you to focus on enjoying your adventure.
We understand the importance of flexibility in departure airports and are thrilled to offer a growing selection of small group tours and cruises departing from regional UK airports. Enjoy convenience, affordability, and a seamless travel experience right from your doorstep. On selected tours and dates, we offer departures from Manchester. Birmingham, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Belfast. Transfers are provided when you arrive at your chosen overseas location to ensure smooth arrangements on the tour.
As trailblazers in travel, we create journeys that go beyond the ordinary, bringing you closer to the world’s most remarkable places. Crafted with a true spirit of adventure at heart, our immersive small group tours and cruises will inspire you to discover, connect and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Sit back, relax, and let us handle the details. so your holiday begins the moment you step on board. Your travel experience is our priority from start to finish.
Why book with Jules Verne?
• Small groups and big experiences
• Exceed expectations with special touches
• Pioneering spirit with peace of mind
• Expert-guided and carefully crafted
GambiaWest Africa Cruise: Gambia to Senegal Explorer
Cruise River Gambia and the Senegalese coast to discover this lesser-visited region’s diverse culture and nature; spot exotic wildlife in protected parks, meet locals in traditional villages and tour historic UNESCO sites, exploring from the comfort of your vessel
Ghana Discovery: Culture & Wildlife Tour
Discover Ghana’s diverse culture, history and wildlife on this introductory tour that takes you from the golden coast to lush rainforests and elephant-spotted savannahs; en-route, you’ll visit traditional craft villages, UNESCO-listed shrines and colonial forts steeped in stirring, slave-trade-era history
Victoria Falls to Okavango Safari: Wildlife & Natural Wonders
From the widest cascade of water on Earth, Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls; to the pools, pans, and plains of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, and mahogany forests of Chobe National Park
Namibian Journey: Desert Landscapes & Wildlife
Picturesque towns, prolific wildlife and stunning landscapes reveal the beauty and variety of Namibia. Ancient petroglyphs, local crafts and long-held customs uncover the culture, from Sossusvlei’s dunes to the Skeleton Coast, Damaraland, and Etosha National Park
Namibia Grand Tour: Wildlife, Dunes & Deserts
This superb circling of Namibia takes you from the deserts and dunes of the Kalahari & Namib deserts through Fish River Canyon to the coast at Swakopmund, ancient rock carvings in Damaraland, and bountiful wildlife in Etosha reserve
Sri Lanka Discovery: Culture, Wildlife and Stylish Hotels
Explore “Sri Lanka In Style”, whisking you from the shores of the Indian Ocean to the highland tea plantations and wildlife-studded national parks, complete with a scenic train journey, UNESCO wonders and a host of lavish hotel stays.
Discover China: Beijing to Shanghai Cultural Tour
Spectacular sights, sumptuous scenery and four very varied cities are the hallmarks of this splendid journey, visiting China’s highlights from Beijing to Shanghai, from the Great Wall to the Terracotta Warriors, and including a cruise through Yangtze River gorges
Japan’s Cultural Treasures: Nature, Art & Temples
In the 'Land of the Rising Sun', natural splendour is embellished with man-made treasure. From Shinto shrines to Buddhist temples, from moated castles to Zen-calm gardens, from Tokyo to Kanazawa, Kyoto, and Matsue, this is a tour through time and traditions
Costa Rican Escape: Volcanoes, Wildlife & National Parks
Delve into the heart of Costa Rica on this twin-centre itinerary, staying in La Fortuna and Manuel Antonio National Park with time to settle in and explore. Experience floating safaris, canopy walks, aerial adventures and abundant wildlife, with premium accommodation throughout