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Adventure Holidays

What Exactly is an Adventure Holiday?

Just what do we mean by adventure holidays?

For many people, the term "adventure holidays" might imply throwing yourself out of an aeroplane, jumping off a bridge or a white-knuckle ride down wild rapids in a rubber raft. However, at Tucan Travel these are just some of the many activities you can do while on an adventure holiday.

 
Expedition Vehicles

We proudly own and operate the most modern, powerful vehicles on the road in Africa and South America.

Tucan Travel's overland truck fleet

We proudly own and operate all of our expedition vehicles and we are confident that we drive the best expedition vehicles on the road in South America and Africa today. Our powerful, modern fleet of Mercedes Benz trucks have been specifically designed and professionally engineered to deal with all kinds of challenging terrain.

 
Awards

Awards voted by travellers, travel agents and industry partners

Voted for by travellers, travel agents and industry partners

Tucan Travel has won or been nominated for a number of awards recently. We would like to thank all of the loyal travellers, travel agents and travel industry partners who have supported us and cast their votes in our favour this year.

 
Our Prices

Our tour and cruise prices represent excellent value for money.

Great value for money

We are often asked why our tours offer such great value for money compared to our competitors. The answer is simple. Our prices take into account full itineraries, high quality accommodation and transport, plus logistical support from our offices worldwide.

 
Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

How we look after information about you

Your privacy is very important to us. We have developed the following privacy policy detailing exactly how information about you is used, so you can feel comfortable knowing exactly how we manage any personal information you choose to submit to us.

 
Events Diary

Join us at a travel show, travel expo or travel talk

Join us at a travel show, expo or travel talk

Meet the Tucan Travel team at a travel show, travel expo, travel event or free presentation and ask our friendly, well-travelled team for personal travel advice.

 
Your Financial Protection

Your financial protection is important to us.

Book your adventure holiday with confidence

Safeguarding your adventure holiday is important to us. We adhere to strict industry standards so you can be sure your adventure holiday is secure and fully protected.

 
Industry Memberships

Top international tour-operator organisations to which we belong

Top international tour-operator organisations to which we belong

Tucan Travel is a member of the world's top tour operator organisations that are committed to a professionalism of service within the adventure tour industry and responsible policies in the countries and regions in wich members operate.

 
History of Tucan Travel

The History of Tucan Travel - privately owned and passionate about adventure travel

Privately owned & passionate about adventure travel

Tucan Travel was established in Latin America in 1987 by passionate travellers Pip and Liliana Tyler. In 1997 the couple formed a partnership with Matt Gannan and the company began to expand to worldwide destinations.

 
How to Book

Book online, direct or through a travel agent

Online, direct through our offices or through an agent

It's easy to book your adventure with us. Contact our friendly, experienced reservations team for assistance or if you prefer, you can book online or via a travel agent. We accept several forms of payment including credit cards, debit cards, cheques, transfers and cash.

 
Guaranteed Departures

Guaranteed departures mean you can book your tour with confidence.

Book your group tour with confidence

Tucan Travel's guaranteed departures take the guesswork out of planning your adventure and give you the peace of mind to book the tour that suits you.

 
Testimonials

A selection of feedback from adventure travellers

A selection of feedback from happy travellers

We are always pleased to receive compliments from our passengers - here is a taste of the positive feedback we've received from satisfied customers recently.

 
Tucan or Toucan Travel?

People often think our name is Toucan Travel, whereas it's actually spelled the Spanish way Tucan.

What's in a name?

People often think our name should be spelled Toucan Travel, but in fact our name comes from the Spanish spelling for the bird with the rather striking bill. Learn more about the toucan and our Latin American roots.

 
Why Choose Us?

Ten good reasons to choose Tucan Travel for your next adventure holiday

There are at least 10 good reasons to travel with us

When you're taking the holiday of a lifetime you need to choose an established, bonded tour operator you can trust. We are proud to offer excellent quality and value for money in our tours, which give you the chance to experience your chosen destination in an authentic and exciting way.

 
Singles Holidays

Great adventures for single holidays

Fabulous group adventures for single and solo travellers

Our many group adventures provide an exciting new holiday opportunity for single travellers looking to meet other like-minded people while enjoying a genuine travel experience.

 
Responsible Travel Policy

Tucan Travel responsible travel policy

Tucan Travel is committed to responsible travel practices

Tucan Travel has always been a firm supporter of responsible travel but we can't do it without your help. Read the full version of our responsible travel policy for tips and advice about how you can travel responsibly and send us feedback.

 
Carbon Offset Scheme

Offset a portion of your share of the carbon emissions on your tour

Do something good for the planet

Are you concerned about carbon emissions during your holiday? You can offset a portion of your share of the carbon emissions created while you are on your tour. All donations collected by Tucan Travel are passed on to international conservation charity World Land Trust, which funds conservation projects around the world.

 
World Land Trust

A respected international conservation organisation

A respected international conservation organisation

The World Land Trust is an international conservation organisation that takes direct action to save rainforest and other biologically important lands. Since it was founded in 1989, it has helped local conservation organisations to purchase and protect over 400,000 acres of threatened habitats in Asia, Europe Central and South America..

 
Responsible Travel Tips

Responsible Travel Tips

How you can help make a difference

In our Responsible Travel policy we are doing our best to foster the positive effects of adventure travel, while minimising our harmful impacts on local communities and their environment. With your help we can really make this happen. Here are a few good ideas about how you can help minimise the negatives and accentuate the positives.

 
Giving Something Back

Giving back with LATA

Supporting LATA in Latin America

Tucan Travel helps support the fabulous work that LATA undertakes benefiting local individuals, communities and nature througout Latin America.

 
No Credit Card Fees

Pay no fees when you book by card

No Hidden Charges

The price you pay for your tour is the price you see; no last-minute add-ons if you choose to pay by credit card.

 


 

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