We'll plan your trip
How it works
Step 1
Tell us about your trip
Fill in a short questionnaire about your dates, budget, travel style and what you’d love to see, so our call is spent planning. It takes about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Pay and book your call
We’ll email you a secure link to pay £150 straight away. As soon as you’ve paid, you’ll be taken to the calendar to book your 60-minute video call with Fiona at a time that suits you.
Step 3
Get your custom itinerary
Within 7 working days of our call, you’ll receive a day-by-day itinerary with where to stay, who to contact, how to get around and roughly what it should cost. One round of changes is included.
Choose your option
Bespoke Planning
From £150
| Trip length, up to | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 weeks | £150* |
| 4 weeks | £250 |
| 8 weeks | £400 |
| Longer | On request |
*You pay £150 upfront to book your call. If your trip is longer, or you choose Planning and Booking, we’ll send a link for the balance after we’ve spoken.
- Pre-call questionnaire
- 60-minute video call with Fiona, our founder
- Custom day-by-day itinerary
- Our trusted local contacts
- One round of changes
- Email support for questions before you go
Already bought a DIY Trip Kit? Use the code from your order confirmation email at checkout for £45 off.
Planning + Booking
From £300
| Trip length, up to | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 weeks | £300* |
| 4 weeks | £500 |
| 8 weeks | £800 |
| Longer | On request |
*You pay £150 upfront to book your call, and we’ll send a link for the balance after we’ve spoken.
Everything in Bespoke Planning, plus we arrange your homestays, guides, drivers and internal transport with our local contacts, so all you need to do is book your flights and turn up.
The cost of your stays, guides and activities is paid separately.
or
DIY Trip Kit
From £45
A ready-to-use, day-by-day guide to one of our group trip routes, so you can follow it in your own time with your own companions. It includes the people and hidden spots we trust, plus comprehensive practical advice on everything to sort out before you go, including transport bookings, permits and costs.
Thinking about a group trip?
If you decide you’d rather travel with us after all, trip kit owners get £45 off any OTW group trip (use the code from your kit order confirmation email in the referral code box), and whatever you’ve paid for a planning call comes off too.
Meet your planner
About Fiona
Places I can help with in particular:
- India: extended travel across the country, including West Bengal, Sikkim, Rajasthan, Varanasi, Ladakh, Rajasthan, Kerala, Mumbai, Delhi and more
- Sri Lanka, Nepal, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan: where we run our group trips
- China and Oman: I lived in Beijing, and my family have been based in both
- Mexico, Central and South America: multiple trips since 2013, including 5 months across South America
FAQs
Are you a travel agent?
No. We plan your trip and share our trusted contacts and recommendations, and you stay in control. With Bespoke Planning, you book everything directly with the people we recommend, so there are no hidden mark-ups. With Bespoke Planning and Booking, we reserve your accommodation, transport and activities for you and you’ll pay the providers in person.
Can you plan a luxury trip?
Yes. We plan for every budget, from homestays and local buses to boutique hotels and five-star stays. Wherever possible we still point you towards locally owned places, so your money stays in the community even at the top end.
How does payment work?
You’ll pay £150 upfront to book the planning call, which covers Bespoke Planning for trips of up to 2 weeks. If your trip is longer, or you’d like us to handle the bookings too, we’ll confirm the full price on the call and we’ll send you a link for the balance afterwards.
Already bought a DIY Trip Kit? Use the discount code from your order confirmation email at checkout and get £45 off.
What’s not included?
International flights, visas and travel insurance. We can give you advice but these are your responsibility to arrange
How far ahead should I book?
Ideally at least 6 weeks before you travel, so there’s time for our call, your itinerary and any bookings.
Travelling sooner? Get in touch and we’ll see what we can do.
Can I get a refund?
Because we start working on your trip as soon as you’ve paid, payments are non-refundable. You can move your call with at least 48 hours’ notice.
Does it count towards a group trip?
Yes. If you join an OTW group trip, trip kit owners get £45 off (use the code from your kit order confirmation email in the referral code box), and what you’ve paid for a planning call comes off your trip price.