Top United Kingdom Budget Homestays & Cultural Immersion Trips & Packages 2025/2026

What travelers are saying

"No travel with then completely desaster First and last Hotel accommodations really cheap, they mix you with 40 people in the same bus"

What travelers are saying

"I would steer clear of Backroads until Covid is over. We were on the Costa Rica tour when a fellow traveler tested positive. The guides refused to require that all travelers and staff wear masks or be tested. They kept repeating that they were following CDC guidelines, but this was not the case. CDC guidelines state that after an exposure, one should wear a tight fitting mask for 10 days when interacting with anyone and should be tested starting 5 days after exposure. Our group of six was appalled by their policy and left the tour returning to the US. Also be aware that their biking equipment was very substandard. We were riding in the rain with bikes that were difficult to stop on steep slopes, as they were not equipped with disc brakes. They also were not equipped with mirrors or lights. The front derailleurs were also very poorly adjusted as most of the riders threw their chains during the ride. Meals and the hotel were very good. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/quarantine-isolation.html Two calls to Backroads have not been returned."

What travelers are saying

"A fabulously run tour company, offering top-notch cultural itineraries. We just returned from Vivaldi in Venice, where the program was excellent in every way."

What travelers are saying

"Just Finished a 5 day Celtic rocker tour with Conor... what an incredible experience. Met new people and saw some of the most beautiful sights.... I would definitely recommend it."

What travelers are saying

"Just Finished a 5 day Celtic rocker tour with Conor... what an incredible experience. Met new people and saw some of the most beautiful sights.... I would definitely recommend it."

What travelers are saying

"Just Finished a 5 day Celtic rocker tour with Conor... what an incredible experience. Met new people and saw some of the most beautiful sights.... I would definitely recommend it."

What travelers are saying

"Just Finished a 5 day Celtic rocker tour with Conor... what an incredible experience. Met new people and saw some of the most beautiful sights.... I would definitely recommend it."

What travelers are saying

"Everything about Olde Ipswich gets high marks, including helpful, personal attention prior to selection of the trip, and successful efforts to accommodate personal needs during the trip. The small group size in the Dordogne trip (7) worked well. The itinerary was creative and thoughtful, providing interesting locations and activities, always with a personal and local touch. This was true of the restaurants and accommodations as well. We would highly recommend the Dordogne trip and working with Olde Ipswich for future trip plans. Marilyn Hotch and Jack Brown"