EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES INSPIRED BY NATURE

A fresh perspective, a deeper connection. Thoughtfully designed adventures for intrepid travellers seeking real experiences and stories worth sharing.

Welcome to Firecrest Travel

Founded based on a love of nature and the power of travel to transform, educate and engage. We love to travel and we're here to help you explore further, gain a fresh perspective and a deeper connection to different cultures and places around the world.

My name is Helen, founder of Firecrest Travel, I've spent several years working overseas and have particular soft spot for Asia and Latin America, big mountain landscapes and fresh forest trails. Thank you for visiting Firecrest Travel, I look forward to helping plan your dream trip.

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Why Firecrest Travel?

Personal Service & Care

We genuinely care about your holiday and we'll be with you every step of the way. We'll ensure all the things you need are taken care of., leaving you to sit back and relax.

Expertise & Experience

With over a decade of experience & our trusted local suppliers, you'll benefit from expert support & advice to make the most of your holidays. We love designing special interest tours, whatever you have in mind we'll bring it to life.

Responsible Travel

We offer holidays that make a positive contribution to the people, wildlife & places we visit. We work with locally owned businesses to support local communities. We only offer ethical wildlife experiences.

Trusted Service

100% financial protection

ATOL Bonding

24/7 support

FCDO Travel Aware

Excellent value always.

Finalist for TTG Luxury Travel Awards.

Travel for a State of Mind

Some of my best travel experiences have been to places I knew little about. They weren't 'bucket list' destinations or things I'd planned years ahead. Instead, they happened almost accidentally and with little expectation. They were special because of how they made me feel.

That's the spirit I've tried to capture in this range. Rather than starting with a destination, let's start with you, and what you'd like from your next adventure.

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ENERGY

New adventures, filled with joy and inspiration.

Only in the Wild

Inspired by wonders of the natural world, these trips venture to the places where you can experience them for yourself. These are a few ideas, which can be tailored to suit you.

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Volcano trekking, Guatemala

Where to?

There's a big world out there and if you're not sure where to start, we're here to help.

We travel and plan adventures all over the world, here's a few of our favourites.

Latin America

Our Trips

A selection of our tours and sample itineraries. You can choose one or use it as a starter for your tailor-made journey. Our tours are designed around your interests.

Living Andes: Culture & Comfort, Peru

12 days exploring Peru’s Andean landscapes, culture, and iconic sites from Lima to Cusco

Discover the highlights of Peru, from the colonial charm of Lima and Arequipa to the majestic Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, the Sacred Valley, and the legendary Machu Picchu. Enjoy cultural experiences, local cuisine, Andean trains, and immersive community tourism.

Highlights

Explore Lima, Peru’s “City of Kings” and its historic center

Visit the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world

Experience the Andean Titicaca train with 1950s luxury

Discover Cusco, blending Inca heritage and colonial architecture

Take part in a Pisco Sour workshop, Peru’s national cocktail

Hike and admire Rainbow Mountain or Palccoyo

Community-based tourism experience in Llachón

Explore the Sacred Valley villages, Ollantaytambo Fortress, and Machu Picchu

Places Visited
Lima – Arequipa – Colca Canyon – Llachón – Lake Titicaca – Puno – Cusco – Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes

Best Time to Visit
May – September (dry season, ideal for trekking and high-altitude exploration)

From Price

Comfort: £2,643 per person (tour only, excluding flights)

Luxury: £4,675 per person (tour only, excluding flights)

Design your own journey
This itinerary can be customized with longer stays in Cusco or the Sacred Valley, additional trekking days to Vinicunca or Palccoyo, more cultural workshops, or upgraded accommodations.

The Wild Route of Costa Rica

15 days exploring forests, volcanoes, coasts, and cloud forests

Overview
Discover the wild side of Costa Rica on a journey through lesser-known regions, blending rainforest trails, volcanoes, rivers, and pristine Pacific beaches. Travel with private transfers or a rental vehicle, guided by local experts, and enjoy immersive wildlife observation, boat tours, hikes, and authentic cultural encounters. From sloths and scarlet macaws to quetzals and coffee plantations, this route offers adventure, nature, and tranquillity in equal measure.

Highlights

• Spot scarlet macaws, monkeys, sloths, and the resplendent quetzal
• Hike Cerro Blanco and Tenorio National Park to Río Celeste
• Snorkel, kayak, and explore coral nurseries along the Pacific coast
• Relax in Arenal’s geothermal hot springs
• Experience local life through village visits, coffee tours, and cultural encounters

Places Visited
San José – Boca Tapada – La Fortuna – Katira de Guatuso – Carara – Uvita – San Gerardo de Dota – Alajuela

Length
15 days / 14 nights

Best Time to Visit
December – April

From Price
From £2,731 per person (based on two sharing, excluding international flights)

Design Your Own Journey
Every journey we create is tailored to you. Speak to us about joining this guided exploration of Costa Rica or creating your own private adventure.

Highlights of Kerala, India

11 days exploring India’s tropical south

Overview
Kerala offers a gentler introduction to India, where lush landscapes, historic trading towns and peaceful waterways create a journey rich in culture and natural beauty. Travelling with your own driver and private air-conditioned vehicle, this itinerary moves at a relaxed pace through tea-covered hills, wildlife reserves and tranquil backwaters, staying in characterful accommodation along the way.

Highlights

• Explore historic Fort Kochi and its colonial trading heritage
• Wander through the tea plantations of the Western Ghats in Munnar
• Search for wildlife in the forests of Thekkady
• Cruise the peaceful backwaters around Kumarakom
• Relax on the golden beaches of Mararikulam

Places Visited
Kochi – Munnar – Thekkady – Kumarakom – Mararikulam

Length
11 days / 10 nights

Best Time to Visit
October – March

From Price
From £1,850 per person (excluding international flights)

Design Your Own Journey
Every trip we create is tailored to you. Speak to us about adapting this journey or designing your own exploration of Kerala.

Heritage Trail, Nepal

14 days exploring Nepal’s culture, landscapes and wildlife

Overview
This thoughtfully designed journey reveals Nepal beyond the mountains, exploring the country’s rich culture, historic towns and diverse landscapes. Travel through the Kathmandu Valley’s temples and monasteries, hilltop villages and lakeside Pokhara, before continuing to wildlife-rich jungles in Chitwan. With an experienced local guide throughout and time to explore at a relaxed pace, this journey blends heritage, nature and warm Nepali hospitality.

Highlights

• Discover temples and sacred sites across the Kathmandu Valley
• Enjoy gentle hikes and sweeping Himalayan foothill views
• Stay in traditional villages and welcoming eco-lodges
• Explore the lakeside town of Pokhara and its mountain scenery
• Experience wildlife safaris and canoe rides in Chitwan National Park

Places Visited
Kathmandu – Nuwakot – Pokhara – Annapurna Eco Village – Bandipur – Chitwan – Patan

Length
14 days / 13 nights

Best Time to Visit
October – April

From Price
From £1,520 per person (excluding international flights)

Design Your Own Journey
Every journey we create is tailored to you. Speak to us about adapting this itinerary or designing your own exploration of Nepal.

“Helen listened to what we wanted and found the perfect holiday to suit. She was fast to reply to messages and incredibly professional. I loved the way the information was laid out and sent to me. It’s comforting to know there is someone at the end of the phone should I have any questions.”

Heidi Baker, UK

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