Small group escorted tour operator, Jules Verne, has announced the launch of its brand-new Worldwide Collection brochure.
*All details correct at time of publish (4 July 2025)
Featuring over 85 tours to almost 50 destinations, from Mexico to Mozambique, Cairo to Costa Rica, Uzbekistan to Uganda, and beyond, the new brochure spotlights Jules Verne’s collection of incredible long-haul adventures departing in 2026.
The brochure also features seven new tours and includes five new destinations: West Africa’s Ghana, Gambia, Senegal and Cape Verde, as well as South-East Asia’s Thailand.
Debbie O’Neill, Managing Director at Jules Verne, states: “We are incredibly proud to unveil our new Worldwide Collection brochure, which, filled with exciting long-haul adventures across the globe, demonstrates Jules Verne’s continued commitment to providing travellers with unforgettable, immersive and unique travel experiences.
“This has been at the heart of what we do for over 45 years, with each and every Jules Verne tour carefully curated to deliver special and memorable trips with inspiring itineraries, small group sizes and expert local guides.”
“We are particularly excited to be showcasing five new destinations within the new brochure, namely, the West African countries of Ghana, Gambia, Senegal and Cape Verde, and Thailand in South-East Asia.
“Highlight experiences of the new itineraries include taking a traditional pirogue boat to observe the chimps on Baboon island in River Gambia National Park, tasting the famous ‘grogue’ (a rum-like drink made from sugarcane) in Cape Verde’s Santo Antão, tracking elephants on foot in Ghana, and learning about the daily life and customs of a hill tribe village enroute to the cultural mecca of Chiang Mai.
“Outside of these new itineraries, we continue to offer journeys to more than 40 other long-haul destinations, from our ever-popular adventures cruising along Egypt’s Nile and exploring the many delights of incredible India, to once-in-a-lifetime trips immersing guests in the rich culture of Costa Rica and travelling through the diverse landscapes of the five ‘Stans’ of Central Asia.”
Please find some of Jules Verne’s top picks from the new Worldwide Collection brochure below.
NEW DESTINATION – Ghana Discovery: Culture & Wildlife Tour | 12 nights from £4,195pp
- Departing 18 March, 2 September & 14 October 2026, 17 February, 17 March, 13 October & 10 November 2027
- Return flights from London Heathrow, Belfast – George Best City, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester & Newcastle Airport available
- Price includes air travel and taxes, transfers, 11 nights’ accommodation, breakfast daily, 11 lunches and 12 dinners, park fees, itinerary as described, services of guides and local representatives
Starting in the country’s vibrant coastal capital, Accra, guests will travel in-land to explore the waterfall-studded Volta Region, cultural heartland of Kumasi and Mole National Park, before ending back on the coast in Elmina.
Highlights include tracking elephants on foot and enjoying river safaris in the country’s largest national park, taking a serene river cruise at sunset in Akosombo, and visiting remote communities with an overnight stay in Bonkro Village.
Here, guests will have the opportunity to join farmers to learn how cacao is harvested, cook Ghanaian dishes, and take part in bird-watching forest walks and tree planting.
NEW DESTINATION – West Africa Cruise: Gambia to Senegal Explorer | 8 nights from £4,495pp
- Departing 16 January & 13 February 2026
- Return flights from London Heathrow & Manchester Airport available
- Price includes air travel and taxes, all port and conservation charges, transfers, 1 night hotel, 7-night cruise, breakfast daily, 8 lunches and 7 dinners, drinks on board the cruise, cruise director and local expert guides
After arriving in Senegal and boarding a mega yacht, guests will embark on a journey along the West African coast before heading upstream on the Gambia River during this week-long cruise, stopping at villages, colonial-era towns and wildlife-rich parks along the way.
NEW DESTINATION – Cape Verde Islands Cruise: Landscapes, Beaches & Heritage | 9 nights from £3,695pp
- Departing 28 November 2025
- Return flights from London Heathrow
- Price includes air travel and taxes, all port and conservation charges, transfers, 1 night hotel, 7-night cruise, breakfast daily, 6 lunches and 7 dinners, drinks on board the cruise, cruise director and local expert guides
Sailing between six of Cape Verde’s ten islands, this nine-night cruise takes guests on an elegant yacht to explore the country’s unique archipelago – from São Vicente’s capital, Mindelo, and the country’s largest island, Santiago, to the desert dunes of Sal and Boa Vista islands and Santo Antão’s lush Paúl Valley.
NEW DESTINATION – Touring Thailand: Trains, Tuk Tuks & Temples | 15 nights from £3,195pp
- Departing 8 & 22 November 2026
- Return flights from London Gatwick, Edinburgh & Manchester Airport available
- Price includes air travel and taxes, transfers, 13 nights’ hotel, breakfast daily, 11 lunches and 5 dinners, itinerary as described, services of guides and local representative
Exploring by boat, train, tuktuk and on foot with expert guides, this two-week tour takes guests to enjoy the highlights of Thailand’s diverse landscape and rich culture. The adventure starts in the bustling Bangkok, with its giant Buddha statues and historic Chinatown, before taking guests to explore the ruins of ancient kingdoms in central Thailand, the jungle-clad mountains, rivers and waterfalls in the country’s north, and the powdery beaches of Hua Hin in the south.
NEW TOUR: Sri Lanka Discovery: Culture, Wildlife and Stylish hotels | 13 nights from £7,025pp
- Departing 12 February, 15 November & 6 December 2026, 17 January, 7 February, 4 March, 11 November & 2 December 2027
- Return flights from London Heathrow, Birmingham, Edinburgh & Manchester Airport available
- Price includes air travel, UK departure taxes, transfers, 12 nights’ accommodation, breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 12 dinners, itinerary as described, services of guides and local representative
As part of Jules Verne’s new In Style collection – a premium range of tours designed for travellers who love a little luxury – this 13-night tour is perfect for those wishing to explore Sri Lanka in effortless style.
Highlights include witnessing striking scenery onboard a picturesque train journey through the lush highlands, discovering the iconic Lion Rock, enjoying a cultural performance showcasing various Sri Lankan traditions in Kandy, and experiencing show-stopping wildlife in two of Sri Lanka’s stellar national parks.
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