WILDLIFE & NATURE TOURS

Zipline through the jungle, then spot turtles on a Costa Rican beach. Hear the roar of a wild lion, then see the magic of the Great Migration. Watch a busy beaver build his dam, then go bear spotting in Canada. Mother nature is truly incredible and our team has curated the best nature tours to tick off your bucket list. From the icy tips of the Canadian Rockies to the dry, desert plains of Africa, choose to explore the best of the animal kingdom with wildlife travel or reconnect with our nature tours.

WHY CHOOSE COSTSAVER FOR WILDLIFE & NATURE TOURS?

Our Sustainable Travel Strategy
Travel can change the world. We’ve supported 55 projects in 26 countries through our foundation, and it’s just the beginning. In 2020 we evolved our commitment with a five-year sustainable travel strategy.

Over a Decade of Positive Impact
How do we make travel matter? It’s a question we asked ourselves back in 2008 that led us to create the TreadRight Foundation. The vision is simple: ensure our impact on the planet we call home, the people we visit, and the wildlife we encounter, is a positive one.

Wildlife Conservation Projects We Support
Whether it be protecting and rehabilitating elephants or looking after big cat populations, we support leading wildlife organizations on their missions. We also educate our guests about ethical wildlife experiences while on the road.
 

BOATS & CRUISING TOURS

Just because we prefer the open road doesn’t mean we won’t swap four-wheels for the seven seas now and again. Some of our most popular trips hop between islands, explore breathtaking fjords, marvel at marine life and take in the sunset from the water. There’s nothing quite like feeling the wind in your hair and salt on your skin, so when boats beat buses we’ll happily take you out on the water to experience the best of a destination. From cruising holidays to river tours to boat trips, explore our favorite trips that travel by water.

WHY CHOOSE COSTSAVER FOR BOATS & CRUISING TOURS?

Relaxing Atmosphere on Every Cruise & Boat Ride
There’s something calming about being out on a body of water. It doesn’t seem to matter if it’s a river, ocean or sea. It doesn’t matter if we’re spotting whales or sipping champagne at sunset. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.

Unusual Destinations and Experiences
Your favorite travel memories? Usually, the experiences you least expected to dazzle and delight. That’s why our itineraries mix bucket list items with unusual sights and events, like an oyster and wine cruise in Namibia. Yes, really!

A Great Balance of Land and Cruise
Variety is the key to life, right? This is why we think our itineraries offer an ideal mix of boat trips, walking tours, and local experiences. Of course, if you want to spend more time sailing our unpackaged holidays offer free time and flexibility to tailor it your way.
 

STREET & URBAN EXPLORER TOURS

You want to feel the rhythm of the streets. Brush shoulders with locals in bars. Find the city’s best pastry shops and parks. Bounce between art galleries and street galleries. Seek out history and culture at every turn. Hello to you, you urban explorer! From urban tours through lesser-known neighborhoods to finding old Picassos and a new favorite cafe, these city escapes will get you in touch with the soul of the places you visit.

WHY CHOOSE COSTSAVER FOR STREET & URBAN EXPLORER TOURS?

Hidden Gems and Icons in Each City
Eiffel Tower, tick! Moulin Rouge, tick! An unknown bistro that serves the best creme brulee of your friggin’ life, tick! One of the best things about having a Travel Director on hand is they can offer local gems that might become your trip highlight.

Gain a Unique Local Perspective
Whether you’re learning about historic icons or trendy neighborhoods, urban tours with a Local Specialist really get you under the skin of a place. Best of all, you’ll be able to ask plenty of questions to really get to know the city.

Deep Dive into Urban Neighborhoods
Food lover hoping to hunt out the best ramen in Tokyo? We got you. Our itineraries are perfectly designed to give you free time to explore and chase your personal interests.
 

CREATIVE TOURS & ART TRAVEL

The Mona Lisa...The Starry Night…The Scream...The Birth of Venus...There’s something magical about standing in front of the world’s most famous artworks for the first time. And art travel allows you to take in the color and textures of these masterpieces up close. Maybe you studied art history, maybe you’re an artisan, or maybe you just love creative tours that give you time to explore bucket list galleries, join art tours through trendy neighborhoods and learn traditional crafts from living artisans.

WHY CHOOSE COSTSAVER FOR CREATIVE TOURS & ART TRAVEL?

Artsy Experiences & Destinations
If you dig creative tours and travels, then you’ll dig our unpackaged holidays. We line up dozens of Choice Experiences for each trip, so you can choose the art tours, artisan workshops, and creative travel options.

Interactive Workshops With Local Artisians
The only thing better than watching local artisans weaving rugs or spinning a potter’s wheel is getting involved yourself. Get your hands dirty, learn new skills, and bring home a unique souvenir with our creative tours.

Relaxed Atmosphere With Your Travel Buddies
With free time included in every itinerary, there will be plenty of chances to sit and watch the world go by. Bring your sketchbook (and a spare) and get out there taking in the world.
 

LOCAL TRAVEL TOURS

There's limitless fun at your fingertips in the US on our local travel tours. Say yes deeper home connections. Yes to local history. Yes to no baggage allowance! Packed full of charismatic cities, world-famous entertainment, historic towns, and jaw-dropping national parks, America has it all. From Seattle to San Francisco, LA to Las Vegas, and Maine to Massachusetts, explore iconic sights and hidden gems in your backyard (or 2,700 miles away!) on a US local tour. Live the American dream, but always your way.

WHY CHOOSE COSTSAVER FOR LOCAL TRAVEL TOURS?

100+ years of travel expertise
Travel with the confidence of knowing your USA domestic trip is in the best possible hands as part of The Travel Corporation (TTC). Our story is 100+ years in the making, driven by service since day one. With Costsaver, you get unmatched knowledge and personal service thanks to an expert global network. We cover the essentials, leaving you with the power to travel how you choose.

Local Specialists' support & tips
Our Local Specialists will support you where needed, and shine a bright light on every travel experience with their insider knowledge. Centuries of history will be revealed through their tales. Feed off their insider knowledge and city commentaries, skip queues by their side and immerse yourself easily in your dream locations.

Positive impact on planet, people & wildlife
Make Travel Matter is our mantra. In conjunction with The Travel Corporation (TTC), Costsaver has committed to a 5-year How We Tread Right (HWTR) sustainability strategy. Driven by this vision, we want to ensure that our impact on the planet we call home, the people we visit and the rich wildlife we encounter is a positive one.
 

MUSIC TOURS

Ready to rock ’n’ roll somewhere new? These music holidays should hit the beat. Shake, rattle and roll your way through America’s great southern cities, join music tours in Mozart’s Vienna, join a djembe drumming session in Cape Town and explore traditional folk tunes across the world. Start planning a music trip that will get you tapping your toes with excitement.

WHY CHOOSE COSTSAVER FOR MUSIC TOURS?

Dive Into Music Cultures Around The World
No matter the language you speak, it’s easy to connect through the power of music. Be that a drum circle in Cape Town, traditional polka music in Poland, or country tunes in Nashville.

Join Local Music Experiences
Be moved by melancholic Fado tunes in Lisbon, feel the beat of a Berlin discotheque, and dance a jig in an Irish pub. Music connects us as people, no matter where in the world we are.

Huge Choice of Music Destinations
From classical Europe to the blues of the deep south to Peruvian folklore, explore the globe on a music trip that will connect you with the sounds, people, and culture of a place.

MORE THAN 10 YEARS OF MAKING A DIFFERENCE

We've always been crazy for travel. It's in our blood. That's why in 2008, we asked ourselves: how do we make travel a force for good? How do we make a positive impact on the wildlife, people and planet we explore? We knew we had to set an example for responsible travel. So, we're tackling our impact in two ways; through our 5-year How We Tread Right sustainability strategy and through the work of our not-for-profit organisation, the TreadRight Foundation, created in 2008.

OUR COMMITMENT

• Planet: Sustainability and conservation: We ensure that we’re protecting our invaluable landscapes and natural resources.
• People: Cultural preservation: We ensure that the true economic benefit of travel is felt by local communities.
• Wildlife: Protection of our world’s wildlife: We advocate for the highest standard of ethical wildlife experiences.

HOW WE TREAD RIGHT

Our 5-year How We Tread Right sustainability strategy is based on 11 measurable goals anchored to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which address the issues of climate change, sustainable food production, waste reduction, travel experiences, diversity and inclusion and wildlife.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®️ EXPERIENCES

Our MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences are all about encouraging sustainable travel and tourism. They teach you about the world and support the people and places you visit, helping you become a responsible tourist.

OUR ROAD TO NET ZERO

We're excited to see people and businesses around the world working to act on climate change. To play our part, we've committed to net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. Yeah, we're serious.

You can see how we'll do this in our Climate Action Plan, which comes with short-term and long-term targets validated by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi). Alongside our sister brands, we became the first global tour operators to have SBTi-validated near-term, long-term, and net zero targets.