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Overview

The Bales Experience

Attention to Detail - Bales’ meticulous planning ensures that your holiday is paced to perfection so you can have time to relax and time to explore.

First-Hand Experience - All journeys are tried and tested by highly experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate staff.

Hotels with a Difference - Bales’ vast experience means that they are able to take you anywhere and everywhere - from the smallest most authentic hotels, to the most decadent, lavish hotels and palaces.

English Speaking Guides - Many of the guides have been working with Bales Worldwide for years, and are of the highest quality. All have a good standard of English, plus enormous experience in their local areas.

Flexible Journeys - Bales offers you the choice of a number of Escorted Journeys and Tailor Made ideas from around the globe, hand picked to deliver you a wonderful authentic experience. Why not extend your holiday even further? Make the most of your time away and add an extension before or after the main itinerary. You also have the choice to upgrade your accommodation to suites in certain hotels and on certain boats or even upgrade your flight to business or first class. It is your holiday - let Bales Worldwide help you to make it perfect.

Smaller Groups - Bales understands that you might not want to be part of a large group. That's why they limit the size of their groups; on average groups are made up of between 12 to 16 people. For some journeys, however they do require a minimum number of travelers.

Private Transfers and Transportation - Bales knows that, upon their arrival, clients want to get to their as directly and quickly as they can. This is why private transportation is provided that will only take you or your group to the hotel and will not stop to drop off passengers staying at different hotels. For tailor made holidays you are provided with your own chauffeur-driven vehicle. For groups, a coach is provided exclusively for your departure - no more doing a circuit of the town for multiple drop-offs.

On Call 24 Hours a Day - Whether you're traveling independently or in a group, you are provided with contact details of Bales’ overseas agents in your chosen destination and also a 24-hour Bales emergency number.

Single Travelers - Single travelers are welcome on all of the holidays. On escorted group departures a single room supplement will be charged, unless you are comfortable sharing a twin room (subject to availability). Bales has endeavored to keep single room supplements as low as possible.

Welcome Home Calls - Bales Worldwide will call you within 28 days of your return from holiday and ask for your feedback. Customer experiences play a huge part in the company and they really appreciate your comments.

Health and Safety - Your welfare is of paramount importance. Stringent policies are in place to ensure vigilant checking and Bales’ dedicated Health and Safety team is constantly checking and inspecting the hotels, cruise ships, and transportation used in every country Bales visits.

Family Owned Since 1947 - Bales believes that being family-owned makes all the difference to their service - and most importantly, your holiday. Their reputation is built on providing genuine first class service and personal touches that make a real difference to your holiday experience.

So What Is the Bales Experience?

Pioneering - There's so much out there that hasn’t yet been seen - Bales Worldwide is constantly scouring the globe to find less trodden paths for you to discover and explore. For example, the Dragon Kingdom series offers the opportunity to visit some of Bhutan's unusual and colorful festivals. Likewise, travel down the Nile on traditional 'dahabiyyas' exclusive to Bales in the UK market.

Passionate - More than just a holiday - Bales is devoted to providing the most authentic, enriching, and enlightening experience possible.

Expert - Thanks to local guides and experienced staff, Bales Worldwide Ltd can honestly say that they know every destination inside-out. They will never compromise your holiday by risking less than the best service and accommodation. It’s their aim to seek out new and interesting places for you to visit. For example, travel to Mongolia and you can stay right in the middle of the Gobi desert, in a traditional 'Ger'.

Dedicated - The staff at Bales Worldwide prides themselves on exceptional personal service. The staff, both at home and abroad, knows the importance of giving attention to even the smallest of holiday details.

Responsible - Bales Worldwide Ltd cares about the countries they take you to and makes sure that they have a positive effect on the environment and its people. Respect for locals and their way of life is an essential part of traveling with Bales.

It’s Bales’ Experience that Makes Yours...

Every person is unique and so is every journey. Whether it is pure luxury or authentic charm, Bales hand-picks all of your accommodation to match your trip and you needs.

The philosophy of the company’s founder, the late George Bales, remains alive today in every holiday they help to create. From the careful individual planning by their UK staff, to the expert knowledge and impeccable attention to detail whilst you are on holiday, at Bales they are dedicated to making sure it’s their experience that makes yours.

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