Why travel with APT ?
There is only one tour operator that has been helping travellers make the most of Australia, New Zealand, Canada & Alaska for over 80 years
It's the same tour operator which today offers you more choice, more expertise, and more special memories from your dream holiday.
It's APT, and here's why so many travellers choose us test...
Award winning service
We were pioneers of tourism, and have been setting the standards in escorted touring for over 80 years. With over 40 awards, including the Best Long Haul Tour Operator award at the UK's Selling Long Haul Awards 2007, we are the region's most successful escorted touring company. More important to us tough is the 98% satisfaction rating received from our travellers.
Fully inclusive touring prices
We do offer a huge range of tours, but whichever you choose, your price will include all sightseeing, accommodation, meals as specified, entrance fees, and transfers where applicable. We even include porterage and hotel and restaurant tipping.
Guaranteed prices
Once we've received your booking confirmation payment, your tour price is guaranteed until March 31, 2010.
Solo Travellers
If you are travelling alone on one of our escorted tours and are happy to share a room with another person of the same gender, there's no need to pay a single supplement. * We guarantee to find you a person with whom to share, or we'll give you a single room at no extra cost! *Selected tours please call for details
And new for 2009 solo travellers can save 50% off the single supplement on a range of Premier Plus and Premier Escorted Tours in Australia and New Zealand. This offer is available until sold out on selected departures so please call our friendly team on 0845 603 6738 for more information.
Escorted Touring to Suit all Tastes
No matter the length of holiday you want or the budget ou have to work within, APT offer the widest possible range of touring experiences. From the varying degrees of luxury on our selection of escorted tours to our Independent Touring holidays, from our Small Group Experiences and Sarafis to shorted Regional Mini Stays, we have your tastes catered for.
Holiday Balance - Finding the Perfect Mix
Thanks to extensive research of our dedicated travel profesionals and the feedback of past travellers, our tours represent a superb blend. From the must see attractions of each region; the flexibility of personal touring and dining choices; ample leisure time in key locations; and optional excursions that will appeal to specific tastes, we don't just present the perfect balance, we promise the perfect holiday balance for you.
Expert advice and guidance
Australia,New Zealand, Canada & Alaska have some unique wildlife, culture and landscapes, and our staff will help you make the most of them, thanks to their experience and training. Our Drivers, Guides and Tour Directors are keen to help you get the most out of your visit.
Many of our staff have earned long service awards, but they are more proud of the letters of thanks and commendation they regularly receive from satisfied travellers
Cultural experiences, with local guides
Nowhere has a richer cultural mix than Australia and New Zealand. No matter whether it's ancient Aboriginal, Maori, or modern, your local guide will help you really appreciate the finer cultural points during your tour. Look out for Cultural Touring logos throughout our itineraries. 
Responsible Touring
Throughout our touring programme, we incorporate Responsible Touring practises that allow us to support the environment and maximise our connection to local cultures. A commitment to Responsible Touring ensures the reduction of our global footprint by supporting local cultures, economies and the environment.
For instance APT is a proud partner of the Wunan Foundation, a representativ body of the East Kimberley's indigenous people. The Foundation offers economic and social support to ensure the self-sustainability and growth of these communities for the future.
In Tasmania we are the sponsor of Delilah, a Tasmanian Devil. To ensure the survival of the species, devasted by an outbreak of facial tumour disease, APT supports the devil's keeping and breeding programme
APT's Touring Vehicles with an unrivalled safety record
APT's fleet of state-of-the-art coaches and 4WD vehicles provide you with the pinnacle of touring performance. Travelling in one of our purposely designed Mercedes-Benz coaches in Australia or European-style New Zealand coaches, you can be assured of comfort and safety.
Over 80 Years Experience
APT has been a family-owned company since the beginning, in 1927. Geoff McGeary's father, Bill McGeary, built a bus body onto a tray truck after a cable tram strike crippled the city of Melbourne in the early 1920s.
Today, a multi-brand business with a global portfolio of touring products, APT is still owned and controlled by the McGeary family of Australia.
With second and third generations involved in the business, the family-style culture within the Company creates a winning balance between the vigorous pursuit of a global vision and a singular focus on delivering a memorable holiday experience to the individual.
A pioneer of the Australian and New Zealand travel industry, the year 2008 marked another milestone in the Company's proud and colourful history, our 80th anniversary. Such longevity and growth in a competitive environment, coupled with the ability to meet the changing demands of the modern holiday maker, honours the pioneering spirit upon which the Company was founded.
Since its first groundbreaking steps into escorted touring in Australia, APT has continued to lead the industry by delivering innovative, luxury touring products with an emphasis on treating people as individuals and not as part of a group. Tours are designed based on research into the wants and needs of passengers, with a clear focus on delivering the highly important, emotional aspects of travel.
"For over three generations my family has been passionate about the magic of travel. We invite our customers to join us on a journey of discovery - to see Australia and beyond, to the world's most fascinating destinations."
Geoff McGeary
Chairman of Directors
