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Best tailor-made holiday providers in 2026 – and the worst
We reveal the UK's biggest, best and worst companies for tailor-made holidays, as rated by thousands of their customers in our survey of nearly 20,000 holidays
To truly tailor-make a holiday, the provider has to get to know you and exactly what makes you tick when it comes to travel. And our survey has revealed six exceptional companies prepared to take the time to do just that.
Top of the pile is Trailfinders. Most people book in person at one of its 45 travel centres, over the phone or via an online consultation, so its destination experts can talk you through the options that will suit you best.
Audley Travel excels at this, too – all of its agents have travelled extensively in their specialist regions, so they really know their stuff when it comes to hand-picking hotels or knowledgeable local guides.
Travel Counsellors, Kuoni and Travelbag are also excellent options. And even big player Jet2Holidays impressed customers who had asked its agents for recommendations and advice on their next holiday.
You can compare customer scores for tailor-made holiday specialists in our table, based on the responses of more than 12,000 holidaymakers. For extra peace of mind, all the companies awarded Which? Recommended Provider (WRP) status guarantee that they will not apply surcharges in 2026 – so the price won't go up after you book.
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Using the table Based on a survey of 19,958 holidays taken in the past two years from 12,119 Which? Connect members and members of the public in August/September 2024. Sample sizes in brackets. Star ratings are based on one to five stars. The more stars the better. n/a indicates we did not receive enough responses to report on a company in that category. Average price based on the median price per day of holidays taken by survey respondents with the company named in ALL categories of holiday. Short-haul destinations are defined as anywhere less than a five-hour flight from London. Customer score based on a combination of overall satisfaction and how likely people are to recommend the company.
The tailor-made tour operators that Which? recommends
Trailfinders – 88%
Trailfinders is consistently one of the UK’s top tour operators and it specialises in adding tailor-made touches to your holiday.
It's one of just a handful of companies to be rated five out of five stars for its customer service and accommodation.
Which? verdict: If you’re looking for an exotic or complex holiday, tailor-made to your exact specifications, Trailfinders is the best-rated provider in our survey.
Audley Travel is a luxury tour operator providing tailor-made holidays based around individual preferences and interests.
Audley Travel’s tours are designed entirely around your personal taste by specialist advisers who have lived in, or travelled extensively in, the region.
Which? verdict: Audley Travel excels at providing tailor-made luxury trips, receiving the second-highest customer score in this category.
Travel Counsellors is a network of 2,000+ travel agents, each with their own experience and specialisms, who tailor-make holidays based on your personal requirements.
Customers loved the knowledge an experience of its agents, and it received five stars for its one-to-one customer service. It was made a WRP in January 2026 when it guaranteed not to apply surcharges on its tailor-made holidays.
Which? verdict: A truly personal service, with five-star customer care.
Travelbag has been a specialist in tailor-made, long-haul travel for more than 40 years.
It received a four-star rating for the overall organisation of its holidays and value for money. Customers were also impressed by the standard of accommodation.
Which? verdict: Travelbag offers good-value and well-organised tailored trips
Despite growing to become the UK’s biggest package tour operator, with flights from nearly every regional UK airport, Jet2holidays has managed to maintain the personal touch.
While you can’t go fully bespoke with Jet2, those who spoke to an advisor to help them choose suitable flights and accommodation that met their needs were extremely impressed.
Which? verdict The most affordable of our Which? Recommended Providers for tailor-made holidays holidays.
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What is a tailor-made holiday?
Guy Hobbs, Which? package holiday expert, says:
‘A tailor-made, or bespoke, holiday is usually designed with your exact specifications in mind. You'll discuss your requirements with an adviser, either in person or over the phone, and they'll then create an itinerary just for you, taking into account your preferred destinations, activities, types of accommodation and budget.
‘These flexible packages are suitable for travellers who want to go at their own pace (not in a group), see the sights that appeal to them and enjoy customised experiences, while still enjoying the legal and financial security that a package holiday provides.
‘Because these holidays are unique, they're often more expensive than an off-the-peg option. That said, a good tailor-made tour operator will listen to the level of luxury and comfort you require and try to craft an itinerary that suits your budget.’
In August and September 2024, we asked 12,119 Which? Connect panel members and members of the public to complete an online survey about their experiences of booking and going on holiday in the past two years. Our results are based on 19,958 holidays. We only reported on companies in any given category when we received at least 30 relevant responses.