Got Questions? We’ve Got the Answers.

Planning a sports tour should be exciting, not complicated.

From choosing the right destination and arranging fixtures to travel, accommodation and everything in between, we’re here to make the whole process as easy as possible.

Here are some of the questions we’re asked most often to help you get your tour off to the perfect start.

Still not sure? Just ask. We’re here to help.

Planning Your Sports Tour

How do I get a quote?

Getting started is easy. Tell us a little about your team, where you’d like to go and what you’d like to experience. If you’re not sure where to start, that’s fine too. We’ll talk through the options and put together ideas that suit your team and budget.

The earlier the better, particularly for popular destinations, accommodation and major sporting events. That said, we’ll always do our best to help, even if your tour is coming up sooner than planned.

Absolutely. If you know you want to tour but aren’t sure where, we’ll help you explore the options. From a rugby weekend in Bath to a cricket tour in Cornwall or an overseas adventure, we’ll help you find a destination that’s right for your team.

Yes. We create bespoke tours rather than one-size-fits-all packages. We’ll work with you to balance travel, accommodation, fixtures, activities and experiences to create a tour that works for your budget.

Every tour is different. Depending on what you want, we can arrange executive coach travel, accommodation, fixtures, match tickets, activities, sightseeing, meals and more. We’ll build the package around your team.

Yes. We can arrange fixtures with local rugby or cricket clubs, matched as closely as possible to your team’s age, ability and requirements. It’s a great way to test yourselves, meet new teams and make the tour feel like a proper sporting adventure.

We understand that touring numbers can change, particularly with school and youth teams. We’ll work with you throughout the planning process to keep things as flexible as possible and make adjustments where we can

Absolutely. The sport is only part of the experience. We can build activities, sightseeing and team experiences into your itinerary, from exploring a new city to getting stuck into something a little more adventurous.

Once you’ve chosen your tour, we’ll help secure your accommodation and other arrangements while you collect deposits from your group. We’ll then take care of the planning and organisation, keeping you updated at every stage.

We’ll agree a payment schedule with you when your tour is booked, usually involving a deposit followed by interim payments and a final balance. Our preferred payment method is bank transfer.

Travelling overseas is mandatory for your tour, it is not essential to obtain travel insurance within the UK

Yes. Sports Travel South West is ABTOT protected, giving you financial protection in the unlikely event of our insolvency. This provides protection for eligible non-flight packages in accordance with the applicable regulations.

Yes. You will need to obtain permission to tour from your club and CB. It’s the responsibility of the touring side to complete and submit the form.