Privately owned by full time, hands on directors, backed up by a loyal and experienced team, we have been creating worldwide holidays for more than 30 years. We therefore have the know how and the flexibility to adapt to these rapidly changing times, and so you can book with confidence, safe in the knowledge that if your plans have to change…they can. Our directors have also been on quite a journey. They’ve worked in the world-wide travel and hotel industry all their lives. Nick Van Gruisen was a professional guide in Botswana and Southern Africa, and Rowan Paterson organised wildlife trips and treks through the Himalayas. Back in England they created The Ultimate Travel Company – a specialised, privately-owned travel company with far-reaching expertise and a personal touch.