About us
International Activity Holidays for Uniformed Groups
True! But what we do is so much more…
Venture Abroad’s journey began in the 1970s when we only offered a handful of close-to-home destinations for Scouts and Guides trips. Our goal was simple, to help young people experience an overseas camping adventure holiday. Today, our dreams are bigger than ever!
Over half a century later, we’re still committed to helping create memorable and life-changing international trips for uniformed groups. We continue to support Scouting groups, Guiding groups and Trefoil Guilds in their quest to give their group the opportunity to travel and immerse them in the great outdoors. From camping to youth hostelling, from WAGGGS World Centres to ‘bucket-list worthy’ city breaks, we’re all about making dreams a reality!
How do we do it?
A team of specialists
Your dedicated specialist at Venture Abroad is there from the moment you start your planning journey to the moment you depart for your trip. They’ll draw on their years of experience, as well as that of the much wider team, to advise you every step of the way– whether that means launching the idea to the group, deciding on activities to include in your itinerary, or completing all the necessary form filling and risk assessing. Meet the dream team!
Relationships with suppliers
Safety is everyone’s top priority, and that’s why we only work with suppliers who can exceed our high health and safety standards. We offer a solid insurance plan and provide all groups with our 24-hour emergency phone line where a member of our team will be right with you while on tour. To ensure your financial security, our ABTOT bond, ATOL license and ABTA membership guarantee that your money is in safe hands.
Ensuring safety and financial security
Knowing your group is safe is everyone’s top priority, and that’s why we only work with suppliers who can surpass our high benchmark of health and safety. We offer a solid insurance plan, and we give all groups access to our 24-hour emergency phoneline whilst on tour. When it comes to ensuring your financial security, our ABTOT bond, ATOL license and ABTA membership mean you can rest assured that your money is in safe hands. Find out more…
Why we do it?
We do it because we truly believe in and see the value of the life-changing experiences we offer for members of The Scout Association and Girlguiding. We know these trips provide young people the opportunity to experience new cultures, gain independence, make new friendships, and so much more! Being part of that is incredibly rewarding!
We’ve seen it! We’ve lived it!
We know it sounds cliché, but it’s true! For over 50 years, we’ve strived to work with leaders to make the process of creating the best trip for their group as stress-free and easy as possible.
Every member of our team is extremely proud of the part they play in planning these exciting experiences – and that’s what makes working with Venture Abroad so special!
Our team’s passion extends far beyond the job role
Did you know, many of our team members have been involved in Girlguiding and Scouting since childhood! Karen, our Venture Abroad Tour Coordinator, has shown her dedication to Girlguiding, and launched a new Guide unit in 2024 in her community, meaning young members didn’t have to travel far to participate.
Katie Farrell, who is the Operations Supervisor at Venture Abroad, has been a part of Girlguiding since she was 7, completed the prestigious Queen’s Guide Award and is now a PR advisor for Girlguiding Nottinghamshire. Learn more about Katie’s Girlguiding journey.
That lifelong connection is a huge part of why we’re so dedicated to what we do here. For us, this isn’t just a job, it’s a commitment to a community we’ve loved for years.
It's time to start your adventure with Venture Abroad!
LET'S GO!
Scouting
From first-time travellers embarking on their first trip away home to well-travelled folk looking for the ultimate Scouting holiday, we offer activity trips for all ages of adventurers.
Guiding
From that very first international trip to the adventure of a lifetime to a WAGGGS World Centre, we can help create the perfect International Guiding holiday for your group.
Trefoil Guild
Round up your Guild or members from around the region and set off to explore a new and interesting destination and make memories on a tailor-made Trefoil Guild Holiday.
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We know it’s getting warmer out there, so we’re trying to leave one less footprint by balancing or outright reducing our carbon output. We don’t have all the answers, but this is our journey – so come and be a part of it!
