Our Story
"You have given us the best holidays of our lives" Iain Mackay, UK.
If you want to be wowed, you've come to the right place. We specialise in providing life changing journeys for our clients, from inspirational wildlife tours to transformative personal improvement retreats to exclusive luxury tailor made holidays (tailor made holidays by appointment only - ask for details).
If you're looking for simply just another holiday, then we are probably not for you. If your definition of a life well lived, includes doing more of what you love and less of what you don't, then let us deal with all the little details, so you can spend more of your time away, doing what you love.
Because that’s when the magic happens whilst your away - when you forget about everything else - and simple enjoy the here and now. That’s a special kind of freedom, where your best stories are to be found and memories made.
See what our clients have to say...
"Hello Paul,
We have now returned from our wonderful adventure and are full of praise for your organization. The itinerary matched our brief exactly and the holiday matched the itinerary accordingly…..”
“We would like to thank you for organizing a fabulous holiday for us.
Regards"
Norman Cosh, UK
"Travelled to Vietnam with my wife and adult sons over Christmas with GST. A little concerned at first due to the small size of the company but we were totally won over by fantastic personal service, a well planned bespoke itinerary based on detailed knowledge, and great advice.... A great trip start to finish and we will certainly use Paul and the team again......No problems, no hiccups, just seamless on the ground service.
We loved it! Thank you so much".
Ashley Krais & Family, UK
"Xmas was perfect in Bagan and the hot air balloon flight was one of the best ever experiences, can not recommend this or the company more highly....
Thanks again, Burma was a magical country and everything ur mum had promised it would be... and more x”
Julia & Scott Freeman, UK
"The memories of snorkelling over coral for the first time, sharing the water with a six-metre-long whale shark, and admiring a spectacular night sky from a boat on the Iwahig River, will stay with me for life. Looking back, I am not just happy but impressed with how much we managed to experience - not only the wildlife, but the beautiful surroundings and the extremely welcoming local people. I could have easily stayed for another two weeks, and was sorry to go. Thank you to Greig Smith Wildlife Tours and Nigel Marven for an unique and unforgettable holiday!"
Richard Southworth UK
"A huge thank you for organising the most amazing “holiday of a lifetime”. We set you the challenge of finding the right blend of wildlife, adventure and downtime for a couple of young oldies and two young adults for our final, final family holiday. What a time we had! From the rivers and canals of Torteguero, to a remote lodge accessible only by raft, to the longest, highest, fastest zip wires and volcano at Arenal, the peace of El Silencio and wildlife of El Remanso, and beautiful beaches of Manuel Antonio, we loved it all. A fabulous mix of hotels and lodges
Mark, Libby, Georgina and Ben Charlton, UK
"We had a fabulous time and would like to thank you for your excellent organisation. We would certainly recommend your company and use you again. Superb!
Regards"
Chris Kell, Portugal
"UK-based Greig Smith Travels specialises in ecotourism and wildlife holidays. Naturepixel has been on three expeditions organised by Greig Smith Travels and each of them has been outstanding"
Daniel Holloway - Australia
You should be applauded for providing a satisfying, sustainable and professional ecotourism experience and be proud to have directly influenced greater conservation movements. I would highly recommend your expeditions to fellow herpetologists and look forward to participating in future trips"
Dr. Todd Lewis B.Sc. AIBiol. (Senior Ecological Consultant)”. UK www.drtoddlewis.weebly.com
“As I said, we both had a great time and it's right up there as one of the best holiday experiences we've had!”
Clint Evans & Sally Kettle (read about Sally's Galapagos trip below)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-35663084?SThisFB
"Congratulations on a thoroughly successful trip that exceeded all of my expectations"
Rowland Griffin, Griffin Ecological, UK Herpetologist, Founder Project Chican & Indigo Expeditions
“Thanks Paul, Was a great trip!
looking forward to catching up"
Nish Kukadia
CEO Secret Sales
“ thank you for organising a diverse and interesting experience with a marvellous infrastructure second to none. Your ground agents and wider team are a real credit to you and certainly excelled on our previous experiences with both Transindus and Audley........I am have already been already been singing your praises re your excellent services and look forward to recommending more business whenever possible for you. With very warm wishes and many thanks from both of us”
Dr Susan Oliver OBE. UK www.susanoliver.com
"Dear Paul
We are just back from our trip, and I have to tell you, it was
absolutely marvellous. Nothing went wrong, and apart from a few very minor niggles, everything was perfect"
Dr Dinah Bisdee, UK, www.theguardian.com/profile/dinah-bisdee
"It was great to hear from you Paul. I am very familiar with the trip that you organized with Gerry Martin and Rom Whitaker. I was incredibly impressed by the concept of the trip at the time. It continues to inspire me today!"
Raymond Smith, Founder of Legends of the Wild
“THE best holiday yet!! Cant wait to tell you all about it....Holiday was second to none, keep up the excellent work!’
Julie Michalski, Matiland Medical, UK, www.maitlandmedicaloccupationalhealth.com
“All in all, a spectacular holiday!
Charles Carey UK, www.oilmerchant.co.uk
"Our honeymoon couldn't have been more special. Greig Smith travels had gone the extra mile on all aspects of the trip. Everything was perfectly organised and coordinated, everyone knew it was a special holiday and treated us as such. Each and every location was perfect in its own way and we can't wait to spread the positive word about this company, and at the first opportunity we get, to book another!
Thank you again so much, we had a fantastic time!"
Oli and Kate Miller, UK
"Our trip was magical, everything you could ask from a honeymoon, our two different locations covered everything we could want. Week one in a beautiful tropical island with amazing food and relaxing beaches and then a week of fun city adventures in Kuala Lumpur. I cannot recommend Greg Smith Travels enough. Anyone organising a wedding will know just how much it takes over your life, so to be able to have a great company take over and organise our perfect trip was fantastic. Many thanks to Paul and all the team at Greig Smith Travels.’
Paul, Thank you so much!!"
Lucy & Ryland Wilson, UK
"All in all, we had the time of our lives, and have already recommended your company to others to use. I hope you hear from them!
All the best, and I'm sure you'll be hearing from us again in the future!"
Matthew & Imogen Wilmshurst, UK
“The whole trip was utterly amazing, a most memorable experience in every way, thank you Paul”
Susan Pullman, UK
“The best ever trip of my life!
Paul made the arrangements very simple and easy, in fact i actually didnt have to do anything. When I got over to India all the people were very friendly and the food was brilliant. Gerry went out of his way to make sure we had the best trip possible trip and we saw an unbelievable amount of animals. I would highly recommend Paul and Gerrys trips to any wildlife enthusiast”
Fionn Huggard, UK
“I would like to express to you my sincerest of than you’s. The India & Andaman trip was, without a shadow of a doubt the most amazing experience of my life. I cant imagine that a trip such as this was an easy thing to organise. You, however certainly made it look so. Everything ran as smoothly as possible with no complications at all.
Thanks again, from an extremely satisfied customer.”
Chris Young, UK
“I hope you enjoyed David as much as he loved this life changing trip. It was so overwhelmingly awesome for him – being with people like himself who love what he loves, and can teach him even more. It was worth every penny and so much more. We are so happy that we could give David an experience and an adventure that he will never forget! Thanks for all your help. I haven’t even gotten to hear all about it yet, and feel his overwhelming joy from the trip. Thanks Again!”
Lynda Mead, USA
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