Helen Bateman Travel

Helen Bateman Travel Your personal travel consultant for tailor-made itineraries, safaris, activities & adventures.

As a personal travel advisor, I work with you to design and plan your perfect trip. Working with some of the world's best hotels and suppliers to put together a travel experience that's just what you're looking for. Travel and adventure are my greatest passion, and I am so excited to share them with you. With several years experience in the travel industry as a tour leader and operations manager,

I've spent time in 61 countries, so I have lots of ideas and inspiration. Whether you're planning an epic adventure, group tour, a sabbatical, or escaping to the sun, I am here to help. It's so important that you feel confident your travel plans are in safe hands, which is why my business operates through Travel Counsellors. You'll have all the choice, flexibility and financial protection that comes with booking through an established travel company, but with the level of care and attention you get from having your own travel advisor.

Look what arrived in the post! My certificate for completing the Kiwano Eco Travel Sustainable Travel Masterclass. I le...
21/11/2023

Look what arrived in the post! My certificate for completing the Kiwano Eco Travel Sustainable Travel Masterclass.
I learned such a lot during the course, but better yet, it's connected me with a wonderful community of like-minded travel professionals.
Some of my top take-aways from the course:
🍃 How we can better balance tourism by exploring hidden gems or travelling to popular spots in the quieter seasons - it's a win for everyone.
🍃 Rethinking wildlife tourism, by making sure that the activities we support are amazing for both our customers and kind to wildlife.
🍃 Making sure our money benefits the communities who host us, by supporting locally owned and run guesthouses, restaurants & shops.

Tourism has this amazing opportunity to support sustainable development goals, through employment, supporting local economies, protecting wildlife and habitats, the opportunities are endless. What will really make the difference is when we vote with our wallets, drive demand for sustainable travel and support tourism that benefits everyone.

Thanks Rebecca! Happy Tuesday everyone!

I love this trip!South Africa Highlights with .worldwide A trip to discover the highlights of South Africa, including un...
20/11/2023

I love this trip!

South Africa Highlights with .worldwide

A trip to discover the highlights of South Africa, including understanding the turbulent history in Soweto, searching for wildlife in Kruger, travelling along the iconic Garden Route to see penguins and try delicious wines in the Cape Winelands, all before ending in colourful Cape Town.

• Tsitsikamma National Park - A marine and forest park in the heart of the famous Garden Route

• Stellenbosch - World renowned vineyards overlooked by stunning, rugged mountains

• Hermanus - The best place in Southern Africa to admire whales (in season)

14 day small group trip

Trip only from £2795 per person - based on 7th April 2024

Single Room + £550

Best of Turkey - Cyber Offer! 🇹🇷15 Day Tour | Original | 20% off selected datesGet your Turkish delights on a 15-day adv...
20/11/2023

Best of Turkey - Cyber Offer! 🇹🇷

15 Day Tour | Original | 20% off selected dates

Get your Turkish delights on a 15-day adventure in Istanbul. This trip is a mix of ancient ruins and modern cities, Islamic mysticism and Ottoman influence, inland discoveries and coastal cruising, and everything in between! Discover Gallipoli on a guided tour that will teach you about its significance during the First World War, unlock the secrets of the ancient city of Ephesus, admire Oludeniz’s Blue Lagoon from high up on the ancient Lycian Way and swim and snorkel in the Mediterranean on a traditional gulet cruise from Kas. From the winding laneways of Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar to the bizarre landscapes of Cappadocia, take the plunge and discover a new way of experiencing Turkey.

📆 Advertised Date: 1st – 15th July 2024 (More dates available)

What's Included?

🍜 Meals: 14 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

🚌 Transport: Private Bus, Public Bus, Train, Dolmus, Gulet (boat)

🏨 Accommodation: Hotel (10 nights), Guest house (4 nights)

✈London Stanstead - £2,100 NOW £1,735 per person

✈Manchester - £2,113 NOW £1,748 per person

Vietnam Express Southbound10 Day Tour | Original | 15% Off Selected DatesDiscover the essence of captivating Vietnam on ...
19/11/2023

Vietnam Express Southbound

10 Day Tour | Original | 15% Off Selected Dates

Discover the essence of captivating Vietnam on this ten-day tour through backstreets, villages, cities and waterways. Trace the east coast on this fast-paced adventure and take in World Heritage-listed landscapes and towns, feel the buzz of bustling cities and fuel yourself with banh mi and condensed milk coffee. As lively as it is lovely, Vietnam can seem an intimidating place to travel, but your local leaders will guide you to the best street food (and tell you how to order it), introduce you to fishermen on the Mekong Delta and give you the inside scoop on the best tailors in Hoi An. This is an adventure full of life, colour and flavour that introduces you to the highlights of this fascinating nation.

📆 Advertised Date: 6th – 15th June 2024 (More dates available)

What's Included?

🍜 Meals: 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

🚌 Transport: Boat, Motorbike, Overnight sleeper train, Plane, Private Minibus, Taxi, Sampan, Tuk-tuk

🏨 Accommodation: Hotel (7 nights), Overnight boat (1 night), Overnight sleeper train (1 night)

Why you’ll love this trip:

· Fall in love with Vietnam one bite at a time, from pho, slurped on a busy street corner to a vegetarian feast in a Buddhist nunnery.

· Sail through Halong Bay's limestone karsts and island caves, visit a centre that turns the bay's discarded trash into treasures and spend the night checking out the stars on an overnight cruise.

· Travel like a local on a motorbike tour, riding pillion and taking in the historical pagodas, bridges and villages of Hue.

· Embrace a slower pace during a private boat tour of the Mekong Delta and meet local craftspeople in the villages that line the river's myriad waterways.

· Wander through the remarkably well-preserved streets of Hoi An's Old Town on a guided tour.

Other Information:

Max Group Size: 16

Min Age: 15

Physical Rating: 2/5

SAVING £147 PER PERSON

With Flights From Only:

✈London Heathrow - £1,744 NOW £1,597

✈Newcastle -£1,864 NOW £1,717

Enjoy an incredible tailor-made tour for two in Ecuador, from the Andes to the Amazon 🍃10 nights I Private tailor-made t...
18/11/2023

Enjoy an incredible tailor-made tour for two in Ecuador, from the Andes to the Amazon 🍃

10 nights I Private tailor-made trip I Return Flights I £3810 per person (based on 2 sharing)

Ecuador is one of my absolute favourite destinations. It offers so much - one day you might be spotting rare wildlife in the jungle, the next taking in the views on top of a mountain or soaking in a volcanic hot spring. On this private tour, you'll explore from the Andes to the Amazon, the cultural treasures of Quito, experience the natural & cultural diversity that Ecuador has to offer and encounter incredible wildlife, deep in the Amazon.

Your itinerary
- Day 1 & 2 - explore the UNESCO heritage site of Quito
- Day 3 to 5 - an adventure deep in the Amazon Jungle, stay in an eco-lodge
- Day 6 to 7 - you'll explore the magnificent Cotopaxi National Park
- Day 8 to 9 - at the foot of a volcano and surrounded by lush jungle, enjoy Baños
- Day 11 - Head back to the lofty heights of Quito
- Day 12 - Flight home

Inclusions
Delicious breakfasts throughout & full board in the Amazon.
Accommodation: Boutique, authentic & sustainable 🍃 ♥️
Private vehicle with English speaking guide / driver
Domestic flight to the Amazon
Activities:
- Private Quito city tour & Middle of the World
- 2 night / 3 day Amazon experience, with canoeing, visit the Kichwa community, walking, wildlife spotting
- Cotopaxi National Park day trip
- Free time in Baños to select your own adventure activities; biking, canyoning, rafting, hiking or chilling out in the volcanic hot springs!

Please contact me for a chat about your next adventure:
📧 [email protected]
📞 💬 01728 850024

Unveiling the Ultimate Arctic Adventure in Lapland! 🌬️Discover the magic of the Arctic Circle with our exclusive *3 Nigh...
18/11/2023

Unveiling the Ultimate Arctic Adventure in Lapland! 🌬️

Discover the magic of the Arctic Circle with our exclusive *3 Night Arctic Snow Hotel Experience*! 🏔️🌌 Immerse yourself in the enchanting Lapland wilderness, where husky safaris, an ice hotel stay, and the mesmerizing Aurora Borealis await.

Your Arctic Adventure Includes:
🛌 1 night in the Snow Hotel, sleeping on a transparent bed made from snow and ice.
🏡 2 nights in a glass-roof Aurora Cabin for optimal Northern Lights viewing.
🍽️ Half-board meals at onsite restaurants (breakfast & dinner).
🍷 1 x Dinner in The Ice Restaurant.
🐾 1.5-hour Husky Safari with included transfers.
🦌 2-hour visit to a reindeer farm with transfers.
🌌 Northern Lights eSled safari on-site.
🚐 Shared transfers to and from Rovaniemi airport.
🧥 Thermal clothing and all necessary winter equipment provided.
👥 Guide for all organized activities.
🧖‍♂️ Traditional Finnish sauna (shared use).
🌬️ Includes a guided tour in the SnowHotel, sleep-over instructions, and high-quality sleeping bags.

All of this from just £3519 per couple!

Ready for an Arctic adventure? Book now and secure your spot in the heart of Lapland's winter wonderland. ✨❤️

*Sheepy Sleepovers Yoga Retreat 🧘‍♂️🐑*3 Nights | private group for 2-4 people🐑 Experience the wholesome joy of adorable ...
18/11/2023

*Sheepy Sleepovers Yoga Retreat 🧘‍♂️🐑*

3 Nights | private group for 2-4 people

🐑 Experience the wholesome joy of adorable sheep interaction, hilarious and calming 🌿
🧘‍♀️ Take part in an array of different wellness and yoga exercises that can be tailored to your needs 🍃
🏞️ Enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of nature in remote Scotland

*Selling out fast!! Book your slot now!*
2023 Dates:
Dec 8-11 / Dec 19-22

2024 Dates:
March 21-24 / April 11-14 / May 3-6 / May 13-16 / June 6-9

From £699 pp includes:
🏡 3 nights accommodation in the Sleep Sheep Retreat
🧘🏼‍♂️ 6 yoga / meditation classes
🍴 3 breakfasts & 1 dinner
🍕 Pizza dinner from onsite pizza oven
🫖 Afternoon tea
🏰 Stirling Castle Trip
🛥️ Loch Katrine Cruise
🏞️ Trip to Loch Lomond
🍻 Woodland walk to local pub
👂🏻 Sound healing class
🧘🏼‍♂️ Awakening Hatha yoga
🐏 Interacting with the Herdwick Sheep

Still dreaming of brighter skies? how about a trip to the Canaries? maybe Morocco or Oman? The sun is always shining som...
16/11/2023

Still dreaming of brighter skies? how about a trip to the Canaries? maybe Morocco or Oman? The sun is always shining somewhere!

Right now, I'm dreaming of a yoga retreat in India. I've been researching some incredible spots this week!

Please contact me for a chat about your next adventure:
📧 [email protected]
📞 💬 01728 850024
🌐 www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/helen.bateman

Loving the community based tourism initiatives supported by Planeterra Foundation. You can get involved by joining a sma...
15/11/2023

Loving the community based tourism initiatives supported by Planeterra Foundation. You can get involved by joining a small group adventure with G Adventures, Travelsphere and Just You tours!

Experience Guadeloupe 🍃 9 Nights I B&B I Flights I Superior Double with Terrace I £2,385ppYou will love the Creole atmos...
15/11/2023

Experience Guadeloupe 🍃

9 Nights I B&B I Flights I Superior Double with Terrace I £2,385pp

You will love the Creole atmosphere of this 4-star hotel on the seaside in Grand-Terre, set in a magnificent tropical park with palm trees, lillies and hibiscus. You’re guaranteed an unforgettable stay at There are two restaurants, a snack bar on the beach and a bar.

Lie back, relax and enjoy yourself by the hotel swimming pool. Enjoy 3 pools including a kid’s pool, sun loungers and parasols around the palm trees. The perfect relaxation area for a peaceful day in the sun.

Have some quality time to yourself with a beautiful spa, built with total relaxation in mind. La Créole Spa offers a wide range of services to treat yourself to some well-deserved pampering.

All our rooms are ideal for relaxation and wellness with modern decoration.

- Direct flights from LHR on 1st June 2024
- Private transfers
- 9 nights staying in an Superior Double with Terrace (Bed & Breakfast)
- Full day tour: Trip to North of Basse Terre
- ATOL Protection
- Price: £2,385 per person (based on 2 sharing)

Please contact me for a chat about your next adventure:
📧 [email protected]
📞 💬 01728 850024

Who would like to escape to the sun this Christmas? 15% discount for festive breaks!🐒 Classic Costa Rica I 15 Days I Ori...
15/11/2023

Who would like to escape to the sun this Christmas? 15% discount for festive breaks!

🐒 Classic Costa Rica I 15 Days I Original 🌴

Discover incredible, lush Costa Rica, and understand why this part of the world is called the ‘rich coast’. This 15-day adventure, beginning and ending in lively San Jose, will provide you a comprehensive journey through the jungles, farmlands, beaches and cities of this pure Central American location.

Stay with a local family in Santa Rosa de Pocosol and get your hands dirty on a sustainable farm. Soak in springs that get their heat from an active volcano in La Fortuna. Spot three-toed sloths in the thickets of the Manuel Antonio National Park, then relax beneath swaying palms on the nearby beaches. This adventure takes you into the heart of a country whose people are all about a ‘pura vida’.

📆 Advertised Date: 21st December – 4th January 2024 (More dates available)

What's Included?
🍜 Meals: 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
🚌 Transport: Private vehicle, Public Transportation, Boat
🏨 Accommodation: Hotel (7 nights), Lodge (6 nights), Homestay (1 night)

❤️ Why you'll love this trip:

· Swap the concrete jungle for real jungle on this trip into the rainforests, waterways, hot springs and palm-lined beaches of Costa Rica.

· Long-nosed tapirs, white-faced capuchin monkeys, elegant ocelots and three-toed sloths – Costa Rica is home to exotic animals, and this trip puts you in the perfect position to spot them all.

· Go deeper than the average tourist with a homestay in a quiet agricultural community; the perfect opportunity to experience local life and practice your Spanish.

· Refresh after jungle hikes spotting endemic wildlife in the rejuvenating hot springs of volcanic La Fortuna.

Max Group Size: 16 I Min Age: 15 I Physical Rating: 2/5

✈️ Flight inclusive offer from £2,798 pp (from LHR)
Have your own room: £610

Please contact me for a chat about your next adventure:
📧 [email protected]
📞 💬 01728 850024
🌐 www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/helen.bateman

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