Online Information for Backpackers about Great Britain!

There are a variety of bus tours around Britain which offer ‘hop on & off’ services as well as organised trips.

Greene's Travel: 01843 293399. Fully guided tours of Britain & Europe. Paris, Edinburgh, Wales, Amsterdam, Devon, Cornwall, Bath, Stonehenge.
www.gtstours.co.uk

Tracks Travel: United Kingdom/Europe. www.tracks-travel.com

Wild in Scotland: Scotland. www.wild-in-scotland.com

Haggis Adventures: Scotland. www.haggisadventures.com

Shamrocker Adventures: Ireland. www.shamrockertours.com

Shaggy Sheep Tours: Wales. www.shaggysheep.com

Dragon Tours: Wales. www.dragonbackpackertours.co.uk

See Wales: Wales. www.seewales.com

Dazbus: Southern England. www.dazbus.co.uk. Weekend trips to Cornwall from Oxford, Bristol, Bath and Exeter, plus day trips from Oxford. Call 01235 553796 for further information.

Scarper Tours: Day trips from Bath. www.scarpertours.co.uk

Mad Max Tours: Day trips from Bath. www.madmaxtours.co.uk

Busabout Tours: Europe. www.busabout.com

Scanbalt Experience: Tours around the Scandinavian & Baltic region. www.scanbaltexperience.com.

Vodka Train: Russia, Mongolia, China & Vietnam. www.vodkatrain.com

Oasis Overland: Middle East, Africa, South America. www.oasisoverland.co.uk

Highland Experience: Scotland. The fun and friendly tour company with day trips to Loch Ness, Loch Lomond and St Andrews. New for 2007 extended 2,3 and 5 day tours. Call 0131 226 1414 or log onto www.highlandexperience.com for further details.

Heart of Scotland Tours: Tel: 0131 558 8855. 5-Star Sightseeing to Loch Ness and the Highlands, Rosslyn Chapel, Stirling, St Andrews! Log onto www.heartofscotlandtours.co.uk for more details.

Explore Wales: 'Experience untouched coastlines, unspoilt mountains and compelling culture of Wales with Explore Wales tours.' www.explorewalesnow.co.uk

Radical Travel: Cheap UK bus tours for travellers on a budget

Roman Tours: Chester. www.romantoursuk.com

Mad Max Tours: Bath. 07990 505970

There are a number of different RAIL companies that service the UK. Call 0845 7484950 for GENERAL INFO on all train journeys. Go online to www.nationalrail.co.uk and check out timetables and routes. The rule of thumb is the earlier you book for off-peak periods, the cheaper the ticket.

National Express Coaches have some great offers for both singles and returns. Cheap deals are available if you book on the internet. However, you must print off the tickets yourself. Call 08705 808080 or log into www.nationalexpress.com.