About Us

Fifteen years of handcrafted journeys, trusted local guides and travelers who keep coming back.

Backpacker walking through a lush green valley

Group of friends sitting around a campfire at night

Backpacker exploring a narrow old town alley

15+ Years of
Experience

Who we are

A Small Team With a Big Love for the World

Travel26 began in 2011 as a two-desk office on Sydney’s Harbour Street. Today we are a team of 40 planners and 85 guides who have welcomed more than 12,000 travelers on 350+ tours.

We still work the way we started: we travel every route ourselves, partner with family-run lodges and local guides, and keep our groups small so every journey feels personal rather than packaged.

Founded in Sydney, 2011

IATA & ATAS accredited

Tours in 60+ countries

Carbon-offset journeys

Daniel Brooks

Founder & CEO

Years of Experience

Happy Travelers

Tours & Packages

Countries Covered

What drives us

Travel That Feels Personal, Responsible & Real

Everything we design starts with three simple commitments to our travelers and to the places we visit.

To make extraordinary travel effortless, by pairing expert planning with guides who genuinely call each destination home.

Every itinerary road-tested by our own team
One dedicated planner from enquiry to homecoming
Transparent pricing with no hidden extras

Travel planning flatlay with a map and camera

100% Carbon-offset tours

Our journey

From One Office to Sixty Countries

A few of the milestones that shaped Travel26 into the agency our travelers trust today.

2011
Founded in Sydney

Daniel Brooks opens a two-desk office on Harbour Street, running weekend hiking trips into the Blue Mountains.
2013
Our First Trips Abroad

Small-group departures to Bali and Thailand launch, built with local guides we still work with today.
2015
IATA Accreditation

We become a fully accredited agency and welcome our 1,000th traveler on a Japan cultural tour.
2017
Africa & South America

Masai Mara safaris and the Inca Trail join the collection, alongside our first in-house trekking team.
2020
The Flexible Booking Promise

Free date changes and full refunds for disrupted trips become standard, and they have stayed that way.
2022
Carbon-Offset Journeys

Every tour is now offset through certified reforestation projects, and single-use plastics leave our itineraries.
2024
Best Small Tour Operator

Recognised at the Australian Travel Awards and launch of our Corporate & MICE events division.
2026
12,000 Travelers & Counting

350+ tours across 60 countries, and a new tailor-made studio for honeymoons and private journeys.

Why choose us

Six Reasons Travelers Choose Travel26

Thoughtful details, honest advice and real people behind every booking.

Local Expert Guides

Certified guides who live where you travel and share places you won't find in guidebooks.
Small Group Sizes

Never more than 16 travelers, so you move easily and connect with the people you meet.
Best Price Guarantee

Direct partnerships mean better rates. Find the same trip cheaper and we'll match it.
24/7 Travel Support

A real person on call around the clock, wherever you are in the world.
Protected Bookings

Your money is held in a trust account and every partner is vetted for safety.
Responsible Travel

Carbon-offset journeys and community partners who benefit directly from every visit.