ATG Oxford was founded in 1979 on principles of conservation and sustainable tourism, long before these concepts became fashionable. In the same year it launched what was then a new style of travel: Journeys on foot along continuous routes through the most interesting and beautiful parts of Europe. Our staff are renowned for their friendliness and professionalism. Dedication to the challenge of quality and the pursuit of excellence is what motivates everyone in the company.
Services
People of all ages, from babies in backpacks to 80-year-olds, couples, small groups of friends, and families from all over the world enjoy our independent trips. If you are active, have an inquiring mind and enjoy a wide spectrum of interests, you have a taste for (mild) adventure, and want to return from your trip feeling fitter and healthier - you will enjoy an independent walking or cycling holiday.
Densely forested Western Ghats, hill stations and tea plantations, world-class national parks, the tranquil Kerala backwaters and Cochin. This trip covers the southwestern tip of the subcontinent - in style! Wonderful Himalayan walking in idyllic mountain scenery, lakes & glaciers; picturesque villages with traditional ways of life, monasteries and monks, colourful Ladakhi culture and history.
Escorted trips are accompanied by an ATG Leader and Manager - with a deluxe ATG minibus (or two) - so that all participants have a range of walking options. On Independent routes the Route Manager lives in the area and transports your luggage each day, has a 5-seater vehicle - and is there to help.!
ATG Tour Consultants look forward to welcoming you on arrival and looking after you during your trip. On Escorted trips you will be met by the Tour Leader and Tour Manager, either at the airport for the group transfer or at the first hotel, according to your preference. On Independent trips you will be met by the Route Manager at the first hotel for a briefing.
Reviews (4)
Harvey Smith
Feb 23, 2020
Hi all We completed the classic Alsace trip involving 6 days of walking. ATG were very efficient with map book arriving well before we left. We were impressed with our extremely helpful walk manager Matthieu. All went like clockwork. The Alsace is a real delight, alpine landscape with fine food and wine. We would have no hesitation in recommending this trip. Regards Harvey et al
Family Pekearo
Jan 13, 2020
Thomasgeorge Findlay
Dec 07, 2019
Chris Smith
Apr 04, 2019
Disappointing response from a company that may be spreading itself too thinly these days - We travelled with ATG in May on a two week trip after last travelling with them 25 years ago. Whilst most of the trip was very well supported locally and of a high standard, there were two issues relating to the overall planning which we were not happy with and compared badly with our previous experience.
We advised ATG of this via their post-trip feedback request and were disappointed to receive a fairly arrogant "big company" response from them. The issues related to the planning of the trip rather than the execution and thus I would place responsibility with the head office staff. ATG offer many more trip options now than they did when we travelled previously and I suspect a resulting lack of attention to detail may be the root cause of the problems. Unfortunately they still price at a level where such issues should not occur and thus I am likely to consider smaller more specialist providers in future.
We advised ATG of this via their post-trip feedback request and were disappointed to receive a fairly arrogant "big company" response from them. The issues related to the planning of the trip rather than the execution and thus I would place responsibility with the head office staff. ATG offer many more trip options now than they did when we travelled previously and I suspect a resulting lack of attention to detail may be the root cause of the problems. Unfortunately they still price at a level where such issues should not occur and thus I am likely to consider smaller more specialist providers in future.
