Hayes & Jarvis Reviews 2,607

TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Looking at 217 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their expert advice, listening skills, and attention to detail when planning holidays. Many people highlight the excellent customer service, noting the personalized approach and the ease of the booking process. Reviewers frequently mention that the company creates well-organized, tailor-made itineraries that perfectly suit their needs and preferences, leading to memorable and stress-free trips. However, some customers also noted that it was impossible to speak directly to managers when issues arose, with communication being directed through local representatives.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great itinerary put together with the advice of agents with local knowledge. It really is tailor- made to your interests. Local agent on call for queries during trip. So easy to travel from place to p... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If you want trouble free, expert advice, smooth connections and an outstanding Safari you will never forget, use Hayes and Jarvis. You will not regret it!!! The best holiday we have ever taken.......... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This guy s the second personally designed holiday that we booked through Hayes & Jarvis. Once again Bethany Coombs has taken our very hazy thoughts and designed and with some very minor tweaks confir... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Carys joined us in a video call, initially for an hours discussion of our desire to visit Sri Lanka for the first time (at 70). She sought details of our preferred holiday style then put together... See more

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Company details

  1. Tour Agency
  2. Tour Operator

Written by the company

With more than 70 years of helping travellers discover extraordinary experiences, we understand what makes an exceptional holiday. That’s because we always put customer care at the heart of every journey from start to finish, creating a bespoke trip for each guest. With over 60 destinations worldwide in our portfolio, we offer you an award-winning team of destination specialists who truly care. You will have a personal and dedicated trip coordinator, plus 24/7 phone assistance in case of emergencies while you’re traveling, and the safest and best hotels and transportation. With us, you can travel with confidence on your trip of a lifetime. Find out more on our website: https://www.hayesandjarvis.co.uk

Why Choose Us?

Written by the company

We’ve been creating holidays for over seven decades, specialising in tailor made breaks, we offer great value holidays paired with unrivalled knowledge and excellent customer service. Here are just a handful of reasons to book your next adventure with us.
We’re in the know
We’ve been island-hopping across sapphire seas, discovering mystical temples, hiking through forest-clad mountains and exploring the world’s most exciting cities since 1952. Our travel experiences mean you get insider knowledge and fantastic end-to-end service from dedicated Destination Specialists.
We’re devotees of travel
Just like you, we are inspired by the world around us. We explore destinations so we can share amazing experiences, local connections and insider tips with you. Whether that means absorbing the sea views from an infinity edge pool, hunting for the best cup of coffee in Colombia or hot air ballooning above the Masai Mara. If life is a journey, we’ll be your trusted advisors.
We’re award winners
We are dedicated to crafting tailormade holidays. Our efforts are recognised by the industry experts including Conde Nast Traveller, the World Travel Awards, and the British Travel Awards (seven times over). When we consistently earn 5 star reviews and multiple industry awards, we know our services are highly regarded.
We are responsible
We believe in creating a positive impact in the places we go to and the people we meet on our journeys. With a little thought and care, travel and tourism can be an incredibly positive experience, not just in terms of opening our minds and hearts to various cultures and lifestyles but also as a means of bringing about a change for the better — whether it is about empowering local communities or conservation of natural resources and habitats.
We’re here to help you
You already know what you’d like from your holiday. We are here to listen to your travel dreams, to use our expertise to exceed your expectations and, using our first-hand knowledge of each destination, to exceed them. A single phone call can lead to a lifetime’s worth of precious memories. Together we’ll bring the world a step closer.
We offer fully supported travel
You’ll always speak to us. Our Trip Coordination Team fully supports every step of your journey. You will have a personal and dedicated trip coordinator, plus 24/7 phone assistance in case of emergencies while you’re traveling.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Hayes and Jarvis!

Andy who tailor made our holiday for us was brilliant. Such a lovely guy and very knowledgable and patient with us. We were so impressed with the itinerary he put together for us taking into account the brief we’d given him.

December 20, 2025
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Reply from Hayes & Jarvis

Dear Nicky,

It was my pleasure! I’ve truly enjoyed working with you to get this planned. I am so excited for your trip!

Warm regards,
Andy F
Travel Consultant

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The booking process has been really…

The booking process has been really simple and easy. Chris really listened to what we wanted and provided us with the perfect itinerary.

December 20, 2025
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Reply from Hayes & Jarvis

Dear Nicola,

Thank you so much for the lovely review! It was a joy to help you plan your upcoming trip. We are so pleased that the process was easy for you and that you’re happy with the final itinerary.

Wishing you an unforgettable adventure!

Warm regards,
Francisco U
Guest Relations Specialist

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best holiday ever…

We knew for a long holiday we needed help and we chose Hayes and Jarvis because they listened. We were looked after at every stage and it was so stress free. Megan was there on the end of a line all the way and she was excellent and really made a difference. Would never use anyone else. Why would you when you have found perfection.

December 12, 2025
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Reply from Hayes & Jarvis

Dear Joanne,

Thank you so much for such a wonderful review!

We are absolutely delighted to hear that you found "perfection" with us for your long holiday. It is fantastic to know that the team truly listened to your needs and ensured the entire experience was completely stress-free from start to finish. We are truly pleased that your trip coordinator Megan provided such excellent support.

Your kind words mean the world to us, and we are thrilled to have earned your loyalty. We look forward to helping you plan your next perfect getaway whenever you are ready!

Warm regards,
Francisco U
Guest Relations Specialist

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfectly tailored

Andy, listened to our wishes, dreams and hopes and has delivered them as a perfect package within our budget. Brilliant, thank you

December 4, 2025
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Reply from Hayes & Jarvis

Dear David,

Thank you so much for the kind review! It has been such a pleasure working with you and can't wait to hear all about your adventure.

Warm regards,
Andy F
Travel Consultant

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chris Cook always goes above and beyond…

Chris Cook always goes above and beyond to perfect our holiday itineraries

November 30, 2025
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Reply from Hayes & Jarvis

Dear Julie,

Thank you so much for your positive review! We are absolutely delighted to hear that your travel consultant, Chris Cook, consistently goes above and beyond to perfect your holiday itineraries.

We truly appreciate you recognizing his dedication and look forward to assisting you with many more perfectly planned trips in the future!

Warm regards,
Francisco U
Guest Relations Specialist

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Big Five Stars to H&J

What a company! What a terrific service! And knocks the socks off the competition in specialised holidays. We wanted a bespoke safari in Okavango Delta(Botswana), and had received a poor experience with a rival company. We phoned Hayes & Jarvis and were immediately impressed by their sales executive Chris Cook. He couldn’t have been more enthusiastic and his intention to help us and his efficiency made us feel confident book , what for us was a trip of a lifetime. Once booked, you are allocated an overseas trip consultant who looks after all the details to make sure the trip is a totally unforgettable experience. We had many WhatsApp videos with her and she becomes part of your holiday experience. I’d have no hesitation in recommending to my friends (actually have already done so!), and we hope to book another trip with H&J again in the future. It’s definitely a Big Five (stars!) from us. Thank you H&J Team.

November 11, 2025
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Reply from Hayes & Jarvis

Dear Susan,

Thank you so much for your truly brilliant review! We are absolutely thrilled that you regard H&J as exceptional and that our specialised service far surpasses the competition. This is the highest compliment we could receive!

We are so glad that your Travel Consultant impressed you immediately. It's wonderful that his evident enthusiasm and efficiency instilled total confidence in you to book what was a truly significant trip. It's also fantastic that you connected so well with your Trip Coordinator. We are delighted that she managed all the crucial details, and ensured your bespoke safari in the Okavango Delta was a completely unforgettable experience.

Thank you for your enthusiastic recommendation (and for already referring us to your friends!). Receiving a Five-Star rating from you means the world to the H&J Team. We sincerely hope to assist you with another fantastic trip again soon!

Warm regards,
Francisco U
Guest Relations Specialist

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thialand variety

This is our fifth holiday arranged by Hayes & Jarvis. We keep using them because they are meticulous and all our travels have been well organised and safe. This time we started at a luxury riverside hotel in busy Bangkok, then a floating hotel on the River Kwai only accessible by boat, followed by a lovely boutique hotel in a calmer Chiang Mai and finally at an elephant camp in the pshest tents we've ever seen - plus we got to feed the elephants!!

November 15, 2025
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Reply from Hayes & Jarvis

Dear Colin,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are absolutely delighted to hear that this marks your fifth holiday arranged by us! Your loyalty is the greatest compliment.

It's wonderful to know that your holiday in Thailand was truly spectacular. Getting to feed the elephants must have been a truly unforgettable experience! Thank you for your high recommendation, we look forward to planning your next adventure.

Warm regards,
Francisco U
Guest Relations Specialist

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hayes and Jarvis are brilliant.

Hayes and Jarvis are brilliant.At every stage of the trip from planning to the experience was excellent. The guides were so knowledgeable .The hotels were spectacular and everything was so well organised.

November 13, 2025
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Reply from Hayes & Jarvis

Dear Gillian,

Thank you so much for your brilliant review!

We are absolutely thrilled to hear that we were able to deliver an excellent experience at every stage of your trip. We look forward to helping you plan your next superb adventure!

Warm regards,
Francisco U
Guest Relations Specialist

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing holiday

Amazing holiday

October 21, 2025
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Reply from Hayes & Jarvis

Dear Peter,

Thank you so much for your review! We're thrilled to know that you had an amazing holiday with us. We appreciate you sharing your experience and would be delighted to assist you with any future special holidays you plan!

Warm regards,
Francisco U
Guest Relations Specialist

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent travel company

Excellent travel company. They listened carefully to what we wanted in our trip to Canada and they didnt disappoint. Whilst we were in Canada, we got caught up in Air Canada’s strike. Our local representative did an amazing job in letting us know there was a problem early in the morning and what our options were in getting a flight home. They managed to find alternative flights and got us home. Disappointed that our holiday was cut short but at least we didnt get stuck for days trying to find flights home. My only issue with the company is that it is impossible to speak directly to managers when issues arise. Everything has to be directed through the local rep. Managers are very shy and seem to be afraid to talk to the customers directly preferring to hide behind their representatives making communication very difficult, particularly when there are big time differences due to the local reps location.

May 2, 2025
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Reply from Hayes & Jarvis

Dear John,

Thank you for your 5-star review and the detailed feedback on your holiday to Canada with Hayes & Jarvis. It is truly wonderful to know that you consider us to be an excellent travel company, and that your Trip Coordinator expertly provided alternatives when challenges arose.

I am genuinely sorry to hear about your difficulty in trying to get in touch with a manager. Your input on this matter is extremely valuable, and we will certainly use it to support our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement.

I would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you directly to gain a clearer understanding of your overall experience. Please feel free to reach out to me at matthew.doidge@hayesandjarvis.co.uk to discuss this further.

Best regards,
Matthew Doidge
Travel Consulting Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service…

This is the second time we have booked a long haul six week break with Hayes and Jarvis through Andy Finlay. Andy has always been most helpful and conscientious responding to e-mails quickly and efficiently. He is without a doubt a credit to Hayes and Jarvis. Thanks you Andy for all your help

November 19, 2025
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Reply from Hayes & Jarvis

Dear Gloria,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I always love working with you and catching up between trips! Looking forward to hearing about this next adventure.

Warm regards,
Andy F
Travel Consultant

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Service

Excellent service. The itinerary created for our upcoming trip to the USA was so comprehensive. Bethany was so friendly, knowledgable and helpful, evey little detail considered. Excited!!

November 15, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic tour around Australia


I had a fantastic six week tour around Australia, tailored to my specific interests by an experienced expert in the region, and I enjoyed great support during the tour itself to help deal with a couple of minor issues which arose during my trip.

October 2, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A friendly expert to answer all your questions and offer a tailor made itinerary.

Carys joined us in a video call, initially for an hours discussion of our desire to visit Sri Lanka for the first time (at 70).

She sought details of our preferred holiday style then put together a two week tour, with a great variety of sightseeing, with enough time at each stop to avoid “living out of a suitcase”. This was all tailored to our budget and done with just three months leeway, in high season.

She was very knowledgeable and quickly built up a friendly rapport.

November 10, 2025
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Reply from Hayes & Jarvis

Dear N,

Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We are absolutely delighted to hear that Carys was so instrumental in planning your special trip to Sri Lanka.

We are also thrilled she ensured a great variety of sightseeing with enough time at each stop to avoid the feeling of 'living out of a suitcase,' all while expertly tailoring it to your needs.

We look forward to hearing about your fantastic adventure!

Warm regards,
Francisco U
Guest Relations Specialist

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hayes and Jarvis are a great firm to support you with personalised planning and support

Hayes and Jarvis were a fantastic company to support us from the consideration and planning stage for a special holiday through to supporting us in the detailed itinerary to ensure we had so many enjoyable moments to support our celebrations. They made sure that support was always available whilst we were away. I would definitely use Hayes and Jarvis again for any special holiday

October 13, 2025
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Reply from Hayes & Jarvis

Dear Vicky,

Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled that your experience was great every step of the way. Providing reliable support while you enjoy your special Holiday is a top priority for us, and we are glad that element of the service was always available.

We appreciate you sharing your experience and would be delighted to assist you with any future special holidays you plan!

Warm regards,
Francisco U
Guest Relations Specialist

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