Burleigh Travel specialise in arranging sports tours for clubs, schools, universities and military teams to European and Worldwide destinations to play rugby, cricket, football, hockey or netball.
Our team of sports tour co-ordinators all play, support or coach a combination of these sports so they understand what makes the perfect overseas trip and how to create memories that will last long after the tour has finished.
What Do We Offer?
Burleigh Travel will arrange a tailor-made, competitively priced sports tour of the highest standard without the headache and hassle of you having to arrange it yourself.
We provide a fully inclusive service by organising suitable accommodation, travel arrangements, fixtures, sightseeing trips, and activities and are always flexible to any specific requirements you may have.
Why Choose Us?
While most companies can come up with some corporate jargon to persuade you they are the best, we feel the most honest form of advertising comes from our touring teams. On our testimonial pages are comments from sports teams who have enjoyed Burleigh Travel’s sports tours in the past, and unlike most other Sports Tour Operators we will provide you with copies of the actual recommendation letters supplied by them when we send you your tour itinerary and quote.
Every year over 10,000 sports men and women travel with Burleigh Travel to a range of destinations ranging from a three week multi centre tour to Australia or South Africa, to a long weekend at one of our popular mini rugby festivals and it is a pleasure to see so many customers returning year after year.
We understand that every club has different requirements and we also appreciate the importance of arranging suitable fixtures together with a balanced but exciting itinerary that is enjoyed by all the tour party and it is this attention to detail and the dedication of our highly motivated team that has ensured Burleigh Travel have maintained their excellent reputation for arranging the highest quality sports tours.
Financial Security
Burleigh Travel have always had consumer protection in place to make good any money paid to us in the event of the financial collapse or failure of an airline, hotel or any other provider. This pledge has been honoured since the foundation of Burleigh Travel over 30 years ago and no client has suffered financial loss from such a failure.
ATOL PROTECTED
All flights that we book are ATOL protected through our flight consolidators Air Travel Organisation Licence (ATOL) which has been granted by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL number 2916).
Total Payment Protection (topp) Policy cover:
For non-flight packages, in compliance with The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018, an insurance policy has been arranged with Travel & General Insurance Services Limited (T&G) to protect customers’ prepayments in the unlikely event of our financial failure, and paid in respect of non-flight packages sold by the Policyholder as principal to the contract
for:
- A refund of such prepayments if customers have not yet travelled, or
- Making arrangements to enable the holiday to continue if customers have already travelled
- Repatriation of customers as may be applicable, subject to the terms of the insurance policy.
Customers’ pre-payments are protected by a topp policy.
In the unlikely event of financial failure please contact the claims helpline on 01702 811397.
A copy of the policy is available on request.
This policy is provided by Travel & General Insurance Services Limited (t&g), registered number 02527363 and underwritten by Accelerant Insurance Europe SA UK Branch, an insurance company, which is authorised and regulated by the National Bank of Belgium and regulated by the Financial Services and Markets Authority (Ref. 3193) acting in the UK under the Freedom of services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Burleigh Travel is a specialist sports tour operator designing tailor-made trips for schools, colleges, universities, clubs, women’s teams and Forces sides. Our team blends travel expertise with genuine sporting knowledge, so fixtures, facilities and logistics make sense for your squad. With over 30 years of experience in organising sports tours, Burleigh Travel has built a reputation for reliability, quality, and personal service. We build end-to-end sports tour packages—from destination advice and opposition matching to accommodation, transport and memorable off-field experiences. Whether you’re planning rugby, football, hockey, netball, cricket or multi-sport tours, we shape each itinerary around your dates, budget and objectives. Expect clear communication, practical guidance and responsive support from enquiry to safe return. Above all, we believe a great sports tour should be simple to organise, competitive on the pitch and unforgettable for players, parents and staff.
We take your brief—sport(s), dates, numbers, aims and budget—and turn it into a detailed, realistic plan. That includes destination recommendations, appropriately matched fixtures, training time, sensible travel windows and rest days. We book group-appropriate accommodation, arrange transport (flights if required, transfers and local coach hire) and suggest excursions that suit your group. You’ll receive a transparent quote and a day-by-day itinerary covering meet points, KO times and contact details. Before departure we issue final travel documents and practical tips for kit, hydration and supervision. During the tour, we remain available to help with local adjustments. Our job is to remove admin headaches so coaches and teachers can focus on player welfare and performance.
Sport is our focus—not an add-on. We build tours around your playing standard, format preferences and development goals, then use trusted club and school networks to secure balanced fixtures and suitable venues. Our 30 years of experience working exclusively in sports travel means we understand the fine details that make the difference—competitive balance, smooth logistics and genuine value. Our proposals are practical: realistic coach hours, appropriate rooming, and contingency thinking. You’ll see clear inclusions and exclusions, options for training blocks, festival days or pro-club visits, and guidance on safeguarding and risk. We also help with the small things that matter—equipment storage, meal timing, recovery time and local know-how. The result is a tailor-made sports tour that feels organised, competitive and great value, delivering the right balance of sport, culture and team bonding for your group.
Safeguarding underpins our planning. We propose age-appropriate accommodation, practical transfer times and clear supervision structures, then provide rooming lists, medical/dietary templates and emergency contacts. Risk support includes example assessments and sensible contingency notes for fixtures and excursions. For flight-inclusive packages, arrangements are made with licensed providers and the appropriate consumer protections under UK regulations apply. Before you travel, you’ll receive a comprehensive tour pack with confirmed timings, venue details and local guidance. On tour, our coordinators remain on hand should plans need adjusting. The aim is straightforward: create a safe, well-structured environment where pupils and players enjoy meaningful competition while staff feel supported from start to finish.
We work with schools, colleges, universities, clubs, academies, women’s teams and Forces groups across a wide range of sports. Core programmes include rugby, football, hockey, netball and cricket, We welcome mixed-ability squads and can tier fixtures so everyone plays—development groups, A/B teams or festival formats. Tell us your aims (pre-season sharpness, tournament prep, enrichment week or end-of-year reward) and we’ll recommend destinations and schedules that fit your calendar, budget and standards. Whether you want short-haul value or long-haul adventure, we’ll shape a sports tour that matches your priorities and maximises participation across the whole group.
Begin with a quick brief: sport(s), preferred dates, numbers, age groups, budget and objectives. We’ll return a tailored itinerary and transparent pricing per traveler, with optional add-ons like extra games, coaching clinics or stadium visits. Together we refine the plan, then secure arrangements with an agreed deposit and staged payments. You’ll receive a clear timeline for forms, rooming lists and balances, plus templates for consent, fundraising and parent briefings. Before departure we issue final documents with confirmed fixtures, timings and contacts. Our goal is to keep planning simple and costs predictable—so you get a smooth, great-value sports tour that delivers competitive fixtures, memorable experiences and a stress-free organiser journey.
