Riviera Travel launches 2026 long-haul touring programme

A total of 50 tours are available, running from January to December 2026. Departures range from six to 21 days, taking in destinations across the globe, including Australia, Canada, Malaysia, India, Morocco, the USA, Costa Rica, Sri Lanka, Ecuador and the Galapagos, and China.

Signature tours – with an average group size of 22 people and added experiences – and dedicated solo traveller options are included as part of the programme.

Riviera has also announced the 2026 long haul departures are currently frozen at 2025 prices.

Highlights of the 2026 programme include:

* 21-day ‘New Zealand - Land of the Long White Cloud’, including Christchurch, Auckland and Queenstown. Prices start from £6199pp.
 * 20-day ‘Grand Tour of South Africa’, including Kruger National Park, Cape Town and Cape of Good Hope. Prices start from £3699pp.
 * 10-day ‘Icons of Japan’, including Tokyo, Kyoto and Mount Fuji. Prices start from £2999pp.
 * 16-day ‘Signature tour: Grand Tour of Peru & the Amazon’, including Machu Picchu, Cusco and Lake Titicaca. Prices start from £4899pp.
 * 16-day ‘Vietnam and Cambodia’, including Hanoi, Halong Bay and Phnom Penh. Prices start from £4399pp.

Will Sarson, product director at Riviera, said: “Our 2026 long haul escorted tours have been hand-crafted to showcase the very best of a number of global destinations. Whether it’s the wonders of Australia, the unrivalled views on the Rocky Mountaineer train in Canada, or the iconic national parks of the USA, these bucket-list itineraries are not to be missed. Our solo options also reinforce our commitment to giving all guests the opportunity to experience the joys of a Riviera tour.”

All Riviera escorted tours include return flights and transfers, accommodation, tours and visits, select meals, local taxes and an expert tour manager throughout.