Burleigh Travel

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32 Years

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Bespoke Sports Tours for Rugby, Football & Cricket Teams

Burleigh Travel has established itself as a trusted name in arranging high-quality sports tours with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Our team of dedicated professionals combines a deep passion for sport with extensive organisational expertise to deliver tailored tour experiences for teams across rugby, football, cricket, hockey, netball, and multi-sport disciplines. We pride ourselves on our personal service, ensuring every aspect of a tourfrom accommodation and transport to match scheduling and cultural excursionsis meticulously coordinated to meet the unique requirements of each group.

Our financial protection programs, including ATOL certification and Total Payment Protection, provide added reassurance to clients. With a proven track record of arranging tours for school teams, university squads, military groups, and senior clubs worldwide, we are committed to creating memorable and logistically seamless sporting experiences.

Services

Rugby Festival Tours Football Club Tours School Cricket Tours University Hockey Tours Military Sports Tours

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Year established: 1994

Highlights and features

30+ years' experience in sports tour organisation
ATOL-certified flight protection and total payment security
Tailored itineraries matching team age and ability levels
Sport-specialist coordinators with playing/coaching backgrounds
Global rugby, football, and cricket club partnerships for quality fixtures

Associations and certifications

ATOL 2916
Total Payment Protection (TOPP)

What people say

Smooth organisation Competitive fixtures Excellent value Memorable experiences Responsive support

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Services

Rugby Festival Tours

We arrange comprehensive rugby festival packages at premier European venues. Our experienced team matches squads with appropriate opposition while managing all logistics including accommodation, transport, and sightseeing. Packages include match scheduling, festival entry, and hospitality coordination. Our 30-year specialist knowledge ensures seamless experiences from mini rugby festivals to senior international fixtures across destinations like France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

Football Club Tours

We create tailored football tour experiences combining competitive fixtures with cultural immersion. Packages include transport, accommodation, and match organisation at domestic and international venues. Our team secures suitable opposition and arranges tournament participation where appropriate. We cater for all age groups, from youth academies to veterans' teams, with optional sightseeing and team-building activities included in European destinations like Germany and Spain.

School Cricket Tours

Specialist cricket tour arrangements for school teams combine structured playing fixtures with educational experiences. We coordinate matches against local teams, provide coaching clinics, and include cultural activities in destinations such as Barbados and South Africa. Packages cover flights, accommodation, and ground transport while ensuring appropriate supervision and safety standards for student groups.

University Hockey Tours

We organise competitive hockey tours for university teams with fixtures against European clubs and institutions. Packages include transport, accommodation, and match scheduling while accommodating academic calendars. Our specialists understand student requirements, arranging suitable venues and balancing sports commitments with cultural experiences in hockey-focussed destinations like the Netherlands.

Military Sports Tours

We deliver tailored sports tours for military teams across multiple disciplines including rugby, football, and cricket. Our packages accommodate service personnel requirements with coordinated logistics and appropriate venues. We arrange fixtures against local teams and provide comprehensive support from initial planning through to post-tour debriefing in domestic and international locations.

Questions

What types of sports tours does Burleigh Travel offer?

We specialise in rugby, football, cricket, hockey, and netball tours for school teams, university squads, military groups, and senior clubs across Europe and global destinations including Canada and South Africa.

How do you ensure match quality for sports teams?

Our established global network allows us to select opposition teams matching your squad's age and ability level, ensuring balanced fixtures that promote development and competitive engagement.

What financial protections are included?

All flight-inclusive packages carry ATOL protection. Non-flight packages include Total Payment Protection, guaranteeing refunds or repatriation in the unlikely event of supplier failure.

Can you accommodate large team groups?

Yes, we tailor packages for groups of all sizes, arranging appropriate accommodation ranging from holiday parks to hotels while maintaining suitable team dynamics and budget requirements.

How far in advance should tours be planned?

We recommend planning 9-12 months ahead for international destinations and peak periods, though we can accommodate shorter timelines where possible.

How are sightseeing activities incorporated?

We include cultural excursions aligned with your team's interests and age group, balancing sports activities with opportunities to explore local heritage and landmarks.

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Kosi Nwuba

Jan 11, 2022 Report

Best travel company ever!!!!!!! They organised my tour and it was a life changing experience. I dont think my life will ever be the same. I still havent gotten over the high of the trip. Coming from CUAFC weve been to many great places including Miami China and Portugal but this topped the lot. I go to bed dreaming of Burleigh and wake up with a smile of my face. Superlative. Marvellous. Wonderful. Stupendous. Glorious. Phenomenal. Spectacular. Happiness-inducing. Smile-generating. If you dont use them then your tour will not be what it could be. Simple as that. Dont make a silly

Cuafc Secretary

Jan 11, 2022 Report

I got in touch with Burleigh Travel to help organise my university football club's (CUAFC) tour to Malta this year. They were very prompt with their communication and created a tour which was exactly what I was looking for. I had a bit of trouble with unexpected changes to the flights (which I organised myself) and Burleigh swiftly accommodated these changes to the tour itinerary.
Unfortunately, the deteriorating COVID situation in the UK meant I had to postpone the trip for fear of the touring party having to undergo 14 day self-isolation in Malta. I went to Burleigh Travel with this who, despite

Tove Valley Fc

Sep 24, 2021 Report

After an understandable delayed response following the Covid Pandemic, since resuming work on sports tours Burleigh Travel have been incredibly helpful in rearranging our clubs football tour to Malta around the changing travel restrictions. We finally got to travel last week and had a fantastic tour and a very safe and enjoyable time, playing an amazing fixture against a local side and enjoyable excursions and a break out in the beautiful setting of St Julians. Looking forward to the next one!

Joe Chappell

Jun 12, 2021 Report

Stroud RFC 2021 U16 Rugby Tour to Ivybridge can only be described as a resounding success!!! Burleigh Travel organised a superb full day of rugby that gave all teams the chance to get do what they love, play rugby. They also organised accommodation at the Trelawne Manor Holiday Park for our teams that was clean, well organised, safe and great fun for all. For sure there were some glitches but to be honest they were so minor and dealt with quickly and professionally it that allowed everyone just to have a fantastic weekend of rugby and social activities. Thanks Burleigh Travel from all at Stroud

Robin Cormack

Jul 18, 2020 Report

COVID has had a huge impact on every sector, travel being particular hammered. Our original tour was cancelled due to travel restriction but through great comms on both sides, DRFC and Burleigh Travel, we managed to set a new date in Sept. Burleigh travel refunded 3 families that could no longer make the rescheduled tour and the rest of us (15 families) had a absolute blast. Croft Farm was great in every respect - service, food, accommodation, activities. Chris put on an extra training session (which gave us coaches a break) and although we didn't play any rugby against opposition, the boys had

Fiona Czakan

Jun 26, 2019 Report

It was the first time ever taking our Girls Rugby section on Tour! The team at Burleigh Travel were so helpful. We were a bit of a mixed bag of age groups so arranging a fixture was quite tricky, but Burleigh Travel made all our arrangements for us and everything was great!! Thank you all so much for helping us have such an enjoyable experience!!