Independent & FIT Travel Planning
Travel independently, with the planning handled for you
Keep the freedom of travelling on your own schedule, while Little Travel House takes care of the bookings, the connections, and the details that make an independent trip run smoothly.
Your pace, your choices, our logistics
Independent travel, sometimes called FIT (Free Independent Traveller), is for people who want to explore on their own schedule rather than as part of an escorted group. You decide when to start the day, where to linger, and what to skip. We make sure the hotels, transport, and key bookings are in place so the journey holds together.
As an independent business affiliated with the Envoyage Group, an arm of the Flight Centre Travel Group, Andrew and Cathy bring small-business attention to detail together with big-business buying power on flights, accommodation, and rail.
The result is the best of both worlds: the freedom of travelling independently, with the reassurance that someone has thought through the connections.
Independent travel suits travellers who
- Like setting their own pace and daily rhythm
- Are confident exploring on their own but want the bookings handled
- Prefer privacy over a group departure
- Want flexibility to change plans day to day
- Are travelling solo, as a couple, or as a small family
The planning we take off your hands
Independent travel is rewarding, but the coordination can be a lot. Here are the common needs we hear from travellers, and how we address each one.
Stitching cities and regions into one trip
We map a realistic route with sensible travel times, so you are not rushing between stops or losing a day to a bad connection.
Coordinating rail, car hire, and transfers
We book the rail passes, rental cars, and transfers that link your itinerary, and make sure the timings line up with your accommodation.
Finding the right stays in the right locations
We choose central, well-located accommodation so you can explore on foot and make the most of each stop.
Knowing what is worth doing in each place
We suggest and reserve key activities that fit your interests, while leaving room for spontaneous discoveries.
Freedom for you, framework from us
Little Travel House was founded in the midst of Covid-19 by Andrew and Cathy, who saw that travel was going to become more intimate: smaller groups, smaller ships, and bespoke arrangements with local guides. That same belief shapes how we plan independent travel. We build a reliable framework of bookings and connections, then hand you the freedom to enjoy it.
A dedicated human advisor
You speak with Andrew and Cathy directly, not a call-centre queue, from first idea to safe return home.
Envoyage Group buying power
Affiliation with the Envoyage Group, an arm of the Flight Centre Travel Group, brings competitive pricing and supplier contracts to your flights and stays.
Realistic, well-paced planning
We plan connections and travel times that actually work, so your independent trip feels easy rather than rushed.
Your freedom, our framework
Independent travel works best when the split is clear. Here is what stays yours and what we take on.
What stays yours
- Your own daily pace and start times
- The freedom to linger or move on whenever you choose
- Choice of where to eat and how to spend each evening
- The privacy of travelling as you, not as part of a group
What we handle
- Researching and booking your hotels and stays
- Coordinating rail passes, car hire, and transfers
- Suggesting and reserving the right activities for your style
- A single advisor to call before, during, and after your trip
Four styles we plan often
These are starting points, not fixed packages. We shape any of them around your destinations, dates, and pace.
Rail-based journeys
City-to-city itineraries built around scenic rail, with central hotels and short transfers on either end.
Self-drive road trips
Routed and paced for you, with pre-booked accommodation each night so you never arrive without a bed.
Multi-stop explorers
Several regions or countries linked into one trip, with sensible connections and realistic travel times.
Slow stays
Fewer bases, longer in each, so you settle in and explore a region deeply rather than packing up every day.
From first conversation to safe return
A straightforward, human process that keeps you in control while we handle the work.
We talk it through
Share your destination ideas, dates, and how you like to travel. There is no obligation.
We map the framework
We plan the route, the stays, the rail or road connections, and the key activities, with realistic travel times.
We refine and book
We adjust the details until the trip feels right, then book everything with Envoyage Group buying power.
You travel your way
With the framework in place and a human contact on call, you explore independently and with support.
Common questions, answered
Build on your independent journey
These services pair naturally with independent travel and can be added to a single itinerary.
Bespoke Travel
Personalised itineraries built entirely around your interests, pace, and wish list. No two journeys are ever the same.
Small Group Tours
Organised small-group touring where the itinerary, logistics, and authentic experiences are thoughtfully planned.
Day Trips & Activities
Handpicked day trips, cooking classes, walking tours, and private cultural experiences woven into your itinerary by a human advisor.
Flights & Accommodation
Competitive airfares and handpicked accommodation, from boutique hotels to villas, backed by Envoyage Group buying power.
River Cruises
Unpack once and glide along Europe, Asia, or the Nile with scenic shore excursions and culinary highlights.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance advice and quotes to protect your booking and yourself, coordinated alongside your itinerary.
Ready to travel your way?
Tell us where you would like to go and how you like to travel. Andrew and Cathy will build the framework, with the buying power of the Envoyage Group behind every booking.