UK Itinerary Planning Consultation
Plan Your UK Itinerary with Expert Help
Feeling overwhelmed or want a second pair of eyes? In a live 60-minute live video call we review your plans together and fine-tune routes, timings, places to stay and logistics so your trip flows smoothly.
We have expert knowledge and experience covering the entire UK, including London, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with additional expertise in train travel, and can help with itineraries right across the country and beyond if needed.
One-to-One Consultation
Best for travellers who want live, personalised advice to fine-tune their itinerary or plan complex multi-stop routes around the UK.
- One-to-one video call with Tracy and Doug to review your plans in real time
- Expert guidance on routes, timings, tickets, places to stay and day trips
- Personalised Google Sheet with tailored recommendations, links and next steps
- Follow-up document delivered within 3 business days of your consultation
- Recording available on request
- Price: US$257 per hour
How the 60-Minute 1:1 Consultation works
- Choose your option and a time on our calendar (prices shown in US dollars).
- Email your draft itinerary and/or questions at least 48 hours before the session to [email protected] with “Itinerary Consultation” in the subject line.
- Meet on Zoom
- Get your follow-up Google Sheet with personalised recommendations and links within 3 business days of your consultation
What you receive
• Tailored advice on your itinerary and priorities
• Timings, routing and transport guidance, including UK rail
• Suggestions for places to stay, ticket advice and day trip ideas
• A personalised Google Sheet with links and action steps within 3 business days
What is not included
• We do not make bookings on your behalf
• We cannot offer on-call trip management during travel (we respond when we can)
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Considering a recorded option?
We offer a range of planning services. Prefer to send a draft and get a detailed video review instead of a live call?
Book a Video Itinerary Review
Why Travellers Book with Us
🎧 650k+ podcast downloads | 💬 30k+ community members | ⭐ Loved by first-time visitors from around the globe
Listening to the UKTP podcasts and then booking a one-to-one consultation with Doug and Tracy were the smartest things we did while planning our trip. I always wished I had a travel-savvy friend to help me plan, and now I do. Our call felt like sitting down with friends over a cup of tea, and they helped us narrow our focus so we can enjoy our UK visit without feeling stressed.
Lori, UK Itinerary Planning Consultation client
Do yourself a favour and have Tracy and Doug help you plan your trip to the UK. Through their itinerary planning service, we were able to narrow down our southern England trip to a manageable number of stops while still experiencing a variety of English settings. Meeting with them on Zoom was like talking with friends, they really listened to what we wanted. Their suggestions have given us great peace of mind as we head overseas.
Maryann & Eileen, USA
I just want to say how fabulous this site, and Tracy and Doug, have been in helping us plan our trip. This is my first overseas adventure, and after doing the itinerary challenge followed by the itinerary review, everything finally clicked. Their local knowledge saved us heaps of time and unnecessary miles, and their suggestions were spot on with our interests. We’ve finished finalising everything and now we wait for September, beyond excited!
Kate & Sally, Queensland, Australia
The itinerary consultations are SO worth it! I research everything and consider myself a dedicated planner, and the consultation with Tracy and Doug was still absolutely invaluable. You will not regret it, it truly is a personalised concierge service.
Kathryn, Chicago, USA
The planning was fantastic, it was like an A to Z guide on everything I needed to know. I had planned to visit many places, and Tracy and Doug helped me be realistic about my destinations. I was quite nervous about catching trains, but with their guidance I travelled alone from London to Scotland by train with confidence.
Nilu, New Zealand
Terms & Conditions
Payment
Full payment is required at the time of booking. Prices are in US dollars.
Rescheduling & Cancellations
You can reschedule or cancel up to 24 hours before your session. If you cancel at least 24 hours in advance, you may choose to reschedule or receive a full refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the session are non-refundable.
If we need to cancel
In the unlikely event we have to cancel due to a personal emergency, we’ll offer you the option to reschedule or receive a full refund.
Scope
We provide planning advice and links so you can book directly. We do not make bookings on your behalf and cannot offer on-call trip management during travel.
FAQs
Is one hour enough?
Yes, for most trips up to about 8 to 10 days if you already have a draft. For multi-city or rail-heavy routes around the UK, consider booking a second session.
Can you help with train travel?
Absolutely. Doug specialises in UK rail, so Railcards, fares, routes and timings are his area of expertise.
Do you book for us?
No. We provide links and advice so you can book directly and stay in control of your budget and bookings.
How far in advance should I book?
As soon as you can! We have a limited number of consultation slots each month, and they often fill quickly, especially during busy travel periods. If you can’t find a time that suits, please email [email protected] to join our waitlist, and we’ll let you know if a spot opens up.
Book a private consultation with UK travel experts
We are Tracy and Doug Collins, the faces behind the UK Travel Planning website, the UK Travel Planning Podcast and our Facebook group.
We are both Brits with extensive knowledge of travelling in the UK. Tracy has lived and worked in seven countries, and in the UK has lived in London, the Midlands and the North East.
Doug is a UK train travel guru, having worked on the UK rail network for over 25 years and written the Guide to UK Train Travel ebook. If you are planning to travel by train, Doug is the one to chat to!
We love helping visitors to the UK plan their trips and have made so many fantastic friends all over the world through our consultations. We look forward to chatting with you and helping you plan your perfect UK itinerary.
As travel consultants, we will help organise a personalised itinerary for you. We do not, however, book on your behalf. You’ll be free to finalise your itinerary and to book wherever you like. Please double-check the dates and information provided before booking your itinerary. Although we’ll do our best, we are not liable for any issues that may arise during your trip.
More feedback from previous itinerary consultation clients
“The itinerary consultations are SO worth it! I research everything and consider myself a dedicated planner, and the consultation with Tracy and Doug was still absolutely invaluable. You will not regret it — it truly is a personalized concierge service.”
— Kathryn, Chicago, USA
Itinerary Consultation client
“Tracy and Doug were incredibly helpful in answering my questions about traveling in the UK. They took the time to understand my interests and suggested experiences I never would have found on my own. For anyone with questions about traveling by train, you won’t find anyone more knowledgeable than Doug. As a first-time UK traveler, their consultation was a game-changer – all my loose ends and uncertainties were wrapped up in just 45 minutes.”
— Lori A., USA
Consultation client
“I would highly recommend this service! Tracy and Doug were incredibly thorough and gave me serious peace of mind. I was so impressed by their genuine kindness and support. Thanks to them, I feel very confident in my three-week UK travel plan – any changes needed to make it easier and more realistic were thoughtfully reviewed. They truly provide a great service.”
— Tina Lou Lang, USA
Consultation client
*As a travel consultant, we will help organise a personalised itinerary for you. We do not, however, book on your behalf. You’ll be free to finalise your itinerary and to book wherever you like. Please double-check the dates and information provided before booking your itinerary. Though we’ll do our very best, we are not liable for your vacation.
