Specialist study tours and cruises for the curious mind

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Medical and non-medical professional study tours

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Cultural study tours that reveal the deeper destination

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Ocean and river cruises with extraordinary itineraries

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Curated group travel

What we offer

Jon Baines Tours is a specialist travel company curating medical, professional non-medical, and cultural study tours and cruises to destinations around the world.

Specialist curated tours

Why choose us?

Our passion is for creating experiences that dig beneath the surface. We curate authentic, enriching experiences for the curious mind - with specialist access to a country, its culture and its practices. We create our own tours, but also work with a number of associations to create tours for their members.

Expert-led

Our tour leaders are hand picked for their professional and personal experience, their personalities, and passion for the subject – it's what makes our tours.

Special access

We have a global network of local contacts which allows us to curate tours with privileged, specialist access to professionals and sites of interest.

Like-minded people

Get the opportunity to travel, network and connect with like-minded people, creating friendships lasting beyond the end of the tour.

Personal touch

We pride ourselves in offering excellent service with a personal touch. You are only ever a phone call away from someone happy to help.

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Financial protection

All our tours are either ATOL or TOPP protected and we are members of AITO. This means should anything happen, you will be protected.

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Testimonials

What our customers say

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I really appreciated how easy it was to contact the Jon Baines office.

Lorraine C
Veterinary Study Tour in Sri Lanka
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15 February - 1 March 2026
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I was in OT heaven! I loved meeting OTs from around the world, on the tour and at the visits. Thank you to Marilyn and the whole team! This was a great choice for me. I wish I had known about it sooner.

Christi B
Thailand Post WFOT Congress Tour
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13 - 20 February 2026
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Wonderful trip and a group of passionate people. I love the palliative care tours and David is quietly inspirational.

Phillip R
Palliative Care in North India
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22 February - 8 March 2026
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Looking for inspiration

Not quite sure what holiday to book?

Each tour has something different to offer, from breathtaking natural wonders to inspiring human achievements.

Byodo-in Temple in Kyoto
Society and culture

Experience Japan's blend of gracious tradition, exquisite ritual and hyper modernity.

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Balloons at sunrise in Cappadocia
History and origins

Cruise through Turkey and Greece to uncover gems of antiquity, experience traditional society and enjoy local cuisine.

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Botanical and natural history

South Africa is home to some of the richest plant biodiversity in the world, and an abundance of wildlife.

See a nature and wildlife tour
MS Regent Jaz
Boats and cruising

Cruise in comfort to Egypt’s most fascinating destinations in the company of a world-renowned Egyptologist and an experienced tour leader.

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Food and wine

Enjoy charming cafe society, walk along historic cobblestone streets, and savour local food and wine traditions.

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Relax and unwind

Experience the rich history and culture of India's Bengal state on a cruise along the mighty Hooghly river.

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Our experts

Tour leaders

Our tour leaders are an integral part of each tour, providing knowledge, insight and enthusiasm. They are interesting and accomplished people in their own right, and the sort of person you will enjoy sharing a drink with at the end of a busy day.

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