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.

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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.

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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.

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Like-minded people

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

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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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This was a wonderful destination and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. I learned so much about Japanese history and culture. My tailormade tour in Nagasaki was a highlight. I have always been interested in the medical consequences of the A bomb and was able to visit Nagasaki University and obtain some very useful books. My local guides were extremely helpful in this regard. I visited four museums which explored the history of western medicine’s infiltration into Japan.

Carol R
Japan: Historical and Contemporary
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5 – 15 November 2023
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Good spread of visits from public hospital, small private hospital in Kathmandu and district hospital in Bhutan. Enjoyed Himalayan Rescue talks very much also. Bhutan guides brilliant – Tulsi and Robin very informative. Dipesh very good although sometimes not loud enough. (Tour manager) Otto was excellent organiser, very calm under pressure, a pleasure to have guiding us. (Tour leader) Richard – always lively, positive energy in the group, added to group cohesion.

Tarsha B
Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Nepal and Bhutan
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10 – 21 March 2023
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I feel very privileged to have shared and had the opportunity to visit the variety of health facilities… I hope in future I may be able to return to volunteer if my OT skills could add value.

Katy H
Occupational Therapy in China
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4 – 17 March 2017
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Not quite sure what holiday to book?

Each tour has something different to offer, from five-star luxury to more challenging rugged outdoor adventures. Here are some of our favourite upcoming tours.

Siva Temples in Kalna
Relax and unwind

Travel to Kolkata with a cruise along the mighty Hooghly river for a fascinating view into the rich history and culture of India's Bengal state.

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Food and wine

Set sail on a small classic cruise ship and explore the medieval and Renaissance towns of the Adriatic whilst enjoying delicious food and wine.

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Balloons at sunrise in Cappadocia
History and origins

Travel to Turkey and Greece to uncover gems of antiquity. Along the way, experience traditional society and enjoy local cuisine.

See a history and origins tour
Byodo-in Temple in Kyoto
Society and culture

Travel to Japan and learn about the shoguns, the arrival of the black ships, the Meiji Restoration and the opening of Japan, to the modern day.

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Lion in South African wilderness
Nature and wildlife

South Africa is home to some of the richest plant biodiversity in the world, and an abundance of wildlife. Join this tour and unwind in nature.

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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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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.

Meet our tour leaders
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