The Kensington Story

Kensington Tours is the inspiration of intrepid explorer and Royal Geographic Society Fellow Jeff Willner. His thirst for travel stems from growing up in Africa where his parents worked for most of his childhood, and where he discovered the richness of global cultures. A veteran of global expeditions to over 70 countries, he has criss-crossed the continents to experience the extraordinary. During these years, Jeff realized the vast difference between a package tour and personal discovery -- where deep knowledge and personal attention of a local guide can turn a trip into an experience.

It is from these roots that Jeff began building his vision for Kensington Tours, drawing on his years with McKinsey & Company and Wharton. Led by a team of destination experts with real in-country experience (not a call center), senior executives recruited from leading brands, and a commitment to rethinking the way you travel - it has resulted in an award winning travel company that spans the globe.

What does this mean for you? It's simple: extraordinary travel experiences at unrivalled value.

 

Kensington Tours Advantage

Experience the world's most extraordinary destinations with the luxury of a private guide, vehicle and driver - all for 30-40% less than most group tours. That's the Kensington Tours Advantage.

Private Guides and Customized Tours Put You in Control: Discerning travelers today don't want to be constrained by a group of strangers or set itineraries. At Kensington Tours, every adventure is private, flexible and customized to your exact needs -- start and end your vacation whenever you want, make any itinerary changes you need, or use your airline points. With your own private car, driver and skilled local guide, you are always in control.

Unmatched Value: Compare and see: Our private tours are on average 30% less expensive than group tours with other quality travel companies. We can offer such great value because we leverage new technology to enable our sales and in-country teams to communicate and work more efficiently.

Experienced, Local Guides and 24/7 Support: Experienced local guides, together with our on-the-ground team, give you the personal, expert and 24/7 attention to make your trip, the trip of a lifetime.

Certified Quality and Proven Track Record: Kensington Tours was awarded "Best Travel Companies on Earth 2008" by the editors of National Geographic Adventure Magazine. Leading tours since 1999 and has rapidly grown into a leading operator of custom luxury tours. We have thousands of satisfied clients who agree. Kensington is also a member in good standing with leading travel associations.

Peace of Mind: When you travel with Kensington Tours you benefit from both the confidence and convenience that comes with a fully-certified North American tour company and the 24/7 support and expertise of our local staff and guides.

Responsible Tourism: By employing one guide for every two travelers (compared to one guide for 10-12 people at other companies), Kensington Tours has been committed, from inception, to investing in the local people and economy. Today, Kensington Tours has taken this commitment one big step further and created Kensington Cares, our charitable foundation that encourages travelers to 'leave a footprint' by supporting education for disadvantaged children in the communities. For more information, visit www.kensingtoncares.org.