About Travelmarvel
About Travelmarvel
New Look, Same Great Experience
Discover the world with Travelmarvel, where premium travel meets exceptional value. As part of one of the largest family-owned travel companies, we’re dedicated to making your dream vacation a reality — while ensuring your comfort and wellbeing every step of the way.
Why Choose Travelmarvel
Family Owned and Operated
As part of the award-winning APT Travel Group, Travelmarvel is a family-owned business with with nearly 100 years' experience.
Traveler Club
Every time you travel with us, you’ll be rewarded with additional exciting benefits as you climb to our elite tier levels.
Outstanding Service
Travelmarvel has received a 98% customer satisfaction rating from our guests, a result of which we are proud and are committed to maintaining.
The Travelmarvel Story
Where it all started
In the 1980s Travelmarvel began in suburban Melbourne, Victoria, conducting short local shopping trips, ski tours, and journeys across the border into New South Wales. The company founder was Clyde Harding, a great entrepreneur and father of Peter Harding, who now owns Grand Pacific Tours. In 1996 Travelmarvel became part of the APT Travel Group.
Expanding the fleet and exploring new destinations
Over the years, Travelmarvel extended its touring to include travel to destinations such as Australia’s Flinders Ranges, the Red Centre, the Outback and Tasmania. Travelmarvel also provided budget tours to the North Island of New Zealand, opening the door to affordable overseas travel for many Australians.
Where we are today
Today, as part of the APT Travel Group, Travelmarvel offers premium worldwide experiences throughout Australia, New Zealand, North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. The company has earned a reputation of providing travelers with great value-for-money holidays.
The Travelmarvel Difference
Discover the world’s most remarkable destinations at exceptional value with Travelmarvel, part of the award-winning APT Travel Group. Enjoy premium accommodation, authentic cuisine and expertly curated Insider Experiences — all without paying for the extras you don’t want or need.
Travelmarvel is backed by the family-owned APT Travel Group, the leader in unforgettable travel for almost a century
Travelmarvel delivers premium journeys at exceptional value to incredible destinations all over the world
Our staff have consistently earned a 98% satisfaction rating from our guests
Enjoy carefully crafted vacations that provide the perfect balance between included sightseeing and leisure time
Experience a casual and relaxed atmosphere where fellow travelers quickly become new-found friends
Hold your booking for seven days before needing to make payment
You can rely on our industry-leading protocols to ensure your health and safety
Award Winning Travel
Australia’s Best Managed Companies 2025, Deloitte Private
The APT Travel Group is proud to be recognised as a winner of Australia’s Best Managed Companies for 2025, sponsored by Deloitte Private.
Accreditations
ABTA, The Travel Association
70% of consumers see ABTA membership as an essential when booking a holiday. They ensure that holidaymakers remain confident in the holiday products that they buy from ABTA Members.
IATA Travel Agent Accreditation
IATA accredits over 70,000 travel agents worldwide to ensure they provide the high standards of service and dependability that airlines and their clients expect.
APT Travel Group
APT
APT Luxury Travel offers all-inclusive, all taken care of and all-inspiring luxury cruises, tours and rail journeys.
Captain's Choice
Since 1994, Captain’s Choice has remained uncompromising in its quest to create and curate the world’s most enriching journeys.
Antarctica Flights
Antarctica Flights operates the world’s most unique day trip – a sightseeing flight over Antarctica aboard a privately chartered Qantas aircraft.
Botanica
Australia’s leading operator of specialist tours and cruises, Botanica’s carefully tailored worldwide itineraries are led by expert botanical guides.
OneTomorrow
One Tomorrow is a not for profit organisation working to deliver a positive and enduring impact on the nature and communities we touch.