Our Favourite Expert-led Garden Trips for 2026
Whether you're a green-fingered expert, an aspirational cultivator or just botanically curious, Tripsmiths offers a plethora of garden trips for nascent horticulturists.
Best of all, many of these tours are accompanied by our experts, so you'll benefit from their tips and expertise along the way. From fascinating commentary around some of the world's most beautfiul gardens, to exclusive chats and behind-the-scenes visits, you'll love our range of tours.
Some of the best destinations around the world combine stunning natural landscapes with beautifully manicured gardens. Best destinations for glorious gardens and flower fields would be a good starting point, if you're looking to book a horticultural holiday.
It all depends on the season you wish to travel and if you have any preference on destination. You could choose to see springtime blooms in the Netherlands, as tulips take over; visit Madeira in May for its annual Flower Festival; or for long-haul travel, you must visit Japan for cherry blossom season.
There's nothing like an English country garden and we're blessed with plenty of beautiful ones - in Kent, Sussex, Cornwall and the Cotswolds to name a few. Or see Monet's gardens in France and you'll soon discover much of his inspiration.
Known as the Floating Garden of the Atlantic, Madeira's lush verdant landscapes and stunning gardens make for a wonderful trip to the iconic Madeira Flower Festival. Joining you for part of the tour is garden designer and popular Gardeners' World presenter Adam Frost. Adam will give a talk and answer your questions in a Q&A. He will also accompany you as you spend time soaking in the sights, scents and sounds of Madeira's Flower Festival. Other horticultural highlights include the orchids at Palheiro Gardens and the Quinta do Arco Rose Garden.
8 Days | Departs April 2026
Explore the beautiful Scilly Isles of Tresco, St Agnes, St Martin's and Bryer on this six-day tour. Enjoy a range of scenic walks, guided excursions and wildlife explorations in the company of Julian Branscombe, CEO of the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust. The highlight will undoubtedly be a guided visit to Tresco Abbey Gardens, a renowned sub-tropical garden - boasting 20,000 plants from over 80 countries. Other adventures include a wildlife cruise and an organic vineyard tour, as well as a special dinner and talk from Julian.
6 Days | Departs April-September 2026
Enjoy a summer trip to several English country gardens, as you explore Kent and Sussex with garden designer, broadcaster and author, Sarah Raven. The highlight will undoubtedly be a special talk hosted by Sarah at her garden at Perch Hill, East Sussex. But you'll also have private early access to Sissinghurst, and visit the gardens at Lullingstone Castle, Great Comp, Pashley Manor, Great Dixter and Scotney Castle. Stay in picturesque Royal Tunbridge Wells for three nights.
4 Days | Departs June 2026
Visit Monet's beautiful gardens at Giverny and see the famous waterlily ponds which often featured in his many works. Joining you on the tour will be gardening expert, Paula McWaters, who will give a special talk about the gardens. During the trip you also have the option to visit the Musée de l'Orangerie in Paris to see Monet's spectacular murals and visit the Château de Chantilly to marvel at its extensive collection of fine art and wander through the stunning grounds and gardens.
4 Days | Departs July 2026
