Distant Journeys
UK, GB · 2 known investors
Distant Journeys creates curated escorted group tours to destinations worldwide, designed around slow travel, flexibility, and meaningful local experiences. The company serves affluent leisure travelers seeking once-in-a-lifetime journeys with expert guidance and strong community impact.
Founders & leadership
Investors · 2
Also in the syndicate · 1
Mobeus
Companies House · registry record
View on Companies House ↗- Registered name
- DISTANT JOURNEYS LIMITED
- Company number
- 08994196
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 14 Apr 2014
- Registered office
- 8 Hattersley Court, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2AY
- Nature of business (SIC)
- 79120 — Tour operator activities
- Accounts
- last made up to 31 Aug 2025 · next due 31 May 2027
- Confirmation statement
- last made up to 16 May 2026 · next due 30 May 2027
Current officers · 5
- Daniel Luke Acarnley — director, appointed 16 May 2024
- Adrian James — director, appointed 6 May 2026
- Andrea Kendal — director, appointed 6 May 2026
- Ewan Moore — director, appointed 28 May 2024
- Simon David Whittle — director, appointed 14 Apr 2014
Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 23 Aug 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Distant Journeys do?
- Distant Journeys creates curated escorted group tours to destinations worldwide, designed around slow travel, flexibility, and meaningful local experiences. The company serves affluent leisure travelers seeking once-in-a-lifetime journeys with expert guidance and strong community impact.
- Who founded Distant Journeys?
- Distant Journeys was founded by Simon Whittle, Andrew Laycock, Richard Hanson.
- Who are Distant Journeys's investors?
- Distant Journeys's investors include Mobeus Equity Partners.
- Where is Distant Journeys headquartered?
- Distant Journeys is headquartered in UK, GB.