Dramatic South African coastline at golden hour

You Pack. We Plan.

You choose the destination. We handle the rest.

You choose the destination. We handle the rest.

30+
Years of Travel Experience
1:1
Personal Travel Planning
Worldwide Possibilities

Who We Are

Travel should feel exciting — not overwhelming.

Op Pad — meaning “on the way” — was created around a simple belief: planning a trip should feel almost as exciting as taking it.

Behind Op Pad is more than 30 years of travel experience, combined with a fresh, personal approach to planning. We take the endless options, open tabs and complicated logistics and turn them into a journey that feels clear, considered and easy to look forward to.

From flights and accommodation to visas, insurance, cruises and complete travel packages, we can take care of as much — or as little — of the planning as you need.

Personal from the start

Your trip is built around you, not a template.

One point of contact

Real support from planning through to travel.

Support while you’re away

With you from take-off to touchdown.

Anna, founder of Op Pad Travel

Meet the Founder

Anna — the person behind Op Pad Travel.

Anna founded Op Pad Travel to bring a more personal, hands-on approach to travel planning — one that feels exciting, clear and genuinely enjoyable from the start.

Her approach is simple: understand what the traveller actually wants, take care of the details and turn all the options into a journey that feels easy to move forward with.

She stays closely involved throughout the planning process, helping make sure each trip feels considered, personal and completely taken care of.

Anna · Founder & Director

What We Do Best

Everything your trip needs, booked in one place.

Flight Bookings

Flight Bookings

Best-value routes and fares

Accommodation

Accommodation

Hand-picked stays worldwide

Car Rentals

Car Rentals

Self-drive across any route

Travel Packages

Travel Packages

Flights, stays and transfers in one

Ski Packages

Ski Packages

Alpine resorts, lifts included

Visa Support

Visa Support

Documents, checked and ready

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance

Cover sorted before you fly

Cruise Packages

Cruise Packages

Ocean and river itineraries

Safari Packages

Safari Packages

Big Five reserves and lodges

Coach Tours

Coach Tours

Multi-city routes, all arranged

Corporate Travel

Corporate Travel

Everyone booked on one plan

Family Packages

Family Packages

More time together, less time organising.

Top 3 Travel Picks for 2026

Three very different ways to travel in 2026.

Not sure what you're looking for yet? Start here. These three favourites offer completely different experiences — from culture and city breaks to adventure and island escapes.

Europe

Europe

Historic cities, Mediterranean coastlines, food, culture and endless variety. Europe works just as well for a first international trip as it does for the tenth.

May – September

Asia

Asia

A mix of incredible food, vibrant cities, ancient culture, tropical escapes and excellent value — with something completely different around every corner.

November – March

Indian Ocean Islands

Indian Ocean Islands

Warm water, white-sand beaches and easy island living. Ideal when the goal is to slow down, switch off and properly escape.

April – November

Start Your Journey

Not sure where to go? Let's narrow it down together.

Choose what feels right — an experience, a destination, or something closer to home — and we’ll show you where to start.

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Pick a card above to see our recommendations.

Each one opens three destinations we would suggest, with the best time to go, how long to stay and what to build the trip around.

In Their Words

Travellers who let us handle the planning.

Op Pad planned our honeymoon and it was honestly perfect. We didn't have to think about a single detail — everything flowed seamlessly from start to finish. It made such a special time in our lives feel even more effortless and memorable.
JulieTravelled to Mauritius
Travelling with kids is usually stressful, but this was the first holiday where we actually got to relax as a family. Everything was so well thought out and it meant we could just enjoy the time together. Those memories are priceless to us.
Emily & DanTravelled to Portugal
We booked Rugby Sevens 2025 through Op Pad and it was unreal. Flights, accommodation, everything was perfectly coordinated — all we had to do was show up and enjoy the vibe. It made the whole experience that much better.
RyanTravelled to Cape Town
We genuinely didn't know why we ever booked travel ourselves or used other agencies. The difference with Op Pad is just on another level — its smoother, faster and everything just works. We won't be going anywhere else.
LindaTravelled to Bali

LET'S PLAN YOUR TRIP

Tell us what you have in mind.

A few quick questions help us understand what you're looking for, so we can give you the right options from the start.

A BETTER STARTING POINT

  • Tailored to your budget

    We know what range to work within.

  • Flights, stays & extras

    We can see what needs to be included.

  • Personal follow-up

    We already understand the basics before we speak.