The Private Group Pty Ltd - Bodyguards - Travel Companions

Our Travel Companion staff include former Military, Police, Government Agents and experienced field operatives.  We provide services including Uniform Security, Bodyguards, Close Personal Protection Teams and Travel companions.  We supply staff for large contracts or one off events.  Travel companions are used when the conditions don't justify a bodyguard, but you don't want to go alone.  

Email us at travel@theprivategroup.com.au

*Online forms are available on the left of any page on this site.

Phone 1300 966 103 Australia

International dial +61 7 47788970  Note: Our head office is in the AEST timezone, GMT +10.

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Do you have to travel, but don't want to go alone?

Do you want to travel, but don't feel comfortable being alone?

Let us help you enjoy your trip.

We can supply trained bodyguard as travel companions who can act as dinner companions, an English speaking friend, an interpreter, a sounding board, a companion for after dinner drinks or to help you feel comfortable when you visit the bar in a strange place. 

We can provide a concierge service, as part of the package, in a low risk environment - they are there to make the trip more enjoyable.

You may not be able to justify the use of a bodyguard, due to risk, but life is about being comfortable and feeling secure.  Our travel companions are there to provide you with that feeling of safety.  The knowledge someone is there to look after your personal security.  If you are going abroad you should be able to enjoy your travel.  We understand that, and travelling alone is not enjoyable for many people.  Having a travel companion who is trained to assess risk, react to threats and protect you is VERY reassuring, and can turn travelling into a great experience. 

For an overseas travel companion, for low risk travel and clients, we generally charge approximately $1100 a day (this rate may be reduced on longer contracts) - as they are available, or on call, generally 24hrs a day this equates to $46 an hour!!.  Where practicable you will meet your protector/companion before the trip, or at least speak on the phone to ensure compatibility.  You are responsible for our Travel Companions costs such as accommodation, vehicle hire or flights.  You book them at the same time as you book yourself, so they travel with you.  For some their travel companion becomes an indispensable part of travelling - the same companion may go with you year after year, in Australia, Asia, Europe Africa, the America's or wherever you wish.

For an Australian travel companion/guide (within Australia), including a 4wd vehicle, we charge approximately $1320+ (GST inclusive) a day.

When booking your travel and accommodation, you book for your bodyguard travel companion, as well.  This allows a guarantee of close personal protection.

You outline your likes and dislikes to your travel companion, and any special interests or requests.  We also need to be advised of any known allergies, and medical conditions.  Our staff will attempt to make your trip as flowing, and enjoyable, as possible. 

For families having two travel companions to provide for both adults and children is an advantage.  For some this enables the parents the freedom to enjoy their travel. 

+ We may also charge a fuel surcharge on travel, in remote locations fuel may be $2 a litre or more.  A Landcruiser holds approximately 150 litres, as standard.  Australia is a country of vast distances.

We cannot emphasis enough that, when travelling, someone in the party need to have some situational awareness.  We supply a travel companion who's role is to provide that awareness, for you.  They are there to look after you, to allow you to enjoy your travel experience.  

For more on our Travel Companions please follow this link:

Travel Companions.  Travel Companion Guide South Australia, Western Australia   

Travel Companion Guide Northern Territory  Travel Companion Australia 1  

Travel Companion Australia 2     Traveller Tips     Personalised Travel

For more information on travelling, at home or abroad, with our Travel Companions please follow these links:

 Travel Security.                                          Travel Companion Indonesia

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If our service is not what your looking for: There are internet sites which let you post an advertisement for a travel companion / friend to travel with, such as TravelChums or Retiredbackpackers.com.  For the serious backpacker try the World Backpackers guide.  Please note we do not endorse, nor do we guarantee the security, or quality control, of these methods.

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