Best places to visit in August vacations
Croatia is one of the most popular vacation spots in August; you've just got to choose your trip wisely to make sure that it's one of the best places to visit in August. Small ship cruises, self drive road trips and small group activity vacations are the best ways to avoid the crowds. Families could also volunteer with sea turtles in Greece or go on an African safari.
62 Best places to visit in August vacations found
Activity vacation in Montenegro
An active villa holiday at stunning Lake Skadar, Montenegro
From £895 to £1,045 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 4 Oct
2027: 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct
2027: 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct
Altiplano de Granada activity vacation, Spain
Multi-activity family holiday in the Spanish Lake District
From €495 to €793 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This holiday is available April to October and can be tailor-made to suit your requirements.
Costa Rica wildlife holiday
An amazing variety of Costa Rican wildlife
From US $5,695US $5,330 to US $7,405 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 24 Oct, 29 Oct, 31 Oct, 3 Nov, 5 Nov, 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 24 Nov, 26 Nov, 5 Dec, 17 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 12 Jan, 14 Jan, 19 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 2 Feb, 4 Feb, 13 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 23 Feb, 27 Feb, 2 Mar, 4 Mar, 6 Mar, 9 Mar, 11 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 20 Mar, 23 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 15 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 29 Apr, 8 May, 3 Jul, 10 Jul ...
2027: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 12 Jan, 14 Jan, 19 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 2 Feb, 4 Feb, 13 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 23 Feb, 27 Feb, 2 Mar, 4 Mar, 6 Mar, 9 Mar, 11 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 20 Mar, 23 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 15 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 29 Apr, 8 May, 3 Jul, 10 Jul ...
Late availability on these dates: 24 Oct, 29 Oct, 31 Oct, 03 Nov, 05 Nov, 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 24 Nov, 26 Nov, 05 Dec, 17 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec, 02 Jan
Walking holiday in the Baltics and Finland
Explore national parks & history soaked cities
From US $4,030 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 5 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 16 Jun, 28 Jul, 25 Aug, 8 Sep
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Italian cooking vacation, small group
Immersive local gastronomy & cooking in undiscovered Tuscany
From £1,600 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
Family sailing vacation in Turkey
Discover Albania on this active family adventure
From US $1,930US $1,550 to US $2,110 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 29 May, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 23 Oct
Luxury small ship cruise in Croatia
Luxury small ship cruise through Croatia's Islands
From £1,875 to £3,135 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct
2027: 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct
2027: 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct
Sweden activity vacation, Stockholm countryside
Multi-activity tour in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
From SKr12,945 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
Family adventure vacation to France
Life enhancing family adventure & yoga in the French Alps
From £1,350 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 31 Jul
Croatia self drive vacation
A self drive discovery tour of beautiful Croatia
From £1,295 to £1,950 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Mont Blanc vacation, Tour du Mont Blanc
The best of the Tour du Mont Blanc
From US $3,205US $2,780 to US $3,575 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Sep, 3 Oct
2027: 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct
2027: 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 26 Sep, 03 Oct
Cycling vacation in Portugal, self guided
Algarve cycling along varied landscape & breathtaking coastline
From €975 to €1,175 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be arranged at any time to suit your requirements although we do not recommend trips in August due to high temperatures
Amalfi Coast walking vacation, Italy
Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
From US $2,346US $1,995 to US $3,115 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2027: 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2027: 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 26 Sep, 03 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 07 Nov, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
Volunteering with bears in Romania
Volunteer at a life changing bear sanctuary in Transylvania
From US $1,500 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Flexible departures available throughout the year, minimum stay 1 week
Book by 30 Sept 2026 and get £100 off when you travel before 31 October 2026 departures - enquire now!
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Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan highlights tour
Three stunning countries in one unforgettable tour
From £1,731 to £2,005 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 4 Oct, 18 Oct
2027: 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct
2027: 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct
Vacation to Montenegro and Bosnia-Herzegovina
A magical mixture of European and Eastern culture
From US $3,990 to US $4,275 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 8 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 24 Jul, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 25 Sep
2028: 6 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 22 Jul, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 23 Sep
2028: 6 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 22 Jul, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 23 Sep
Algarve self guided cycling vacation in Portugal
Great food & wine, historical towns, breathtaking coastline
From €975 to €1,175 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This cycling holiday in Portugal can be arranged at any time to suit your requirements although we do not recommend trips in August due to high temperatures
Best of Norway, Sweden & Finland tour
The best of Norway, Sweden & Finland
From US $6,450 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 23 May, 6 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 29 Aug
French Alps family activity vacation for teenagers
Catered and guided Alpine adventure week for families
From £995 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 31 Jul, 11 Aug
Family activity vacation in the Azores
A week full of fun activities for all the family in S.Miguel
From £869 to £1,240 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made between February and December, Saturday or Sunday arrival preferred
Azores family adventure vacation, whales and dolphins
Learn about dolphins, whales & fiery volcanic islands
From £1,195 to £1,395 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This is a set itinerary with flexible start dates from April to October.
Montenegro activity vacation, adrenaline adventure
A Fantastic Adrenaline Adventure Fun Holiday!
From €1,145 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Sep
2027: 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug
2027: 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug
Three Reserve safari in South Africa
A 10 day big game safari visits 3 different game reserves
From £3,445 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Oct
South East Asia family adventure vacation
A journey across Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand
From US $3,335US $3,170 to US $3,340 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 28 Mar, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug
British Columbia wildlife holiday, whales and bears
Rugged scenery and wildlife of Western Canada
From US $9,360 to US $9,830 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 20 Aug, 9 Sep, 19 Sep
Dolomites walking vacation in Italy
Sandwiched between the spectacular peaks of the Dolomites
From US $3,800 to US $4,985 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct
2028: 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep
2028: 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep
Botswana and Zimbabwe lodge safari
Victoria Falls & meandering waterways of the Okavango Delta
From US $7,463US $6,345 to US $8,060 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov
2027: 21 Mar, 25 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov
2027: 21 Mar, 25 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 27 Sep, 04 Oct, 18 Oct, 01 Nov
Amalfi Coast and Bay of Naples vacations
One of Europe's most dramatic stretches of coastline
From US $2,666US $2,310 to US $2,955 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2027: 6 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2027: 6 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 03 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
Botswana camping safaris
Botswana's premier game parks, Okavango Moremi Savuti Chobe
From US $2,385 to US $2,630 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 1 Nov
2027: 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 13 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec
2027: 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 13 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec
A few spots left for November 2026 departures - enquire now!
Carpathian Mountains conservation & culture vacation
Wolves, bears and sightseeing in Romania
From US $1,870 to US $2,325 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 3 Oct
2027: 24 Apr, 8 May, 29 May, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct
2028: 22 Apr, 6 May, 27 May, 17 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct
2027: 24 Apr, 8 May, 29 May, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct
2028: 22 Apr, 6 May, 27 May, 17 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 03 Oct
