56 Desert & dune holidays found
Oman small group tour
Ancient spice trails, Wahiba Sands, superb coastal scenery
From £1,799 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 4 Apr, 27 Oct, 17 Nov
2020: 5 Jan, 9 Feb, 1 Mar, 5 Apr, 25 Oct, 15 Nov
2020: 5 Jan, 9 Feb, 1 Mar, 5 Apr, 25 Oct, 15 Nov
£100 discount per person off our April Oman small group tour
Oman highlights tour
Journey through Oman's ancient cities, mountains and deserts
From £2,795 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Morocco vacation, Marrakech to the Sahara
Marrakech and Sahara - stay in a Riad, sleep under the stars
From £625 to £695 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Tailor made vacations to Jordan
Private tour of Jordan's dramatic scenic contrasts
From US $1,650 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Tailor made tours of Oman
Privately escorted mystical trip of stunning Oman
From US $1,999 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Egypt and Jordan adventure holiday
Get a true taste of Egypt & the Middle East
From US $2,299 to US $2,699 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs most Thursdays and selected Saturdays & Sundays throughout the year
Morocco cultural tour
Come and see Morocco's kaleidoscope of colours
From US $1,235US $1,092 to US $1,470 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs every Wednesday & Sunday and selected Fridays throughout the year
Up to US $190 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 29 Mar, 31 Mar, 04 Apr, 05 Apr, 07 Apr, 10 Apr, 11 Apr, 12 Apr, 14 Apr, 15 Apr, 16 Apr, 17 Apr, 18 Apr, 22 Apr, 24 Apr, 25 Apr, 26 Apr, 28 Apr, 01 May, 03 May, 05 May, 06 May, 10 May, 13 May, 17 May,...
Late availability on these dates: 29 Mar, 31 Mar, 04 Apr, 05 Apr, 07 Apr, 10 Apr, 11 Apr, 12 Apr, 14 Apr, 15 Apr, 16 Apr, 17 Apr, 18 Apr, 22 Apr, 24 Apr, 25 Apr, 26 Apr, 28 Apr, 01 May, 03 May, 05 May, 06 May, 10 May, 13 May, 17 May,...
Adventure vacation in Rajasthan, India
Explore Rajasthan and cycle the country roads to Agra
From US $2,499 to US $2,570 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec, 10 Dec, 17 Dec, 31 Dec
2020: 14 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec
2020: 14 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec
Algeria vacations, Desert and History
Explore the history and culture of Algeria
From £2,889 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Oct
2020: 15 Mar, 18 Oct
2020: 15 Mar, 18 Oct
Oman vacation, Forts and Deserts of Oman
Explore the dramatic mountains and deserts of Oman
From £2,015 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Namibia safari
Desert scenery & game-viewing
From US $2,325 to US $4,105 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Apr, 5 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 31 Aug, 28 Sep, 29 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 16 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 29 Dec
2020: 16 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 22 Nov, 13 Dec, 27 Dec
2020: 16 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 22 Nov, 13 Dec, 27 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 21 Apr, 05 May, 26 May, 09 Jun, 16 Jun
Petra and Wadi Rum trekking vacation
Some of the most spectacular desert scenery in the world
From US $1,375 to US $1,455 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 9 Nov
2020: 15 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov
2020: 15 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov
Namibia and Botswana safari holiday
Namibia & Botswana lodge safari Caprivi Etosha Okavango
From US $4,140 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 7 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 1 Dec, 15 Dec, 29 Dec
Namibia and Botswana camping safari
Camping safari to Namib desert, Caprivi, Etosha & Okavango
From US $2,950 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 12 May, 9 Jun, 21 Jul, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 29 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov, 8 Dec, 22 Dec
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Camping tours to Oman
Travel overland through the desert from Muscat to Salalah.
From £3,750 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This tour is tailor-made so can depart on any day year-round
Jordan holiday, highlights & hidden gems
An engaging tailor made tour of Jordan
From £2,450 14 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your individual requirements
Marrakech & the Sahara vacation in Morocco
Journey to the Moroccan Sahara
From US $775 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 23 Mar, 13 Apr, 8 Jun, 17 Aug, 14 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 21 Dec
2020: 15 Feb, 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 2 May, 6 Jun, 15 Aug, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 19 Dec
2020: 15 Feb, 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 2 May, 6 Jun, 15 Aug, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 19 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 23 Mar, 13 Apr, 08 Jun
Sudan vacation
Visit pyramids & meet desert nomads
From £2,299 to £2,675 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 11 Apr, 19 Apr, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 24 Oct, 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 26 Dec
2020: 10 Jan, 31 Jan, 6 Feb, 21 Feb, 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 9 Apr
2020: 10 Jan, 31 Jan, 6 Feb, 21 Feb, 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 9 Apr
Argentina desert tour, extreme north
A unique, desert expedition through Argentina's northwest
From £4,799 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Dec
2020: 22 Nov
2020: 22 Nov
Cycling vacation in Atacama Desert
Best cultural and bike tour in Atacama Desert
From US $2,750 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 18 Nov
Oman tour, Fjords of the Musandam Peninsula
The Sultanate of Oman uncovered
From £2,695 to £2,925 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 27 Oct
2020: 1 Mar, 25 Oct
2020: 1 Mar, 25 Oct
Chile self-drive holidays
Self-drive from the desert to the winelands of Chile
From £3,500 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Sudan tours, highlights of Ancient Nubia
A fascinating adventure through Sudan and the Nile Valley
From US $4,270 to US $4,480 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 8 Oct, 17 Dec
2020: 18 Feb, 7 Apr, 13 Oct, 8 Dec, 22 Dec
2020: 18 Feb, 7 Apr, 13 Oct, 8 Dec, 22 Dec
Gobi Desert explorer tour in Mongolia
Discover the remarkable diversity of the Gobi Desert
From £4,070 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 24 Aug
2020: 22 Aug
2020: 22 Aug
Highlights of Morocco small group tour
Discover Morocco on this all-encompassing adventure
From US $2,685 to US $2,820 25 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 Jun, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct
2020: 4 Mar, 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 24 Jun, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep
2020: 4 Mar, 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 24 Jun, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 26 Jun
Walking vacation in Jordan
Walk through some of the world's most iconic historic sites
From US $1,280 to US $1,360 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 21 Dec
2020: 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 26 Dec
2020: 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 26 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 04 May
Northern Argentina vacation
Explore Argentina's final rugged frontier, the Puna Desert
From £2,735 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Oman vacations, Arabian sands
Discover Muscat, Wadi Shab & Wahiba Sands
From US $1,840 to US $1,950 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 6 Apr, 12 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 21 Dec
2020: 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 7 Mar, 11 Apr, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec
2020: 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 7 Mar, 11 Apr, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 06 Apr
Mongolia Gobi Desert insight tour
Explore the culture and landscapes of Mongolia's Gobi Desert
From US $2,215 to US $3,315 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Atacama Desert self drive vacation in Chile
Fly & drive holiday in Chile's Atacama Desert
From £1,350 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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£1,799
excluding flights
Many memorable episodes! Watching the Green turtles on the beach at Ras Al Jinz. The hustle and bustle of Nizwa market. Rugged 4-wheel drive down from
the mountains to snake canyon... (more)Rob Pearson
Fascinating. Fabulous desert landscapes, friendly people, restored historic buildings, beautiful modern mosques, good food. What's not to like? (more)David Williams
Just about everything was memorable. But traveling through and swimming in the wadis and canyons would be the top highlight. A one hundred percent success, things went very smoothly. I hope I will do many more vacations with the company. (more)Oliver Grumitt
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£2,795
including domestic flights only
All of the parts of the planned vacation were memorable and exciting - it would be almost impossible to pick out a favourite place or activity. (more)Dr William Warnock
The five day trip to the mountains. The scenery was wonderful and the guide and driver that we had made it even more memorable because they were such lovely people. They treated us as friends and really added to the trip. Fantastic. Amazing varied scenery, friendly hospitable people. Excellent hosts. (more)Frank Wellgate
Meeting with our Omani guides and getting so much information from them. Staying in the most amazing hotel- alila hotel, jebel akhdar with stunning architecture. Scenery, views and walking were amazing. (more)Anne Tunwell
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US $1,999
excluding flights
The walks were a particular highlight for us as that was what we had set out to do on our trip. Although challenging at times, the information boards were
always clear at the outset of what the walking would be like (more)Laura Robinson
Fabulous! And full of great memories. (more)Steve Smith
The diversity of it all was fantastic. (more)Jane Cartwright
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US $2,950
excluding flights
I travel a lot but this is the most memorable, amazing, life changing experience I have ever had. I honestly cannot find a single fault with the way the operator managed this incredible trip. (more)Claire Smart
The 'wild camping in the Okovango was wonderful....two days and two nights of solitude, with only the sounds of the hippos in the water nearby, an unidentified grunt or three, and an almost full moon....superb (more)Susan Zilberstein
Dune 45 was the highlight. The guides, Adolph an d Victor were terrific, my fellow travelers fun to be with, and we saw a lot of cool “stuff “. (more)David Layne
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US $4,140
excluding flights
Exceeded all our expectations... Sleeping in a bamboo tree-house with a deck overlooking the river and listening to the hippos as you fall asleep takes some beating. (more)Carole Thomas
The wonderful variety of wildlife and the magnificent beauty of the Namib desert (more)Clare Price
Truly excellent! There was a good mixed group of people, but overall our guides, Jeff & Tawanda, really made the trip as good as it was. They worked hard,
were up first, and to bed last. Always cheerful and smiling, full of information about the regions we were traveling through, the animals and people. (more)Danila Mansfield
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US $1,650
excluding flights
Interacting with the people of Jordan will be the first memories we keep. The beauty and majesty of the country, combined with the living history was exciting to experience. From the green fields of the north to the southern desert, preserved roman Jerash to Nabatean Petra, all beautiful to see. (more)Scott Cupp
There are so many... Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum, Feynan Ecolodge... but most of all it is the friendliness of its people that made the biggest impression. We had a wonderful time, felt very welcomed and secure. (more)Louise Carrier
Magical. Loved every minute. 4 days that felt like 2 weeks they were so full of sights and sounds and wonderful people. A brilliant short break. (more)ali king
From
£625
excluding flights
Excellent... (more)Penny Ayre
Overall, we got much more than we thought such a vacation might give us. For this, we are deeply grateful and would thoroughly recommend the service. Can I give more than 5 stars?
(more)Shameem Klein
All of it was great, Marrakesh in its madness, then out at beautiful quiet Kasbar Angour. (more)Liz Weaver
From
£2,299
excluding flights
One of the best - a really interesting country. And the local operators do a really good job keeping western tourists comfortable in sometimes challenging local conditions. (more)Peter Chapman
The highlight was seeing the people, the remote locations, the sights we saw tucked away off streets - no fencing around them, just there for all to enjoy...sunrise on camels, sunset on the pyramids. (more)Virginia Draper
I had a great time with a good international group of friends. A brilliant guide Kahlid, great drivers and support staff. (more)Geoffrey Hermsen
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£2,889
excluding flights
The highlight was Djemilla in the snow, tipaza desert, berber village welcome. (more)Clare Renton
In no particular order, 1. Visiting the amazing Roman sites 2. Seeing the marvellous Roman mosaics in the Djemila museum 3. Climbing the Grand Erg Occidental dune at Taghit... (more)Philip Tepper
The Roman ruins of Algeria are always a highlight, even more when one is blessed with a very good Guide as we had. Algiers is very beautiful, as far as I know the only Art Nouveau town, beautiful, despite the decay and rainy weather. (more)maria camilo
From
£2,450
including UK flights
The most memorable part was walking down Wadi in Dana National Park to Feynan...It was wonderful. So beautiful and so much to do and see and the Jordanians were very kind and helpful. (more)Stephen Pick
Jerash was incredible as was the site of the Baptism of Christ. The countryside of Jordan an all its aspects.
(more)Geoffrey Gurling
From
US $2,499
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
I will never forget bicycling down some of the quite back country lanes of Rajasthan - children running across field of yellow mustard flowers to greet you as you bicycle past - pausing in a small village to meet the people weaving a beautiful rug on the huge loom - spotting a beautiful Kingfisher perched in a tree as you pause to admire.
Tips?
Inquire as to what you might bring along to benefit a local school or such that you might be visiting along the way!
Local... (more)Mike Perry
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US $1,092
excluding flights
Awesome vacation. Our tour leader Khalad was exceptional. He was extremely patient and tried to accommodate everyone. He was very passionate and knowledgeable. (more)Jeanette Woodman
The most memorable was the desert. So different from everything I know.... It has been a fantastic trip. Very tiring but this tour allows to see the many different faces of Morocco: cities, countryside, desert. (more)Vittoria Carbone
Variety of landscapes, very efficient guide, nice and welcoming people. (more)Emilia Majcher
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US $775
excluding flights
The best bit was climbing a sand dune after a camel trek to our camp for the night...Excellent. No criticisms whatsoever. (more)Roddy MacLeod
Great trip for anyone looking for a variety of experiences - desert, mountains, city - packed into a week. The camel trip was a memorable experience, as was glamping in the desert and star-gazing. (more)Kate Charles
Walking in the Atlas in general was terrific with the beautiful scenery. Sleeping outside under the stars was also amazing... Second to none! (more)Jennifer Baker Dallison
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US $1,915
excluding flights
Please note that our trip was a custom trip. Most exciting were: Camel ride in Wadi rum (1.5 days) Petra and the dead sea.
(more)Constance Dassen
Go off the trails in Petra, and do the alternative routes with the
guide (more)Aykut Konak
Three days Wadi Rum camel safari with guide, cook and very basic camping as you go. This was a truly spiritual experience, the night sky, the silence, the
unflappability of the camels truly amazing and so authentic.
(more)Jeff Powis
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US $2,900
excluding flights
It was an entirely positive experience and the planning and administration of the trip was seamless and efficient. (more)Kathy Kirby
The whole trip was memorable and exciting. We experienced the Sahara in all it's glory, the majestic High Atlas, gorges, high mountain passes and tiny villages where the local people live and work in the fields as they have done for centuries. The itinerary was full of highlights. (more)Marilyn Wane
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US $1,375
excluding flights
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US $4,805
excluding flights
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£2,000
excluding flights
The scenery is amazing and shipwreck lodge is special - all the lodges were very good. (more)David Fawcett
The most memorable moment was driving through ever changing landscapes and the beauty of the desert. The unfailing cheerfulness of the staff at the lodges and their wonderful singing. (more)Linda Sykes
The whole vacation was amazing though for me the desert dunes at Sossusvlei take some beating. (more)Liz Treadway
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US $1,280
excluding flights
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£2,935
excluding flights
We enjoyed all aspects of the trip; seeing so much wildlife in Etosha and the Africat visit were probably the main highlights, but seeing so much beautiful wild scenery, the stay on the coast and climbing the dunes at Sossusvlei (more)Andrew Johnson
Each destination was different and all great but my highlight was the animals in etosha Africa’s and damaraland. (more)Joyce Meikle
I had a fantastic time in Namibia and returned to work fully refreshed and with plenty of wonderful memories. In fact, I’m hoping to repeat the same trip again, just next time in the dry season for a different perspective. (more)Sandra Schuler
From
£2,115
including domestic flights only
Memorable parts?
Experiencing a rare storm in the desert on the journey to the shores of the Aral Sea. The tracks soon turned into raging streams, there was thunder and lightning and even hail. We had been prepared for dust but the 4X4 drivers quickly adapted to floods and mud so we had an exciting off road experience.
Tips?
The wild camping and spending a night in a yurt contrast well with sightseeing in the fabulous cities of Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand. Be adaptable and enjoy... (more)Diana Rybinski
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US $1,235
excluding flights
We saw some fascinating historic sites, and some wonderful scenery. (more)Harriet Truscott
The most memorable part of this vacation was going off the beaten track. The amazing tour guide Jerry who is a credit to the tour operator (more)sharon kalsy
The most memorable part of the vacation was the camel ride into & out of the desert - not knowing whether I would survive the lurches down over the top of the dunes! (more)Kathleen Culliton
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US $2,325
excluding flights
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US $1,840
excluding flights
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