Last minute travel guide
Got next week off and need inspiration on where to go? Travel plans fallen through and you need a vacation to match your flights? Just got a sudden yen for a yoga retreat in Spain, stat? This guide to last minute vacations aims to make your journey as smooth as possible. There’s information on where you can go right now, what to do about visas and vaccines, which vacations fit in with school vacations – and how our travel team at Responsible Travel can help you along the way.
We don’t panic when it comes to latecomers to the ball. Our Travel Team are just at the end of the line. They’ll save you time on research and help you find the vacation that matches you. They’re also real people who really care. They’ll be excited about the fact you want to book at the last minute, and throw themselves into making that work for you. Read on to find out how.
We don’t panic when it comes to latecomers to the ball. Our Travel Team are just at the end of the line. They’ll save you time on research and help you find the vacation that matches you. They’re also real people who really care. They’ll be excited about the fact you want to book at the last minute, and throw themselves into making that work for you. Read on to find out how.
Our Last minute Vacations
Finland winter activity vacation & Northern Lights
Discover this Finnish winter activity wilderness week
From
US $2879 to US $3279
8 days
ex flights
Morocco cultural tour
Come and see Morocco's kaleidoscope of colours
From
US $952 to US $1345
15 days
ex flights
Cambodia six day tour
A comfortable introduction to Cambodia
From
US $1360 to US $1470
6 days
ex flights
Luxury yurt accommodation in Lanzarote, Canary Islands
Stunning off-grid eco yurt by the beach – hybrid car included
From
€155 to €285
per accommodation per night (sleeps 2)
Activity vacation in Montenegro
An active villa vacation at stunning Lake Skadar, Montenegro
From
£695 to £795
7 days
ex flights
Colombia small group tour
A comprehensive overview of Colombian diversity
From
US $3380 to US $3960
15 days
ex flights
Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh vacation in Vietnam
Capture the spirit of Vietnam on this compact adventure
From
US $1185 to US $1280
10 days
ex flights
Learn Spanish & yoga in the Picos de Europa, Spain
Spanish & Pilates + Yoga in stunning green Spain
From
€719 to €837
7 days
ex flights
Iceland small group vacation
West Fjords ski race and cross country skiing in Iceland
From
US $4399 to US $5279
10 days
ex flights
Annapurna Sanctuary trekking vacations
One of the very best alpine treks to Annapurna Base Camp
From
US $2479 to US $2799
15 days
ex flights
Family highlights of Sri Lanka vacation
Join us on an action-packed family adventure in Sri-Lanka
From
US $1470 to US $1830
10 days
ex flights
Galapagos land based adventure vacation
Amazing wildlife, both on land and underwater
From
US $3037 to US $4240
10 days
ex flights
Learn Spanish & hike the Camino de Santiago, Spain
Spanish Course + walking in the Camino del Norte
From
€719 to €837
7 days
ex flights
Finland snowshoeing vacation
Explore this stunning setting of Oulanka National Park
From
US $2479
8 days
ex flights
Egypt cultural vacation, small group
Discover Egypt on this amazing 10 day tour
From
£1199 to £1449
10 days
ex flights
Walking vacation in Greece
Walk well worn stone pathways & visit sleepy villages
From
US $1679 to US $1999
8 days
ex flights
Sarawak wildlife & beach vacation
Encounter orangutans and hike through virgin rainforest
From
US $1765 to US $1905
10 days
ex flights
Costa Rica wildlife vacation
An amazing variety of Costa Rican wildlife
From
US $3999 to US $4879
15 days
ex flights
Patagonia trekking tour
Natural beauty, dramatic vistas and cosmopolitan cities.
From
US $4660 to US $5030
10 days
ex flights
Spanish course & hiking vacation, Picos de Europa, Spain
Spanish classes + stunning hikes in Picos de Europa
From
€719 to €837
7 days
ex flights
Costa Rica tour
Explore the Caribbean coast to the Pacific
From
US $1620 to US $1975
15 days
ex flights
Tiger tour in India, land of the Tiger tour
Wildlife tour through India
From
US $3849 to US $4079
16 days
ex flights
Sri Lanka small group tour, a food adventure
A delicious adventure through this provocative country.
From
US $2300 to US $2485
12 days
ex flights
Amalfi Coast walking vacation, Italy
Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
From
US $1549 to US $2179
8 days
ex flights
Petra and Wadi Rum by bike, Jordan
Cycling trip through stunning desert scenery
From
US $1999 to US $2479
9 days
ex flights
North Cyprus walking vacation
Varied walks amid rugged scenery and superb archaeology
From
US $1199 to US $1579
8 days
ex flights
Cambodia and Vietnam vacation
A magnificent journey of discovery
From
US $2185 to US $2355
18 days
ex flights
North India cultural tour
An adventure to one of the planet's exotic destinations
From
US $1090 to US $1175
22 days
ex flights
Canary Islands walking vacation
Visit Teide volcano and walk through the Garajonay Forest
From
US $1460 to US $1730
8 days
ex flights
Five things to remember when booking a last minute vacation
We’ve spoken to our expert in-house Travel Team to put together a quick checklist to tell you exactly what you need to think about when looking for a last minute vacation.
1. Passport
First things first: check that your passport is valid. It’s worth noting that you’ll probably need to submit your passport details to get a visa, and many countries require at least six months of validity on your passport after the date of your return home. Countries like Thailand also need your passport in decent condition; flick through it quickly to make sure there aren’t any ripped pages that’ll hold you up at customs.
2. Visas
Getting a visa can take a little time, so it’s worth considering visiting a country with an easy application process. If you’re booking as a UK citizen, your first port of call for entry information should be the FCO. If you’re booking as a US citizen, check out various visa requirements here. Some countries – Russia and China, for example – require you to apply at an approved Visa Application center. Others have e-visa websites that sort everything in 1-3 days.When it comes to countries with a trickier visa application process, you can lose a morning waiting for information from embassies. Sometimes, paying a specialist company like Travcour and Visa Central can help can ease pain. There’ll be a service charge, but they might save your skin in the case of late availability.
Our top Last minute Vacation
Sarawak wildlife & beach vacation
Encounter orangutans and hike through virgin rainforest
From
US $1765 to US $1905
10 days
ex flights
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2022: 27 Jan, 3 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 21 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 16 Jun, 7 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 17 Nov, 1 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec
2022: 27 Jan, 3 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 21 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 16 Jun, 7 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 17 Nov, 1 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec
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3. Vaccines
For many tropical countries, you need to have a full metal jacket of vaccinations. Yellow fever needs to be taken 10 days before travel. Two weeks is ideal for hepatitis A. Meanwhile, you can take tetanus and diphtheria jabs up to the day before travel. If you want to be gone within the week, consider whether it’s more practical to travel to vaccination-free zones.
5. Insurance
Insurance is always worth the money, offering you coverage for everything from emergency repatriation to lost luggage. Getting travel insurance is usually done with a few clicks these days – although it might take a little longer if you’re over 65 or have had any medical complications. EU citizens have it extra lucky. You can get a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) that allows you access to public healthcare at a reduced cost in other EU countries. If you do need to buy insurance, check out our partnership with Columbus Direct to get a discount and donation for charity.More about Last minute
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