111 Locally run special interest vacations found
Northern Lights photography vacation in Iceland, coast & ice
Photographic trip in the stunning west and southeast Iceland
From £3,150 to £3,250 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 30 Sep, 10 Oct, 20 Oct
2020: 9 Feb, 21 Feb, 1 Mar, 30 Sep, 30 Oct
2020: 9 Feb, 21 Feb, 1 Mar, 30 Sep, 30 Oct
Spanish course & hiking vacation, Picos de Europa, Spain
Spanish classes + stunning hikes in Picos de Europa
From €630 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct
Wellbeing vacation in North Iceland
A self-drive tour where you can visit and pamper yourself
From £1,100 to £5,000 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Iceland northern lights and snowshoeing vacation
Hiking in snowshoes and bathing under the northern lights!
From £2,300 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 10 Feb, 3 Mar
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Greece biking vacation, archaeology tour
Discover Greek history and the Greek seaside beauty by bike!
From €720 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Burma photography tours
Photography tour of Burma:
From US $4,300 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 24 Nov
2019: 17 Nov
2019: 17 Nov
Learn Spanish & hike the Camino de Santiago, Spain
Spanish Course + walking in the Camino del Norte
From €630 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct
Yoga and Thai massage retreat in Portugal
Yoga and Thai Massage retreat in the mountains of Portugal
From €800 to €1,200 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
Portugal yoga & massage vacation
Yoga, massage and mud baths in the mountains of Portugal
From €800 to €1,200 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
Yoga vacation in Portugal
A stunning Yoga retreat in the Portuguese mountains.
From €800 to €1,200 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
Northern Lights & orca photography holiday, Iceland
Incredible photographic trip in stunning West Iceland
From £2,450 to £2,500 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 4 Feb
2020: 2 Feb
2020: 2 Feb
Archaeology vacation in Greece
A small-group archaeology tour of Greece
From €1,150 8 days ex flights
Small group travel
Yoga and Pilates holiday in Spain
Complete Yoga and Pilates immersion @ an Olive Farm in Spain
From £735 to £775 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 25 Apr, 19 Sep
Yoga vacations in Spain
Retreats by the sea with fantastic yoga and so, so much more
From £595 to £845 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Mar, 25 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 18 Jul, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct
Helpdesk
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Liveaboard diving and sailing vacation in Greece
Combine a sailing and diving adventure in the Greek islands
From £697 to £812 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct
Writers retreat in Andalucia, Spain
Hone your wrtiting skills at secluded off-grid hotel
From €800 4 days ex flights
Small group travel
Austria yoga & meditation retreat
Relax completely with yoga and meditation in the mountains
From €1,300 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 13 Jul
Yoga & walking vacation in Spain
Getting out & about in lovely sunshine & stunning scenery.
From £745 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Mar, 3 Oct, 17 Oct
Norway cross country skiing vacation
Cross Country Troll Trail from Rondane to Lillehammer
From NKr13,350 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr
Sweden vacations, self guided canoeing
Self-guided canoeing in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
From SKr9,295 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep
Cambodia photography vacation & Angkor temples
Improve your travel photography on tour in Cambodia
From US $3,600 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 11 Dec
2019: 4 Jan, 11 Aug, 27 Oct
2019: 4 Jan, 11 Aug, 27 Oct
Yoga retreat in Portugal with Tashi Dawa
A week of nourishing yoga in the forests of Portugal
From €900 to €1,200 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
Yoga & ayurveda vacation in Portugal
Ayurveda, yoga and massage in the mountains
From €800 to €1,200 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
Portugal Vinyasa flow yoga retreat
A week of yoga, music, massage and mud baths in the Portuguese mountains.
From €800 to €1,200 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
Slovenia winter photography vacation
Photograph the most beautiful time in Julian Alps - Winter
From €1,250 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 29 Jan
Hiking with huskies vacation in Finland
Week at a husky farm with guided trekking tours.
From €950 6 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made and can be arranged to depart between 1st May - 15th October 2017.
Peer Gynt ski touring vacation in Norway
Cross county skiing The Peer Gynt Trail - Lillehammer Norway
From NKr11,650 to NKr12,150 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 3 Feb, 17 Feb, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr
Tailor made husky safari in Wild Taiga, Finland
Enjoy a Finnish Taiga Winter huskly safari
From €1,180 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade and can be arranged to depart between 3rd January - 31st March 2019
We have available departures for our private dogsledding tours in January-March 2019
Learn Spanish in Granada, Spain
A variety of Spanish courses in Granada
From €170 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
All courses start every Monday throughout the year. There are no classes on national holiday and during the Christmas period (20 Dec – 02 Jan)
Southern India tour, temples & nature
Tour from Coimbatore to Bangalore via Mysore
From £494 6 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
From
£3,150
excluding flights
Excellent. I saw a lot of Iceland and had plenty of time and opportunity to take photographs. James was an excellent photography tutor and guide and provided lots of expert guidance, useful suggestions and encouragement.
(more)Pamela Harris
We were lucky on day one to shoot the Northern Lights. We never saw them again. The Ice Beach was an amazing experience but the waterfalls and scenery generally was amazing. We were lucky enough to have received a large dumping of fresh snow which made the country spectacular. (more)Viv Gower
We were lucky enough to get a magnificent aurora display over Kirkjufell on evening 2. That probably stands out from all of the other awe-inspiring places we
went to. (more)Roy Hodson
From
€630
excluding flights
Wonderful scenery in the Picos de Europa & good local food & cider! ...An excellent combination of mental (Spanish lessons) & physical activity (afternoon walks) in a magnificent area of Spain. (more)Barbara Harland
Excellent and the operator and the accommodation they put me in was first class. (more)Henry Marks
An enjoyable, interesting and sociable week. The Spanish classes were stimulating and mentally challenging and Ana and Celina were excellent and highly professional teachers. (more)Tessa Brown
From
US $4,300
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
A brilliant itinerary!
Tips?
Local benefits?
I do not feel that we reduced environmental impact or supported conservation at all. All the local people that we invited to take part in the photo shoots were offered payment although I do not feel that this was making any sustainable change.
Overall rating?
Truly magical experience with a spectacular photographer. (more)Nikki Biggs
From
€630
excluding flights
Great. Class time just flew by and the study was actually fun. I was a novice hiker and found the hikes to be challenging, but worth the effort. I really value the friendships I made with others participating in the program. (more)Mark Hindin
Great. We loved it and rated our time in Panes the best part of our month in Spain and Portugal. We even looked at the price of houses in the region! (more)Diane Norman
It's difficult to choose a favourite (part) as all aspects were brilliant. The course was just right with the right amount of challenge, and Ana organised the transfers, accommodation and treks efficiently.
(more)Chandra Kantha
From
€1,150
excluding flights
Just excellent. This is the second small group tour we have done... It is definitely the way to see lots and have the burden of organisation taken off of you. I don't think I could have fitted as much in if I had tried to organise it myself... (more)Peter Jeffery
The Greek people we met were the most authentically friendly people I have ever met on my travels. The restaurant and site recommendations were excellent...Excellent tour. (more)Mindy Bell
Les hôtels étaient bien choisis et de bonne tenue. Le tour à vélo, le cours de cuisine, le pique-nique, les visites du vignoble et de la grotte étaient bien
sympathiques pour varier les plaisirs. Circuit très agréable que nous recommandons vivement. (more)Patrick IRLINGER
From
€800
excluding flights
It was all excellent - this is a holistic experience, the excellent food every day, the beautiful, peaceful location set in a V shaped valley with spectacular views,
river to swim in, walks to be had, the retreat venue itself, the staff working there, the tipis, and last but not least, the excellent yoga and pilates tuition and
massage treatments. (more)Liz Hughes
I had no expectations other than to go with the flow and listen. Andrew and Vonettq have fulfilled and are fulfilling their dream in such a manner as to share wholeheartedly with those who drop in. I arrived full of flu, wrapped up to the nines. Some called me the eskimo, with two little eyes appearing through all the head layers.
(more)Caroline Yuill
Deeply relaxing. Beautiful scenery... The food was wonderful. It wasn't the main reason for going but every meal was a delight! (more)Daisy Powling
From
€800
excluding flights
Don't hesitate! I had never done any yoga before but if you are a beginner, don't be put off as everyone is so welcoming and encouraging. (more)Rosy Scott
It was a very magical place where you could relax and have complete rest with a wonderful team of people looking after you. I would highly recommend and would make a return visit again. (more)Kwok Chan
Excellent! This is a vacation for people who want or need to offer time to themselves, stepping out of their daily life for a week and literally cleansing their body on every level, whether physically, mentally or spiritually. (more)georgina porro
From
£697
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the vacation was the Tavernas...Safe and easy going sailing and diving...Very good. (more)Tomasz Gliniewicz
The most memorable are the beautiful quiet islands we visited during the sailing trip, the 2 dolphins who swam with us the second day, the dive to a German war plane and the sailing itself. (more)Arabella Bosscher
Very nice vacation! Meeting nice people and places, everything was perfect...We saw many different Islands and everyday was different.
(more)Heidi Willi
From
€720
excluding flights
The entire route was memorable between places, orchards, wildflowers
Coastal regions. History, architecture, the people and food and wine. (more)Sanjiv Dewan
Hard to pick out high points of this vacation because there were no low points. Even the brief and brutal thunderstorms on two occasions did not dampen the spirits (and only dampened cycling kit for a short while). The theatre at Epidavros was spectacular and the experience of staying in Napflio was memorable. (more)Lucy Watson
Every day presented something new and memorable. The archaeological aspects, notably at Epidaurus, Mycenae, and Argos, lived up to the epic tales that
surround them. (more)Greg Liebman
From
£1,100
including domestic flights only
Memorable parts?
We had a fantastic whale watching trip from Husavik. Saw several grey whales close to our boat. One was very active and actually breached for us!
Visit to steaming geothermal area bubbling pools of water and mud and smelling strongly of rotten eggs!
Tips?
Needed information about transport between international and domestic airports in Reyjavik. Had to use taxi between bus terminal and domestic airport which we were not told about. More information about our... (more)Jeanne Weston
From
£595
excluding flights
We loved the holistic yoga and charming hotel but also had great fun on the cycling and sea kayaking adventures!
(more)Catherine Mullan
A stunning 4 hour guided cycle ride in the local countryside. Lots of challenging hills, but nothing beats whizzing down them with the wind in your hair. I loved it. (more)Marguerite Weatherseed
The highlight was the excellent organisation by Nicole and the first class yoga and Pilates teaching. A fantastic vacation. Very informal and friendly. (more)Amanda Woodward
From
£735
excluding flights
From
€800
excluding flights
The most amazing week away...It has opened my eyes to Yoga and the benefits of massage and Acupuncture. (more)sarah dunnill
A great break from a mad city life. A great combination of people and therapies to recharge...great space for yoga, great teaching. Wonderful massage and acupuncture - totally restorative. (more)Joanna Benn
Excellent...perfect in so many ways. . There is an energy that runs through the place and you feel connected every waking moment; as you find a quiet moment by one of the water pools, or take a walk with one of the dogs, attending a yoga class, enjoying a good night’s sleep. It’s a healing place like no other. (more)sophia Hannay
From
£2,450
excluding flights
The most memorable was the views. (more)Danielle Walker
Got to see a pod of eight orca whales including a baby on a whale watching cruise from grundurfordur. (more)Craig Hamilton
We had a 24hr period where everything just went right. Killer Whales, dolphins and a surprise display of a fantastic Aurora...It was a fantastic vacation. (more)Jenny Lacey
From
£2,300
including domestic flights only
All of the advertised highlights were very memorable - snow-shoeing in the different terrains with a wide variety of impressions. Great way to see some of Iceland's nature in the winter. (more)Mark Heron
Seeing the Northern Lights and experiencing volcanoes, sulphur springs and outdoor baths. (more)kathy misunas
Fantastic vacation in wonderful scenery. Will definitely go back to the area. (more)Heike Oberg
From
€800
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
There were many memorable moments during the week the 7 of us spent there, but one in particular proved very exciting. We had a evening of Star Gazing with the guidance of a local astronomer, who brought along his high powered telescopes. Within moments of our "Gazing" we saw a "Shooting Star" - a meteor, shoot across the sky. For me though the highlight of the evening was looking through a powerful telescope at Saturn and her rings. Memorable indeed!
Tips?
The Hotel... (more)Gayle Bell
From
€950
excluding flights
Peace and tranquility. Beautiful forests and still lakes. Wonderful, well cared for and friendly huskies. Superb sauna down by the lake. Just say the overall
experience- a great de-stressing vacation. (more)Gerard Newman
This was one of the best breaks I have ever had. I felt completely relaxed and
at peace immediately. Wonderful hosts, wonderful setting and an amazing experience. (more)Amanda Fiske
Everything was perfect! The dogs, the way they were cared for, Aki and Suvi who looked after us, the location. The whole vacation was brilliant. And of course the countryside - endless lakes and pine forests. The cabin we stayed in was right on a lake and the views and peace & quiet were breath-taking. (more)Willemina Hagenauw
From
€900
excluding flights
Fantastic would recommend to everyone...The most memorable part of the vacation was the family that run the retreat. They are so warm, loving and welcoming that it felt like spending a week with family. (more)Rebecca Hones
super great, a big bravo to the Moses team, teachers, benevoles and family, they are the one making it magic ! (more)Sophie Durlot
From
US $3,600
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The spontaneity of events was the highlight. Although the route was planned and certain visits were structured, our tour leader and guide made things happen when they were least expected. Never a dull moment.
Tips?
Travel light, pack one camera and a couple of lenses. Be prepared for a few early morning starts and enjoy the journey.
Local benefits?
Nathan, has made many friends with the 'everyday' people of Cambodia. We were introduced to many local inhabitants... (more)Paul Byrne
From
SKr9,295
excluding flights
From
€800
excluding flights
From
£494
excluding flights
From
€1,180
excluding flights
The most memorable moment was the warmth and hospitality of our hosts (and their great home cooked Finnish cuisine), to interacting with the dogs and harnessing them, to the experience of a wood fired sauna beside a frozen lake each evening, this short vacation could not have been better.
(more)Matthew Peek
Excellent experience - would have liked to have stayed longer and would go again! (more)Philippa Cawthorne
Spectacular (more)Lloyd Bond
From
£745
excluding flights
The most memorable part was the friendships made within the group. (more)Wendy Peregrine
Yoga and the relaxing and friendly organisation. A resurrection if you are tired or stressed. (more)Alessandra Mancini
There were several memorial moments--the yoga sessions with Nicole and Dionne learning a great deal; the hiking, particularly up into the neighbouring mountains to experience stunning views across valleys and plains out to the sea... (more)Shaun Stewart
