435 Over 50s vacations found
Costa Rica wildlife holiday
An amazing variety of Costa Rican wildlife
From US $3,549 to US $4,049 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 1 Apr, 4 Apr, 15 Apr, 18 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 2 May, 11 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 3 Nov, 5 Nov, 7 Nov, 10 Nov, 12 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov, 19 Nov, 21 Nov, 24 Nov, 26 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec, 22 Dec
2021: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 12 Jan, 14 Jan, 16 Jan, 19 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 2 Feb, 4 Feb, 6 Feb ...
2021: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 12 Jan, 14 Jan, 16 Jan, 19 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 2 Feb, 4 Feb, 6 Feb ...
Late availability on these dates: 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 01 Apr, 04 Apr, 15 Apr, 18 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 02 May
Southern Croatia cruise in comfort
Cruise Croatia's beautiful islands on a small cruise ship
From £559 to £805 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct
Umbria cooking vacation, Italy
italian cooking in a farmhouse between Umbria and Tuscany
From €1,440 to €1,650 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 26 Mar, 12 Apr, 24 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 22 May, 4 Jun, 24 Jun, 4 Jul, 14 Jul, 28 Jul, 9 Aug, 17 Aug, 3 Sep, 12 Sep, 25 Sep, 3 Oct, 13 Oct, 23 Dec
2021: 2 Jan
2021: 2 Jan
Book any of our cooking holidays by the end of February and save extra charge for single occupancy
Join us, cook and eat like a local, explore and have fun
Japan small group holiday, Japan unmasked
Whistlestop Japan highlights with an expert tour leader
From £2,470 to £2,855 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 25 May, 8 Jun, 29 Jun, 20 Jul, 17 Aug, 18 Sep, 26 Oct, 23 Nov
2021: 15 Feb, 1 Mar, 26 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 28 Jun
2021: 15 Feb, 1 Mar, 26 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 28 Jun
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.
Small group adventure vacation to Patagonia
Explore the spectacular wilderness and mountains of Patagonia
From £4,042 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 8 Mar, 1 Nov, 22 Nov, 13 Dec
Borneo tour, Great Apes and Beach escapes
Explore bustling cities, lush jungles and paradise beaches.
From £1,658 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build your own unique and meaningful trip. Slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there, add a few more active adventures along the way, upgrade your accommodation for that extra bit of luxury – it’s up to you!
Tiger tour in India, land of the Tiger tour
Wildlife tour through India
From US $2,949 to US $3,279 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 27 Mar, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 18 Dec
2021: 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 27 Mar, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov
2021: 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 27 Mar, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 27 Mar
Japan golden route vacation
9 night classic Japan trip: Tokyo, Fuji, Kyoto
From US $2,625 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Croatian coast walking tours, self guided
Self guided walking tour on the sunny Croatian coast
From €595 to €750 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at any time from 1st April to 1st November
Self guided walking vacation in France
Idyllic walking in France with great food, wine and ambience
From €1,000 to €1,110 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Self-guided walking holidays commence most Sunday afternoons from May to September
No single supplement for first solo guest each week.
Carbon reduction incentive: free train station transfers (rail travel is more eco-friendly).
Catalonia self guided walking vacations, Spain
Self-guided walking holidays in Catalonia
From €715 to €799 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Available all year round on any day to suit and can be tailor-made and adapted to your requirements
South Africa safari vacation, 14 days
Award winning safari in South Africa
From £3,865 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 13 Dec
Amalfi Coast walking vacation, Italy
Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
From US $1,549 to US $1,949 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 07 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 04 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 09 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May
Mekong Adventure in Laos & Cambodia
Follow the Mekong, one of the world’s greatest rivers
From US $2,550 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 15 Mar, 12 Apr, 10 May, 4 Jun, 29 Jun, 26 Jul, 23 Aug, 23 Sep, 23 Oct, 24 Nov, 25 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.
Sri Lanka vacations, tailor made
Independent tailor made holidays to Sri Lanka
From £2,145 15 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
Our tailor made Sri Lanka holidays can be arranged at any time to suit you, and adapted to your requirements as necessary although we do not offer trips for under 10 days.
Cycling vacation in Portugal, self guided
A leisurely cycling holiday in the Algarve
From €665 to €729 7 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
Transylvania vacation accommodation
Stay at a Count's guesthouse
From €100 to €174 per person per night
Accommodation
Patagonia luxury adventure vacation
Luxury hotels and adventure in Patagonia
From US $4,327 to US $4,887 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Daily departures 01 October to 25 April.
Gorilla Safari & the Masai Mara
Superb safari and trip to see gorillas
From US $4,979 to US $5,049 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 27 Jun, 12 Sep
Orkney & Shetland self drive holiday, Scotland
Self-drive island-hopping through the Northern Isles
From £825 to £940 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Georgia vacation, tailor made
Mountain churches, ancient monasteries and Soviet Imperialism
From £1,595 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Cycling vacation in Croatia, Dalmatian Coast
Cycling through the Dalmatian Coast Islands in Croatia
From US $1,349 to US $2,179 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 6 May, 9 May, 16 May, 20 May, 27 May, 30 May, 3 Jun, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 17 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 2 Sep, 5 Sep, 9 Sep, 12 Sep, 16 Sep, 19 Sep, 23 Sep, 26 Sep, 30 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 21 Mar, 04 Apr, 25 Apr, 02 May, 06 May, 09 May, 16 May, 20 May, 27 May, 30 May, 03 Jun
Western Cuba small group tour
Discover the highlights of western Cuba in style
From £2,577 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 15 Mar, 10 May, 1 Nov
Nature tour in New Zealand
Journey through the heart of New Zealand
From US $8,660 21 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Available all year. This suggested itinerary can be modified entirely to your personal wishes including departure date, duration, accommodation used and how long you spend in each destination
Whale watching in the Azores
Classic whale watching trip in the Azores archipelago
From £610 to £745 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to start on any day of the week from March to October
Spanish course & hiking vacation, Picos de Europa, Spain
Spanish classes + stunning hikes in Picos de Europa
From €659 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 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, 26 Oct
Learn Spanish & hike the Camino de Santiago, Spain
Spanish Course + walking in the Camino del Norte
From €699 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 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, 26 Oct
Tailor made Rajasthan tour, India
Discover the cultural wonders of Rajasthan
From £1,875 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be taken all year round but the best time to travel is October to mid-April.
Borneo vacations, tailor made
Rainforests, orangutans, beaches tailor made
From £3,150 13 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor-made and departures can be arranged all year. The sample itinerary below can be modified to your personal wishes including departure date, duration, accommodation used & how long you spend in each destination.
Scotland self guided walking vacation
Self guided walking holiday in Scotland
From £413.5 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Trips available from April to October
From
£1,338
excluding flights
The most exciting part of the vacation was seeing the sunrise over mt promo. (more)Liz Burdon
The most exciting part of the vacation was the sunrise at Mount Bromo and the water buffalo market at Rantepao. (more)Rosie Onyett
As an ex-scuba diver, I really enjoyed snorkelling in warm clear seas full of life and beautiful coral.
(more)Alan Lees
From
US $2,650
excluding flights
The whole experience was memorable- I can’t single out individual parts (more)Christopher Sykes
We enjoyed our whole tour from the snowy mountains of Tehran across desert sands to Kerman finishing with a visit to Persepolis and the tomb of Cyrus the great. We will remember the friendly people, amazing architecture, historical sights and the UNESCO gardens. (more)Sally Hunt
From
£2,995
excluding flights
Extremely highly. There were amazing sights to see, the hospitality was outstanding and we were well looked after. (more)Heather Rushton
We started walking through the fortified town of Sighnaghi in Georgia and were sidetracked by the sound of music coming from the main square. It turned out that it was a national vacation, and a series of youth groups in splendid costumes were doing traditional dances on a stage in the square... (more)Paula Lozar
From
US $3,549
excluding flights
It was like being in the film Avatar. (more)Kathryn Jones
Fantastic. We all fell in love with Costa Rica and its Pura Vida. I have wanted to visit for many, many years and I was not disappointed. (more)Helen Roberts
The most memorable part of the vacation was river boat trip at Tortuguero which enabled close encounters with birds and animals.. (more)Alan Lees
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£4,042
excluding flights
A trip full of contrasts, astonishing sights, amazing landscapes, impossible to compare with anything I had seen before. (more)Julia Kelly
Most memorable: Reaching the summit of Villarica Volcano to spectacular views of the surrounding landscape, lakes, and the Andes, peppered with snowy topped volcanos and then peering down into the smoking crater... (more)Ali Pendle
The walks in the national parks near Fitzroy and Torres Del Paine was the highlight. Great trip to see a few highlights of 2 very large countries. (more)Bob Handley
From
£3,375
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the vacation was... Camping by the Darvasa gas crater, the off-road drive to the Gonur Depe archaeological site or the wacky city of Ashgabat (more)David Finbow
The hospitable and very friendly people wherever we went - smiling faces all the way. Also the sheer vastness of Kyrgyzstan, which I loved - the dramatic mountain passes, the shepherds bringing their animals down from the high pastures. (more)Sara Warren
Excellent. Our tour leader, Jude, was knowledgeable, unflappable and always encouraging and helpful. She really made the vacation. (more)Ann Rix
From
£2,470
excluding flights
It is actually hard to pick one part, it was all memorable. Hiroshima, very moving experience, Miyajima and the view from the summit. (more)Maria Snow
The part I liked the most of our days was taking an (nearly) daily onsen bath to recover from the day. Especially the outdoor onsen in Nagano was very beautiful. (more)Jaqueline Schulz
I enjoyed all of it. I especially liked the flexibility and that I could go off an explore on my own. (more)Vicki Jones
From
€1,440
excluding flights
Cooking lessons we're great! I loved all of the small towns we were able to visit and the hosts are spectacular!
(more)Jennifer Welsh
The most memorable part of the vacation was the local team's dedication. (more)Tom Van der Heyden
I wanted to get away from it all, relax, meet new people and do new things. Four ticks! (more)Corinne Male
From
£1,135
excluding flights
From
€659
excluding flights
It was great. I came back relaxed and fully recharged. (more)Paulina Strzyz
We had a fantastic time. The combination of lessons and walking was a great balance. (more)Ann Hackett
I really enjoyed the first day meeting classmates, and the teachers, and then exploring the local countryside. (more)Anna Bond
From
US $1,150
excluding flights
A wonderful vacation. Luang Prabang was relaxing ,the activities offered allowed free time when you could do as little or as much as you wanted. (more)Susan Gatis
The Plain of Jars was fascinating and beautiful - it was one of the main reasons that I wanted to go to Laos... Overall this trip was very good and went well. (more)Sheryl Padjen
All of it !!! Amazing place. Think though that the LUANG PRABANG part was really special. (more)Jan Hoole
From
£559
excluding flights
Seeing Dubrovnik was a highlight, we really enjoyed seeing the old town. (more)Belinda Hickman
The most memorable part of the vacation was the visit to Hvar - lovely town. (more)Anne Elliott
Beautiful part of the world. Good balance of sailing, swimming, brilliant family based captain and crew, interesting group of fellow passengers.
(more)Anita White
From
£2,980
including UK flights
The most memorable part of the vacation was seeing traditional crafts still in operation for real and not for visitors visiting remote villages in the north.
(more)John Lomas
Fabulous 10 out of 10...the best part was sailing down the Mekong River from Northern Thailand to Luang Prabang.
(more)Sarah blagdon
There were many memorable moments, but we loved arriving at Hin Boun park by boat - even if we did have to do a lot of pushing! and La Folie down in the south of Laos was perfect!
(more)Lesley Duncan
From
£1,428
excluding flights
From
£1,658
excluding flights
From
£1,695
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the vacation was learning about the culture and history of Sri Lanka. We also loved the snorkelling in Nevali. (more)Chiara Zuccon
Best vacation ever! (more)Melanie Frankel
The vacation was well planned not only due to our research but informed discussion with the tour operators who adapted to suit our needs. It was a wonderful experience and we would highly recommend it to others. (more)Jill Gethin
From
£1,565
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing sloths close up in the wild
Tips?
Travel light and be organised with your packing (as you never have time to unpack). Bring a
good camera and binoculars, appreciate the wildlife, the flora, the scenery and the kind
generous people that you'll meet.
Local benefits?
yes.
Overall rating?
Better than excellent! (more)Sue Deeley
From
£1,598
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the vacation was Patagonia
(more)Taniya Jayawardena
Every minute of our action packed 3 weeks was just amazing and wonderful. Arriving at the peak of the Red Valley was breath-taking and then traversing along to Rainbow mountain was magical. (more)Kate Harvey
We loved every minute. The self drive in Bonito and Pantanal was super exciting
It’s good to be independent travelers for a bit. All local guides were very good and helpful. (more)Pratibha Nirodi
From
£1,315
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
We initially wanted to walk on the Great Wall and thought that would be the highlight but every destination we visited was equally memorable
Tips?
We used the high speed train for long journeys which gave us a comfortable rest though others may wish to fly
Local benefits?
Local guides in each region give a window on the every day lives of residents. Our guide in Ping’an gave us an insight of how our trip supported the local community by helping families stay... (more)David Pinder
From
£1,795
excluding flights
Excellent and very memorable.....every sight, smell, sound and taste
throughout Vietnam was a feast for the senses (more)Howard Thomas
Meeting the people especially in the homestay as well as appreciating the diverse
interesting landscape was the most memorable part of the vacation (more)Nicola Colston
The whole vacation was memorable and thank you for introducing us to Rickshaw Travel. They did a suburb job of given us a fantastic vacation at an affordable price in a very short timescale. (more)Ian Halliwell
From
£1,029
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The weather changing, high winds and torrential rain while out on the glass
bottom boat. First time wearing a life jacket was so exciting.
Tips?
Take sea sickness pills even if you’re not usually seasick
Local benefits?
No
Overall rating?
Fantastic despite the weather. (more)Denise Conlin
From
£2,260
excluding flights
Lovely vacation in spite of the weather. Food was fantastic and crew did everything they could to find enjoyable areas to explore when winds made our planned destinations unreachable. (more)Sharon Nevile
The crew, company and trip were excellent. All of the vacation was memorable. (more)Margaret Kinkead
The beautiful Scottish scenery - it was everything that I hoped for (when the sun came out!) (more)Rosie Litchfield
From
US $2,550
excluding flights
So much that was memorable. Climbing up and down vertiginous uneven stone ascents and rock climbing in caves (sans handrails) on my 72nd birthday
probably the most exciting! (more)Joan Findlay
The scenery and seeing the country away from the usual tourist trail. Following the Mekong gave the theme to the journey through the country and meant we saw different aspects of the country. (more)Robin Hodsdon
Canoeing on the Mekong and watching the river dolphins was my favourite highlight. (more)Kay Parkinson
From
US $3,700
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Safaris in the Selous and swimming with whale sharks off Mafia
Tips?
Go
Local benefits?
Yes
Overall rating?
Excellent (more)Mark Martyn-Fisher
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