187 Small group special interest vacations found
Finland Northern Lights vacation, Wilderness Auroras
Winter activities & Aurora hunting in the Finnish wilderness
From £1,395 to £1,575 5 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Dec, 15 Dec
2020: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 29 Mar
2020: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 29 Mar
Orangutan photography in Borneo
Develop your photography skills in Borneo
From £2,175 to £2,275 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 22 Oct, 7 Nov
Short break pasta making & Italian food vacation, Tuscany
A Tuscan food adventure, learn to make pasta
From £700 to £750 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 7 Oct, 24 Oct
2020: 15 Apr, 26 Apr, 2 May, 14 Jun, 20 Jun, 19 Aug, 7 Oct, 15 Oct
2020: 15 Apr, 26 Apr, 2 May, 14 Jun, 20 Jun, 19 Aug, 7 Oct, 15 Oct
Northern lights short break, Finland
Leisurely stay in Finnish Lapland & an Aurora alert system
From £1,225 to £1,645 5 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar
Travel Team
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Lofoten Islands summer photography vacation, Norway
Midnight Sun Photography in Norway's lovely Lofoten Islands
From £3,150 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 13 Jun
Painting vacation in Cyprus
Authentic Cyprus: painting in the Eastern Mediterranean
From £920 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 7 Dec
Cambodia small group tour, a food adventure
Discover Cambodia's unique, ancient and exotic food culture
From US $1,290US $1,096 to US $1,420 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec, 26 Dec
2020: 9 Jan, 13 Feb, 19 Mar, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 7 May, 4 Jun, 2 Jul, 6 Aug, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec, 10 Dec, 24 Dec
2020: 9 Jan, 13 Feb, 19 Mar, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 7 May, 4 Jun, 2 Jul, 6 Aug, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec, 10 Dec, 24 Dec
Up to US $190 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 05 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 05 Dec
Cuba salsa dance holiday
Salsa dance holiday of a lifetime in Cuba!
From £1,560 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 7 Nov, 19 Dec
2020: 6 Feb, 2 Apr, 28 Jun
2020: 6 Feb, 2 Apr, 28 Jun
Italian cooking vacation, small group
Immersive gastronomy & cooking trips in undiscovered Tuscany
From £1,400 to £1,450 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 13 Oct
2020: 24 May, 28 Jun, 13 Jul, 28 Aug, 9 Sep, 21 Sep
2020: 24 May, 28 Jun, 13 Jul, 28 Aug, 9 Sep, 21 Sep
Painting vacation in Andalucia, Spain
Explore your painting creativity in delightful Andalucia.
From £950 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 9 Oct
2020: 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 8 Sep
2020: 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 8 Sep
Northern Lights & orca photography holiday, Iceland
Incredible photographic trip in stunning West Iceland
From £2,500 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 2 Feb
Archaeology vacation in Greece
A small-group archaeology tour of Greece
From €1,250 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
Photography Course and vacation in Portugal
Take your photography up a level in beautiful surroundings
From £1,445 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
Assam and Nagaland photography tour, India
Superb photography in Assam & Tribal villages of Nagaland.
From £3,850 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This trip will run in November 2019, dates to be confirmed
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.
Peru small group tour, a food adventure
Peru is an exciting region to go on a foodie adventure.
From US $2,550 to US $2,815 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 4 Oct, 8 Nov
2020: 20 Mar, 17 Apr, 8 May, 12 Jun, 7 Aug, 4 Sep, 9 Oct, 6 Nov
2020: 20 Mar, 17 Apr, 8 May, 12 Jun, 7 Aug, 4 Sep, 9 Oct, 6 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 04 Oct, 08 Nov
Lapland Autumn Northern Lights vacation
Few better ways to witness an autumn Aurora
From £1,395 5 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be taken anytime between 25th August - 15th November 2019
Burma photography tour
Discover Burma with a professional travel photographer
From US $3,550 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 8 Nov
Avatar Mountains China Photography Tour
Photography in Avatar Mountains and Phoenix Ancient Town
From £2,900 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 12 Oct
Italian food tours
Flavours of northern Italy on this special food-lovers journey
From US $3,150US $3,060 to US $3,400US $3,290 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 23 Sep
2020: 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 15 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct
2020: 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 15 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct
Up to US $340 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 23 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 23 Sep
Pilates wellness retreat in Greece
Pilates and Wellness Holiday in Pelion, Greece
From £790 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 Jun, 4 Jul, 12 Sep
Northern Lights tour in Iceland
Springs, waterfalls, volcanoes and Europe’s biggest glacier
From US $1,655US $1,526 to US $2,135 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 29 Oct, 1 Nov, 2 Nov, 3 Nov, 4 Nov, 5 Nov, 6 Nov, 7 Nov, 8 Nov, 9 Nov, 11 Nov, 14 Nov, 18 Nov, 19 Nov, 21 Nov, 23 Nov, 25 Nov, 26 Nov, 27 Nov, 29 Nov, 2 Dec, 5 Dec, 7 Dec, 10 Dec, 11 Dec, 12 Dec, 14 Dec, 16 Dec, 18 Dec
2020: 7 Jan, 8 Jan, 9 Jan, 10 Jan, 11 Jan, 13 Jan, 14 Jan, 15 Jan, 16 Jan, 18 Jan, 20 Jan, 21 Jan, 22 Jan, 23 Jan, 24 Jan, 27 Jan, 28 Jan, 29 Jan, 30 Jan, 31 Jan, 3 Feb, 4 Feb, 5 Feb, 6 Feb, 7 Feb ...
2020: 7 Jan, 8 Jan, 9 Jan, 10 Jan, 11 Jan, 13 Jan, 14 Jan, 15 Jan, 16 Jan, 18 Jan, 20 Jan, 21 Jan, 22 Jan, 23 Jan, 24 Jan, 27 Jan, 28 Jan, 29 Jan, 30 Jan, 31 Jan, 3 Feb, 4 Feb, 5 Feb, 6 Feb, 7 Feb ...
Up to US $270 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 29 Oct, 01 Nov, 02 Nov, 03 Nov, 04 Nov, 05 Nov, 06 Nov, 07 Nov, 08 Nov, 09 Nov, 11 Nov, 14 Nov, 18 Nov, 19 Nov, 21 Nov, 23 Nov, 25 Nov, 26 Nov, 27 Nov, 29 Nov, 02 Dec, 05 Dec, 07 Dec, 10 Dec, 11 Dec,...
Late availability on these dates: 29 Oct, 01 Nov, 02 Nov, 03 Nov, 04 Nov, 05 Nov, 06 Nov, 07 Nov, 08 Nov, 09 Nov, 11 Nov, 14 Nov, 18 Nov, 19 Nov, 21 Nov, 23 Nov, 25 Nov, 26 Nov, 27 Nov, 29 Nov, 02 Dec, 05 Dec, 07 Dec, 10 Dec, 11 Dec,...
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: 20 Oct
2020: 9 Feb, 21 Feb, 1 Mar, 30 Sep, 30 Oct
2020: 9 Feb, 21 Feb, 1 Mar, 30 Sep, 30 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:
2019: 1 Oct, 13 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Dec
2020: 2 May, 16 May, 22 May, 4 Jun, 13 Jun, 24 Jun, 4 Jul, 3 Sep, 12 Sep
2020: 2 May, 16 May, 22 May, 4 Jun, 13 Jun, 24 Jun, 4 Jul, 3 Sep, 12 Sep
Join our cooking class for October, the best time to be in Umbria. Live and cook like a local, learn new recipes, enjoy excellent food and wine, relax and explore Umbria
Add 1 extra night or Perugia airport transfer upon arrival for free
Painting vacations in Spain, Extremadura
Come to paint with us in the heart of unspoiled Spain
From €1,050 to €1,400 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
Singing vacation in Portugal
An uplifting week of choral singing in superb surroundings
From £1,345 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
Vegan holiday in Belize and Guatemala, multi activity
Compassionate, epic & life changing adventures guaranteed!
From US $1,997 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 2 Nov
Moorish Spain to Marrakech by rail
Visit villages and Moroccon cities
From US $1,750 to US $1,920 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 22 Dec
2020: 23 Feb, 4 Apr, 4 Oct, 1 Nov, 20 Dec
2020: 23 Feb, 4 Apr, 4 Oct, 1 Nov, 20 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 22 Dec
Painting vacation in Morocco
'Sketchbook journey' through the stunning sights of Morocco.
From £1,250 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 4 Oct
Sri Lanka small group tour, a food adventure
A delicious adventure through this provocative country.
From US $2,080US $1,680 to US $2,440 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec, 10 Dec, 17 Dec, 24 Dec, 27 Dec
2020: 3 Jan, 7 Jan, 10 Jan, 21 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 11 Feb, 14 Feb, 18 Feb, 21 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 6 Mar, 10 Mar, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar, 24 Mar, 3 Apr, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 17 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 22 May, 2 Jun, 12 Jun, 16 Jun, 3 Jul, 7 Jul, 10 Jul, 21 Jul, 24 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 25 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 15 Sep ...
2020: 3 Jan, 7 Jan, 10 Jan, 21 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 11 Feb, 14 Feb, 18 Feb, 21 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 6 Mar, 10 Mar, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar, 24 Mar, 3 Apr, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 17 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 22 May, 2 Jun, 12 Jun, 16 Jun, 3 Jul, 7 Jul, 10 Jul, 21 Jul, 24 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 25 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 15 Sep ...
Up to US $560 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 24 Sep, 01 Oct, 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 05 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 03 Dec, 10 Dec, 17 Dec, 24 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 24 Sep, 01 Oct, 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 05 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 03 Dec, 10 Dec, 17 Dec, 24 Dec
Ladakh photography tour, India
Inspirational photographic expedition to stunning Ladakh
From £3,400 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 8 Jul
From
£3,150
excluding flights
great trip, well organised. memories for life (more)juris uzegovs
Excellent. Our 'Tutor' James Rushworth was exceptional. His ability to place us in the right place at the right time, his knowledge of Iceland and things Icelandic, his photography skills and ability to pass on that knowledge were superb. (more)Alvin Barrick
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
From
US $1,526
excluding flights
From
£790
excluding flights
This vacation is perfect for switching off - the idea of the wellness together with the Pilates is to relax your mind and body in a beautiful location. (more)Helen Wood
The most memorable was being taught Pilates and meditation by Ioannis Davros. (more)Frances Lawrence
I loved the whole thing. The Pilates, meditation and Chi Gung tuaght by Ionos made me feel like a new woman after the week in Pelion...the sumptuous home cooking and amiable comraderie around the square table hosted by Pip and Nick...the splendid accommodation with views across the water to mountains. There is no one stand out. It was as a delight all round.
(more)Steph Tchan
From
£1,395
including UK flights
The vacation met or exceeded our expectations on all levels. However a small caveat - we have done this sort of vacation before so knew what to expect. I am going to give it 5 stars but that does not mean 5 star luxury!! (more)Allison Bucknell
Seeing the Northern Lights, husky sledging, snowshoeing were the most memorable parts of the vacation. (more)Mary Lewis
Difficult to go for one thing as it was all very memorable and exciting... If pushed I would say that one of the most memorable single events was being in the forest with Petri and his reindeer. (more)Jane Sargant
From
£2,175
excluding flights
A fantastic trip with like minded people, great playing with the camera daily - Had good tuition from Ian when asked and everyone shared tips too. Learnt more tips of the trade! (more)Jane Savage
It’s difficult to pinpoint just one highlight of this wonderful trip. Seeing nature at its finest is always such a privilege, but those wonderful Orangutans stole my heart. (more)Maggie Jefferies
Fantastic, an amazing experience (more)Charlie Davidson
From
€1,440
excluding flights
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
The whole package was full of interesting elements from the cooking to the trips out to stunning hilltop towns. The food was, as always in Italy, such a pleasure to enjoy along with the excellent wines. (more)Martyn furzer
From
£1,560
excluding flights
5 star...The most exciting part was dancing classes (more)Smriti Bellad
This trip was extraordinary. Every bit was memorable-especially the Christmas Day dance party at the beach with a super sound system, full on buffet, warm ocean water in view of soft green mountains. (more)Paula LeRoy-Antaki
Best vacation I’ve ever had and I’ve had many over the years. (more)Chris Nelson
From
US $1,096
excluding flights
The bike ride to the little villages was my most fun experience and to see how they make rice wine, rice paper, bamboo sticky rice, etc. Also really enjoyed the
cooking class the last night. Fun to try so many different foods. (more)Amy Cochran
Best bits: There were so many! The walks through food stalls, the cooking lessons, the impromptu stops of the bus to get more street food and going to a BBQ with locals at Siem Reap. (more)Lauren Supplee
From
£920
excluding flights
Excellent....Staying in a charming hill village, surrounded by lovely countryside doing what I like best - painting and drawing. (more)Eric Drewery
A very picturesque town ideal for painting as it offers a combination of scenic views and beautiful stone architecture. Very peaceful and quiet town. (more)Anthony Collazos
From
€1,050
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Fantastic meal times - great food & company. Lots of breaks in the day & opportunities for different types of art experiences.
Tips?
Perhaps hire a car, to explore the area more
Local benefits?
Not many recycling collection points in evidence but we definitely got to see and
enjoy the local area
Overall rating?
Relaxing & such fun; everything included, so worth what we paid. (more)Anne Stevenson
From
£1,400
excluding flights
From
£700
excluding flights
It was not just a fabulous foodie experience but great fun cooking discovering eating and being with likeminded people. (more)Mandy K
The focused, pasta-making instruction and recipes from Oli (and everything he cooked for us!), along with the relaxing and welcoming atmosphere created
by both he and Flo made the course a truly wonderful experience. (more)Diana Gloria
The practical cooking activities led by Oli and ably supported by Flo were an absolute pleasure - equipment and supplies were perfect, guidance was very patient, and the results were delicious! (more)Philippa Schofield
From
£1,250
excluding flights
Wow! Was it spending the night in a Kasbah? Was it sitting at the top of a mountain nestled in to sketch a breathtaking view?... Seriously The whole trip was exciting and memorable! (more)Kathleen Bignell
The highlight was seeing some really remote and beautiful regions of Morocco. Excellent. Trip of a lifetime. (more)Clare Greathead
From
£3,400
including domestic flights only
From
£1,345
excluding flights
This was a brilliant vacation, well organised and the musicianship I learned from Mary and Jeremy will stay with me. (more)Brian Smith
Staying in the beautiful Pousada at Guimaraes, meeting a variety of friendly people on the singing, guitar and photography courses, the singing course itself and working on challenging music, led by Mary King, singing in the final concert in Guimaraes. (more)Simon Taylor
Outstanding in every way (more)Veronica Shaw
From
€170
excluding flights
Granada is a wonderful place to learn Spanish and about the Spanish culture - a must visit spot for anyone! (more)Pauliina Makarainen
My teachers had a great sense of humour and their conversational style of teaching really breathed life into the dryer grammatical topics, as well
as producing some more eclectic points of vocabulary along the way. (more)Oliver Willder
Very good teaching, classes. Had a great time and learned some Spanish. (more)Peggy Poole
From
€1,250
excluding flights
Staying in three different places was exciting. Having guides at the sites was
great. Saw places we’d never see if we were traveling alone.
(more)Nick Whillis
This tour is up there with one of the best experiences of my life. It's difficult to single out one memorable/exciting moment because I enjoyed everything we did. (more)Victoria Giari
Seeing Mycenae and feeling the weight of history was memorable. (more)Madeleine Weingarten
From
US $2,449
excluding flights
Amazing. I would recommend it to anyone keen to get away from it all and be outdoors. More snow than you will ever have seen and you won’t get cold - 4 layers of clothes 4 pairs of socks and gloves and two hats toasty warm (more)Alison Rayner
Excellent range of activities, and good value when you look at what was included. The local guides were excellent. Would give more than 5 stars if allowed. (more)Adam Choonara
The husky dog and the snow-mobile trips were the most exciting... Fantastic. Would recommend it to anyone who wants a bit of a winter adventure. (more)Ian Wilkes
From
US $1,680
excluding flights
Most memorable part of the vacation: Our guide Asanga who has to be one of the best guides in the world. The people we shared the vacation with & the people we met in particular the cooking we did in their homes, some very humble. (more)Diane Graziano
This tour brings you to people’s homes to cook and that is the best part. That, and the train ride through the green hills make up my favourite parts :)Moreover, you see Sri Lanka’s highlights such as the hill country, tea plantations,(cave) temples, colonial history and beaches. (more)Juul van Hoof
Undoubtedly the most memorable and exciting part of the trip was the food, Sri Lankan food is spicy, flavourful and delicious. (more)Smita Shah
From
US $2,500
excluding flights
From
£1,225
including UK flights
Excellent. Everything is well organised and we did not have any worries from start to finish.
The guides and hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. They all spoke English. (more)Moon Kuan
The most memorable part of the vacation was seeing the northern lights. (more)Susan Benson
The most memorable was snowshoeing on the fell above Luosto in a winter wonderland, leading a team of Huskies and snowmobiling in the dark. An excellent vacation, good accommodation, great activities, wonderful food. (more)Paul Moran
From
£950
excluding flights
Painting each day at beautiful and varied sites around Torrox Pueblo was memorable. This challenged our outlook and extended the scope of our creativity. This was the opportunity to benefit from daily demonstrations by our tutor and to meet and paint with other painters. (more)Cheryl Hamel
The painting experience and teaching was the most memorable part of the vacation. (more)Luisa Brenta
I found it very enjoyable and relaxing; the organisers were efficient and friendly and created a welcoming environment. The mix of people on the course contributed to an interesting week as there were some serious painters and others who just wanted to dabble (more)Patricia Diango
From
US $1,750
excluding flights
Spain good (4 stars), Morocco poor (1 star). I would be happy to comment at greater length. (more)Timothy Lucas
Traveling through Morocco was wonderful and it would be difficult to choose just one part, but the trip to the High Atlas is definitely one of the most impressive. (more)danila marinaro
Trekking in High Atlas mountains; ferry across from Algeciras to Tangiers; the Medina in Fez; Semana Santa in Malaga were the most memorable parts. (more)Miriam O
From
£2,500
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
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