185 Small group special interest vacations found
Finland Northern Lights vacation, Wilderness Auroras
Winter activities & Aurora hunting in the Finnish wilderness
From £1,475 5 days inc UK flights
Small group travel
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 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 11 Apr, 3 May, 24 May, 17 Jun, 24 Aug, 9 Sep, 7 Oct, 24 Oct
Special Offer on Cook Eat Discover food, wine and cooking retreats in Italy this May! £100 off 4 Day Courses and £200 off 7 Day Courses running in May 2019.
Burma photography tours
Photography tour of Burma:
From US $4,300 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 17 Nov
Travel Team
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Northern lights short break, Finland
Leisurely stay in Finnish Lapland & an Aurora alert system
From £1,235 5 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 25 Mar
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
Angkor Temples photography tour, Cambodia
Four days photography tours of iconic Angkor temples
From US $1,150 5 days ex flights
Small group travel
Cambodia small group tour, a food adventure
Discover Cambodia's unique, ancient and exotic food culture
From US $1,290 to US $1,465 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 9 May, 4 Jul, 8 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
2020: 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 13 Feb, 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 16 Apr, 7 May, 4 Jun, 2 Jul, 6 Aug, 3 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec, 10 Dec, 24 Dec
2020: 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 13 Feb, 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 16 Apr, 7 May, 4 Jun, 2 Jul, 6 Aug, 3 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec, 10 Dec, 24 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 09 May
Italian cooking vacation, small group
Immersive gastronomy & cooking trips in undiscovered Tuscany
From £1,400 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 18 Apr, 12 May, 9 Jun, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 13 Oct
Special Offer on Cook Eat Discover food, wine and cooking retreats in Italy this May! £100 off 4 Day Courses and £200 off 7 Day Courses running in May 2019.
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: 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
Cuba salsa dance holiday
Salsa dance holiday of a lifetime in Cuba!
From £1,525 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 7 May, 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 7 Nov, 19 Dec
Assam and Nagaland photography tour, India
Superb photography in Assam & Tribal villages of Nagaland.
From £3,750 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This trip will run in November 2019, dates to be confirmed
Painting vacation in Andalucia, Spain
Explore your painting creativity in delightful Andalucia.
From £950 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Jun, 12 Jun, 9 Sep, 9 Oct
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 $2,585US $2,068 to US $2,715 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 7 Jun, 9 Aug, 6 Sep, 4 Oct, 8 Nov
2020: 20 Mar, 17 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 12 Jun, 7 Aug, 4 Sep, 9 Oct, 6 Nov
2020: 20 Mar, 17 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 12 Jun, 7 Aug, 4 Sep, 9 Oct, 6 Nov
Up to US $510 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 19 Apr, 03 May, 17 May, 07 Jun
Late availability on these dates: 19 Apr, 03 May, 17 May, 07 Jun
Lapland Autumn Northern Lights vacation
Few better ways to witness an autumn Aurora
From £1,395 5 days inc UK flights
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Cambodia photography vacation & Angkor temples
Improve your travel photography on tour in Cambodia
From US $3,600 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 11 Aug, 27 Oct
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
Turkey photography vacation
Photograph dramatic landscapes and endearing local cultures.
From £1,540 15 days ex flights
Small group travel
Italian food tours
Flavours of northern Italy on this special food-lovers journey
From US $3,150US $2,678 to US $3,740US $3,570 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 17 Jun, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct
2020: 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct
2020: 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 17 Jun
Painting vacation in Cyprus
Authentic Cyprus: painting in the Eastern Mediterranean
From £920 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 23 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 7 Dec
Pilates wellness retreat in Greece
Pilates and Wellness Holiday in Pelion, Greece
From £790 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Jun, 22 Jun, 14 Sep
Northern Lights tour in Iceland
Springs, waterfalls, volcanoes and Europe’s biggest glacier
From US $1,795US $1,526 to US $2,135 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 29 Oct, 30 Oct, 31 Oct, 1 Nov, 2 Nov, 3 Nov, 4 Nov, 5 Nov, 6 Nov, 7 Nov, 8 Nov, 9 Nov, 10 Nov, 11 Nov, 12 Nov, 13 Nov, 14 Nov, 15 Nov, 16 Nov, 18 Nov, 19 Nov, 20 Nov, 21 Nov, 22 Nov, 23 Nov, 25 Nov, 26 Nov, 27 Nov, 28 Nov, 29 Nov, 2 Dec, 3 Dec, 4 Dec, 5 Dec, 6 Dec, 7 Dec, 9 Dec, 10 Dec, 11 Dec, 12 Dec, 13 Dec, 14 Dec, 16 Dec, 17 Dec, 18 Dec
2020: 2 Jan, 3 Jan, 6 Jan, 7 Jan, 8 Jan, 9 Jan, 10 Jan, 11 Jan, 13 Jan ...
2020: 2 Jan, 3 Jan, 6 Jan, 7 Jan, 8 Jan, 9 Jan, 10 Jan, 11 Jan, 13 Jan ...
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: 30 Sep, 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
Learn traditional italian cooking in a beautiful farmhouse
From €1,340 to €1,650 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 30 Mar, 18 Apr, 2 May, 25 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 2 Sep, 1 Oct, 12 Oct, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
Book your memorable holiday in Umbria. Learning with Gianluca is great fun. Special deal for all bookings confirmed by March the 31st. Choose between free transfer from Perugia airport upon arrival or one extra night.
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:
2019: 15 Jul, 16 Jul, 17 Jul, 18 Jul, 19 Jul, 20 Jul, 21 Jul
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
Sri Lanka small group tour, a food adventure
A delicious adventure through this provocative country.
From US $2,155 to US $2,465 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 Mar, 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 7 May, 21 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 25 Jun, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 10 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 14 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec, 10 Dec, 17 Dec, 20 Dec, 24 Dec, 27 Dec, 31 Dec
2020: 3 Jan, 7 Jan, 10 Jan, 14 Jan, 17 Jan, 21 Jan, 24 Jan, 4 Feb, 7 Feb, 11 Feb, 14 Feb, 18 Feb, 21 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 6 Mar ...
2020: 3 Jan, 7 Jan, 10 Jan, 14 Jan, 17 Jan, 21 Jan, 24 Jan, 4 Feb, 7 Feb, 11 Feb, 14 Feb, 18 Feb, 21 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 6 Mar ...
Late availability on these dates: 26 Mar, 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 07 May, 21 May, 04 Jun, 11 Jun, 25 Jun
Photography vacation in southern India
An incredible photographic Journey into Tamil Nadu & Kerala
From £3,500 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Will depart in 2018. Contact us for details
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
Memorable parts?
The landscape of Iceland was beautiful.
Tips?
Be flexible the weather can change your plans... pack warm clothing!
Local benefits?
Yes we stayed on farms and ate local produce.
Overall rating?
Perfect we loved it! (more)Sarah Medley
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
£1,475
including UK flights
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
The whole vacation was amazing the best I’ve ever been on! The home cooked food, the staff, the planned activities, transfer all was top notch ten out of ten! (more)Jane Harrison
From
€1,340
excluding flights
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
It was a perfect vacation for me, It was restful but not too restful, provided great food, great site seeing, great company and the best hosts you could ever meet. (more)Christine Aickin
The wonderful hospitality that Marina gave us, and the unbelievable meals that Gianluca prepared, some with our help. It is really impossible to pick one thing. The whole week was absolutely wonderful. (more)Peggy Harrison
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
US $1,290
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
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
£1,400
excluding flights
From
£700
excluding flights
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
The Acropolis and the amazing new Museum of Greek history in Athens would be up there with the best. On a less well-known example, the (also new) museum of history and prehistory in Tegea (more)Don Grant
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
From
US $2,155
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 $2,095
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
£1,525
excluding flights
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
It's a great vacation. Leave behind any preconceptions and you'd love it. The most memorable part was meeting the dance teachers. (more)Nuri Gene-Cos
From
US $2,500
excluding flights
From
£1,235
including UK flights
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
Of course we loved, loved, loved seeing the aurora and the dog sledding was incredible. (more)Adele Weiss
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
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
£3,250
including domestic flights only
Memorable parts?
It was described accurately as an expedition! Very exciting and fascinating country. Hard work in parts though.
Tips?
Take some warm stuff with you - for night time as well as for outside. (Mainly for in the Tso Moriri area) .
Take all the advice on hand regarding coping with altitude I found Power banks were essential for me - I took two and charged them up at every opportunity
Take a few munchies - like Naked Bars
Local benefits?
Totally on all counts.
Overall... (more)Pamela Jones
From
£4,250
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
It was all memorable but if I had to pick one thing it would be the boat ride to the Icebergs. I'm not too keen on boats but I was persuaded to go and was
stunned by the beauty and majesty of the area.
Tips?
Do it, you won't regret going to such a beautiful place.
Local benefits?
I think the group as a whole was environmentally aware of the impacts of man in such a delicate ecosystem. Also it benefited local people, particularly in Oqaatsut where local people... (more)Janet Burdon
From
£2,645
excluding flights
It was the most interesting, enjoyable and amazing vacation I have experienced. Cambodia is a beautiful country with fabulous sights and lovely people... 20 out of 10!!!! (more)Trisha Sangster
Most enjoyable part was in the coastal towns of Kep and Kamot, so relaxing and I loved the local dish of Kep crabs with pepper sauce down at the seafront. Excellent trip which I would very much recommend. (more)Christopher Gledhill
The perfect vacation. (more)Susanne Kempf
From
€1,190
excluding flights
The trip to the wilderness cabin was great fun. Really enjoyable to be able to spend the night out there. Chopping wood, fetching water from the well and a
traditional wood-fired sauna were all part of the fun. It was a fantastic week. Our guide, Janne, was great. He went the extra mile to adjust things to suit the mix of people on the tour and local conditions. (more)Christopher Lynch
It's hard to choose one memorable moment - I had a lovely time with the small team of ladies and the hospitality from our guide Mika, and our chef Harri was phenomenal! All the activities were great, and the food was delicious. (more)Nita Losoponkul
The husky safari and the general scenery were the most memorable parts of this trip. (more)John Vango
From
£1,245
excluding flights
10/10 I would love to go on another trip! (more)Samantha Harrison
I think the trip around the Sahara stands out after nearly a year but every stop had huge merit. (more)Denise Cobb
I have recommended this trip to a number of my photography friends - great organisation fantastic practical advise that will benefit photographers of all standards. I learnt so much and advice I received changed the way I look at things and widened my skills and perspectives. Difficult to imagine how it could have been better........many be an extra week! (more)David Holroyd
From
£895
excluding flights
The week was packed full of activities without being in any way rushed. Very much enjoyed the opportunity to get away from the big city and savour country life... Excellent. Kudos to Rosie for this extraordinary vacation. (more)Kathy Imrie
Most memorable was the final few days when my felted piece came together.
(more)Jo Hickman
Rosie worked tirelessly to make it the perfect vacation, from preparing the fleece, collecting the plants used in the dying, the dying itself, and of course, carding and spinning the wool. She and Alex made delicious, healthy meals and made sure the experience went smoothly. (more)Celia Winkler
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