UK vacations

Our family adventure vacations keep smiles on faces without resorting to ice-cream bribery. Professional instructors keep a watchful eye on kids running wild in the Lake District: think rock climbing, orienteering, sailing and gorge walking.

And in Scotland you can explore a host of fab Highland activities from mountain biking to ‘pot-throwing’, all set against ravishingly beautiful scenery, and led by engaging local guides with a passion for showing off their communities.

You might think the only things the four countries that make up the UK have in common are a largely shared first language and reliably unreliable weather, however you'll find welcoming, under-visited communities, and fragile, wild landscapes at the heart of all of our trips. In England, our relaxed walking vacations are the perfect way to slow down and explore both countryside and local culture. Scotland’s wild beauty is showcased by rail tours that demand a window seat, and our thrilling range of activity vacations.

Wales is Blue Flag beaches, ancient castles and a rugged coastline that will have you reaching for a wetsuit. Over the Irish Sea, meanwhile, our vacations explore tumultuous recent history, staggering natural landscapes, and a real sense of community in Northern Ireland.