401 Unusual vacations found
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:
2019: 21 Oct
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
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
10% off all October courses!
Northern Lights photography vacation in Iceland, coast & ice
Photographic trip in the stunning west and southeast Iceland
From £3,250 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 9 Feb, 21 Feb, 1 Mar, 30 Sep, 30 Oct
Burma sailing vacation, the Mergui archipelago
Adventurous exploration of the Myeik Archipelago in Burma
From US $2,520US $1,764 to US $2,690 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec, 10 Dec, 17 Dec, 24 Dec, 31 Dec
2020: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr
2020: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr
Up to US $760 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 03 Dec, 10 Dec, 17 Dec, 24 Dec, 31 Dec, 07 Jan, 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan
Late availability on these dates: 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 03 Dec, 10 Dec, 17 Dec, 24 Dec, 31 Dec, 07 Jan, 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan
Altiplano de Granada activity vacation, Spain
Family Multi-activity cultural holiday in rural Andalucia
From €370 to €480 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Book your holiday now for October, November or December (up to the 20th), and get 10% off the accommodation price
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.
Activity vacation in Montenegro
An active villa holiday at stunning Lake Skadar, Montenegro
From £645 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 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, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct
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, 12 Mar, 2 Apr, 28 Jun
2020: 6 Feb, 12 Mar, 2 Apr, 28 Jun
Last places left on our Christmas and New Year Cuba dance holiday
Beach vacation in Cirali, Turkey
Boutique beach bungalows with lots of rustic charm
From £320 to £390 7 days per person per week
Accommodation:
This beach holiday in Turkey is open between April to November
Sicily history tour, Italy
One of the most fascinating islands in Europe
From US $1,849 to US $2,179 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 Oct
2020: 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct
2020: 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 26 Oct
Burma cultural vacation
Discover a side of Burma hidden beyond the tourist trail
From £1,879 to £2,075 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 Oct, 16 Nov, 7 Dec
2020: 11 Jan, 1 Feb, 14 Mar, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec
2020: 11 Jan, 1 Feb, 14 Mar, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec
Archaeology vacation in Greece
A small-group archaeology tour of Greece
From €1,250 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 Oct
Sintra Natural Park accommodation in Portugal
Eco-friendly B&B, in Sintra Natural Park near lovely beaches
From €90 to €120 per room per night
Accommodation
Discover the Sintra Natural Park spectacular scenery, great wines, delicious foods, great historic sites. Relax at vegetarian B&B, customized daily experiences, year round mild sunny climate. Free bus pass for car free holiday, Oct & Nov available
Cave accommodation in Andalucia, Spain
Unique Cave Houses in the Andalusian mountains
From £400 to £700 per week
Accommodation
Self guided biking tour in Croatia
Explore the amazing island's coasts, medieval town on bike
From €440 to €885 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at any time to suit you between April and October
Transylvania vacation accommodation
Stay at a Count's guesthouse
From €100 to €174 per person per night
Accommodation
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.
Tobago beach accommodation
17 beautiful accommodations in unique eco resort
From £95 to £310 per accommodation per night
Accommodation
Western Mongolia tour, the Altai mountains & eagles
Culture and adventure in the landscapes of western Mongolia
From US $2,500 to US $2,995 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 10 Sep, 24 Sep
Alaska adventure holiday, salmon run
Active small group adventures in a retrofitted school bus
From US $3,640 to US $3,690 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 Jun, 27 Jun, 18 Jul, 8 Aug
B&B self drive tour of Tasmania, meet the locals
Self-drive staying in Tasmania's most charming B&Bs
From AU $1,100 to AU $6,000 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Vietnam small group cycling vacation
The best of Vietnam on two wheels
From US $2,179 to US $2,549 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 9 Nov, 11 Nov, 20 Nov, 25 Nov, 27 Nov, 7 Dec, 9 Dec, 18 Dec, 21 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 8 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 29 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 12 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 11 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 4 Nov, 7 Nov, 11 Nov, 14 Nov, 15 Nov, 18 Nov, 21 Nov, 22 Nov, 25 Nov, 28 Nov ...
2020: 4 Jan, 8 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 29 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 12 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 11 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 4 Nov, 7 Nov, 11 Nov, 14 Nov, 15 Nov, 18 Nov, 21 Nov, 22 Nov, 25 Nov, 28 Nov ...
Late availability on these dates: 09 Nov, 11 Nov, 20 Nov, 25 Nov, 27 Nov, 07 Dec, 09 Dec, 18 Dec, 21 Dec, 04 Jan, 08 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan
Coast to coast cycling vacation in Costa Rica
Take in the variety of Costa Rica by bike
From US $3,879 to US $3,999 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 16 Nov, 21 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 18 Jan, 15 Feb, 7 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Jul, 19 Sep, 17 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 19 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 18 Jan, 15 Feb, 7 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Jul, 19 Sep, 17 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 19 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 16 Nov, 21 Dec, 04 Jan, 18 Jan
Small group Albania vacation
An incredible history set against a rugged landscape
From US $1,349 to US $1,479 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 8 May, 15 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 7 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct
Luxury fitness vacations in Spain
Luxury weight loss, detox, fitness & wellness retreat Spain
From £995 to £1,245 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov
2020: 19 Feb, 4 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 17 Jun, 23 Sep, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov
2020: 19 Feb, 4 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 17 Jun, 23 Sep, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov
Book your 2020 luxury health fitness & wellness retreat in Spain now & save a super £100.00 pp
Enjoy your own private suite at our award winning venue.
Unusual accommodation in Lanzarote, Canary Islands
360º sea/mountain views, cozy studio cottage, couples/family
From €120 to €150 per couple per night
Accommodation
10% discount on these luxury eco village holiday homes, yurts / cottages. Perfect for a family or couple stay! Just 2 mins walk to golden sand beach. Self catering. Pool access set on large finca.
Petra and Wadi Rum by bike, Jordan
Cycling trip through stunning desert scenery
From US $1,799 to US $1,879 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 Oct, 2 Nov
2020: 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 23 May, 13 Jun, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2020: 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 23 May, 13 Jun, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 26 Oct, 02 Nov
Oman small group tour
Ancient spice trails, Wahiba Sands, superb coastal scenery
From £1,649 to £1,895 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 27 Oct, 17 Nov
2020: 5 Jan, 9 Feb, 1 Mar, 5 Apr, 25 Oct, 15 Nov
2020: 5 Jan, 9 Feb, 1 Mar, 5 Apr, 25 Oct, 15 Nov
Romania vacation, the Beauty of Yesterday
Small group tour to rediscover enchanting rural Romania
From £1,395 to £1,425 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 1 Jun, 14 Sep
Borneo family tour
A fabulous family holiday including the best of Borneo
From US $2,300 to US $3,125 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Greece biking vacation, archaeology tour
Discover Greek history and the Greek seaside beauty by bike!
From €735 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Family holiday in Burma
A fabulous family holiday including the best of Burma
From US $1,850 to US $2,500 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Exciting family vacation in China
An exciting family holiday taking in the highlights of China
From US $3,750 to US $4,000 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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£3,250
excluding flights
The most exciting part of the vacation was taking photos of icebergs on a stormy day with massive waves crashing onto the beach. (more)Tracy Jones
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
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US $2,975
excluding flights
Every day was packed with memories - holding eagles, connecting with local families and hiking up incredible mountains, to name but a few!
(more)Anna Verey
Nadaam was the highlight, as was meeting the eagle hunters, but throughout the trip the stunning scenery continued to delight, amaze, stun and impress. Staying in ger camps was great, as was meeting the locals. (more)Judith Hatton
Superb, outstanding, highly recommend. This will be a vacation to always remember. Such lovely people and a lovely company to work with. (more)Jennifer J
From
£790
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the vacation was watching dolphins swim past while we practised Qi Gong (more)Catriona Hasaka
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
From
US $2,650
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
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.
Tips?
Allow about 3 months for getting vacation planned and visas organised. Check internal rates of exchange, we found Currency exchange offices gave a very favourable rate compared to the internet. Try to... (more)Sally Hunt
From
US $2,179
excluding flights
The UNESCO-listed walled, old city of Khiva, known as Ichon Qala, was the unexpected gem of this trip. Also, swimming in the man-made Lake Aidarkul in the middle of the Kyzylkum desert was a surprising and relaxing pleasure.
(more)Christine Biggs
Visiting the silk road cities of Samarkand, Khiva and Bukhara and having time to wander in each place and admire the reconstructed buildings. The guide Dilshod is extremely knowledgeable and a superb fixer. Uzbekistan is full of architectural surprises and friendly people. I would highly recommend a trip there. (more)Sally-Anne Deards
Each of the cities visited were very different and interesting and I really enjoyed the night in the Yurt and the camel ride and swim in the lake (more)Rosemary Chinchen
From
€370
excluding flights
It was such a wonderful break! The peace of the surrounding area was fantastic, still so undiscovered. Also the hospitality of Ilaria and her family was second to none!
(more)Charlotte Broughton
The best parts of the vacation were all the great activities Ilaria booked for us and the wonderful location, lovely food and great hosts. (more)Anthony Johnson
We loved rafting down a beautiful river with a family we had met
at the hotel, horseriding, canyoning and an archaeology trip, all organised by Ilaria. The hotel is small enough to get to know everyone... One of our best
vacations by far.
(more)Nicola Chalton
From
€659
excluding flights
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
The most memorable part of the vacation was the walks and the quality of teaching. (more)Paul Kyne
From
US $1,764
excluding flights
This trip was unforgettable. The amazement hasn't worn off and I keep wondering if we'll ever have the opportunity to go back. We will undoubtedly look to Responsible Travel when considering another tour overseas. (more)Craig Shanks
Thanks go to our very knowledgeable skipper Anuncio (we nicknamed him Mr Wiki), our 5*chef Gai (amazing dishes cooked on just two burners), the very attentive local guide Luis and the crew member Anju who was always at hand to help you, and of course our wonderful fellow passengers for making our sailing experience really special.. Highly recommended! (more)Alan Stevenson
Not knowing anything about the Islands off Burma, or knowing anyone who had been, it was all very memorable our week on the catamaran. We had a fantastic skipper, Carlos, who was fun, sociable and very practical in running the boat, with his team. Exceptional, we made the most of it with lots of swimming, snorkelling... (more)Bridget Gladwin
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US $1,679
excluding flights
It was excellent- excellent value for money, wonderful food and accommodation, great itinerary, wonderful varied walks, excellent guide, very good group size. All worked towards a fab vacation experience. (more)Ann Whitehouse
The most memorable part of the vacation was seeing the bears in the hide (more)Sarah Bascombe
Seeing the bears from the hide was memorable, especially Mum bear with her two babies (more)debbie hill
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
£645
excluding flights
From
£1,649
excluding flights
Eating camel curry & all the local Omani cuisine and seeing the Grand Canyon of Oman were the most memorable parts of our vacation ! (more)Aruna Paramasivam
Many memorable episodes! Watching the Green turtles on the beach at Ras Al Jinz. The hustle and bustle of Nizwa market. Rugged 4-wheel drive down from
the mountains to snake canyon... (more)Rob Pearson
Fascinating. Fabulous desert landscapes, friendly people, restored historic buildings, beautiful modern mosques, good food. What's not to like? (more)David Williams
From
US $1,185
excluding flights
Okay if you like hikes in the wilderness. Everyone needed tipping; it would be helpful to give an indication of the extent of tipping, so that the trip could be properly budgeted and costed. (more)Felicity Benson
All of it was memorable with amazing sights and some wonderful weather at the coast. An excellent trip with an excellent guide in Juan Se - would recommend. (more)Trish Standaloft
The lush, beautiful scenery in the South of Colombia was the most memorable parts. (more)Stevie Bishop
From
£1,395
excluding flights
We really enjoyed our discovery of Romania and its treasures. (more)Faye Courtney
If you drink tea, take your own teabags. Take your own plug for the basin. This sort of info should be provided automatically by you (more)Andrew Gerry
Absolutely delightful, I never came back from a vacation more relaxed. The weather, of course was a bonus, but the perfect organisation made all the difference. (more)Gerhard Kordmann
From
£1,295
including UK flights
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US $1,850
excluding flights
The guides were all amazing, the hotels were fantastic and the sights and activities were just brilliant! Favourite places would have to be Shwedagon pagoda, Bagan plain, the Green Hill Valley elephant camp, Ngapali beach and the pagodas of Mandalay. (more)Claire Bartolini
Brilliant. It was all great. Temples in Bagan, boat ride and views over Lake Inle. (more)Joanna Macrae
From
£2,255
excluding flights
It was AMAZING!!! We had such a great time, a wonderful guide who took care of everything and the organization was perfect (more)Sarah Prange
Don't worry about the weather and simply enjoy the most beautiful trip of your life (more)Lidia Ghilardi
A truly unique part of the world with an exceptionally friendly crew and a nice well-travelled international bunch of fellow travelers. To be recommended. (more)Charles Woodward
From
£2,655
excluding flights
From
US $2,249
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
€785
excluding flights
Delightful kayaking round beautiful coastal islands (more)Jean Leslie
The most exciting part of the vacation was the kayaking. (more)Linda Hardie
The kayak guide, Johnny, was everything we could have wished for. Not only his kayaking expertise and concerns for our safety and wellbeing, but also for sharing his insider knowledge about Croatian culture, history and way of life. The islands were beautiful with crystal clear blue and green sea. (more)Helen Kent
From
€1,080
excluding flights
Getting to know catalan culture, from ancient ruins over medieval villages to seaside resorts, from tapas over olive oil to wine and beer. (more)Lukas Innig
It was great. We could do as much as we wanted. We could have made it as hard or easy as we liked. We loved being active. (more)Liz Wood
Biking in the beautiful country of Spain with my husband and good friends was the most memorable part. It was a wonderful experience, great trails, food and memories to last a lifetime. I am planning my next trip now! (more)Mark Edwards
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€580
excluding flights
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US $2,500
excluding flights
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€999
excluding flights
The most memorable must be staying at the Prince Hunter Hotel in Turda. It was a quirky hotel that certainly put us in a “Dracula” mood... It surpassed all my expectations! We had a lovely time and we loved Romania. (more)Alicia Moreno
We loved the way they handled the whole Dracula experience. We wanted to experience the full history of the real, larger-than-life, person on which Bram
Stoker based his fictional antagonist as well as enjoy the Halloween ambiance. (more)Cory Maddox
The highlights were certainly Bran Castle, Peles Castle and Dracula hotel (more)Anne Llewellyn
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