405 Unusual vacations found
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
Burma sailing vacation, the Mergui archipelago
Adventurous exploration of the Myeik Archipelago in Burma
From US $2,520US $2,142 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
Late availability on these dates: 19 Nov, 26 Nov
Spanish course & hiking vacation, Picos de Europa, Spain
Spanish classes + stunning hikes in Picos de Europa
From €659 to €699 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct
Get 15% off your course if you're over 60! Book by the end of August for any 2019 courses.
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 September, October, November or December (up to the 20th), and get 10% off the accomodation 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 to £695 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct
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
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, 2 Apr, 28 Jun
2020: 6 Feb, 2 Apr, 28 Jun
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 $2,149 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
2020: 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 17 Oct
2020: 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 17 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 21 Sep, 05 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 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: 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 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
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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 $2,345 to US $2,945 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 5 Sep, 26 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: 21 Sep, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 4 Nov, 6 Nov, 9 Nov, 11 Nov, 13 Nov, 16 Nov, 20 Nov, 23 Nov, 25 Nov, 27 Nov, 7 Dec, 9 Dec, 18 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 8 Jan, 11 Jan, 15 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 29 Jan, 1 Feb, 5 Feb, 8 Feb, 12 Feb, 15 Feb, 19 Feb, 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 11 Mar, 14 Mar, 18 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep ...
2020: 4 Jan, 8 Jan, 11 Jan, 15 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 29 Jan, 1 Feb, 5 Feb, 8 Feb, 12 Feb, 15 Feb, 19 Feb, 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 11 Mar, 14 Mar, 18 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep ...
Late availability on these dates: 21 Sep, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 04 Nov, 06 Nov, 09 Nov, 11 Nov, 13 Nov, 16 Nov, 20 Nov, 23 Nov, 25 Nov, 27 Nov
Coast to coast cycling vacation in Costa Rica
Take in the variety of Costa Rica by bike
From US $3,749 to US $3,999 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 19 Oct, 16 Nov, 14 Dec, 21 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 7 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Jul, 19 Sep, 17 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 19 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 7 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Jul, 19 Sep, 17 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 19 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 19 Oct, 16 Nov
Small group Albania vacation
An incredible history set against a rugged landscape
From US $1,349 to US $1,549US $1,479 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 6 Oct, 20 Oct
2020: 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 8 May, 15 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 7 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct
2020: 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 8 May, 15 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 7 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 06 Oct, 20 Oct
Luxury fitness vacations in Spain
Luxury weight loss, detox, fitness & wellness retreat Spain
From £1,095 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov
Save a super healthy £100 pp on our luxury boot camp and wellness retreat. Achieve your weight loss, fitness & wellness goals on this results oriented program supported by our world class team at our award winning venue.
Unusual accommodation in Lanzarote, Canary Islands
360º views, ideal couples/single travellers, pick-up incl
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: 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 21 Dec
2020: 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 23 May, 13 Jun, 5 Sep, 12 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, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 23 May, 13 Jun, 5 Sep, 12 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: 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 02 Nov
Treehotel and Northern Lights vacation, Sweden
Luxury tree hotel in Northern Sweden
From £965 to £1,495 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout September to April.
Oman small group tour
Ancient spice trails, Wahiba Sands, superb coastal scenery
From £1,799 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 £1,285 to £1,365 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 9 Sep
2020: 1 Jun, 14 Sep
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
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£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
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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
£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
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€370
excluding flights
There were so many memorable parts. It is difficult to pick out any one thing. It was a wonderful vacation. We loved all the activities - paddle boarding, horse riding, canyoning, farm skills, rafting.
(more)Jennie Curnow
Excellent (more)Lee Russell
The most memorable parts of the vacation were the beautiful raw rugged scenery. Ilaria and Des and their warmth and wonderful hospitality. The activities and the very friendly people who run them particularly the horse riding and the rafting. (more)Dominic Galvin
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US $3,070
excluding flights
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
Riding on horses and spending time with the families were the most memorable parts of our vacation. (more)Dan Denegre
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US $2,149
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
€659
excluding flights
The most memorable parts of the trip were learning Spanish with a great group of profesoras and estudiantes. The friendliness of the local people in Panes., and the lovely walking in the Picos led by an excellent guide.
(more)Anne Young
It's a very enjoyable way to spend a week getting to know the area, lovely guided walks with a wonderful and interesting guide. The school is extremely well organised with fun and interesting teachers.
(more)Mary Kitson
I now feel more confident using the language. Alongside the extremely enjoyable classes I had GREAT fun doing the outdoor activities (canyoning, caving, kayaking etc.). The area is stunning. (more)Mark Kitchenham
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£965
excluding flights
The dog sledding was the most memorable. (more)James Harrison
The glass igloo and the Aurora restaurant was the highlight of the trip. We got to enjoy a few hours of clear night sky and a full moon before the clouds came over, and whilst we didn't get to see the northern lights, it was still fantastic. (more)Jodie Potts
The food, northern lights and the moose sightings, also the friendly and most hosptialable reception from all the staff. And oh the accommodation, so warm, clean and stylish with amazing views.
(more)Karen Gibson
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US $2,142
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 $1,649
excluding flights
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
Just being in the wonderful location was memorable - seeing the snow covered mountains of Bucegi on one side and the Piatra Craiului on the other was wonderful. Apart from seeing the bears, the other (unexpected) highlight was the wonderful ride in the horse cart, through the meadows with the sun shining. (more)William Walker
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
Really enjoyable family time that gave us structure to our days and gave us access to things you wouldn’t normally find as a visitor (more)Alison Renfrew
So many memorable things including hiking through the woods, up the mountain to another beautiful location for lunch with a wonderful panorama of the mountains (more)Carolyn Jonathan
The most memorable part of the vacation was swimming in many of the beautiful rivers of this beautiful country and seeing the huge number of wildflowers, butterflies, birds, reptiles and lots more. And going to sleep to the sounds of nightingale and nightjars calling. (more)Kaz Wilkinson
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£1,799
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
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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
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£1,285
excluding flights
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
We enjoyed it all but going to to the Merry Cemetry at Sapanta was interesting also Viscri where Prince Charles has bought a home. He has helped the village and it was great going to the woods on a horse drawn cart to the brick maker and learning about his craft. (more)Sue Beckingham
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£1,505
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
£1,895
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
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£1,085
including UK flights
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US $2,106
excluding flights
Hiking the section of the Nakasendo Samurai Trail from Magome to Tsumago was amazing! We loved walking through really beautiful countryside, listening to the birds and frogs and fortunately not encountering any bears! (more)Rachel Bielby
Amazing vacation (more)Sylvie Harvey
Walking the old samurai trials was incredible, as well as exploring the many temples and shrines in Kyoto. Amazing, we loved every moment. (more)Mairi Towl
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£2,599
excluding flights
We enjoyed getting familiar with the capital cities in all three countries: Baku, Azerbaijan; Tbilisi, Georgia; and Yerevan, Armenia. The trip was outstanding. (more)Sondra Mark
There were so many highlights, the scenery, the food, the experiences! (more)Donna Holmes
The highlight was the part of the trip in Svaneti. (more)Lars Leibnitz
From
US $2,300
excluding flights
The highlights our vacation were the stay with the host family, the wildlife, a range of experiences such as river safaris and the historical monuments. (more)Melissa Marfleet-Collins
We will be talking about this vacation for years to come. Everyone had their own favourite moments, and the mix of adventure, wildlife and culture was great. (more)Delia Mackechnie
Orang-utans obviously amazing, fire flies amazing as it was a clear night. Turtle beach amazing. (more)Alex Base
From
€750
excluding flights
The most memorable parts of the vacation were swimming in the clear blue sea, alighting on sandy beaches, getting fit kayaking, learning about Galicia, eating calamaris and enjoying the company of Spanish people. (more)Kate Lambert
A brilliant vacation with great people at reasonable cost...The guides and tour owner made it a very special trip
(more)Duncan Thomas
From
£2,445
excluding flights
Excellent...there were too many highlights for us to single out any one experience as the most memorable. Every day was memorable and for all the right reasons. (more)Gerald Sherry
Successful (more)Marcia Westreich
One of the most memorable things was the beautiful Carpathian countryside and the people working in the fields as of yesteryear. The haymaking and haystacks were fascinating and we all fell in love with rural Romania.
(more)Joan Houston
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