159 Unusual destinations vacations found
New Zealands Subantarctic Islands cruise, including Macquarie
Wildlife voyage to the Subantarctic inc Macquarie Island
From US $7,500 to US $7,750 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 30 Nov, 11 Dec
Small group Albania vacation
An incredible history set against a rugged landscape
From US $1,049 to US $1,379 10 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 20 Mar, 8 May, 15 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 7 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 20 Mar
Mongolia adventure vacation
Off the beaten track adventure through spectacular Mongolia
From US $3,130 to US $3,530 23 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 Jun, 1 Aug
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:
2020: 1 Mar, 5 Apr, 26 Oct, 16 Nov
2021: 11 Jan, 8 Feb, 8 Mar, 5 Apr
2021: 11 Jan, 8 Feb, 8 Mar, 5 Apr
Travel Team
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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, 25 Aug
Santo Antao hiking vacations, Cape Verde Islands
Explore the dramatic coastline on the island of Santo Antão
From US $1,029 to US $1,584 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Georgia and Armenia vacation
Churches, monasteries, snow capped mountains, lakes and waterfalls
From US $2,749 to US $3,049 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep
2021: 8 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep
2021: 8 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep
Kamchatka vacations, small group tour
Explore Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula
From £2,255 to £2,415 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 11 Jul, 27 Jul, 8 Aug, 23 Aug
2021: 10 Jul, 26 Jul, 7 Aug, 22 Aug
2021: 10 Jul, 26 Jul, 7 Aug, 22 Aug
Romania adventure vacation
An amazing tour exploring medieval Europe and Transylvania
From £2,655 to £2,845 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 18 Apr, 6 Jun, 5 Sep
2021: 2 Jun, 5 Sep
2021: 2 Jun, 5 Sep
Tailor made tours of Oman
Privately escorted mystical trip of stunning Oman
From US $1,999 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Bhutan vacations, cultural tours
Discover Bhutan for a once in a lifetime experience
From £1,275 to £1,375 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Special discount offer 10%
Algeria vacations, Desert and History
Explore the history and culture of Algeria
From £2,995 to £3,145 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 15 Mar, 18 Oct, 8 Dec
2021: 14 Mar, 2 May, 10 Oct, 12 Dec
2021: 14 Mar, 2 May, 10 Oct, 12 Dec
Falkland Islands tour, birds and wildlife
A comprehensive Falklands birds and wildlife adventure
From £4,185 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Falkland Islands wildlife tour
10 day Falklands birds and wildlife adventure
From £2,894 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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.
Papua New Guinea holiday, Tribes & Traditions
Unique small-group cultural tour to Papua New Guinea
From £7,945 12 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 25 Oct
Albania walking holiday
A wild and rugged landscape with historic folkore
From US $1,399 to US $1,479 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 17 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep
Iran holiday, private departure
A private, tailor-made tour of historic Iran
From US $2,650 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Colombia vacation, small group
From one enticing town to the next, a two week tour of Colombia
From US $2,419US $1,230 to US $2,559 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 29 Feb, 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec
2021: 2 Jan, 16 Jan, 30 Jan, 13 Feb, 27 Feb, 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 24 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 4 Dec, 18 Dec
2021: 2 Jan, 16 Jan, 30 Jan, 13 Feb, 27 Feb, 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 24 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 4 Dec, 18 Dec
Up to US $1220 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 01 Feb, 15 Feb, 29 Feb, 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 25 Apr
Late availability on these dates: 01 Feb, 15 Feb, 29 Feb, 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 25 Apr
Uzbekistan small group tour
Explore cities and landscapes of the ancient Silk Road
From US $2,179 to US $2,349 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 29 May, 12 Jun, 10 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 16 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 27 Mar, 03 Apr
Activity vacation in Montenegro
An active villa holiday at stunning Lake Skadar, Montenegro
From £645 to £745 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
£100pp discount for April and May bookings!
Carpathian Mountains conservation & culture vacation
Wolves, bears & sightseeing
From US $1,549 to US $1,749 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 2 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 02 May
Papua New Guinea small group tour
Stay with tribes and visit a festival in Papua New Guinea
From £7,675 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 5 Aug, 9 Sep
Highlights of Colombia vacation, tailor-made
Bogota, Coffee Region, Medellin & Cartagena - Tailormade
From £1,850 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan small group tour
A comprehensive tour through Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia
From £2,599 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 3 May, 6 Sep
2021: 2 May, 5 Sep
2021: 2 May, 5 Sep
Colombia tour, Colombia encompassed
An amazing 20 day adventure through Colombia
From US $3,659US $1,935 to US $3,869 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 29 Feb, 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec
2021: 2 Jan, 16 Jan, 30 Jan, 13 Feb, 27 Feb, 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 24 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 4 Dec, 18 Dec
2021: 2 Jan, 16 Jan, 30 Jan, 13 Feb, 27 Feb, 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 24 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 4 Dec, 18 Dec
Up to US $1930 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 01 Feb, 15 Feb, 29 Feb, 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 25 Apr
Late availability on these dates: 01 Feb, 15 Feb, 29 Feb, 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 25 Apr
Papua New Guinea tour, cultures & customs
A small-group adventure tour to Papua New Guinea
From US $7,915 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 26 Jun
Haiti vacation, small group
Discover Haiti on this tour to the Caribbean's hidden gem
From £2,445 12 days ex flights
Small group travel
Nicaragua walking tour vacation
An easy walking tour
From £2,725 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Daily departures until October
Transylvania vacation accommodation
Stay at a Count's guesthouse
From €100 to €174 per person per night
Accommodation
Mongolia wilderness trek in the Altai Mountains
Culture & trekking trip with the Kazakhs of western Mongolia
From US $2,570 to US $3,295 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 2 Aug
From
US $3,130
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
US $2,650
excluding flights
The whole experience was memorable- I can’t single out individual parts (more)Christopher Sykes
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. (more)Sally Hunt
From
£1,649
excluding flights
The local tour leader was excellent; the people of Oman were amazing as it the landscape. (more)Karen Brown
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
From
US $1,549
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
£645
excluding flights
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
US $1,230
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
£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
£1,275
excluding flights
The most exciting part of the vacation was the trip to Bhutan. (more)Sharon Blyth
The best part: Traveling through the Himalayas, climbing to Tiger's Nest monastery, being inside the temples and fortresses of Bhutan. A trip full of wonders. A well organised, well put together tour. (more)Rose McDonagh
Fantastic. Amazing experience. I highly recommend to book a Vacation with this operator. Achut and his guide in Tibet were amazing. (more)Nancy Bodson
From
US $1,999
excluding flights
It was all fantastic, 5 Stars! (more)Yvonne Pearce
The walks were a particular highlight for us as that was what we had set out to do on our trip. Although challenging at times, the information boards were
always clear at the outset of what the walking would be like (more)Laura Robinson
Fabulous! And full of great memories. (more)Steve Smith
From
US $1,029
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The hiking in Santo Antao is outstanding. The scenery is spectacular and the paths are generally pretty good with the locals always ready to lend a hand
when you get lost. The local transfers of bags and hikers was generally very reliable (couple of minor issues but nothing more than we expected). The local
"agent on the ground" was very good and Deborah did more than could be expected to help us to get sorted out after our delayed start. The
accommodation was of a reasonable... (more)Pauline Knowler
From
€100
per person per night
Having trips and experiences arranged each day with a guide to explain everything to you, was wonderful, especially as I was alone and did not have
transport. (more)Janet Pitcher
There were many highlights - the meals together with the guests, the morning tours and the set up of the room. (more)Nehal Vora
the locale was wonderful - very peaceful and a beautiful peek into a different way of life. (more)Ilana Trachtenberg
From
US $2,749
excluding flights
The scenery was the most memorable part of the vacation. (more)Michael (Mick) Oliver
The most memorable part of the vacation was lunch with a wine producing family in Eastern Georgia and meeting a Russian family in their home in Armenia. (more)Margaret Sargent
Absolutely excellent in every respect. (more)Liam Fitzpatrick
From
US $7,915
including domestic flights only
Memorable parts?
Braining Fire Dance in East New Britain
Tips?
Be prepared for the unexpected - good and bad roads - some long days traveling
Local benefits?
Provide employment
Overall rating?
Very good for the serious traveler - not for someone who wants comfort all the
way (more)Stephen Turner
From
£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
Very good and felt most at ease as a solo traveler in Georgia and Armenia (more)Angela Falkenberg
From
£1,850
including domestic flights only
Memorable parts?
Cartagena old town.
Tips?
Much to do so time is required, ie next trip we would do San Augustine, lost city, Medellín.
Local benefits?
I think so and hope so.
Overall rating?
Very good. (more)Matthew Calvocoressi
From
US $2,225
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Oh, man--it's impossible to choose. The most memorable part for me was getting out of the jeep at our first homestay and discovering the absolute, complete
silence. It was unlike anything I've ever experienced.
Tips?
Know that the horse-riding is arduous and exhilarating. Definitely not for beginners.
Local benefits?
Yes, absolutely. What little garbage we had was either burned or brought back with us. Any leftover food--what little there was because our... (more)Britta Solberg Salas
From
£1,765
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The doable yet challenging (for me) walks combined with cultural learning. Experiencing the remote villages, lifestyle and food in local accommodation. Sharing it with two terrific guides and a small group of companionable people.
Tips?
Pack light, take a hat and a good pair of boots and be prepared to soak up a the traditional culture and the magnificent vistas Romania has to offer.
Local benefits?
I would like to think it did via the local accommodation... (more)Helen Wildash
From
£2,025
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Farmstead stay and forest overnight
Tips?
Local benefits?
Some of the animals kept at the reserve were kept in enclosures that were too small.
Overall rating?
Great (more)Jeannie Hau
From
£2,395
excluding flights
An absolute eye opener to see what a superb country Iran is. (more)Margrethe Gilbert
The most memorable part of the vacation was... following rivers up and down their course through a great diversity of stunning landscapes.
(more)Caspian Richards
The beauty, the stunning artistic design in so many aspects -- the carpets, the miniatures, the jewellery, and above all the architecture through the ages. Our
jaws got sore from dropping in awe every time we entered another glorious mosque. (more)Mar Thomson
From
£2,399
excluding flights
One of the best - a really interesting country. And the local operators do a really good job keeping western tourists comfortable in sometimes challenging local conditions. (more)Peter Chapman
The highlight was seeing the people, the remote locations, the sights we saw tucked away off streets - no fencing around them, just there for all to enjoy...sunrise on camels, sunset on the pyramids. (more)Virginia Draper
I had a great time with a good international group of friends. A brilliant guide Kahlid, great drivers and support staff. (more)Geoffrey Hermsen
From
£745
excluding flights
I really enjoyed paddling though beautiful scenery and swimming in the warm lake. (more)Coral Morgan
Being outdoors, meeting local people, and seeing a new country in an ecologically sustainable way was memorable. (more)Kirstin Shirling
Kayaking back to camp by starlight after a fish dinner at a remote hamlet beside the deepest part of the lake. (more)Angela Mclean
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