Unusual destinations vacations
Tired of all the media driven ‘must sees’ and ‘top ten travel tips’? Here are some of our most unusual vacation destinations that are wonderful not because they are on trend, but because they are able to bring high quality, exciting responsible tourism offerings to the table. Some are less-visited countries, such as Mongolia, and others are regions within countries, just off the tourist track, such as inland Montenegro or Alaska.
253 Unusual destinations vacations found
Sao Tome & Principe vacation
A wonderful break on the tropical isles, Sao Tome & Principe
From £3,936 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Carpathian Mountains conservation & culture vacation
Wolves, bears and sightseeing in Romania
From US $1,740 to US $2,025 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Sep, 3 Oct
2027: 24 Apr, 8 May, 29 May, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct
2027: 24 Apr, 8 May, 29 May, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep, 03 Oct
Oman small group tour
Ancient spice trails, Wahiba Sands, superb coastal scenery
From £1,995 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Oct, 2 Nov
2027: 6 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Mar, 12 Apr, 4 Oct, 1 Nov, 6 Dec
2027: 6 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Mar, 12 Apr, 4 Oct, 1 Nov, 6 Dec
New Zealands Subantarctic Islands cruise
Wildlife voyage to the Subantarctic inc Macquarie Island
From US $10,490 to US $11,050 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Nov, 17 Dec
2027: 21 Nov, 16 Dec
2027: 21 Nov, 16 Dec
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Papua New Guinea small group tour
Stay with tribes and visit a festival in Papua New Guinea
From US $13,731 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 3 Aug
Sumatra small group vacation
Venture to Indonesia’s wild, wild west
From US $1,415US $1,237 to US $1,730 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 16 Oct
2027: 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 8 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 17 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 29 Oct
2028: 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 6 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul ...
2027: 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 8 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 17 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 29 Oct
2028: 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 6 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul ...
Up to US $210 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 21 Aug, 04 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 09 Oct, 16 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 21 Aug, 04 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 09 Oct, 16 Oct
Tailor made tours of Oman
North to South mystical trip of stunning Oman
From £3,795 14 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
2027 Melanesia expedition cruise
Discover Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu
From US $14,300 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 23 Oct
French Polynesia island hopping vacation
Explore the untouched, secret islands of the Pacific
From €6,000 to €8,000 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Guyana nature and culture tour
Immerse yourself in Guyana's pristine rainforests
From £5,850 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 13 Aug, 15 Aug, 12 Sep, 10 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec
2027: 16 Jan, 13 Feb, 10 Apr, 21 Aug, 18 Sep, 9 Oct, 13 Nov, 4 Dec
2027: 16 Jan, 13 Feb, 10 Apr, 21 Aug, 18 Sep, 9 Oct, 13 Nov, 4 Dec
Hidden Guianas guided tour
Discover the mysteries of Guyana, Suriname & French Guiana
From US $9,690 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 19 Sep, 14 Nov
2027: 23 Jan, 13 Feb, 3 Apr, 11 Sep, 16 Oct, 20 Nov
2027: 23 Jan, 13 Feb, 3 Apr, 11 Sep, 16 Oct, 20 Nov
Algeria tailor made vacation
2 Roman sites, 4 cities & 1 national park
From £2,695 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Azerbaijan small group tour
Cultural voyage through the varied lands of Azerbaijan
From US $2,020 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Sep
2027: 8 May, 4 Sep
2027: 8 May, 4 Sep
Best of Nicaragua overland vacation, tailor made
Colonial cities, volcanoes and jungle wilderness
From US $4,010 to US $4,370 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
$150 off per person for bookings made by 31 August 2026 for departures before 31 Dec 2026
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Georgia, off the beaten track
Into the heart of Georgia's rugged backcountry
From US $2,695 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Somaliland highlights tour
The ultimate Somaliland 4 day highlight tour
From US $850 to US $1,200 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Orissa and Chhattisgarh tours in India
Distinct tribal cultures, temples & traditional textiles
From US $3,775 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 12 Feb, 5 Nov
Highlights of Albania
Discover the emerging nation of Albania and its secrets
From US $2,160US $1,990 to US $2,300 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 24 Oct
2027: 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct
2027: 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct
Up to US $170 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 24 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 24 Oct
Blue whale watching in the Azores, Pico Island
Best time to see Blue Whales on Pico, Azores
From £1,590 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 1 May
Pacific Islands tour
Nine islands, some of the world's smallest nations
From £24,950 27 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 14 Jul
Small group vacation in Azerbaijan
Flaming mountains and ancient history on the edge of Europe
From £1,299 to £1,499 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 6 Sep
2027: 2 May, 5 Sep
2027: 2 May, 5 Sep
Ghana, Togo and Benin vacation, gold and magic
Traditional villages and voodoo in Ghana, Togo and Benin
From £3,699 to £4,065 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 20 Oct, 10 Nov, 22 Dec
2027: 2 Feb, 16 Mar, 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 31 Aug, 22 Oct, 23 Nov, 28 Dec
2028: 15 Feb, 28 Mar, 1 Aug, 12 Sep, 17 Oct, 5 Dec, 27 Dec
2027: 2 Feb, 16 Mar, 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 31 Aug, 22 Oct, 23 Nov, 28 Dec
2028: 15 Feb, 28 Mar, 1 Aug, 12 Sep, 17 Oct, 5 Dec, 27 Dec
Melanesia small ship cruise 2026
Exploring Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands & Vanuatu
From US $14,375 18 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Oct
Albania cycling holiday
A wild and rugged corner of the Balkan Peninsula
From US $2,173US $1,965 to US $2,550 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct
2027: 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct
2028: 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct
2027: 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct
2028: 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct
Up to US $200 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 09 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 09 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct
Small group Albania vacation
An incredible history set against a rugged landscape
From US $2,053US $1,920 to US $2,250 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct
2027: 19 Mar, 9 Apr, 21 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 23 May, 4 Jun, 13 Jun, 23 Jun, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 12 Sep, 21 Sep, 30 Sep, 1 Oct, 9 Oct, 18 Oct, 23 Oct
2028: 17 Mar, 7 Apr, 19 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 21 May, 2 Jun, 11 Jun, 21 Jun, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 10 Sep, 19 Sep, 28 Sep, 29 Sep, 7 Oct, 16 Oct, 21 Oct
2027: 19 Mar, 9 Apr, 21 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 23 May, 4 Jun, 13 Jun, 23 Jun, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 12 Sep, 21 Sep, 30 Sep, 1 Oct, 9 Oct, 18 Oct, 23 Oct
2028: 17 Mar, 7 Apr, 19 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 21 May, 2 Jun, 11 Jun, 21 Jun, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 10 Sep, 19 Sep, 28 Sep, 29 Sep, 7 Oct, 16 Oct, 21 Oct
Up to US $220 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 09 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 09 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct
Algeria and the M’Zab Valley small group vacation
Explore ancient Algeria and the M’Zab Valley
From US $2,560 to US $2,980 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2027: 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 12 Jun, 24 Jul, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 27 Nov
2027: 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 12 Jun, 24 Jul, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 27 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 07 Nov
Whale watching in the Azores
Classic whale watching trip in the Azores archipelago
From £995 to £1,135 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
April to September is peak whale watching season in the Azores
Uzbekistan small group tour
Explore cities and landscapes of the ancient Silk Road
From US $4,725 to US $4,950 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 16 Oct
2027: 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 23 Apr, 7 May, 21 May, 28 May, 11 Jun, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct
2027: 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 23 Apr, 7 May, 21 May, 28 May, 11 Jun, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 04 Sep, 18 Sep, 16 Oct
Romania vacation, the Beauty of Yesterday
Small group tour to rediscover enchanting rural Romania
From £2,419 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 3 Sep
2027: 2 Sep
2027: 2 Sep
Tunisia solar eclipse 2027 tour
Solar eclipse and Sahara desert adventure
From £3,695 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 26 Jul
