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.
248 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
Oman small group tour
Ancient spice trails, Wahiba Sands, superb coastal scenery
From £2,495 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 6 Jan, 22 Mar, 4 Oct, 6 Dec
2028: 12 Jan, 27 Mar, 9 Oct, 27 Nov
2028: 12 Jan, 27 Mar, 9 Oct, 27 Nov
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
Papua New Guinea small group tour
Stay with tribes and visit a festival in Papua New Guinea
From US $14,345 to US $15,035 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 27 Jun
2028: 25 Jun, 1 Aug, 5 Sep
2028: 25 Jun, 1 Aug, 5 Sep
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Sumatra small group vacation
Venture to Indonesia’s wild, wild west
From US $1,395 to US $1,595 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
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, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 25 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 29 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep ...
2028: 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 25 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 29 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep ...
Late availability on upcoming trips
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
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan adventure tour
Explore the futuristic and ancient from Astana to Bishek
From US $3,345 to US $3,795 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 1 May, 4 May, 15 May, 18 May, 29 May, 1 Jun, 7 Aug, 17 Aug, 28 Aug, 7 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 28 Sep, 9 Oct
2028: 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 13 May, 16 May, 27 May, 30 May, 5 Aug, 15 Aug, 26 Aug, 5 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 26 Sep, 7 Oct
2028: 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 13 May, 16 May, 27 May, 30 May, 5 Aug, 15 Aug, 26 Aug, 5 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 26 Sep, 7 Oct
Late availability on upcoming trips
Guyana nature and culture tour
Immerse yourself in Guyana's pristine rainforests
From £5,850 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 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
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
Somaliland highlights tour
The ultimate Somaliland 4 day highlight tour
From US $850 to US $1,300 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 $2,210 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
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, 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
Blue whale watching in the Azores, Pico Island
Spring whales, wild Pico & unforgettable Atlantic adventures
From US $1,695 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 1 May
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Small group vacation in Azerbaijan
Flaming mountains and ancient history on the edge of Europe
From £1,499 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
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: 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
Small group Albania vacation
An incredible history set against a rugged landscape
From US $2,465 to US $2,630 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 19 Mar, 9 Apr, 21 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 23 May, 4 Jun, 13 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
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
Algeria and the M’Zab Valley small group vacation
Explore ancient Algeria and the M’Zab Valley
From US $2,460US $2,250 to US $2,980 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Dec
2027: 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 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, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2028: 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 24 Jun, 22 Jul, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 23 Dec
2027: 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 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, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2028: 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 24 Jun, 22 Jul, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 23 Dec
Up to US $210 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 26 Dec, 23 Jan, 30 Jan
Late availability on these dates: 26 Dec, 23 Jan, 30 Jan
Whale watching in the Azores
Three chances to search for whales & dolphins in the Azores
From US $1,350 to US $1,625 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Uzbekistan small group tour
Explore cities and landscapes of the ancient Silk Road
From US $5,310 to US $5,390 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 26 Mar, 23 Apr, 7 May, 11 Jun, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct
Transylvania self-drive vacation in Romania
Traditional Landscapes & Cultural Heritage - beyond Dracula.
From £895 to £1,195 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Romania vacation, the Beauty of Yesterday
Small group tour to rediscover enchanting rural Romania
From £2,550 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 2 Sep
Albania food and wine vacation
Different areas - typical food and wine
From £1,380 to £1,580 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Saudi Arabia small group vacation
See the natural & cultural sights of Saudi Arabia in 11 days
From US $8,604 to US $9,087 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 15 Mar, 22 Oct, 1 Nov, 12 Nov, 22 Nov, 24 Dec
2028: 17 Jan, 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 18 Dec, 22 Dec
2028: 17 Jan, 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 18 Dec, 22 Dec
Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan small group tour
A comprehensive tour through Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia
From £3,990 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 2 May, 5 Sep
Romania adventure vacation
An amazing tour exploring medieval Europe and Transylvania
From £3,275 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 8 May
2028: 20 May
2028: 20 May
Transylvania vacation accommodation
A Count's guesthouse in the Carpathian mountains
From €115 to €245 per person per night
Accommodation
West Papua wildlife vacation
A true adventure to see Papua's endemic mammals
From £8,895 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2028: 8 May
Panama tour, Essential Panama
A diverse & exciting journey through Panama
From £2,595 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Jamaica small group highlights tour
Jamaica highlights tour in 12 days
From US $3,370 to US $3,740 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Nov
2027: 14 Jan, 4 Feb, 18 Mar, 8 Apr, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov
2027: 14 Jan, 4 Feb, 18 Mar, 8 Apr, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 26 Nov, 14 Jan, 04 Feb
