133 Unusual destinations vacations found
New Zealands Subantarctic Islands cruise, including Macquarie
Wildlife voyage to the Subantarctic inc Macquarie Island
From US $7,000 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Dec, 22 Dec
Mongolia adventure vacation
Off the beaten track adventure through spectacular Mongolia
From US $3,070 23 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Jun, 20 Jul
A 10% discount on a range of our Mongolia small group trips.
Oman small group tour
Ancient spice trails, Wahiba Sands, superb coastal scenery
From £1,799 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 4 Apr, 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
£100 discount per person off our April Oman small group tour
Santo Antao hiking vacations, Cape Verde Islands
Trek in Cape Verde on the beautiful 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
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.
Romania vacation, the Beauty of Yesterday
Small group tour to rediscover enchanting rural Romania
From £1,255 to £1,285 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 3 Jun, 9 Sep
Georgia and Armenia vacation
Churches, monasteries, snow capped mountains, lakes and waterfalls
From US $2,405 to US $2,475 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 08 Jun, 22 Jun
Kamchatka vacations, small group tour
Explore Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula
From £1,895 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 8 Jul, 11 Jul, 30 Jul, 13 Aug, 24 Aug, 1 Sep
Romania adventure vacation
An amazing tour exploring medieval Europe and Transylvania
From £2,445 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Jun, 7 Sep
2020: 6 Jun, 5 Sep
2020: 6 Jun, 5 Sep
£100 per person discount off 1 June Romania Group Tour
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
Algeria vacations, Desert and History
Explore the history and culture of Algeria
From £2,889 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Oct
2020: 15 Mar, 18 Oct
2020: 15 Mar, 18 Oct
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
Papua New Guinea holiday, Tribes & Traditions
Unique small-group cultural tour to Papua New Guinea
From £5,895 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 23 Oct
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.
Albania walking holiday
A wild and rugged landscape with historic folkore
From US $1,235 to US $1,315 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 5 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 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
Activity vacation in Montenegro
An active villa holiday at stunning Lake Skadar, Montenegro
From £645 to £745 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 14 Apr, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct
Book for w/c April 14, May 12, May 19, June 9, 16, 23 or 30 and get a £100pp discount!
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:
2019: 5 May, 12 May, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep
2020: 3 May, 6 Sep
2020: 3 May, 6 Sep
Papua New Guinea tour, cultures & customs
A small-group adventure tour to Papua New Guinea
From US $7,635 15 days ex flights
Small group travel
Haiti vacation, small group
Discover Haiti on this tour to the Caribbean's hidden gem
From £2,325 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Nov
2020: 16 Jan
2020: 16 Jan
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 $2,415 to US $3,105 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 13 Jul, 4 Aug
Exploratory horse trekking vacation in Mongolia
An adventurous cultural experience in northern Mongolia
From US $2,225 to US $3,490 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Georgia cultural vacation, Georgia Explorer
Trek amongst Georgia's untouched villages and mountains
From £2,115 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 4 Aug, 15 Sep
Kyrgyzstan vacation, small group
Explore Kyrgyzstan's striking alpine landscapes and lakes
From £1,995 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Jul, 18 Aug
2020: 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 16 Aug, 30 Aug
2020: 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 16 Aug, 30 Aug
Iran cultural vacation
A captivating land dripping with history and culture
From £2,795 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 7 Apr, 15 Sep, 1 Dec
2020: 5 Apr, 13 Sep, 29 Nov
2020: 5 Apr, 13 Sep, 29 Nov
Belarus tour, Forgotten Europe
Explore the culture and traditions of Europe's wild east.
From £1,925 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 17 May, 16 Aug
2020: 15 May, 14 Aug
2020: 15 May, 14 Aug
£100 per person discount off 16 August 2019 small group tour
Bulgaria self guided hiking vacation
Explore the hidden delights of Bulgaria's Rodopi Mountains
From US $804 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Romania hiking vacation, 'Along the Enchanted Way' tour
Explore the stunning scenery of remote Romania
From £1,795 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 24 May, 23 Aug, 6 Sep
From
£645
excluding flights
The whole vacation was great, the right amount of relaxation and activities. There are a couple of days off for you to organise your own activity, exploration or if the weathers great, there is a pool at the villa. Overall a great vacation and a beautiful country and people. (more)Jennifer Callow
It was all fantastic - the wine tasting was just superb, kayaking most enjoyable and the fisherman's lunch delicious. Being given Rakija to taste from a couple's "Stil" at the roadside on the way to Tania's amazing lunch was extremely memorable! (more)Helen Whittaker
Every day provided something special. The scenery everywhere we visited and travelled through is stunning. Discovering and then jumping into beautiful,
hidden pools and rivers, whilst on wonderful day hikes, were a joy. (more)Beverly Hipkin
From
£1,799
excluding flights
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
Just about everything was memorable. But traveling through and swimming in the wadis and canyons would be the top highlight. A one hundred percent success, things went very smoothly. I hope I will do many more vacations with the company. (more)Oliver Grumitt
From
US $3,070
excluding flights
100 out of 100...The program is well balanced between activities and the lazy camping days (more)Lolita Bizune
Going over the sand dunes and staying in gers or in tents in what seemed to be in the middle of nowhere and then a herd of goats and sheep comes along.
(more)Josephine Tanti
Climbing the 'Singing Sand Dunes' (Khongoryn Els) at sunset was amazing! It was a big effort to make it to the top, but we were rewarded with once-in-a lifetime views over the vast sand dunes and Gobi Desert while mother nature turned on a spectacular pink and purple hue. (more)Lynette Smith
From
£1,275
excluding flights
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
Simply Bhutan, every thing about the Bhutan vacation was excellent beyond expectations. From the time we landed till the time to leave the guide and driver were so kind, thoughtful, and could not do enough for us. One of the best vacation i ever had and will stay with me for a very long time. (more)Caroline Hopkins
From
US $1,999
excluding flights
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
The diversity of it all was fantastic. (more)Jane Cartwright
From
US $2,405
excluding flights
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
From
£1,895
excluding flights
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
It was excellent. Everything was well organised. I would definitely return to the same destination, and on the same itinerary... (more)Alastair Giddings
From
£1,255
excluding flights
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
For anyone with an interest in this part of Romania, with its unique history, unusual ecclesiastical architecture, and its customs and traditions, and who may be considering a vacation there, I can recommend this 10 day group tour by mini-bus with almost no reserve. (more)Rodney Mount
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
US $7,635
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
Memorable parts?
The part of the trip in Svaneti.
Tips?
Its a good trips and they should book it
Local benefits?
It benefitted local people in The Svaneti region because it creates work.
Overall rating?
I will give it 4 stars because the guide in Azerbaijan didn't speak English very well. He didn't understand our questions and could answer something completly
wrong which proved that he hadn't understood the question. (more)Lars Leibnitz
From
£2,725
excluding flights
Wildlife encounters in the tropical forest - howler monkeys, a sloth, racoons and porcupines plus too many species of birds to name. Guides were likeable and knowledgeable (more)Stephen Osgerby
The beauty of the country and the people was the highlight. Some of the most warm and friendly people I have ever come across. Very safe in the areas we travelled and absolutely amazing art for very little money. Loved it!! (more)Rene McRogers
From
€100
per person per night
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
The peace and tranquillity of this beautiful valley was stunning. All the staff and guides - particularly Gabo - were friendly and knowledgeable, and did their
utmost to make us feel comfortable and at home. Just fantastic, we would like to return to appreciate this special place at another time of year, probably spring or autumn. (more)Clio Whittaker
From
£1,795
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
£2,795
excluding flights
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
The highlight was all the amazing mosques. (more)Laura Cooke
From
£645
excluding flights
Kayaking back to camp by starlight after a fish dinner at a remote hamlet beside the deepest part of the lake. (more)Angela Mclean
It was amazing to be so busy and active and yet be so refreshed. (more)Philippa Throssell
The kayaking was amazing, the lake is so quiet and often ( nearly always) you are the only people out there! The scenery is stunning, it's quite amazing. (more)Kay Audoire
From
£2,299
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
£2,889
excluding flights
The highlight was Djemilla in the snow, tipaza desert, berber village welcome. (more)Clare Renton
In no particular order, 1. Visiting the amazing Roman sites 2. Seeing the marvellous Roman mosaics in the Djemila museum 3. Climbing the Grand Erg Occidental dune at Taghit... (more)Philip Tepper
The Roman ruins of Algeria are always a highlight, even more when one is blessed with a very good Guide as we had. Algiers is very beautiful, as far as I know the only Art Nouveau town, beautiful, despite the decay and rainy weather. (more)maria camilo
From
£3,210
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The visit to the battlefield of 331BC Guagemela where Alexander the Great defeated Darius III was particularly good because of the excellent talk on the history and strategy employed. However the scenery in the mountains, the Kurdish people and the many historic and cultural site were all interesting and memorable.
Tips?
The more you have read about the area first the more I think you get from the trip. Be prepared to be flexible and enjoy it as it comes.
Local... (more)Jenny Maddick
From
£1,425
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Almost everything we saw in Georgia was memorable and exciting!
Tips?
Ladies, take a skirt for the churches and monasteries.
Local benefits?
We certainly managed to visit individuals in their homes and bring a little benefit,and this was always very interesting. I'd like to be able to w a l k to a restaurant where possible.
Overall rating?
Excellent! (more)Anna Cooper
From
£2,245
excluding flights
The walks, especially Kasbegi, Ushguli and the Molokan village. But there were too few opportunities for walking. (more)G Phillips
Waking up in the morning in Gudauri and opening the window to see fresh snow on the Higher Caucasus mountains - spectacular. (more)Maddy Ball
I would definitely recommend this trip (with extension to Azerbaijan), to people who want to see more than the well trodden tourist routes in Western Europe. (more)Judy Schneider
From
US $7,000
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The wildlife.
Tips?
Don't go on this ship: it is old and uncomfortable.
Booking a mini-suite was expensive and turned out to be most inconvenient. It was certainly good having ones own toilet and shower, however the bed
arrangement was terrible. The bed was enclosed in a box with only a small corner free for getting in or getting out of bed. If one had to get up in the night
one had to wake one's partner to get out of bed and back in again, as one had to climb... (more)Carole-Anne Fooks
From
US $804
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing all the beautiful wildflowers. May was a wonderful time of year to be there. Also the very warm welcome we received from local people in the smaller villages.
Tips?
You need to be aware that the trekking company in Bulgaria promotes the opportunity for solo travelers to save costs by traveling with a couple who've already booked. As you are mainly staying in very small places if someone else books the same dates you are likely to end up spending every evening... (more)Ruth Bradshaw
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