144 Unusual destinations vacations found
New Zealands Subantarctic Islands cruise, including Macquarie
Wildlife voyage to the Subantarctic inc Macquarie Island
From US $7,000 to US $7,750 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 3 Dec
2020: 30 Nov, 11 Dec
2020: 30 Nov, 11 Dec
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: 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 8 May, 15 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 7 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct
2020: 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 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: 06 Oct, 20 Oct
Mongolia adventure vacation
Off the beaten track adventure through spectacular Mongolia
From US $2,975 to US $3,490 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 Jun, 1 Aug
Oman small group tour
Ancient spice trails, Wahiba Sands, superb coastal scenery
From £1,799 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
Book any of these Oman tours departing in 2020 by the 31st October and save £100 per person!
Travel Team
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Romania vacation, the Beauty of Yesterday
Small group tour to rediscover enchanting rural Romania
From £1,325 to £1,365 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 1 Jun, 14 Sep
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 $2,799 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 9 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep
Kamchatka vacations, small group tour
Explore Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula
From £1,895 13 days ex flights
Small group travel
Romania adventure vacation
An amazing tour exploring medieval Europe and Transylvania
From £2,445 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 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
Algeria vacations, Desert and History
Explore the history and culture of Algeria
From £2,995 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
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 £5,895 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 23 Oct
Albania walking holiday
A wild and rugged landscape with historic folkore
From US $1,399 to US $1,499 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 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 $2,369US $1,185 to US $2,499US $2,459 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 7 Dec, 21 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 18 Jan, 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
2020: 4 Jan, 18 Jan, 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
Up to US $1180 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 09 Nov, 23 Nov, 07 Dec, 21 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 09 Nov, 23 Nov, 07 Dec, 21 Dec
Uzbekistan small group tour
Explore cities and landscapes of the ancient Silk Road
From US $2,179 to US $2,299 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 27 Sep
2020: 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 15 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 10 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 9 Sep, 11 Sep, 16 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep
2020: 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 15 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 10 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 9 Sep, 11 Sep, 16 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 27 Sep
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: 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
Carpathian Mountains conservation & culture vacation
Wolves, bears & sightseeing
From US $1,679 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 2 May, 9 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct
Papua New Guinea small group tour
Stay with tribes and visit a festival in Papua New Guinea
From £7,975 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 5 Aug, 2 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:
2019: 22 Sep
2020: 3 May, 6 Sep
2021: 2 May, 5 Sep
2020: 3 May, 6 Sep
2021: 2 May, 5 Sep
Colombia tour, Colombia encompassed
An amazing 20 day adventure through Colombia
From US $3,589US $1,795 to US $3,819US $3,729 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 7 Dec, 21 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 18 Jan, 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
2020: 4 Jan, 18 Jan, 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
Up to US $1790 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 09 Nov, 23 Nov, 07 Dec, 21 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 09 Nov, 23 Nov, 07 Dec, 21 Dec
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 £2,325 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 $1,830 to US $2,065 14 days ex flights
Small group travel
From
US $2,975
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
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
£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
From
US $1,679
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
5***** (more)Beatrice Marinello
I really don't know what I would pick as the most memorable part, every day was so much fun. The vacation offered the perfect mix of varied activities and relaxing in fabulous surroundings. Ben and Emma were the perfect hosts and guides!
(more)Sabine Carey
My highlights were visiting the beautiful waterfalls and hidden spots in nature, the children loved the wild swimming and jumping off rocks. (more)Rachael Chung
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 $1,185
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
From
£1,325
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
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
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
£1,275
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 $2,799
excluding flights
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
The highlight was the part of the trip in Svaneti. (more)Lars Leibnitz
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
£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
€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
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
£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
£1,706
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
£2,795
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
£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
£645
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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