115 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:
2018: 29 Nov, 22 Dec
2019: 1 Dec, 22 Dec
2019: 1 Dec, 22 Dec
Mongolia adventure vacation
Off the beaten track adventure through spectacular Mongolia
From US $2,518 to US $3,855 23 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Jun, 20 Jul
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
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
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Georgia and Armenia vacation
Churches, monasteries, snow capped mountains, lakes and waterfalls
From US $2,475 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 25 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep
Kamchatka vacations, small group tour
Explore Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula
From £1,799 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 8 Aug, 23 Aug
Romania adventure vacation
An amazing tour exploring medieval Europe and Transylvania
From £2,145 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 2 Jun, 8 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
Oman small group tour
Ancient spice trails, Wahiba Sands, superb coastal scenery
From £1,799 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 21 Oct, 18 Nov
2019: 6 Jan, 3 Feb, 4 Apr, 27 Oct, 17 Nov
2019: 6 Jan, 3 Feb, 4 Apr, 27 Oct, 17 Nov
£100pp off November Oman Small Group Tour
Algeria vacations, Desert and History
Explore the history and culture of Algeria
From £2,699 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 21 Oct
2019: 9 Jan, 17 Mar, 20 Oct
2019: 9 Jan, 17 Mar, 20 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 £5,565 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 24 Oct
Helpdesk
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 $1,365 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep
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, 8 Sep
2020: 3 May, 6 Sep
2020: 3 May, 6 Sep
Haiti vacation, small group
Discover Haiti on this tour to the Caribbean's hidden gem
From £2,175 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 8 Nov, 27 Dec
2019: 14 Feb, 21 Nov
2020: 16 Jan
2019: 14 Feb, 21 Nov
2020: 16 Jan
Activity vacation in Montenegro
An active villa holiday at stunning Lake Skadar, Montenegro
From £645 to £745 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct
2019: 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, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct
2019: 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, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct
Enjoy an Indian summer in Montenegro with £50 off per person on all September and October bookings.
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 €49 to €118 per person per night
Accommodation
Georgia cultural vacation, Georgia Explorer
Trek amongst Georgia's untouched villages and mountains
From £2,095 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 16 Jun, 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
Iran cultural vacation
A captivating land dripping with history and culture
From £2,595 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 30 Sep, 2 Dec
2019: 5 May, 29 Sep, 1 Dec
2019: 5 May, 29 Sep, 1 Dec
Belarus tour, Forgotten Europe
Explore the culture and traditions of Europe's wild east.
From £1,799 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 17 May, 16 Aug
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, 7 Jun, 23 Aug, 6 Sep
Georgia & Armenia cultural vacation
Journey to the furthest reaches of Europe
From £2,095 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Jun, 25 Aug, 21 Sep
Canoeing and kayaking vacation in Montenegro, Lake Skadar
Wilderness kayak/canoe holiday at a vast lake in Montenegro
From £645 to £745 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep
Iraq Kurdistan vacation
Iraqi Kurdistan is a fascinating place of sheer beauty
From £2,999 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 14 Apr, 15 Sep
Sudan vacation
Visit pyramids & meet desert nomads
From £2,299 to £2,499 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 13 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 7 Dec, 29 Dec
2019: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 12 Apr, 17 Apr
2019: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 12 Apr, 17 Apr
From
US $2,518
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
£1,799
excluding flights
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
All of Oman was amazing and a wonderful country to visit ...but I especially loved being in the mountains at Wadi Bani Awf, with stunning scenery and incredible views. (more)Frances Hastings
Watching the turtles at Ras el Jinz after dark and before dawn - both adult female turtles laying and baby turtles hatching and scurrying to the sea. Such a privilege to be part of this. (more)Martin Bigg
From
£1,275
excluding flights
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
Every second will be memorable. Can’t wait to go back. (more)Christine Beswick
From
US $1,999
excluding flights
The diversity of it all was fantastic. (more)Jane Cartwright
Staying at the Turtle Research Centre Carapace Lodge and seeing turtles nesting at dusk and getting up at 5am to see them returning to the sea. (more)Trevor Storer
Visiting some of the interesting sights as we got inside Oman, the forts, the castles, the desert, wadis and swimming in the sinkhole was a fun highlight for me on a hot day! (more)Julie Forshaw
From
£2,145
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
£1,255
excluding flights
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
There are many to choose from, but Biertan and Viscri stand out for their beauty and country setting. We had a great time. The accommodation was good, the people were friendly and the museum village and Ethnographic museums were wonderful. (more)Rob Moody
The most memorable was the painted monasteries, fortified churches, peasant/rural lifestyle all brilliantly presented by our guide Alexandra. Also the steam train. (more)Ann Lindsay
From
US $2,475
excluding flights
From
£1,799
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
£645
excluding flights
Beautiful country, fabulous hosts, fauna & flora, food & wine, culture, history and good paced activities for various ages & abilities = recipe for excellence (more)Miranda Moodie
Fantastic. We just could not have arranged all this ourselves! (more)Joo Li Ng
This was one of our best vacations ever. The surroundings were utterly beautiful, the activities were amazing and our hosts made everything work seamlessly. (more)Clare Sandling
From
€49
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
£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
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
£2,599
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
£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
£2,299
excluding flights
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
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
£2,699
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
£2,595
excluding flights
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
Very good vacation (more)Mandy Conway
From
£2,095
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
£2,999
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
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
From
€370
excluding flights
The excursions which were well thought out and very informative. So much we wouldn't have known if it wasn't for Benoit. Corrines cookery lesson was amazing too and very relaxed.
(more)Brenda Muir
By the end of the week (helped by the glorious weather) I had laughed a lot, had some hugely interesting conversations, seen some beautiful places, learnt a lot of interesting facts, made some new friends, eaten some delicious food, tried lots of new things and completely relaxed. I practically cried when I had to leave, I'd loved it so much! (more)Ali James
From
US $4,715
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The most memorable part of my journey in Sudan was the Sudanese people, I have never experienced just a warm welcome in my life, it will for ever stay with me.
Tips?
Just book it, don't ponder about it and worry about safety, I never felt as safe and for me it was a trip of a lifetime.
Local benefits?
The trip was linked with a local tour operator, who were directly involved or had links with local projects just as schools and education. Also they employed... (more)Cathal Murphy
