106 Unusual destinations vacations found
Romania vacation, the Beauty of Yesterday
Small group tour to rediscover enchanting rural Romania
From £1,195 to £1,245 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 11 Jun, 17 Sep
2019: 3 Jun
2019: 3 Jun
Last few places available on September 17th departure. Special offer - £ 50 discount per person. Book before June 30th to qualify.
Kamchatka vacations, small group tour
Explore Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula
From £1,799 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 8 Aug, 23 Aug
2019: 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 8 Aug, 23 Aug
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:
2018: 3 Jun, 9 Sep
2019: 2 Jun, 8 Sep
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
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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
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
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
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
Albania walking holiday
A wild and rugged landscape with historic folkore
From US $1,315 to US $1,365 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 6 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep
2019: 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep
2019: 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 06 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug
Georgia and Armenia vacation
Churches, monasteries, snow capped mountains, lakes and waterfalls
From US $2,475 to US $2,555 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 16 Jun, 21 Jul, 22 Sep, 29 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 16 Jun, 21 Jul
Mongolia adventure vacation
Off the beaten track adventure through spectacular Mongolia
From US $2,518 to US $3,140 23 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 2 Jun, 21 Jul
Looking to discover Mongolia? Consider this exciting in-depth 23-day option. Book before May 31st and receive a 10% discount per person. That's a saving of up to $314 pp. Only three spaces (out of six) remaining.
Haiti vacation, small group
Discover Haiti on this tour to the Caribbean's hidden gem
From £2,385 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 11 Nov
Activity vacation in Montenegro
An active villa holiday at stunning Lake Skadar, Montenegro
From £545 to £645 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct
Book for w/c 3rd June or 1st July and get a £200pp discount!
Nicaragua walking tour vacation
An easy walking tour
From £2,725 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Daily departures until October
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.
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 £2,035 to £2,095 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 16 Sep
2019: 16 Jun, 15 Sep
2019: 16 Jun, 15 Sep
Kyrgyzstan vacation, small group
Explore Kyrgyzstan's striking alpine landscapes and lakes
From £1,895 to £1,995 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 19 Aug
2019: 21 Jul, 18 Aug
2019: 21 Jul, 18 Aug
Iran cultural vacation
A captivating land dripping with history and culture
From £2,899 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:
2018: 17 Aug
2019: 17 May, 16 Aug
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 £1,945 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 25 May, 24 Aug, 31 Aug
2019: 24 May, 7 Jun, 23 Aug, 6 Sep
2019: 24 May, 7 Jun, 23 Aug, 6 Sep
Georgia & Armenia cultural vacation
Journey to the furthest reaches of Europe
From £1,999 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 16 Jun, 22 Sep
2019: 1 Jun, 21 Sep
2019: 1 Jun, 21 Sep
Canoeing and kayaking vacation in Montenegro, Lake Skadar
Wilderness canoeing holiday at a vast lake in Montenegro
From £595 to £695 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep
Book our canoeing or hiking holidays by the end of May for a £100pp discount!
Iraq Kurdistan vacation
Iraqi Kurdistan is a fascinating place of sheer beauty
From £2,999 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 16 Sep
2019: 14 Apr, 15 Sep
2019: 14 Apr, 15 Sep
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
Georgia cultural vacation
Fascinating cultural tour of Georgia
From £1,425 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 9 Jun, 11 Aug
2019: 8 Jun, 10 Aug
2019: 8 Jun, 10 Aug
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, 8 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 12 Apr, 17 Apr
2019: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 8 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 12 Apr, 17 Apr
Macedonia walking vacation, small group
Walking trip with monasteries, ancient lakes and wineries
From £1,295 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 29 Jun, 28 Sep
Oman small group vacation
Be dazzled by the dreamlike world of Oman
From US $2,575 to US $2,815 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 10 Nov, 1 Dec
2019: 26 Jan, 9 Feb, 23 Feb, 16 Mar, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 9 Nov, 7 Dec
2019: 26 Jan, 9 Feb, 23 Feb, 16 Mar, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 9 Nov, 7 Dec
Panafest Ghana tour
Experience this Pan-African cultural event
From US $2,190 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
From
US $2,518
excluding flights
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
The space and serenity of Mongolia. And watching sunrise and sunset caily in front of your eyes. (more)Kat Kassim
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
£1,799
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
£545
excluding flights
The most highlight was the beautiful landscapes and thoughtfully crafted & enjoyable activities. (more)Anna Brown
The kayaking trip around Lake Skadar was beautiful and due to tandem kayaks, hilarious! (more)Hayley New
This was a fantastic vacation with many memorable moments! We loved the beautiful scenery; the walking, wild swimming and kayaking. It was wonderful to be somewhere so peaceful and so stunningly beautiful and to be able to experience the country with such dedicated and enthusiastic people. (more)Esther Ankcorn
From
£1,195
excluding flights
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
The rich history and culture, the variety of landscapes, the natural beauty and the glorious food. (more)Heather Rushton
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
€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
£1,799
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
There were many great moments. Our group seemed to gel very well, and the Russian team were terrific (although admittedly we had to get the first guide removed after day 3). I loved the rafting section, close to the bears and so peaceful. Shame about the rain. The lunar base camp and Dead Forest were extraordinary. Weather precluded a trip to the Valley of the Geysers,
instead we helicoptered to Kuril Lake: what a day! The pilot descended into a volcano crater on the return... (more)Alastair Giddings
From
£1,945
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
£595
excluding flights
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
The whole trip was amazing, stunning scenery and lovely villa. We loved the
hikes, out in the countryside seeing the local landscapes and the amazing
insects.... Ben and Emma have immersed themselves in the local community, employing local people and the lunch at Tanya's (a local villager, where we stopped off on a hike) was amazing.
(more)Liz Cush
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
£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
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
£1,999
excluding flights
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
Traveling into the mountains of Georgia was memorable. We enjoyed our group and the guides were good. We felt the itinerary was unrealistic and not enough time was available to enjoy Yerevan and some of the other places we stayed in. (more)Rachel Mcgavin
From
£2,899
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
£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
£2,999
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
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
From
£1,049
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The entire trip was both memorable and exciting! Azerbaijan is a beautiful country and has a rich culture, I loved the capital city of Baku a cosmopolitan, vibrant place, where the old historic monuments sit alongside new modern landmarks. The genuine openness of the local people was clear to see who were more than happy to help with directions or places to see in the city. The other locations on route had picturesque scenery and showed an insight into everyday Azeri life... (more)Abs Ahmed
From
£2,894
including domestic flights only
Memorable parts?
Sitting next to penguins and elephant seals was the most memorable.
Tips?
Do it! Bring warm clothes.
Local benefits?
Hosts at various lodges were very warm and obviously loved what they do and wanted to help with all aspects of our trip.
Overall rating?
Excellent. Is there a rating above 5? (more)Gilbert Grant
From
£2,299
excluding flights
Seeing tribal villages and voodoo practices was the highlight. (more)Chris Godbold
The festival for the local king in Kumasi on day 11 was a highlight. Another highlight was a visit to a village of semi nomadic people on day 9. They had a sort of water festival that day. Around 100 women in color full dresses carried a jar of water on their head, singing, and emptied the water in front of their chief. (more)Annie Krefting
