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Independent travel

Our 'independent travel' section is for people who do not want to book their holiday through a tour operator but travel around a country under their own steam. Whether you are exploring Australia, or taking a driving holiday in Scotland our selection allows you to chose from accommodation, day trips & short (up to 5 days) overnight excursions that support local people & the environment.

We have 730 Independent travel holidays

our best selling Independent travel holidays

Self catering accommodation in a converted barn from £216 - £300 per cottage 2-3 nights (sleeps 3)
Stay at a Count's guesthouse, from €36 - €49 per person per night
See one of the world's greatest creations, from £495 - £595 (5 days) ex flights
Visit the breathing Cloudforest from US $50 - US $100 per person per night
Bring your own or enjoy our caravans from €60 for 2 people per night (sleeps 2-4)
Cottage overlooking Lake Padarn, from £250 - £375 per week (sleeps 4-5)
Self catering accommodation on an olive farm, from £325 - £695 per cottage per week (sleeps 2-4)
5 Mongolian style yurts & bell tents from £360 - £600 per week (sleeps 2 or 5)
Explore atmospheric temples & cruise along the Mekong River, from £495 - £595 (5 days) ex flights
Traditional village house accommodation from €48 - €355 per night per flat/villa (sleeps 2-19)
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Beach hotel a stone's throw away from Etna, from €70 - €120 per double room per night
*late availability and special offer*
Self catering farm house in Portugal from £465 - £1020 per week for the house (sleeps 6)
Traditional houseboats from £350 - £715 per week (sleeps 4-6)
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Berber guesthouse in the mountains, from £30 - £37 per person per night
Cottages and B&B in a Cornish watermill from £50 - £100 per room/accommodation per night (sleeps 2-4)
Friendly & comfortable B&B in a French Spa town from €29 per person per night
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Explore the ancient capital of Ayutthaya, from US $430 (4 days) ex flights
Hike along the Inca trail to Macchu Picchu, from £305 (4 days) ex flights
Accommodation in the Cairngorms from £30 - £35 per person per night bed & breakfast
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Beachside ecolodge off the coast of Rio, from approx £35 - £54 per room per night
Cabin from £210 - £260 per week (sleeps 2-3)
Great walks and diverse tracks (5 days walking), from NZ $1395 (6 days) ex flights
Comfortable but adventurous tour to Australia's Red Centre from AU $820 (3 days) ex flights
Beautiful restored Victorian house from £50 - £80 per person per night
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