Best places to visit in August holidays
Croatia is one of the most popular holiday spots in August; you've just got to choose your trip wisely to make sure that it's one of the best places to visit in August. Small ship cruises, self drive road trips and small group activity holidays are the best ways to avoid the crowds. Families could also volunteer with sea turtles in Greece or go on an African safari.
23 Best places to visit in August holidays found
Split to Dubrovnik Luxury cruise, Croatia
Cruise Split to Dubrovnik in luxury via Croatia's islands
From £1,199 to £1,899 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 26 Apr, 29 Apr, 3 May, 6 May, 7 May, 10 May, 13 May, 17 May, 20 May, 24 May, 27 May, 28 May, 31 May, 3 Jun, 4 Jun, 7 Jun, 10 Jun, 14 Jun, 17 Jun, 21 Jun, 24 Jun, 28 Jun, 1 Jul, 2 Jul, 5 Jul, 8 Jul, 12 Jul, 15 Jul, 16 Jul, 19 Jul, 22 Jul, 23 Jul, 26 Jul, 29 Jul, 2 Aug, 5 Aug, 6 Aug, 9 Aug, 12 Aug, 16 Aug, 19 Aug, 20 Aug, 23 Aug, 26 Aug, 30 Aug, 2 Sep, 3 Sep, 6 Sep, 10 Sep, 13 Sep, 16 Sep, 20 Sep, 23 Sep, 24 Sep ...
Southern Croatia cruise in comfort
Cruise Croatia's beautiful islands on a small cruise ship
From £669 to £979 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct
Scotland by railway holiday
Experience authentic Scotland independently and car-free
From £1,275 to £1,345 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from April to the end of October.
Altiplano de Granada activity holiday, Spain
Multi-activity family holiday in the Spanish Lake District
From €457 to €665 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This holiday is available April to October and can be tailor-made to suit your requirements.
Croatia self drive holiday
A tailor made holiday that entices you to get your feet walking — and your toes wet
From £1,045 to £1,575 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Activity holiday in Montenegro
An active villa holiday at stunning Lake Skadar, Montenegro
From £745 to £845 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 14 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct
£200pp (two hundred!) discount for w/c 8th, 15th and 23rd April, 14th May, 18th and 25th June
Carpathian Mountains holiday, conservation & culture
Wolves, bears and sightseeing
From £1,649£1,549 to £1,749 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2023: 29 Apr, 13 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 7 Oct
2024: 27 Apr, 11 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 5 Oct
2024: 27 Apr, 11 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 5 Oct
Up to £100 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 29 Apr, 13 May, 03 Jun, 10 Jun, 01 Jul
Late availability on these dates: 29 Apr, 13 May, 03 Jun, 10 Jun, 01 Jul
Sailing in Croatia
A multi-activity adventure sailing cruise in Croatia
From €580 to €790 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 15 Apr, 16 Apr, 17 Apr, 18 Apr, 19 Apr, 20 Apr, 22 Apr, 23 Apr, 24 Apr, 25 Apr, 26 Apr, 27 Apr, 29 Apr, 30 Apr, 1 May, 2 May, 3 May, 4 May, 6 May, 7 May, 8 May, 11 May, 13 May, 14 May, 15 May, 16 May, 17 May, 18 May, 20 May, 21 May, 22 May, 23 May, 24 May, 25 May, 28 May, 29 May, 1 Jun, 4 Jun, 5 Jun, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 15 Jun, 19 Jun, 22 Jun, 23 Jun, 26 Jun, 27 Jun, 6 Jul, 11 Jul, 15 Jul, 17 Jul, 18 Jul, 20 Jul, 22 Jul, 24 Jul ...
Tanzania Selous safari holiday & Zanzibar
Off-the-beaten track safari experiences & paradise beaches
From £4,250 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
West Highland Line railway holiday in Scotland
Take the world's best rail journey to the Isle of Skye
From £1,075 to £1,145 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from April to October
Swimming with wild dolphins in the Azores
Live a dream and swim with wild dolphins
From £825 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This is a set itinerary with flexible departures through April - September.
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania holiday
Journey through Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in 12 days
From £1,899£1,799 to £2,299 12 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2023: 19 Apr, 7 May, 17 May, 25 May, 14 Jun, 18 Jun, 28 Jun, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 3 Sep, 6 Sep, 20 Sep
2024: 17 Apr, 5 May, 15 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 1 Sep, 4 Sep, 18 Sep
2024: 17 Apr, 5 May, 15 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 1 Sep, 4 Sep, 18 Sep
Up to £150 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 19 Apr, 07 May, 17 May, 25 May, 14 Jun, 18 Jun, 28 Jun
Late availability on these dates: 19 Apr, 07 May, 17 May, 25 May, 14 Jun, 18 Jun, 28 Jun
Spanish course & walking holiday, Picos de Europa, Spain
Walk and talk on this small group language holiday in Picos de Europa National Park
From €830 to €965 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct
5% discount on the price of the course when you get here avoiding flying!
Croatia activity holiday for families with teenagers
Rafting, kayaks, canyons & beaches. Family action in Croatia
From £995 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug
Luxury small ship cruise in Croatia
Luxury small ship cruise through Croatia's Islands
From £1,299 to £2,299 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 30 Apr, 3 May, 6 May, 13 May, 14 May, 17 May, 20 May, 27 May, 31 May, 3 Jun, 4 Jun, 10 Jun, 11 Jun, 14 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 25 Jun, 1 Jul, 2 Jul, 8 Jul, 9 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 23 Jul, 29 Jul, 30 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 13 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 27 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 10 Sep, 16 Sep, 17 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 1 Oct, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 15 Oct
Vis Island activity holiday in Croatia
An active holiday on the beautiful island of Vis
From €1,099 to €1,699 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from 1st of May – 30th of October
Dubrovnik & Islands activity holiday
Multi activity adventure holiday,Dubrovnik, Croatia
From €710 to €880 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct
Family safari in Namibia
Climb the highest sand dunes in the world
From £3,799 to £4,449 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2023: 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 13 Aug, 19 Aug, 20 Aug, 22 Dec
2024: 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 11 Aug, 17 Aug, 18 Aug, 20 Dec
2024: 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 11 Aug, 17 Aug, 18 Aug, 20 Dec
Family volunteering with turtles in Costa Rica
Family turtle conservation volunteering in Costa Rica
From £1,302 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Tailor made: Flexible departures July - December (nesting season)
Croatia island family activity holiday for teenagers
Croatia adventure island, land & sea activities for families
From £995 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug
Multi activity holiday in Greece
A multi activity holiday in Greece
From €890 to €970 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct
Montenegro activity holiday, adrenaline adventure
A Fantastic Adrenaline Adventure Fun Holiday!
From €900 to €950 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct
Island hopping cruise in Northern Croatia
Small ship cruise Croatia's to northern islands from Opatija
From £625 to £979 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct
