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.
75 Best places to visit in August holidays found
Activity holiday in Montenegro
An active villa holiday at stunning Lake Skadar, Montenegro
From £795 to £995 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 4 Oct
2027: 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 23 May, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct
2027: 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 23 May, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct
£100pp discount for w/c 23rd August and 4th October!
Sweden activity holiday, Stockholm countryside
Multi-activity tour in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
From SKr12,645 to SKr12,945 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep
Azores family adventure holiday, whales and dolphins
Learn about dolphins, whales & fiery volcanic islands
From £1,195 to £1,395 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This is a set itinerary with flexible start dates from April to October.
Albania cycling holiday
A wild and rugged corner of the Balkan Peninsula
From £1,449£1,309 to £1,699 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct
2027: 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct
2028: 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct
2027: 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct
2028: 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct
Up to £140 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 09 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 09 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct
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Botswana camping safaris
Botswana's premier game parks, Okavango Moremi Savuti Chobe
From €2,120 to €2,280 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 20 Sep, 1 Nov, 6 Dec
2027: 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec
2027: 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec
Holiday to Montenegro and Bosnia-Herzegovina
A magical mixture of European and Eastern culture
From £2,549 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Sep
2027: 8 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 24 Jul, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 25 Sep
2027: 8 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 24 Jul, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 25 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 12 Sep
Altiplano de Granada activity holiday in Spain
Multi-activity family holiday in the Spanish Lake District
From €495 to €793 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This holiday is available April to October and can be tailor-made to suit your requirements.
Mont Blanc holiday, Tour du Mont Blanc
The best of the Tour du Mont Blanc
From £1,945£1,800 to £2,115 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct
2027: 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
2027: 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
Up to £240 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 05 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 03 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 05 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 03 Oct
Costa Rica wildlife holiday
An amazing variety of Costa Rican wildlife
From £3,499 to £4,549 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 24 Oct, 29 Oct, 31 Oct, 3 Nov, 5 Nov, 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov, 21 Nov, 24 Nov, 26 Nov, 5 Dec, 17 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 12 Jan, 14 Jan, 16 Jan, 19 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 2 Feb, 4 Feb, 6 Feb, 11 Feb, 13 Feb, 16 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 23 Feb, 25 Feb, 27 Feb, 2 Mar, 4 Mar, 6 Mar, 9 Mar, 11 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 20 Mar, 23 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 8 Apr ...
2027: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 12 Jan, 14 Jan, 16 Jan, 19 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 2 Feb, 4 Feb, 6 Feb, 11 Feb, 13 Feb, 16 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 23 Feb, 25 Feb, 27 Feb, 2 Mar, 4 Mar, 6 Mar, 9 Mar, 11 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 20 Mar, 23 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 8 Apr ...
Up to £400 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep, 19 Sep, 24 Oct, 29 Oct, 31 Oct, 03 Nov, 05 Nov, 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep, 19 Sep, 24 Oct, 29 Oct, 31 Oct, 03 Nov, 05 Nov, 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov
Cycling holiday in Portugal, self guided
Leisurely cycling along varied landscape & breathtaking coastline
From €975 to €1,175 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be arranged at any time to suit your requirements although we do not recommend trips in August due to high temperatures
Amalfi Coast walking holiday, Italy
Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
From £1,469£1,299 to £1,949 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 29 Aug, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2027: 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2027: 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
Up to £170 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 29 Aug, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 07 Nov, 14 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 29 Aug, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 07 Nov, 14 Nov
Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan highlights tour
Three stunning countries in one unforgettable tour
From £1,734 to £2,005 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct
Walking holiday in the Baltics and Finland
Explore national parks & history soaked cities
From £2,349£2,119 to £2,499 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Aug, 9 Sep
2027: 5 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 28 Jul, 25 Aug, 8 Sep
2027: 5 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 28 Jul, 25 Aug, 8 Sep
Up to £250 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 12 Aug, 09 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 12 Aug, 09 Sep
British Columbia wildlife holiday, whales and bears
Rugged scenery and wildlife of Western Canada
From £5,349 to £6,299 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 21 Aug, 31 Aug
2027: 20 Aug, 9 Sep, 19 Sep
2027: 20 Aug, 9 Sep, 19 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 21 Aug, 31 Aug
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01273 823 700
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Amalfi Coast and Bay of Naples holidays
One of Europe's most dramatic stretches of coastline
From £1,669£1,529 to £1,849 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2027: 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 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, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2027: 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 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, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
Up to £170 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 05 Sep, 03 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 05 Sep, 03 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct
Croatia self drive holiday
A self drive discovery tour of beautiful Croatia
From £1,295 to £1,950 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
Volunteering with bears in Romania
Volunteer at a life changing bear sanctuary in Transylvania
From £1,379 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Flexible departures available throughout the year, minimum stay 1 week
£100 off bookings until 30 Sept 2026 - enquire now!
Self guided cycling holiday in Portugal
Great food & wine, historical towns, breathtaking coastline
From €975 to €1,175 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This cycling holiday in Portugal can be arranged at any time to suit your requirements although we do not recommend trips in August due to high temperatures
Peru holiday, encompassed
Coastal desert, snowy Andean peaks and lush forest
From £2,595£2,375 to £2,795 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 24 Oct
2027: 3 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 29 May, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct
2027: 3 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 29 May, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct
Up to £420 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 24 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 24 Oct
Active holiday in Croatia for families with older children
Holiday designed for families with teens
From £800 to £890 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Aug, 29 Aug
2027: 29 May, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug
2027: 29 May, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug
The five stans silk road holiday
Step into the pages of history on a silk road tour
From £6,099£5,489 to £6,699 23 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 6 Sep
2027: 22 May, 29 May, 8 Jun, 19 Jun, 28 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 5 Sep
2027: 22 May, 29 May, 8 Jun, 19 Jun, 28 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 5 Sep
Up to £610 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 06 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 06 Sep
Italian cooking holiday, small group
Immersive local gastronomy & cooking in undiscovered Tuscany
From £1,600 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Aug, 14 Sep
Late availability on August and September 2026 departures - enquire now!
Montenegro activity holiday, adrenaline adventure
A Fantastic Adrenaline Adventure Fun Holiday!
From €1,095 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep
2027: 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug
2027: 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug
10% Discount for all 4+ bookings, for tours starting 8th, 15th & 22nd August!
Luxury small ship cruise in Croatia
Luxury small ship cruise through Croatia's Islands
From £1,875 to £2,805 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 6 Sep, 12 Sep, 13 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct
40% off lower deck cabins and 20% off main deck cabins on 6th Sep departure. 25% off main deck cabins on 13th Sep. Offer is subject to availability and can be withdrawn at any point.
Vis Island activity holiday in Croatia
An active holiday on the beautiful island of Vis
From €1,100 to €1,850 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from 1st May – 30th October, any day of the week
Three Reserve safari in South Africa
A 10 day big game safari visits 3 different game reserves
From £3,445 to £3,900 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 1 Sep, 5 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov
Family adventure holiday to France
Life enhancing family adventure & yoga in the French Alps
From £1,250 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 31 Jul
South East Asia family adventure holiday
A journey across Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand
From £2,069£1,969 to £2,069 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 28 Mar, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug
Up to £100 off selected dates.
Late availability on upcoming trips - enquire now!
Late availability on upcoming trips - enquire now!
Best of Norway, Sweden & Finland tour
The best of Norway, Sweden & Finland
From £3,829£3,449 to £3,999 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 30 Aug
2027: 23 May, 6 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 29 Aug
2027: 23 May, 6 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 29 Aug
Up to £380 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 30 Aug
Late availability on these dates: 30 Aug
Corfu swimming holiday in Greece
Swim, relax & explore from the this charming Greek Island
From £1,548 to £1,699 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep
2027: 29 May, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 28 Aug, 4 Sep
2027: 29 May, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 28 Aug, 4 Sep
