94 Locally run special interest holidays found
Learn Spanish in Granada, Spain
A variety of Spanish courses in Granada
From 170 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
All courses start every Monday throughout the year. There are no classes on national holiday and during the Christmas period (20 Dec 02 Jan)
Photography holiday in the Spanish Pyrenees
Nature photography holiday in the breathtaking Spanish Pyrenees
From 1,595 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 1 Feb, 18 Oct
Cooking and cultural holiday in the Spanish Pyrenees
A mix of cooking, culture and walking
From 1,295 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 27 Oct
2020: 22 Apr, 24 May, 25 Oct
2020: 22 Apr, 24 May, 25 Oct
Spanish course & walking holiday, Picos de Europa, Spain
Walk and talk on this small group language holiday in Picos de Europa National Park
From 659 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
10% off all October courses!
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Archaeology holiday in Greece
A small-group archaeology tour of Greece
From 1,250 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 Oct
Helsinki city break, winter sports & gastronomy
Helsinki with an overnight tour in the countryside tailomade
From 634 to 800 3 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip departs on a Friday
Wellbeing holiday in North Iceland
A self-drive tour where you can visit and pamper yourself
From £1,100 to £5,000 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Greece cycling holiday, archaeology tour
Discover Greek history and the Greek seaside beauty by bike!
From 735 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Kayaking holiday in Montenegro
Kayaking holiday in The Bay of Kotor and Skadar Lake
From £640 8 days ex flights
Small group travel
Learn Spanish & yoga in the Picos de Europa, Spain
Spanish & Pilates + Yoga in stunning green Spain
From 659 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
10% off all October courses!
Learn Spanish & walk Spain's National Parks
Combine a Spanish course with hiking in Granada, Spain
From 565 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Learn Spanish & family activity holiday in Spain
Learn Spanish + Outdoor Activities canoe/cave/via ferrata...
From 679 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 28 Oct
2020: 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
2020: 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
10% off all October courses!
Learn Spanish and walk the Camino de Santiago, Spain
Spanish Course + walking in the Camino del Norte
From 699 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
10% off all October courses!
Northern Lights & orca photography holiday, Iceland
Incredible photographic trip in stunning West Iceland
From £2,500 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 2 Feb
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Ethiopia family holiday
Experience the unique and breathtaking sites of Ethiopia
From £2,335 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary. Minimum 2 people
Liveaboard diving and sailing holiday in Greece
Combine a sailing and diving adventure in the Greek islands
From £697 to £812 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 Oct
90 Euros off if you book 12 or 26 October
Learn Spanish and Salsa in Granada, Spain
Mix of Spanish & Salsa lessons in Granada, Spain
From 460 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Norway cross country skiing holiday
Cross Country Troll Trail from Rondane to Lillehammer
From NKr14,200 to NKr18,050 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 19 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr
Sweden holidays, self guided canoeing
Self-guided canoeing in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
From SKr9,595 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 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
Bariloche kayaking holiday in Patagonia
Enjoy guided kayaking and hiking in Bariloche, Argentina.
From US $835 to US $975 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made November-April to suit your requirements
Slovenia winter photography holiday
Photograph the most beautiful time in Julian Alps - Winter
From 1,290 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2021: 19 Jan
Hiking with huskies holiday in Finland
Week at a husky farm with guided trekking tours.
From 950 6 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made and can be arranged to depart between 1st May - 15th October 2019.
Bulgaria traditional crafts holiday
Visit Bulgaria, land of culture, crafts and traditions
From 870 to 1,360 8 days ex flights
Small group travel
Short break riding holiday in Tuscany
A short riding holiday through the Tuscan countryside
From 720 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 16 May, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 17 Oct
Peer Gynt ski touring holiday in Norway
Cross county skiing The Peer Gynt Trail - Lillehammer Norway
From NKr12,200 to NKr12,350 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 7 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr
Tailor made husky safari in Wild Taiga, Finland
Enjoy the Finnish Taiga Winter Husky Safari
From 1,180 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade and can be arranged to depart between 3rd January - 31st March 2020
Myvatn Marathon running holiday, Iceland
Combine a visit of natural sites and a famous run race
From £1,200 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 26 May
Slovenia painting holiday
Art workshops, painting and Slovenian culinary artisans
From 2,100 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 26 Apr
Gardens of New Zealand tour, spring time
Canterbury Spring Gardens 7 Day Small Group Escapes
From NZ $3,790 to NZ $4,390 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 30 Oct
Food and wine tour in Croatia and Slovenia
Food, wine and culinary traditions of Slovenia and Croatia
From 3,240 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 24 Oct
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There were so many highlights. Olympia was breathtaking and the hotel in Galadixi was such a special place to stay (more)Helen Middleton-Stewart
Staying in three different places was exciting. Having guides at the sites was
great. Saw places wed never see if we were travelling alone.
(more)Nick Whillis
This tour is up there with one of the best experiences of my life. It's difficult to single out one memorable/exciting moment because I enjoyed everything we did. (more)Victoria Giari
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659
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We had a fantastic time. The combination of lessons and walking was a great balance. (more)Ann Hackett
I really enjoyed the first day meeting classmates, and the teachers, and then exploring the local countryside. (more)Anna Bond
The most memorable part of the holiday was the walks and the quality of teaching. (more)Paul Kyne
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565
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If you want to improve your Spanish and soak yourself in Spanish culture, this is the ideal place to go. (more)Finola McGrath
The city of Granada with its historic sights and mixed culture, the beauty of the Sierra Nevada national parks, and the quality of the language school (escueala Montalban). (more)Maria Stanojlovic
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659
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I really enjoyed the classes, they were interesting and varied and tailored to our needs. The tutors were brilliant. I learned a lot. (more)Andrew Edwards
We thoroughly enjoyed it all. Each part was a different type of experience - new,
challenging, and engaging. Ana and her team made the Spanish learning fun and
rewarding, as did Natalia with the yoga. And the scenery and area were stunning.
(more)John Bold
It's difficult to point to 1 thing. The school and teachers were lovely and adapted the group/classes to our level. Panes is such a tranquil place, great hiking opportunities and don't miss out on a SUP yoga session with Nata!! (more)Hanna Karlsson
From
£697
excluding flights
Hard to pick whether the best part of the vacation was sailing with dolphins and turtles, diving with octopus, or eating all the delicious local foods. (more)Jen Mcdaid
The most memorable part of the holiday was the Tavernas...Safe and easy going sailing and diving...Very good. (more)Tomasz Gliniewicz
The most memorable are the beautiful quiet islands we visited during the sailing trip, the 2 dolphins who swam with us the second day, the dive to a German war plane and the sailing itself. (more)Arabella Bosscher
From
699
excluding flights
Loved it, and would like to return next year. I feel that I only saw the tip of the iceberg in relation to the area. (more)Lesley Holinshead
Patient and attentive teachers made lessons interesting and fun. It was really great to be in such a small group to be able to ask questions and get the opportunity to practise. (more)Mandy Kee
Great. Class time just flew by and the study was actually fun. I was a novice hiker and found the hikes to be challenging, but worth the effort. I really value the friendships I made with others participating in the program. (more)Mark Hindin
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From
£640
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Great holiday, well organized and the kayak guides very knowledgeable and fun to be with. We wanted to make a last minute change to our final day and this was accommodated without a problem. (more)Christine Todd
Hard to choose as the whole trip was so enjoyable. The team at the operator made me feel so welcome. They tailored the trip to my needs and checked in with the throughout my stay to ensure that everything was ok. (more)Fiona Moss
Our best day was our longest day kayaking on Kotor bay. The sea was as calm as a mill pond and the scenery was absolutely stunning. Toni took us to various islands and it was a really fantastic day. (more)Sue Morris
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735
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Smelling the orange blossoms as we rode from Astros to Nafplio was memorable. It was very fragrant, and we smelled them pretty much every day for the remainder of the trip. (more)Tiffany Arthur
The entire route was memorable between places, orchards, wildflowers
Coastal regions. History, architecture, the people and food and wine. (more)Sanjiv Dewan
Hard to pick out high points of this holiday because there were no low points. Even the brief and brutal thunderstorms on two occasions did not dampen the spirits (and only dampened cycling kit for a short while). The theatre at Epidavros was spectacular and the experience of staying in Napflio was memorable. (more)Lucy Watson
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634
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The highlight was spending a wonderful afternoon and evening at the country home of our Finnish guide, meeting her delightful family and enjoying a superb dinner while listening to her son's girlfriend singing Finnish songs. (more)Nomi Paynton
We really enjoyed the bicycle tour through green spaces around the edges of Helsinki. It was definitely off the beaten tourist track. Our guide was informative and delightful. We loved the evening boat trip to a tiny island west of Turku. (more)Diane Banner
From
£1,100
including domestic flights only
Memorable parts?
We had a fantastic whale watching trip from Husavik. Saw several grey whales close to our boat. One was very active and actually breached for us!
Visit to steaming geothermal area bubbling pools of water and mud and smelling strongly of rotten eggs!
Tips?
Needed information about transport between international and domestic airports in Reyjavik. Had to use taxi between bus terminal and domestic airport which we were not told about. More information about our... (more)Jeanne Weston
From
£2,335
excluding flights
The spectacular mountain scenery was something unexpected and awesome. The people were very friendly. Labilela rock hewn churches and the history was very interesting and fascinating. (more)Nicola de Jager
I am not sure what was the most memorable or exciting part of our holiday - for the three of us it would be different things. I think for my daughter it would be the fact that a leopard visited our camp in the Simien Mountains...I would say it was a truly amazing time. (more)Sophie Brinckman
As an introduction to the African continent, for me it was the best experience imaginable!
(more)Julie Stanhope
From
£2,500
excluding flights
The most memorable was the views. (more)Danielle Walker
Got to see a pod of eight orca whales including a baby on a whale watching cruise from grundurfordur. (more)Craig Hamilton
We had a 24hr period where everything just went right. Killer Whales, dolphins and a surprise display of a fantastic Aurora...It was a fantastic holiday. (more)Jenny Lacey
From
950
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The setting on the lake and the hospitality of Aki and Suvi was absolutely wonderful. Just what we were hoping for. A beautiful and peaceful setting to relax and enjoy nature. The huskies and the hiking were a lot of fun, especially for the kids. (more)Edward Douglas
Peace and tranquility. Beautiful forests and still lakes. Wonderful, well cared for and friendly huskies. Superb sauna down by the lake. Just say the overall
experience- a great de-stressing holiday. (more)Gerard Newman
This was one of the best breaks I have ever had. I felt completely relaxed and
at peace immediately. Wonderful hosts, wonderful setting and an amazing experience. (more)Amanda Fiske
From
460
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
classes were intensive and comprehensive as well as informative about history and culture.
Salsa classes were not for beginners, therefor I had to cancel them
Tips?
Go for it. Good idea to stay in the flat provided by the school
Local benefits?
I guess it's good for the locals in terms of increase of business. Not sure about environmental impact
Overall rating?
90% (more)Ethel Kojman
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1,180
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Amazing trip, amazing hosts. (more)Erika Noriega
The most memorable moment was the warmth and hospitality of our hosts (and their great home cooked Finnish cuisine), to interacting with the dogs and harnessing them, to the experience of a wood fired sauna beside a frozen lake each evening, this short holiday could not have been better.
(more)Matthew Peek
Excellent experience - would have liked to have stayed longer and would go again! (more)Philippa Cawthorne
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SKr9,595
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There were so many highlights of the trip but we all agree that sitting around the dinner table sharing conversation and learning about this beautiful part of the world and making new friends was an unforgettable experience. (more)Susan Chortyk
Excellent!!! (more)Haruyo and Neil Abramson
The enormous warmth and helpfulness of the people we met surmounted the language barrier. (more)Rachel Ganz
From
1,650
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
We are going to have 5 things:
1. The Brda Wine Festival - lovely to feel part of something so relaxed, high quality and entertaining. This was voted the top thing.
2. Ronchi de Cialla - visit to the family house and to talk to the brothers who make the wine
3. CV Winery - visit to a new young winemaker and to taste his exceptional wines
4. The outdoor lunch over looking the salt flats and the olive oil tasting
5. A trip around the trenches and caves in the local area... (more)Kathryn Stuart
From
£900
excluding flights
relaxing and flexible enough to push yourself if you want to do a bit of exercise in between being fed delicious home cooked food and local wines. I can fully understand why many people return year after year. (more)Kathryn Gow
One of the best holidays I've ever had. (more)Tamsin Drew
There were so many highlights from the tranquillity, excellent hospitality, French cuisine & Wines to cycle rides & Wednesday's Posh Picnic
(more)Karen Morgan
From
550
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
I mainly went for a short crash course in Spanish and I was not disappointed. The school caters for all levels and is extremely expert. I joined a lovely small group only one of whom was British although everyone spoke perfect English. I left wanting more.
Tips?
I opted for photography workshops as well and they were one to one in my case. The hiking involved was testing for an older person although the teaching was good. This was my first trip to mainland Spain... (more)Peter Martin
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1,295
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I love having that "on top of the world" feeling at the top of a walk and there was plenty of that on this holiday. From the wall to wall sunshine to the wonderful walking and views, we had a relaxing but invigorating week. (more)Elizabeth Miller
Our holiday was very special but if we had to pick out one particular aspect then it would be the snowshoeing because we had not done it before. Having said that the scenery was stunning and so varied that every excursion offered something different meaning the whole holiday was special.
(more)Begoρa Maruri
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We loved the variety on offer, which included walking in the hills, visits to nearby historic towns, castles and religious buildings, wine tasting and, of course, cookery lessons. (more)Patrick Harris
I think most memorable was the incredible hospitality of Lucy and Simon. We also particularly enjoyed the cooking classes and I am now enthused to even do some cooking at home! (more)Bill Wild
The entire holiday was a delight: culture, scenery, walks, cookery sessions, the food, the wine, the house, our hosts + family, their dog! (And the cats!) (more)Eric Webb
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Of the activities, all were superbly family friendly (we were there with 7 and 8 year olds), but the day at the Husky Farm was the most exciting - a four hour
husky sledding trip and helping to feed the dogs afterwards. (more)Alison Cutler
Meeting Reindeers and sled dogs, watching Aurora Borealis were the most memorable parts of the holiday (more)Harald Kόchler
I couldn't have asked for more! It was a fantastic holiday, the tour company was extremely accommodating and efficiently responsive. I take this opportunity
to commend them, and Responsible Travel. (more)Sharmila Sekaran
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