Unusual holidays in Portugal
Our Portugal unusual holidays might mean burnishing green credentials at eco retreats dropped into Portugal's most beautiful spots, from the history-laden green hills of Sintra National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site dotted with fairytale palaces) to secluded solar-powered hideaways in the mountains of central Portugal where you stay in yurts. Or make things memorable with unique activity combinations, combining yoga with the likes of surfing or tango.
17 Unusual holidays in Portugal found
Whale watching in the Azores
Classic whale watching trip in the Azores archipelago
From £995 to £1,135 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
April to September is peak whale watching season in the Azores
Douro valley by kayak holiday, across Portugal
Kayak across Portugal on the Douro River
From 3,370 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 25 Sep
2027: 26 Feb, 21 May, 24 Sep
2027: 26 Feb, 21 May, 24 Sep
£400 discount available on our September 25th group departure, book soon to secure your space.
Blue whale watching in the Azores, Pico Island
Best time to see Blue Whales on Pico, Azores
From £1,590 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 1 May
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.
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Family activity holiday in the Azores
A week full of fun activities for all the family in S.Miguel
From £869 to £1,240 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made between February and December, Saturday or Sunday arrival preferred
Walking the Carmelita route, Portugal
Walk the lesser known route from Coimbra To Fαtima
From 890 to 1,030 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Blue whale Azores family holiday
Best time to see the blue, humpback and fin whales
From £985 to £1,195 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This is a set itinerary with flexible start dates in April - June.
Pico rare whale watching holiday, Azores
Specialist rare cetacean watching off Pico & Sao Miguel
From £2,695 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 24 Jul
Spain and Portugal tour, historic cities & villages
Visit cosmopolitan cities, quaint villages & rolling hills
From £3,270£2,289 to £4,060 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 29 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 12 Sep, 16 Sep, 19 Sep, 23 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 7 Oct, 17 Oct, 21 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov
2027: 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 19 May, 26 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 1 Sep, 4 Sep, 8 Sep, 11 Sep, 15 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 6 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 4 Dec
2028: 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr ...
2027: 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 19 May, 26 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 1 Sep, 4 Sep, 8 Sep, 11 Sep, 15 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 6 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 4 Dec
2028: 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr ...
Up to £980 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 29 Aug, 02 Sep, 09 Sep, 12 Sep, 16 Sep, 19 Sep, 23 Sep, 26 Sep, 03 Oct, 07 Oct, 17 Oct, 21 Oct, 24 Oct, 07 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 29 Aug, 02 Sep, 09 Sep, 12 Sep, 16 Sep, 19 Sep, 23 Sep, 26 Sep, 03 Oct, 07 Oct, 17 Oct, 21 Oct, 24 Oct, 07 Nov
Azores remote island walking holiday
Explore remote islands Pico, Sao Jorge & Faial
From £2,649 to £2,899 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Sep
2027: 8 May, 12 Jun, 3 Jul, 4 Sep
2027: 8 May, 12 Jun, 3 Jul, 4 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep
Portugal and Morocco cultural tour
Discover cultural treasures of Portugal & Morocco
From 3,000 17 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Portugal glamping accommodation in Algarve
Discover rustic luxury in our Out of Africa glamping
From 85 per accommodation per 3 nights
Accommodation
Rural accommodation in Northern Portugal
Wooden house in the National Park. Surrounded by trails.
From 140 to 180 per accommodation per night
Accommodation
Azores whale watching, Faial
Catch the great baleen whale migration in Faial
From 1,625 6 days ex flights
Small group travel
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Cycle the length of Portugal
Cycle Portugal North to South fully supported
From £1,745 to £1,795 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Sep
2027: 17 Apr, 25 Sep
2027: 17 Apr, 25 Sep
Azores activity holiday, incl swimming with dolphins
Family Azores Adventure with whale and dolphin watching.
From £1,761 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Madrid to Marrakech via Portugal
Experience first-hand Spanish, Portuguese & Moroccan lifestyles
From £2,845£2,051 to £3,590 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 1 Sep, 3 Sep, 7 Sep, 10 Sep, 12 Sep, 14 Sep, 17 Sep, 19 Sep, 21 Sep, 24 Sep, 29 Sep, 3 Oct, 6 Oct, 10 Oct, 13 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 12 Dec
2027: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 13 Feb, 6 Mar, 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 20 Apr, 24 Apr, 27 Apr, 1 May, 4 May, 8 May, 13 May, 15 May, 18 May, 20 May, 25 May, 29 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 22 Jun, 26 Jun, 29 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 20 Jul ...
2027: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 13 Feb, 6 Mar, 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 20 Apr, 24 Apr, 27 Apr, 1 May, 4 May, 8 May, 13 May, 15 May, 18 May, 20 May, 25 May, 29 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 22 Jun, 26 Jun, 29 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 20 Jul ...
Up to £870 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 01 Sep, 03 Sep, 07 Sep, 10 Sep, 12 Sep, 14 Sep, 17 Sep, 19 Sep, 21 Sep, 24 Sep, 29 Sep, 03 Oct, 06 Oct, 10 Oct, 13 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 07 Nov, 14 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 01 Sep, 03 Sep, 07 Sep, 10 Sep, 12 Sep, 14 Sep, 17 Sep, 19 Sep, 21 Sep, 24 Sep, 29 Sep, 03 Oct, 06 Oct, 10 Oct, 13 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 07 Nov, 14 Nov
