Unusual destinations holidays
Tired of all the media driven ‘must sees’ and ‘top ten travel tips’? Here are some of our most unusual holiday destinations that are wonderful not because they are on trend, but because they are able to bring high quality, exciting responsible tourism offerings to the table. Some are less-visited countries, such as Mongolia, and others are regions within countries, just off the tourist track, such as inland Montenegro or Alaska.
254 Unusual destinations holidays found
Hidden Guianas guided tour
Discover the mysteries of Guyana, Suriname & French Guiana
From £7,750 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 19 Sep, 14 Nov
2027: 23 Jan, 13 Feb, 3 Apr, 11 Sep, 16 Oct, 20 Nov
2027: 23 Jan, 13 Feb, 3 Apr, 11 Sep, 16 Oct, 20 Nov
Best of Nicaragua overland holiday, tailor made
Colonial cities, volcanoes and jungle wilderness
From £3,120 to £3,240 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
£100 off per person for bookings made by 31 August 2026 for departures before 31 Dec 2026
Sao Tome & Principe holiday
A wonderful break on the tropical isles, Sao Tome & Principe
From £3,936 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Ghana, Togo and Benin holiday, gold and magic
Traditional villages and voodoo in Ghana, Togo and Benin
From £3,699 to £4,065 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 20 Oct, 10 Nov, 22 Dec
2027: 2 Feb, 16 Mar, 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 31 Aug, 22 Oct, 23 Nov, 28 Dec
2028: 15 Feb, 28 Mar, 1 Aug, 12 Sep, 17 Oct, 5 Dec, 27 Dec
2027: 2 Feb, 16 Mar, 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 31 Aug, 22 Oct, 23 Nov, 28 Dec
2028: 15 Feb, 28 Mar, 1 Aug, 12 Sep, 17 Oct, 5 Dec, 27 Dec
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Albania holidays, small group tour
An incredible history set against a rugged landscape
From £1,499£1,349 to £1,499 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 23 Oct
2027: 19 Mar, 9 Apr, 21 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 23 May, 4 Jun, 13 Jun, 23 Jun, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 12 Sep, 21 Sep, 30 Sep, 1 Oct, 9 Oct, 18 Oct, 23 Oct
2028: 17 Mar, 7 Apr, 19 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 21 May, 2 Jun, 11 Jun, 21 Jun, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 10 Sep, 19 Sep, 28 Sep, 29 Sep, 7 Oct, 16 Oct, 21 Oct
2027: 19 Mar, 9 Apr, 21 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 23 May, 4 Jun, 13 Jun, 23 Jun, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 12 Sep, 21 Sep, 30 Sep, 1 Oct, 9 Oct, 18 Oct, 23 Oct
2028: 17 Mar, 7 Apr, 19 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 21 May, 2 Jun, 11 Jun, 21 Jun, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 10 Sep, 19 Sep, 28 Sep, 29 Sep, 7 Oct, 16 Oct, 21 Oct
Up to £150 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 23 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 23 Oct
Algeria and the M’Zab Valley small group holiday
Explore ancient Algeria and the M’Zab Valley
From £1,845 to £2,150 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2027: 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 12 Jun, 24 Jul, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 27 Nov
2027: 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 12 Jun, 24 Jul, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 27 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 10 Oct, 17 Oct
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
Algeria tailor made holiday
2 Roman sites, 4 cities & 1 national park
From £2,695 5 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
Highlights of Albania
Discover the emerging nation of Albania and its secrets
From £1,560£1,440 to £1,660 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 29 Aug, 17 Oct, 24 Oct
2027: 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, 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
2027: 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, 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
Up to £120 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 29 Aug, 17 Oct, 24 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 29 Aug, 17 Oct, 24 Oct
Oman small group tour
Ancient spice trails, Wahiba Sands, superb coastal scenery
From £1,995 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Oct, 2 Nov
2027: 6 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Mar, 12 Apr, 4 Oct, 1 Nov, 6 Dec
2027: 6 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Mar, 12 Apr, 4 Oct, 1 Nov, 6 Dec
Carpathian Mountains holiday, conservation & culture
Wolves, bears and sightseeing in Romania
From £1,159 to £1,349 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Sep, 3 Oct
2027: 24 Apr, 8 May, 29 May, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct
2027: 24 Apr, 8 May, 29 May, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep, 03 Oct
2027 Melanesia expedition cruise
Discover Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu
From US $14,300 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 23 Oct
Azerbaijan small group tour
Cultural voyage through the varied lands of Azerbaijan
From £1,495 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Sep
2027: 8 May, 4 Sep
2027: 8 May, 4 Sep
Georgia, off the beaten track
Into the heart of Georgia's rugged backcountry
From £1,995 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Contact Us
Call us for a chat about our holidays. We are happy to discuss your holiday and help in any way we can. No bots, queues or awful hold music.
01273 823 700
Call us after 9am
Calling from outside the UK
rosy@responsibletravel.com
Somaliland highlights tour
The ultimate Somaliland 4 day highlight tour
From US $850 to US $1,200 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Orissa and Chhattisgarh tours in India
Distinct tribal cultures, temples & traditional textiles
From £2,795 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 12 Feb, 5 Nov
Papua New Guinea small group tour
Stay with tribes and visit a festival in Papua New Guinea
From £9,260 to £10,450 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 8 Sep
2027: 3 Aug
2028: 1 Aug, 5 Sep
2027: 3 Aug
2028: 1 Aug, 5 Sep
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
Pacific Islands tour
Nine islands, some of the world's smallest nations
From £24,950 27 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 14 Jul
Guyana nature and culture tour
Immerse yourself in Guyana's pristine rainforests
From £5,850 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Sep, 10 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec
2027: 16 Jan, 13 Feb, 10 Apr, 21 Aug, 18 Sep, 9 Oct, 13 Nov, 4 Dec
2027: 16 Jan, 13 Feb, 10 Apr, 21 Aug, 18 Sep, 9 Oct, 13 Nov, 4 Dec
Sumatra small group holiday
Venture to Indonesia’s wild, wild west
From £955£838 to £1,220 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 16 Oct
2027: 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 8 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 17 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 29 Oct
2028: 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug ...
2027: 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 8 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 17 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 29 Oct
2028: 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug ...
Up to £140 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 04 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 09 Oct, 16 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 04 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 09 Oct, 16 Oct
Melanesia small ship cruise 2026
Exploring Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands & Vanuatu
From US $14,375 18 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Oct
New Zealands Subantarctic Islands cruise
Wildlife voyage to the Subantarctic inc Macquarie Island
From US $10,490 to US $11,050 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Nov, 17 Dec
2027: 21 Nov, 16 Dec
2027: 21 Nov, 16 Dec
Tailor made tours of Oman
North to South mystical trip of stunning Oman
From £3,795 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
French Polynesia island hopping holiday
Explore the untouched, secret islands of the Pacific
From €6,000 to €8,000 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Small group holiday in Azerbaijan
Flaming mountains and ancient history on the edge of Europe
From £1,299 to £1,499 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 6 Sep
2027: 2 May, 5 Sep
2027: 2 May, 5 Sep
Kazakhstan adventure tour
Explore the futuristic and ancient from Astana to Bishek
From £2,280 to £2,650 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 1 May, 4 May, 15 May, 18 May, 29 May, 1 Jun, 7 Aug, 17 Aug, 28 Aug, 7 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 28 Sep, 9 Oct
2028: 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 13 May, 16 May, 27 May, 30 May, 5 Aug, 15 Aug, 26 Aug, 5 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 26 Sep, 7 Oct
2028: 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 13 May, 16 May, 27 May, 30 May, 5 Aug, 15 Aug, 26 Aug, 5 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 26 Sep, 7 Oct
Zambia tailor made safari
South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi & Vic Falls authentic safari
From £4,980 to £5,990 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Available seasonally between the 1st of April and the 30th of November
Peru highlands and wild Amazon adventure
Experience ancient civilisations & vibrant rainforest
From £5,027 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Saudi Arabia small group holiday
See the natural & cultural sights of Saudi Arabia in 11 days
From £5,795 to £6,390 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 18 Dec
2027: 15 Jan, 25 Jan, 15 Mar, 22 Oct, 1 Nov, 12 Nov, 22 Nov, 24 Dec
2027: 15 Jan, 25 Jan, 15 Mar, 22 Oct, 1 Nov, 12 Nov, 22 Nov, 24 Dec
