144 Unusual destinations holidays found
Albania holidays, small group tour
An incredible history set against a rugged landscape
From £1,049 to £1,249 10 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 8 May, 15 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 7 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct
Albania walking holiday
A wild and rugged landscape with historic folkore
From £1,189 to £1,299 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep
Pacific Islands tour
Discover some of the world's smallest nations
From £12,575 27 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 1 Oct
Book the unique Pacific Explorer tour starting on the 25th June 2020 by the 31st Oct 2019 and Save £200 per person
New Zealands Subantarctic Islands cruise, including Macquarie
Wildlife voyage to the Subantarctic inc Macquarie Island
From US $7,000 to US $7,750 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 3 Dec
2020: 30 Nov, 11 Dec
2020: 30 Nov, 11 Dec
Travel Team
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Georgia & Armenia cultural holiday
Journey to the furthest reaches of Europe
From £2,325 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 14 May, 6 Jun, 2 Jul, 27 Aug, 19 Sep
Sao Tome discovery tour
Explore the tropical paradise island of Sao Tomé
From £1,175 8 days ex flights
Small group travel
Ivory Coast small group tour
Explore the little known but welcoming Ivory Coast
From £2,389 to £2,995 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 9 Nov, 28 Dec
2020: 18 Jan, 29 Feb, 11 Apr, 5 Aug, 7 Nov, 26 Dec
2020: 18 Jan, 29 Feb, 11 Apr, 5 Aug, 7 Nov, 26 Dec
Chad holidays, expedition to the Ennedi
Tubu nomads, desert crocodiles and the Sahara's best scenery
From £3,599 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 4 Oct
2021: 3 Oct
2021: 3 Oct
Albania cycling holiday
A wild and rugged corner of the Balkan Peninsula
From £1,399 to £1,599 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct
Bosnia snowshoeing holiday
Remote and spectacular winter scenery
From £1,149 to £1,329 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 2 Feb, 16 Feb, 8 Mar
Falkland Islands wildlife tour
10 day Falklands birds and wildlife adventure
From £2,894 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Mongolia adventure holiday
Off the beaten track adventure through spectacular Mongolia
From US $2,975 to US $3,490 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 Jun, 1 Aug
Oman small group tour
Ancient spice trails, Wahiba Sands, superb coastal scenery
From £1,649 to £1,895 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 27 Oct, 17 Nov
2020: 5 Jan, 9 Feb, 1 Mar, 5 Apr, 25 Oct, 15 Nov
2020: 5 Jan, 9 Feb, 1 Mar, 5 Apr, 25 Oct, 15 Nov
Falkland Islands tour, birds and wildlife
A comprehensive Falklands birds and wildlife adventure
From £4,185 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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.
Romania holiday, the Beauty of Yesterday
Small group tour to rediscover enchanting rural Romania
From £1,395 to £1,425 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 1 Jun, 14 Sep
Georgia and Armenia holiday
Churches, monasteries, snow capped mountains, lakes and waterfalls
From £2,199 to £2,299 14 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 9 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep
Kamchatka holidays, small group tour
Explore Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula
From £2,255 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 11 Jul, 27 Jul, 8 Aug, 23 Aug
Romania adventure holiday
An amazing tour exploring medieval Europe and Transylvania
From £2,655 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 Jun, 5 Sep
Tailor made tours of Oman
Privately escorted mystical trip of stunning Oman
From £1,850 8 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
Bhutan holidays, cultural tours
Discover Bhutan for a once in a lifetime experience
From £1,275 to £1,375 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro tour
National parks, historic cities and rural traditions
From £1,899 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 9 May, 29 Aug
2021: 8 May, 28 Aug
2021: 8 May, 28 Aug
Iran cultural holiday
A captivating land dripping with history and culture
From £2,795 to £2,995 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Dec
2020: 5 Apr, 13 Sep, 29 Nov
2020: 5 Apr, 13 Sep, 29 Nov
Santo Antao walking holidays, Cape Verde Islands
Explore the dramatic coastline on the island of Santo Antão
From £908 to £1,164 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Algeria holidays, Desert and History
Explore the history and culture of Algeria
From £2,995 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 15 Mar, 18 Oct
Albania small group holiday
Explore the charming country of Albania.
From £1,075 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 21 Apr, 9 Jun, 18 Sep, 10 Oct
Papua New Guinea holiday, Tribes & Traditions
Unique small-group cultural tour to Papua New Guinea
From £5,895 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 23 Oct
Equatorial Guinea holiday, small group adventure
A unique group tour encompassing Equatorial Guinea
From £3,745 to £3,895 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 24 Nov
2020: 5 Dec
2020: 5 Dec
Mauritania small group holiday
Ancient towns, stunning desert scenery and nomadic culture
From £1,999 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 28 Dec
2020: 3 Mar, 28 Dec
2021: 2 Mar, 28 Dec
2020: 3 Mar, 28 Dec
2021: 2 Mar, 28 Dec
Iran holiday, private departure
A private, tailor-made tour of historic Iran
From £2,735 9 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Colombia holiday, small group
From one enticing town to the next, a two week tour of Colombia
From £1,719£860 to £1,859 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 7 Dec, 21 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 29 Feb, 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 29 Feb, 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec
Up to £850 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 26 Oct, 09 Nov, 23 Nov, 07 Dec, 21 Dec, 04 Jan, 18 Jan
Late availability on these dates: 26 Oct, 09 Nov, 23 Nov, 07 Dec, 21 Dec, 04 Jan, 18 Jan
From
US $2,975
excluding flights
Every day was packed with memories - holding eagles, connecting with local families and hiking up incredible mountains, to name but a few!
(more)Anna Verey
Nadaam was the highlight, as was meeting the eagle hunters, but throughout the trip the stunning scenery continued to delight, amaze, stun and impress. Staying in ger camps was great, as was meeting the locals. (more)Judith Hatton
Superb, outstanding, highly recommend. This will be a vacation to always remember. Such lovely people and a lovely company to work with. (more)Jennifer J
From
£2,735
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
We enjoyed our whole tour from the snowy mountains of Tehran across desert sands to Kerman finishing with a visit to Persepolis and the tomb of Cyrus the great. We will remember the friendly people, amazing architecture, historical sights and the UNESCO gardens.
Tips?
Allow about 3 months for getting holiday planned and visas organised. Check internal rates of exchange, we found Currency exchange offices gave a very favourable rate compared to the internet. Try to... (more)Sally Hunt
From
£2,894
including domestic flights only
Memorable parts?
Sitting next to penguins and elephant seals was the most memorable.
Tips?
Do it! Bring warm clothes.
Local benefits?
Hosts at various lodges were very warm and obviously loved what they do and wanted to help with all aspects of our trip.
Overall rating?
Excellent. Is there a rating above 5? (more)Gilbert Grant
From
£1,999
including UK flights
The UNESCO-listed walled, old city of Khiva, known as Ichon Qala, was the unexpected gem of this trip. Also, swimming in the man-made Lake Aidarkul in the middle of the Kyzylkum desert was a surprising and relaxing pleasure.
(more)Christine Biggs
Visiting the silk road cities of Samarkand, Khiva and Bukhara and having time to wander in each place and admire the reconstructed buildings. The guide Dilshod is extremely knowledgeable and a superb fixer. Uzbekistan is full of architectural surprises and friendly people. I would highly recommend a trip there. (more)Sally-Anne Deards
Each of the cities visited were very different and interesting and I really enjoyed the night in the Yurt and the camel ride and swim in the lake (more)Rosemary Chinchen
From
£1,349
including UK flights
It was excellent- excellent value for money, wonderful food and accommodation, great itinerary, wonderful varied walks, excellent guide, very good group size. All worked towards a fab holiday experience. (more)Ann Whitehouse
The most memorable part of the holiday was seeing the bears in the hide (more)Sarah Bascombe
Seeing the bears from the hide was memorable, especially Mum bear with her two babies (more)debbie hill
From
£645
excluding flights
From
£1,649
excluding flights
Eating camel curry & all the local Omani cuisine and seeing the Grand Canyon of Oman were the most memorable parts of our holiday ! (more)Aruna Paramasivam
Many memorable episodes! Watching the Green turtles on the beach at Ras Al Jinz. The hustle and bustle of Nizwa market. Rugged 4-wheel drive down from
the mountains to snake canyon... (more)Rob Pearson
Fascinating. Fabulous desert landscapes, friendly people, restored historic buildings, beautiful modern mosques, good food. What's not to like? (more)David Williams
From
€100
per person per night
There were many highlights - the meals together with the guests, the morning tours and the set up of the room. (more)Nehal Vora
the locale was wonderful - very peaceful and a beautiful peek into a different way of life. (more)Ilana Trachtenberg
The peace and tranquillity of this beautiful valley was stunning. All the staff and guides - particularly Gabo - were friendly and knowledgeable, and did their
utmost to make us feel comfortable and at home. Just fantastic, we would like to return to appreciate this special place at another time of year, probably spring or autumn. (more)Clio Whittaker
From
£1,049
including UK flights
The whole trip was so informative and interesting made more so by the most fantastic and knowledgeable guide. (more)Frona Hall
An truly excellent and memorable tour with a great group. We knew little about beautiful Albania, but returned home having learnt so much, seen so much and experienced so much. (more)Helen Preston
Lovely country and people. (more)Peter Lowles
From
£860
excluding flights
Okay if you like hikes in the wilderness. Everyone needed tipping; it would be helpful to give an indication of the extent of tipping, so that the trip could be properly budgeted and costed. (more)Felicity Benson
All of it was memorable with amazing sights and some wonderful weather at the coast. An excellent trip with an excellent guide in Juan Se - would recommend. (more)Trish Standaloft
The lush, beautiful scenery in the South of Colombia was the most memorable parts. (more)Stevie Bishop
From
£4,185
including domestic flights only
Memorable parts?
This whole holiday was brilliant. We enjoyed every minute of it. The wildlife is amazing.
Tips?
Relax and enjoy. Be prepared that FIGAS transports you according to the schedules they daily prepare. Sometimes you will get to move on in the morning and other times you will have to wait till the afternoon.
Local benefits?
Our holiday definitely benefited local people. All of the lodges and the airline are locally run. I loved that the lodges only cater for... (more)Sherry Koina
From
£1,189
including UK flights
Albania proved to be a lovely place to visit, the scenery around Theth and Valbona was fantastic.
(more)Neil Grant
The most memorable part of the holiday was visiting & walking in unspoilt areas, in a relatively unknown country. Eating local foods & dishes. (more)Margaret Tracey
The stunning views at the Valbone pass and the boat trip was the most memorable. (more)Rachel Dixon
From
£2,255
excluding flights
It was AMAZING!!! We had such a great time, a wonderful guide who took care of everything and the organization was perfect (more)Sarah Prange
Don't worry about the weather and simply enjoy the most beautiful trip of your life (more)Lidia Ghilardi
A truly unique part of the world with an exceptionally friendly crew and a nice well-travelled international bunch of fellow travellers. To be recommended. (more)Charles Woodward
From
£2,655
excluding flights
From
£1,275
excluding flights
The most exciting part of the holiday was the trip to Bhutan. (more)Sharon Blyth
The best part: Travelling through the Himalayas, climbing to Tiger's Nest monastery, being inside the temples and fortresses of Bhutan. A trip full of wonders. A well organised, well put together tour. (more)Rose McDonagh
Fantastic. Amazing experience. I highly recommend to book a Holiday with this operator. Achut and his guide in Tibet were amazing. (more)Nancy Bodson
From
£1,850
excluding flights
The walks were a particular highlight for us as that was what we had set out to do on our trip. Although challenging at times, the information boards were
always clear at the outset of what the walking would be like (more)Laura Robinson
Fabulous! And full of great memories. (more)Steve Smith
The diversity of it all was fantastic. (more)Jane Cartwright
From
£1,395
excluding flights
We really enjoyed our discovery of Romania and its treasures. (more)Faye Courtney
If you drink tea, take your own teabags. Take your own plug for the basin. This sort of info should be provided automatically by you (more)Andrew Gerry
Absolutely delightful, I never came back from a holiday more relaxed. The weather, of course was a bonus, but the perfect organisation made all the difference. (more)Gerhard Kordmann
From
£2,199
including UK flights
The scenery was the most memorable part of the holiday. (more)Michael (Mick) Oliver
The most memorable part of the holiday was lunch with a wine producing family in Eastern Georgia and meeting a Russian family in their home in Armenia. (more)Margaret Sargent
Absolutely excellent in every respect. (more)Liam Fitzpatrick
From
£1,850
including domestic flights only
Memorable parts?
Cartagena old town.
Tips?
Much to do so time is required, ie next trip we would do San Augustine, lost city, Medellín.
Local benefits?
I think so and hope so.
Overall rating?
Very good. (more)Matthew Calvocoressi
From
£7,750
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
Braining Fire Dance in East New Britain
Tips?
Be prepared for the unexpected - good and bad roads - some long days travelling
Local benefits?
Provide employment
Overall rating?
Very good for the serious traveller - not for someone who wants comfort all the
way (more)Stephen Turner
From
£2,599
excluding flights
We enjoyed getting familiar with the capital cities in all three countries: Baku, Azerbaijan; Tbilisi, Georgia; and Yerevan, Armenia. The trip was outstanding. (more)Sondra Mark
There were so many highlights, the scenery, the food, the experiences! (more)Donna Holmes
Very good and felt most at ease as a solo traveller in Georgia and Armenia (more)Angela Falkenberg
From
US $7,000
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The wildlife.
Tips?
Don't go on this ship: it is old and uncomfortable.
Booking a mini-suite was expensive and turned out to be most inconvenient. It was certainly good having ones own toilet and shower, however the bed
arrangement was terrible. The bed was enclosed in a box with only a small corner free for getting in or getting out of bed. If one had to get up in the night
one had to wake one's partner to get out of bed and back in again, as one had to climb... (more)Carole-Anne Fooks
From
£1,895
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The doable yet challenging (for me) walks combined with cultural learning. Experiencing the remote villages, lifestyle and food in local accommodation. Sharing it with two terrific guides and a small group of companionable people.
Tips?
Pack light, take a hat and a good pair of boots and be prepared to soak up a the traditional culture and the magnificent vistas Romania has to offer.
Local benefits?
I would like to think it did via the local accommodation... (more)Helen Wildash
From
£2,025
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Farmstead stay and forest overnight
Tips?
Local benefits?
Some of the animals kept at the reserve were kept in enclosures that were too small.
Overall rating?
Great (more)Jeannie Hau
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