162 Unusual destinations holidays found
Georgia & Armenia cultural holiday
Journey to the furthest reaches of Europe
From £2,325 to £2,450 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 Jun, 2 Jul, 27 Aug, 19 Sep
2021: 17 Apr, 20 May, 10 Jun, 26 Aug, 10 Sep, 30 Sep
2021: 17 Apr, 20 May, 10 Jun, 26 Aug, 10 Sep, 30 Sep
Albania holidays, small group tour
An incredible history set against a rugged landscape
From £1,099 to £1,449 10 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct
2021: 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 2 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 28 May, 11 Jun, 25 Jun, 6 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct
2021: 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 2 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 28 May, 11 Jun, 25 Jun, 6 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 04 Sep
Albania walking holiday
A wild and rugged landscape with historic folkore
From £1,249 to £1,479 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 11 Sep
2021: 4 Jun, 18 Jun, 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 6 Aug, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep
2021: 4 Jun, 18 Jun, 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 6 Aug, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep
Ivory Coast small group tour
Explore the little known but welcoming Ivory Coast
From £2,895 to £3,199 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 5 Aug, 7 Nov, 26 Dec
2021: 20 Jan, 24 Feb, 31 Mar, 4 Aug, 3 Nov, 29 Dec
2021: 20 Jan, 24 Feb, 31 Mar, 4 Aug, 3 Nov, 29 Dec
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New Zealands Subantarctic Islands cruise, including Macquarie
Wildlife voyage to the Subantarctic inc Macquarie Island
From US $7,500 to US $7,750 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 30 Nov, 11 Dec
Sao Tome & Principe holiday
A wonderful break on the tropical isles, Sao Tome & Principe
From £2,995 12 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Sao Tome discovery tour
Explore these paradise islands with the Bradt Guide Author
From £3,225 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 21 Jun
2021: 20 Jun, 30 Aug, 2 Dec
2021: 20 Jun, 30 Aug, 2 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: 10 Oct
2021: 9 Oct
2021: 9 Oct
Albania cycling holiday
A wild and rugged corner of the Balkan Peninsula
From £1,299 to £1,549 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct
2021: 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 28 May, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct
2021: 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 28 May, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 04 Sep
Bosnia snowshoeing holiday
Remote and spectacular winter scenery
From £1,229 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2021: 31 Jan, 21 Feb, 7 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 with festival option
Off the beaten track adventure through spectacular Mongolia
From US $3,005 to US $3,210 23 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 1 Aug
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
2021: 11 Jul, 27 Jul, 8 Aug, 20 Aug
2021: 11 Jul, 27 Jul, 8 Aug, 20 Aug
Oman small group tour
Ancient spice trails, Wahiba Sands, superb coastal scenery
From £1,895 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 26 Oct, 16 Nov
2021: 11 Jan, 8 Feb, 8 Mar, 5 Apr
2021: 11 Jan, 8 Feb, 8 Mar, 5 Apr
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.
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
Albania small group holiday
Explore the charming country of Albania.
From £1,075 to £1,150 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 9 Jun, 18 Sep, 10 Oct
2021: 26 Mar, 22 Apr, 20 May, 18 Jun, 17 Sep, 14 Oct
2021: 26 Mar, 22 Apr, 20 May, 18 Jun, 17 Sep, 14 Oct
Romania holiday, the Beauty of Yesterday
Small group tour to rediscover enchanting rural Romania
From £1,425 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 25 Aug
Georgia and Armenia holiday
Churches, monasteries, snow capped mountains, lakes and waterfalls
From £2,299 to £2,499 14 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep
2021: 8 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep
2021: 8 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep
Romania adventure holiday
An amazing tour exploring medieval Europe and Transylvania
From £2,655 to £2,845 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 Jun, 5 Sep
2021: 17 Apr, 29 May, 5 Sep
2021: 17 Apr, 29 May, 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: 29 Aug
2021: 8 May, 28 Aug
2021: 8 May, 28 Aug
Iran cultural holiday
A captivating land dripping with history and culture
From £2,395 to £3,195 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 13 Sep, 29 Nov
2021: 4 Apr, 12 Sep, 28 Nov
2021: 4 Apr, 12 Sep, 28 Nov
Santo Antao walking holidays, Cape Verde Islands
Explore the dramatic coastline on the island of Santo Antão
From £989 to £1,289 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 to £3,145 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 18 Oct, 8 Dec
2021: 14 Mar, 2 May, 10 Oct, 12 Dec
2021: 14 Mar, 2 May, 10 Oct, 12 Dec
Bangladesh small group tour
Mangroves, rural villages & ancient temples
From £2,995 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 11 Oct
2021: 14 Feb, 10 Oct
2021: 14 Feb, 10 Oct
Guyana small group tour
Wilderness, trekking, eco, wildlife, culture
From £4,195 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 8 Aug, 5 Sep, 3 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec
Cape Verde walking and cultural holiday
Celebrate the locals and landscapes of Cape Verde
From €750 to €1,250 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Pacific Islands tour
Discover some of the world's smallest nations
From £12,575 27 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 25 Jun, 1 Oct
2021: 24 Jun, 30 Sep
2021: 24 Jun, 30 Sep
Papua New Guinea holiday, Tribes & Traditions
Unique small-group cultural tour to Papua New Guinea
From £7,945 12 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 25 Oct
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
US $3,005
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
The whole experience was memorable- I can’t single out individual parts (more)Christopher Sykes
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. (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
£2,799
excluding flights
The caliber of the guides was memorable. They went out of their way to meet special requests. We learned so much about the history and culture of the
places we visited. (more)Sondra Mark
Each country we visited was unique. (more)Nanko Dubbelboer
The most exciting part of the trip was Crackovia wine caves (more)Ronald Zentek
From
£2,049
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
£1,299
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
£1,895
excluding flights
From
€100
per person per night
Having trips and experiences arranged each day with a guide to explain everything to you, was wonderful, especially as I was alone and did not have
transport. (more)Janet Pitcher
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
From
£2,325
excluding flights
From
£1,099
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
The most memorable part of the holiday was visiting Butrint National Park and the village of Voskopoja. (more)Susan Ring
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
£1,249
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
£2,025
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
From
£2,895
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
All of it was both memorable and exciting. I found the sultan's palace in Fouban, and the other chief's palaces very interesting. The eco lodge and trip out on
the Nyong river was magical and the two days with the Ba'Aka is like nothing else I have ever experienced.
Tips?
It is not an easy trip, even compared to other tours we have taken in Africa, but is certainly worthwhile. I guess it depends on the time of year, but we were not
really prepared for the rain and... (more)Martin Stringer
From
£2,655
excluding flights
From
£2,399
excluding flights
One of the best - a really interesting country. And the local operators do a really good job keeping western tourists comfortable in sometimes challenging local conditions. (more)Peter Chapman
The highlight was seeing the people, the remote locations, the sights we saw tucked away off streets - no fencing around them, just there for all to enjoy...sunrise on camels, sunset on the pyramids. (more)Virginia Draper
I had a great time with a good international group of friends. A brilliant guide Kahlid, great drivers and support staff. (more)Geoffrey Hermsen
From
£1,275
excluding flights
Excellent holiday.... The most memorable part of the trip was the clear blue sky and unspoiled nature of Bhutan. (more)Mariko Ozaki
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
From
£1,850
excluding flights
It was all fantastic, 5 Stars! (more)Yvonne Pearce
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
From
£1,599
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The Cascasus mountains. Scenery amazing. Like stepping into a part of the world that hasn't yet been spoiled by mass tourism. The history of Georgia is
fascinating. Georgia is predominately a christian orthodox country and religion stills plays a significant role in people's lives despite years of soviet rule. One
can really experience serenity and spirituality in visiting some of the major cathedrals and churches.
Tips?
Maximum 3 days in Tusheti. Bring Lomotil... (more)Eric McWilliams
From
£2,299
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
£1,425
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
£2,599
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
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