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.
250 Unusual destinations holidays found
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
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: 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
Albania holidays, small group tour
An incredible history set against a rugged landscape
From £1,589 to £1,695 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, 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, 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
Late availability on these dates: 23 Oct
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Algeria and the M’Zab Valley small group holiday
Explore ancient Algeria and the M’Zab Valley
From £1,775 to £2,150 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 7 Nov, 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: 07 Nov, 26 Dec, 23 Jan, 30 Jan
Whale watching in the Azores
Three chances to search for whales & dolphins in the Azores
From £995 to £1,195 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
April to September is peak whale watching season in the Azores
Highlights of Albania
Discover the emerging nation of Albania and its secrets
From £1,595 to £1,695 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
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, 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
Oman small group tour
Ancient spice trails, Wahiba Sands, superb coastal scenery
From £1,995 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 2 Nov
2027: 6 Jan, 22 Mar, 4 Oct, 6 Dec
2028: 12 Jan, 27 Mar, 9 Oct, 27 Nov
2027: 6 Jan, 22 Mar, 4 Oct, 6 Dec
2028: 12 Jan, 27 Mar, 9 Oct, 27 Nov
Bosnia and Herzegovina small group tour
Bosnia: history, culture, resilience, and encounters.
From US $1,649 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 9 May
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
Somaliland highlights tour
The ultimate Somaliland 4 day highlight tour
From US $850 to US $1,300 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 £10,395 to £10,895 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 27 Jun
2028: 25 Jun, 1 Aug, 5 Sep
2028: 25 Jun, 1 Aug, 5 Sep
Blue whale watching in the Azores, Pico Island
Spring whales, wild Pico & unforgettable Atlantic adventures
From £1,695 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 1 May
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
Guyana nature and culture tour
Immerse yourself in Guyana's pristine rainforests
From £5,850 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 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 to £1,085 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
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, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 25 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 29 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep ...
2028: 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 25 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 29 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep ...
Small group holiday in Azerbaijan
Flaming mountains and ancient history on the edge of Europe
From £1,499 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 2 May, 5 Sep
Melanesia small ship cruise 2026
Exploring Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands & Vanuatu
From US $14,375 18 days ex flights
Small group travel
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
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan adventure tour
Explore the futuristic and ancient from Astana to Bishek
From £2,295 to £2,630 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 6 Apr, 13 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
Falkland Islands wildlife tour
10 day Falklands birds and wildlife adventure
From £3,959 to £4,739 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made and runs between October - March
Mongolia small group holidays
Discover the raw beauty and tradition of Mongolia
From £2,920 to £3,580 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 29 Jun, 4 Jul, 13 Jul, 18 Jul, 27 Jul, 1 Aug, 10 Aug, 15 Aug, 24 Aug, 1 Sep, 7 Sep
2028: 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 27 Jun, 2 Jul, 13 Jul, 16 Jul, 25 Jul, 30 Jul, 8 Aug, 13 Aug, 22 Aug, 30 Aug, 5 Sep
2028: 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 27 Jun, 2 Jul, 13 Jul, 16 Jul, 25 Jul, 30 Jul, 8 Aug, 13 Aug, 22 Aug, 30 Aug, 5 Sep
Transylvania self-drive holiday in Romania
Traditional Landscapes & Cultural Heritage - beyond Dracula.
From £895 to £1,195 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Georgia cultural holiday
Fascinating cultural tour of Georgia
From £1,640 to £1,965 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 19 Dec
2027: 20 Feb, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 14 Oct, 7 Dec, 21 Dec
2028: 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 1 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 9 Dec, 19 Dec
2027: 20 Feb, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 14 Oct, 7 Dec, 21 Dec
2028: 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 1 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 9 Dec, 19 Dec
October Sale
Save 10% on Selected Group Tour Departures
Book by 31 October 2026
Panama tour, Essential Panama
A diverse & exciting journey through Panama
From £2,595 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Albania food and wine holiday
Different areas - typical food and wine
From £1,380 to £1,580 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Kyushu and Shikoku island tour in Japan
Deep cultural immersion in lesser visited Japan
From £4,789 to £6,041 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 7 Nov
2027: 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 7 Nov
2028: 19 Mar, 9 Apr, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov
2027: 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 7 Nov
2028: 19 Mar, 9 Apr, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 07 Nov
