Locally run vacations
Like most things, it’s not what you know but whom you know and if you’re looking for insider recommendations and pearls of non-guide book wisdom then locally run vacations are always going to let you explore away from the tourist hordes. From photography in the Pyrenees or walking in Greece to kayaking in Kerala or safaris in South Africa, learning from local experts is a unique experience not to be underestimated.
24 Locally run vacations found
Family holiday with volunteering in India
Experience a different side to India with your family!
From US $750 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 8 Feb, 10 Feb, 22 Feb, 24 Feb, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 4 Apr, 6 Apr, 18 Apr, 20 Apr, 2 May, 4 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 28 Dec
2025: 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun ...
2025: 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun ...
Start 2024 with a truly rewarding holiday of volunteering and exploration. Join us in Kerala and experience local culture and local communities. Book before 31st March and get 10% off.
Endangered wildlife conservation in South Africa
Award-winning, Fair Trade certified wildlife conservation!
From €1,740 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 19 Feb, 4 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
Receive 25% off when you book for the following starting dates: 05 February 2024, 19 February 2024, or 04 March 2024
Family volunteering in Tanzania
Memorable family holiday which makes a difference
From £500 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Sailing & conservation vacation in Greece
A unique wildlife & sailing adventure
From £785 to £872 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
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Tanzania volunteering projects
Have fun by helping people help themselves
From £700 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 11 Mar, 24 Mar, 7 Apr, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 12 Oct, 26 Oct
Seychelles conservation vacation
Volunteer on a private island paradise in the Seychelles!
From €2,500 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 4 Mar, 1 Apr, 29 Apr, 27 May, 24 Jun, 22 Jul, 19 Aug, 16 Sep, 14 Oct, 11 Nov, 9 Dec
Malawi wildlife sanctuary volunteering vacation
Volunteer at Africa's top wildlife sanctuary
From £1,370 to £4,350 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at anytime to suit you
Whale & dolphin research in Ligurian Sea, Italy
Whale and dolphin conservation trip
From €750 to €990 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 13 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct
Volunteer with children & animals in South Africa
Volunteer with children & wild animals in South Africa
From €550 to €3,990 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Wildlife conservation course in South Africa
Learn species conservation and habitat management in South Africa
From €3,300 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 19 Feb, 1 Apr, 13 May, 24 Jun, 5 Aug, 16 Sep, 28 Oct
Dolphin conservation in Greece
Dolphin research and conservation in western Greece
From €745 to €775 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep
Galapagos conservation project
Help conserve the precious Galapagos ecosystem
From US $982 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Ecuador volunteering vacation, Amazon & Galapagos
Volunteer and travel in the Amazon & Galapagos
From US $1,922 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 25 May, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 28 Dec
Vietnam responsible tour, nature and culture
Immerse in the diverse culture and amazing nature of Vietnam
From US $2,831 to US $2,903 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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Vietnam community tour with volunteering
Discover the beauty of Vietnam sustainably
From US $2,119 to US $2,190 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Vietnam volunteer travel and tour
Explore Vietnam and make a difference.
From US $1,849 to US $1,875 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
North Vietnam volunteer experience and vacation
Volunteer and explore Vietnam like a local
From US $1,864 to US $1,886 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Panda volunteering holiday in China
Hang out with the awesome Pandas then travel!
From US $2,659 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 17 Apr, 4 Sep
Tanzania volunteering and safari
Make a difference and experience the Serengeti plains
From £930 to £1,700 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 24 Mar, 7 Apr, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 12 Oct, 26 Oct
Veterinary externship in Malawi
Gain veterinary experience at Africa's top sanctuary
From £1,370 to £4,350 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Malawi conservation research experience
2-12weeks exploring and researching the Wild Heart of Africa
From £1,370 to £4,350 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Costa Rica activity vacation, including volunteering
Cultural integration, nature conservation & community work
From US $690 to US $750 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Trek & volunteer in Nepal, help rebuild it
Join helping hands with us to rebuild in Nepal
From US $999 to US $1,055 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Wildlife conservation safari in South Africa
A luxury safari with a hands-on conservation experience.
From R11,000 to R41,250 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
