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.

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Wildlife photography & conservation volunteering in south Africa

Wildlife photography & conservation volunteering in south Africa

Enjoy amazing wildlife photography while giving back!
From £2,595 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 18 Feb, 17 Mar, 14 Apr, 12 May, 9 Jun, 7 Jul, 4 Aug, 1 Sep, 29 Sep, 27 Oct, 24 Nov, 22 Dec
Seychelles conservation vacation

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
Maldives beach hotel

Maldives beach hotel

Local Island hotel in the heart of Laamu Atoll
From US $1,199 to US $2,649 per room per week (sleeps 2)
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Maldives boutique dive holiday, Dhigurah Island

Maldives boutique dive holiday, Dhigurah Island

Maldives All Inclusive dive hotel built by divers for divers
From US $2,500 to US $3,550 per person per week
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Wildlife conservation course in South Africa

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
Cycle the North Island, Cape Reinga to Wellington

Cycle the North Island, Cape Reinga to Wellington

Cycle the length of the North Island, New Zealand
From NZ $9,950 22 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2025: 6 Feb
Cycle the whole of New Zealand

Cycle the whole of New Zealand

Cycle New Zealand North to South fully supported
From NZ $18,600 6 weeks ex flights
Small group travel: 2025: 6 Feb
Jiri to Everest Base Camp trek, 25 days

Jiri to Everest Base Camp trek, 25 days

Trekking trail developed by John Hunt & Sir Edmund Hillary
From US $2,150 to US $2,850 25 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Nepal to Sri Lanka 4 week tour

Nepal to Sri Lanka 4 week tour

Incredible journey through Nepal, Bhutan, India & Sri Lanka
From £6,997 4 weeks ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Kanchenjunga base camp trek in Nepal

Kanchenjunga base camp trek in Nepal

Experience majestic and different Eastern Nepal for 30 days
From US $3,200 4 weeks ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Ama Dablam expedition in Nepal

Ama Dablam expedition in Nepal

Summit World's Most Beautiful and Challenging Mount in Nepal
From US $4,800 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 2 Apr, 8 Oct
Grand tour of Patagonia vacation

Grand tour of Patagonia vacation

Rainforest, glaciers and the fauna of Peninsula Valdes
From £4,899 27 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Maldives boutique eco resort, local island

Maldives boutique eco resort, local island

Boutique Eco Hotel on the shore of a turquoise lagoon
From US $2,349 to US $3,459 per week
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Community volunteering in Kerala

Community volunteering in Kerala

Travel and teach in the gorgeous sunshine state
From US $1,295 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2025: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb ...
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.
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Teaching assistant volunteering in Kerala

Teaching assistant volunteering in Kerala

Make the most of your holidays with volunteer travel India
From US $1,395 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2025: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb ...
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.
Yoga in India and volunteering vacation

Yoga in India and volunteering vacation

Enjoy yoga and volunteer in Kerala, south-west India
From US $1,350 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2025: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb ...
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.
Argentina highlights vacation, 24 days

Argentina highlights vacation, 24 days

See the best of Argentina on this trip of a lifetime
From US $7,380 to US $8,939 24 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Yala tree houses & mud chalets in Sri Lanka

Yala tree houses & mud chalets in Sri Lanka

Luxury treetop lodges & mud chalets in the wild
From US $120 to US $175 per accommodation per night (sleeps 2)
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