From houseboats to homestays and everything in between, our trips stay at some picturesque, locally-owned and just downright cool places. Here’s our list of unique stays that are so much more than a place to sleep at night.

Cave hotel, Cappadocia, Turkey

Spend an unforgettable night or two at a family-run hotel with stunning valley views with a local home breakfast included. The best part? These homely rooms are created from natural caves formed over millennia.

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Trip Name Days From AUD
Turkey Encompassed

15

4520

Real Turkey
Ages 18 to 35

15

1967

Six Days in Turkey
Ages 18 to 35

6

625

Felucca, Egypt

Relaxing, unique and oh so cool, sailing the Nile by felucca is truly one for the books. Prepare yourself for a shared, open sleeping area, for tasty homemade meals from the Nubian sailing crew, and for the experience of a lifetime.

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Trip Name Days From AUD
Egypt Adventure

8

1548

Explore Egypt

15

1960

Discover Egypt & Jordan

15

3548

Jordan & Egypt Uncovered

22

3608

Essential Egypt
Ages 18 to 35

9

897

 

Ryokan, Japan

To complete your cultural immersion in all things Japan-related, a night spent at a ryokan (a traditional Japanese inn) is a quintessential experience. Throw on a kimono, slip off your shoes, sip on a cup of hot tea and enjoy a traditional meal while you’re at it.

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Trip Name Days From AUD
Japan: Land of the Rising Sun

13

6679

Japan Express

9

2610

Classic Japan

11

7209

Japan Real Food Adventure

11

5516

Ultimate Japan

24

14193

 

Navajo Hogan, Monument Valley, USA

Stay in a traditional Hogan to get to grips with the culture of one of the largest North American Indian tribes, the Navajo. The facilities are basic but the reservation is home to 200,000 Navajo people, and the experience is unforgettable.

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Trip Name Days From AUD
Western USA Highlights

18

6695

Utah Parks Circuit

8

3185

Utah, Nevada & California

14

4755

 

Junk Cruise, Halong Bay, Vietnam

You’ll never forget the beauty of sailing through the emerald waters and limestone karsts of Halong Bay. Enjoy a seafood dinner on board and then settle down for a comfortable night in the Unesco World Heritage Site.

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Trip Name Days From AUD
Vietnam Express Southbound

10

1343

Classic Vietnam

15

2980

Scenic Vietnam

15

2087

Treasures of Vietnam

8

1605

Best of Vietnam

20

3605

 

Ger Camp, Mongolia

Spend an unforgettable night or two at a family-run hotel with stunning valley views with a local home breakfast included. The best part? These homely rooms are created from natural caves formed over millennias.

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Trip Name Days From AUD
Wild Mongolia

15

5200

 

Bedouin Camp, Wadi Rum, Jordan

Exploring the desert wilderness of Wadi Rum is an experience like no other. Hike it by day, watch the sun set, then take in the expansive, starry sky from the comfort of a well-ventilated tent in an unbeatable location.

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Trip Name Days From AUD
Jordan & Egypt Express

9

1624

Cycle Jordan: Petra & Wadi Rum

9

3535

One Week in Jordan
Ages 18 to 35

7

1049

Jordan Family Holiday

8

2710

Jordan Real Food Adventure

6

2176

 

Houseboat, Botswana

Arrive at your floating home via speedboat taxi and you’ll find you’re in for a treat. There will be hippos grunting, cicadas trilling, a dining area with games, twin-share cabins, and on-deck sundowners to go along with a spectacular sunset

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Trip Name Days From AUD
Botswana Adventure

10

5624

Amazing Southern Africa

22

11799

 

Homestay, Costa Rica

Truely live like a local in our Costa Rica homestay with the villagers of the Juanilama agricultural community. you'll help with chores and learn how to make local favourites in a group cooking class.

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Trip Name Days From AUD
Costa Rica Experience

9

1895

 

House Boat, Kerala, India

Crusie the lagoons and canals of Kerala. Experience local life om the water, and even try your hand at fishing. Relax away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist trail, with only 3 - 4 rooms per boat.

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Chum, Russia

Feeling adventurous? How about spending 4 nights in an authentic Chum in Russia. Stay with the local nomadic Nenet tribe, and learn about life in Northern Russia (and how they stay warm in -50°C).

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Refugee run hotel, Vienna, Austria

Sleep soundly knowing that you're staying in Austria’s first hotel based on a social business model which reinvests profits into projects for social good. The hotel's is staffed by refugees who comprise two-thirds of hotel’s employees.

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Trip Name Days From AUD
Europe Christmas Markets: Munich to Budapest

8

3235

Best of Central Europe

15

3484