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.



Stay here on these trips
Trip Name | Days | Start city | Destination | Style | From ZAR | |
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Turkey Encompassed | 15 |
Istanbul |
Turkey |
Comfort |
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Real Turkey
Ages 18 to 29
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15 |
Istanbul |
Turkey |
Basix |
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Six Days in Turkey
Ages 18 to 29
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6 |
Antalya |
Turkey |
Basix |
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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 | Start city | Destination | Style | From ZAR | |
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Egypt Adventure | 8 |
Cairo |
Egypt |
Original |
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Discover Egypt & Jordan | 15 |
Cairo |
Egypt |
Original |
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Explore Egypt | 15 |
Cairo |
Egypt |
Basix |
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Jordan & Egypt Uncovered | 22 |
Amman |
Egypt |
Basix |
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Essential Egypt
Ages 18 to 29
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9 |
Cairo |
Egypt |
Basix |
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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 | Start city | Destination | Style | From ZAR | |
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Japan: Land of the Rising Sun | 13 |
Tokyo |
Japan |
Original |
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Classic Japan | 11 |
Kyoto |
Japan |
Comfort |
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Japan Express | 9 |
Tokyo |
Japan |
Basix |
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Japan Express | 9 |
Tokyo |
Japan |
Basix |
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Japan Real Food Adventure | 11 |
Tokyo |
Japan |
Original |
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Ultimate Japan | 24 |
Tokyo |
Japan |
Original |
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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.
Stay here on these trips
Trip Name | Days | Start city | Destination | Style | From ZAR | |
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Utah Parks Circuit | 8 |
Las Vegas |
United States |
Basix |
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Utah, Nevada & California | 14 |
Las Vegas |
United States |
Basix |
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Western USA Highlights | 18 |
Santa Monica |
United States |
Basix |
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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 | Start city | Destination | Style | From ZAR | |
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Vietnam Express Southbound | 10 |
Hanoi |
Vietnam |
Original |
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Classic Vietnam | 15 |
Ho Chi Minh City |
Vietnam |
Comfort |
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Scenic Vietnam | 15 |
Hanoi |
Vietnam |
Original |
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Treasures of Vietnam | 8 |
Ho Chi Minh City |
Vietnam |
Comfort |
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Best of Vietnam | 20 |
Ho Chi Minh City |
Vietnam |
Original |
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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 | Start city | Destination | Style | From ZAR | |
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Wild Mongolia | 15 |
Ulaanbaatar |
Mongolia |
Original |
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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.
Stay here on these trips
Trip Name | Days | Start city | Destination | Style | From ZAR | |
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Jordan & Egypt Express | 9 |
Amman |
Jordan |
Basix |
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One Week in Jordan
Ages 18 to 29
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7 |
Amman |
Jordan |
Basix |
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Cycle Jordan: Petra & Wadi Rum | 9 |
Amman |
Jordan |
Original |
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Jordan Family Holiday | 8 |
Amman |
Jordan |
Original |
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Jordan Real Food Adventure | 6 |
Amman |
Jordan |
Original |
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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 | Start city | Destination | Style | From ZAR | |
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Botswana Adventure | 10 |
Windhoek |
Botswana |
Comfort |
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Amazing Southern Africa | 22 |
Cape Town |
Namibia |
Comfort |
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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 | Start city | Destination | Style | From ZAR | |
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Costa Rica Experience | 9 |
San Jose |
Costa Rica |
Original |
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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 is staffed by refugees who comprise two-thirds of hotel’s employees.
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Trip Name | Days | Start city | Destination | Style | From ZAR | |
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Europe Christmas Markets: Munich to Budapest | 8 |
Munich |
Germany |
Original |
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Best of Central Europe | 15 |
Vienna |
Czech Republic |
Original |
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Outback Camp, Kings Canyon, Australia
Spend the day exploring the impressive rock formations and faces, like the natural amphitheatre, at Watarrka National Park (Kings Canyon). Then spend the night sleeping under the stars in a permanent tented camp.
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