Unique & Unusual Holidays

The world has countless secret spots and unique travel adventures just waiting to be discovered. Our Travel Designers can whisk you to less-travelled and remote destinations for a holiday that’s luxurious, exciting, and a little out of the ordinary.

Journey to Mongolia to experience nomadic culture and travel through vast, untouched landscapes. Stay in a traditional cosy ger tented camp with a local Nomadic family, spot Asiatic red deer, wild horses and gazelle at Khustain National Park, or feel like you’ve landed on another planet as you explore the iconic sand dunes, ice canyon and stunning mountain vistas of the Gobi Desert.

Antarcticais the ultimate adventure for the daring explorer. Explore its untamed frozen landscapes and encounter some of the world’s rarest wildlife. Spend a night camping on the ice, be guided by naturalists, scientists and researchers, and gain a deeper understanding of the environmental challenges facing this region, as well as the steps we can take to preserve its legacy for generations to come.

Venture into the jungles of Papua New Guinea. Cruise rainforest fringed rivers, fly over a volcano or even trek the historic wartime Kokoda trail - 96 life-changing kilometres that require courage and tenacity.

In Ethiopia, you can witness the ancient customs and traditions of the hill tribes, hike the Simien or Bale mountains, trek through dry desert land or skirt high plateaus, and visit the breathtaking rock-hewn churches of Lalibela. Lightfoot Travel can also arrange unforgettable unique family holidays in the Galapagosand Bhutan.

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Antarctic, Falklands, South Georgia Expedition

Antarctica

  • See the enormous colonies of King penguins, elephant seals and fur seals found on South Georgia's beaches
  • Renowned for its explorer history, visit the grave or Ernest Shackleton at Grytviken
  • Incredible birding, South Georgia is home to 100 million sea birds including Albatross, petrels and penguins
  • The Falkland Island offers great history and wildlife viewing opportunities
  • The pristine Antarctica peninsula caps off this true expedition voyage
ideal length nights

Arctic Wildlife Safari

The Arctic

  • Search for polar bears hunting seals in the pack ice on an arctic safari
  • Explore historical sites including early whaling camps, trappers’ cabins, deserted coal mining operations, and an abandoned polar research station
  • Sea kayaking near tidewater glaciers and icebergs
  • Look out for humpback whales from the outdoor decks
  • Take advantage of the included photography program and learn alongside the onboard expert
ideal length 10 nights

Atacama Desert & Icebergs of Antarctica

Atacama DesertAntarctica

  • Enjoy a sunrise breakfast at the El Tatio Geysers in the Atacama Desert, Chile
  • Fly across the Drake Passage, a unique and fast way of reaching Antarctica
  • Sit amongst the huge penguin colonies of the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Kayak amongst gigantic blue icebergs in the Antarctic
  • Toast your adventure with a stay in the Chilean Winelands
ideal length 14 nights

Best of Nepal & Bhutan

Kathmandu ValleyPokhara & AnnapurnaParo, Thimphu & Punakha

  • Enjoy trekking in Nepal’s Annapurna region
  • Go bird and wildlife spotting in the Chitwan National Park
  • See Everest and the Himalayas from the air
  • Visit the 108 memorial chorten on the high-altitude Dochula Pass
  • Hike to the famed Taktsang (or Tiger's Nest) Monastery
ideal length 12 nights

Classic Mongolia

Mongolia

  • Scrambling up the towering Khongoryn Els sand dunes for a glorious sunset and then sliding back down
  • Riding camels with an authentic nomadic camel breeder in the Gobi Desert
  • Staying at the luxurious Three Camel Lodge
  • Horse riding through the forest to the seldom-visited Tovkhon Monastery
  • Spending the night in your own bespoke ensuite luxury ger that has been set up in the wilderness just for you
ideal length 10 nights
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