Specialist Holidays

Whatever your interest, we can build it into your holiday, make it the sole focus, or simply one feature of a longer trip – it’s up to you. Our travel experts can help you with ideas and inspiration.

Specialist holidays

Do you have a specialist subject? Perhaps you’re an avid scuba diver, you love golf next to the ocean, or you want to go fishing in Africa. Perhaps you’re looking to arrange a reward trip or team-building holiday for your business, or maybe your real passion is gorgeous spa destinations.

Because every holiday we arrange is tailor-made, we can craft a getaway with a special focus, such as playing tennis, going sailing, mountain-biking in actual mountains, heliskiing or horse-riding. Whatever your interest, we can build it into your holiday, making it the sole focus, or simply one feature of a longer trip. We’ve split some of our specialist subjects into categories below, or you can browse all specialist holidays.

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Best Places to See the Northern Lights

Scott Dunn provides a wide range of tailor-made trips to a number of destinations for the best holidays to see the Northern Lights, including Alaska, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Finland. We have a range of luxury boutique boltholes from where you can look up at the sky in hopes of catching the Aurora. Whether you sleep in a luxury tented camp, a glass igloo, a log cabin in a remote forest, a tree house, an ice hotel or a traditional hotel, we have a range of options up our sleeves.

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Bucket List Trips

Once the definitive scorecard of things you wanted to experience before you die, the bucket list has expanded to embrace adventure on an epic scale – with no limits for the modern-day explorer.

  • Exclusive one-of-a-kind experiences
  • Tailored holidays made just for you
  • Access to private local guides
  • 24/7 seamless support
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Incredible Boat Trips

Few things beat the feeling of being on the water with the wind in your hair while watching a vibrant sunset. From iconic river cruises to private yacht charters and epic water-based safari adventures, here are some of our favourite boat trips across the world.

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Our Top Road Trips

It is hard to beat the romance and freedom of the open road. For couples and families, a road trip offers the ultimate in flexibility and adventure.

The luxury of your own space can make hitting the road one of the most relaxing ways to travel, enjoy the scenery and meet the locals. Here’s a selection of our favourite self-drives.

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Rail Journeys

Surrender to the cathartic rhythm of rail and the romance and luxury of slow travel.

  • Unique exclusive experiences
  • Curated collection of luxury accommodation
  • 24/7 seamless support
  • Customised holidays just for you
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Outdoor & Active Holidays

Is adventure in the great outdoors high on your travel wish list? If getting soaked on a white-water rafting trip or paragliding into a 5-star resort sounds like your idea of fun, check out our top outdoor and active experiences.

  • Exclusive one-of-a-kind experiences
  • Tailored holidays made just for you
  • Access to private local guides
  • 24/7 seamless support
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Eco-Friendly Holidays

In travel, times are changing. Hotels across the globe are looking to the future, and the earth, to find sustainable ways to improve their green credentials and minimise their impact on the planet. From stylish, urban boltholes to remote green-minded getaways, we've chosen our favourite eco-friendly hotels, lodges and retreats to inspire a stay that doesn't cost the earth.

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Top 10 Foodie Holidays

From our love of food and travel, we have whipped up 10 top experiences for you to devour on the best foodie holidays. Showcasing mouthwatering bites from around the globe, this collection of delicious adventures will get your tastebuds tingling.

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Experiential Travel

What do we mean by 'experiential' travel? We mean immersive, adventurous and authentic. A journey that gets you beneath the skin of a culture to experience life as a local.

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Private Yacht Charters

If unparalleled luxury, privacy and freedom are high on your holiday checklist, a sailing adventure aboard an exclusive yacht charter will tick all these boxes and more. Offering the flexibility to choose your route and create your own itinerary, you’ll be able to explore hidden bays and secret beaches in the utmost style.

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Walking Holidays

What better way is there to explore some of the most beautiful corners of the world than on foot. It’s an opportunity to re-connect with nature, to get out into the great outdoors for an adventure like no other.

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Luxury horse riding holidays

From the hills of Andalucia in Southern Spain to the wild landscapes of Patagonia, discovering a destination on horseback is an unforgettable experience. For the equestrian enthusiasts out there, we’ve curated our top horse riding holidays and luxury properties with stables around the world.

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Wellness & Spa Holidays

An underwater spa in the Maldives, yoga on a Caribbean beach or a week-long detox somewhere exotic? We offer luxury destination spas, hotels with spas, and holidays featuring yoga and holistic therapies.

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Gal Oya Lodge

Gal Oya Lodge

Gal Oya National Park, Sri Lanka's National Parks, Sri Lanka

Gal Oya Lodge is set on the outskirts of Gal Oya National Park towards Sri Lanka's east coast. Built from locally-sourced natural materials with furniture made by local craftsmen, the nine-bedroom lodge really gives guests a sense of its surroundings.

Adventure Wildlife Couples
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Hoanib Valley Camp

Hoanib Valley Camp

Hoanib, Skeleton Coast, Namibia

Introducing Namibia's newest luxury camp, Hoanib Valley Camp. This eco friendly camp is small and intimate with only six luxury tents and is in a prime spot for wildlife viewing with a key interest in conservation.

Adventure Eco/ethical tourism Off the beaten track
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Kwando Lagoon Camp

Kwando Lagoon Camp

Linyanti, Botswana

Kwando Lagoon Camp is a eight-room camp, lying on the shady banks of the Kwando River and set among tall and ancient African ebony and marula trees, overlooking the Kwando River with its resident pods of hippo, perfect for exploring by boat.

Adventure Wildlife Fishing
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Kwara

Kwara

Kwara Concession, Okavango Delta and Moremi, Botswana

Kwara is located in the remote northern part of the Okavango Delta within the private Kwara Concession. The nine canvas tents are built on raised decks in a grove of huge and ancient African ebony trees.

Adventure Off the beaten track Wildlife
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Lewa House

Lewa House

Laikipia, Northern Kenya, Kenya

Situated within the 45,000-acre Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya's beautiful Laikipia, Lewa House consists of family cottages and private, airy earthpods. The heart of the home features an elegant, thatched building with a big, open fireplace.

Adventure Wildlife Eco/ethical tourism
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Marataba Safari Lodge

Marataba Safari Lodge

Marakele National Park, Madikwe and the northwest, South Africa

Marataba is located in a 23,000 ha private concession adjoined to the vast, malarial-free Marakele National Park in South Africa's Limpopo Province. The Camp is set in the bushveld, on a quiet river with dramatic views of the Waterberg escarpment.

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Matetsi Victoria Falls

Matetsi Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Close to the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and located right on the banks of the Zambezi river, the exclusive Matetsi Victoria Falls gives a refined touch to the modern safari experience, and is home to a fantastic array of wildlife.

Wildlife Adventure Fishing
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Nxai Pan Camp

Nxai Pan Camp

Nxai Pans, Makgadikgadi and the Kalahari, Botswana

Nxai Pan is situated on a fascinating fossil pan of the same name, overlooking beautiful grasslands so typical of this area. The game viewing is excellent, and the camp offers a true contrast to the Okavango Delta and other areas of Botswana.

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Shipwreck Lodge

Shipwreck Lodge

Skeleton Coast, Namibia

Shipwreck Lodge offers unique accommodation amid the sweeping dunes of Namibia's Skeleton Coast and is the first to be built on the coast itself, providing a gateway for desert adventures and great alternative safaris.

Adventure Fishing Wildlife
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The Oberoi Zahra

The Oberoi Zahra

Nile, Egypt

The Oberoi Zahra is the finest and most luxurious ship operating on the Nile. The leisurely 7-night cruise gives the perfect balance between sightseeing and relaxation – with on board spa treatments that pamper you like a Pharaoh.

Cruise Culture Spa & health
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Ultimate Malawi

Ultimate Malawi

Majete & Lake Malawi

Delve into the paramount of Malawi by combining the reviving safari experiences of Majete Game Reserve and Liwonde National Park with the crystal-clear waters and relaxed atmosphere of Lake Malawi. Soak up a variety of unique and individually curated experiences whilst taking some time to explore on your own and find gems that will take you off the...

Beach Wildlife

GBP £5,400 pp

11 nights
Ultimate Mexico

Ultimate Mexico

Mexico City, San Miguel de Allende & Los Cabos

This exclusive journey through Mexico takes you from the hustle and bustle of Mexico City to the luxurious resorts of Baja California Sur, blending Mexico's rich indigenous culture with its flourishing art scene in the colonial heartland and world-famous beaches. Expect to be utterly pampered from start to finish, with attentive service and...

Couples Beach Culture Sailing & surfing

GBP £11,600 pp

11 nights
Ultimate New Zealand

Ultimate New Zealand

Auckland, Rotorua, Nelson, Christchurch, Franz Josef, Queenstown

Be truly enamoured with the land of the long white cloud with its endless landscapes, sensational scenery and an abundance of activities to embrace. From wine tasting in Central Otago to guided food tours and river trips , from diving in Abel Tasman National Park to whale watching in Kaikoura whether you appreciate wildlife, wine, adventure,...

Couples Adventure Fishing Wildlife

GBP £27,900 pp

11 nights
Ultimate Rwanda and Tanzania

Ultimate Rwanda and Tanzania

Virunga Volcanoes, Serengeti and Zanzibar

Combine the wildlife thrills of tracking gorillas in Rwanda and watching big game in the Serengeti with the sandy beaches of vibrant Zanzibar. An ideal honeymoon or special celebration trip for true wildlife enthusiasts.

Couples Off the beaten track Wildlife Adventure

GBP £17,200 pp

9 nights
Ultimate Scotland

Ultimate Scotland

Edinburgh, Braemar, Loch Torridon

From days out exploring glens, castles and lake monsters to evenings cosying up with a malt whisky by the fire, Scotland offers so much to enjoy. Staying at some of Scotland’s finest hotels, from a luxury castle in the Highlands to a central hotel in the midst of lively Edinburgh, you’ll discover just what a special part of Britain Scotland is....

Couples Culture Adventure Golf

GBP £12,400 pp

10 nights
Ultimate Seychelles

Ultimate Seychelles

North Island & Mahe

If you are wishing to stay in the very lap of luxury, in the finest hotels in Seychelles, this is definitely the holiday for you! Your every whim will be catered for in these most idyllic and exclusive of hideaways.

Couples Villa Diving Eco/ethical tourism

GBP £24,800 pp

14 nights
Ultimate South Africa and Mozambique

Ultimate South Africa and Mozambique

Cape Town, The Winelands, Madikwe & Benguerra Island

World-class dining, stirring safaris and paradise shores, this two-week tour of South Africa and Mozambique is the perfect concoction for travellers who relish exclusive experiences with dose of relaxation. We’ve hand-picked the very best hotels and lodges to make sure every stop on the trip promises peerless style complimented by seamless service....

Adventure Beach Diving Off the beaten track

GBP £11,600 pp

5 nights
Ultimate Swedish Lapland

Ultimate Swedish Lapland

Swedish Lapland

Devour the magical wilderness of the snow-laden Swedish Lapland in ultimate style and sophistication whilst staying in two of the most luxurious retreats in the area. Stylish unique cabins with exquisite service and delicious food set you up perfectly to leap into the plethora of adrenaline-fuelled activities available.

Adventure Couples Off the beaten track Spa & health

GBP £4,200 pp

12 nights
Ultimate Thailand

Ultimate Thailand

Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai & Khao Lak

This is our definitive luxury Thailand tour. Explore the hidden delights of bustling Bangkok and immerse yourself in the cultural adventure playground of northern Thailand. You'll uncover amazing wildlife followed by relaxation on secluded beaches. We’ll introduce you to the beating heart of this wonderful country with enviable experiences.

Couples Adventure Beach Culture

GBP £6,900 pp

13 nights
Ultimate Western Canada and Montana

Ultimate Western Canada and Montana

Vancouver, Clayoquot Sound, Seattle & Montana

This ultimate summer family adventure is the perfect antidote to the modern world. Venture into the Canadian wilderness with a stay on the Clayoquot Sound before heading out to Montana for a luxury Wild West experience. Perfectly combining wildlife viewing and ranch activities, families will love the sense of adventure.

Wildlife Adventure

GBP £18,200 pp

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