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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge
Amazon, Brazil
Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge is one of the most comfortable lodges in the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest, nestled within a vast stretch of untouched jungle, adjacent to the Anavilhanas Archipelago on Brazil's Rio Negro. Offers wonderfully varied excursions.
Blancaneaux Lodge
Mountain Pine Ridge, Mayan Mountains, Belize
Blancaneaux Lodge is movie director Francis Ford Coppola's romantic Mountain Pine Ridge retreat in western Belize home to 20 villas and cabanas surrounded by Mayan ruins, shimmering waterfalls, turquoise pools, lush vegetation and exotic wildlife.
Casa Angelina
Praiano, Amalfi Coast, Italy
Casa Angelina is a contemporary 39-room boutique hotel set on a cliff with beautiful views over the Amalfi Coast. Whether you want to explore the fascinating coastline, relax on the beach or try delicious local cuisine, Casa Angelina is the ideal choice.
Cavas Wine Lodge
Mendoza, Argentina
Cavas Wine Lodge is an award-winning Relais & Chateaux property at the foot of the Andes in Argentina's most famous wine growing region, 30 minutes south of Mendoza and a superb place in which to experience the wonderful varietals of South America.
Ecoventura: Origin,Theory & Evolve
Galapagos, Ecuador
Origin, Theory & Evolve are the most comfortable premium-class yachts operating in the Galapagos, combining modern sophistication with quality guiding and accommodating just 20 guests each. They are all members of Relais & Chateaux.
Hotel Esencia
Riviera Maya & Isla Holbox, Mexico
Overlooking the turquoise Caribbean coastline and powder white sands of Xpu-Ha beach on the Riviera Maya, Esencia offers an intimate boutique hideaway from which to enjoy ocean adventures and the rich Mayan culture of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Puerto Maldonado, Peruvian Amazon, Peru
Reserva Amazonica is a wonderful rustic eco-lodge with very comfortable accommodation and excellent facilities in a private nature reserve in Peru's southern Amazon near Puerto Maldonado. Superb guided excursions to explore the stunning flora and fauna.
Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel
Lima, Peru
Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel is a luxurious European-style hotel, which forms part of the prestigious Belmond group and is located in the exclusive Miraflores district of Lima by the Pacific Ocean and within easy reach of superb restaurants.
Sorrel River Ranch
Moab, The Southwest, United States of America
Idyllically set on the banks of the Colorado River beneath weathered red rock mesas in an area made famous by John Wayne, Sorrel River Ranch is a spectacular place to experience the countless adventure opportunities of Utah’s rivers, canyons and desert.
Storfjord Hotel
Norwegian Fjords, Norway
Storfjord Hotel, with its panoramic views to the fjord and warm welcome is one of a kind in Norway. Its beautiful décor with sheepskins, tweeds and rough wood, and antiques and knickknacks dotted about give this boutique hotel a charming ambience.
Limitless New Zealand
Bay of Islands, Taupo, Hawkes Bay, Christchurch & Glenorchy
Plunge straight into mother nature’s playground, a land of untamed wilderness but all the while staying in ultimate luxury at world-famous ‘super lodges’. Whether on the edge of a crystal-clear lake, the banks of a river, amongst rolling fields or native forest, the locations are nothing less than spectacular. This limitless trip takes you through...
Limitless Peru
Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cuzco, Lake Titicaca, Lima & the Amazon
Access the inaccessible on our exclusive Limitless Peru tour. Explore the country's highlights by day and relax in sumptuous properties by night. Admire the dramatic Andean scenery and the breathtaking Machu Picchu. Take in Lake Titicaca, Cusco and the Sacred Valley before finishing with a luxurious Amazon cruise aboard the Aqua Nera.
Limitless South Africa and Antarctica
Kruger, Cape Town & White Desert Antarctica
Expand your horizons on this awe-inspiring tour through South Africa and on to Antarctica. One of the most exciting trips available, you will experience the great wilderness of the Kruger National Park staying in one of Africa’s most exclusive safari lodges. That will be followed by some luxurious downtime in Cape Town, and ending with the...
Limitless Tanzania
Grumeti Reserves & Zanzibar
Leap into this unbeatable Tanzanian adventure whilst experiencing some of East Africa’s most luxurious lodges. Bask in the sheer beauty of the famous Serengeti in the most exclusive way possible, away from the crowds, but with an abundance of wildlife right on your doorstep. Lose yourself in ultimate barefoot luxury at Thanda island where you can...
Limitless Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls, Lake Kariba & Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve
Zimbabwe has attracted vast amounts of attention within the luxury travel market in very recent years. This itinerary combines some of the most luxurious accommodation options on offer, which boast stunning facilities as well as impeccable service. Not only are the properties highly luxurious but they are also in regions not typically visited by...
GBP £16,400 pp
Active Caribbean
St Lucia & Grenada
Experience two internationally renowned underwater sites, staying at two of our best Caribbean hotels. Both have fabulous beach front locations, exquisite cuisine, wonderful spas and children's clubs, offering something for everyone in your family.
GBP £4,300 pp
Active China
Shanghai, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Guilin, Longii and Hong Kong
This itinerary is perfect for those that like to be more active, with plenty of opportunity to get out and explore China’s beautiful countryside in a more adventurous way. Starting the journey, you’ll find your feet in the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai before venturing through the stunning landscapes of Yunnan and Guilin before finishing the trip...
GBP £8,700 pp
Active Costa Rica
San Jose, Turrialba District, Arenal and Santa Teresa
A fantastic introduction to Costa Rica that begins with an off-the-beaten-track adventure at the wonderful Pacuare Lodge. Hike, bike or kayak onwards to immerse yourself in the beauty of the province of Alajuela and stay near the iconic Arenal Volcano, then finish up with a few days of laid-back luxury in charming Santa Teresa.
GBP £5,400 pp
Australia Honeymoon
Melbourne, Hamilton Island, Sydney & The Bouddi Peninsula
Enjoy the highlights of this amazing country as you journey from urban Melbourne to the Great Barrier Reef. Explore cosmopolitan Sydney to the laid-back beach hub of the Bouddi Peninsula, the perfect end to your Australia Honeymoon.
GBP £7,700 pp
Botswana Riding Safari
Botswana
Gallop into the wild on this journey across Botswana’s wildernesses. A riding safari boasts encounters that cannot be had on foot or by vehicle. Watch elephants ford the waterways of the Okavango, unnoticed on horseback. Admire the sweeping desert and endless views of the Kalahari as you traverse the grasslands of Botswana’s deserts. For riders,...
GBP £10,600 pp
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