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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&Beyond Benguerra Island Lodge

&Beyond Benguerra Island Lodge

Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique

Benguerra Lodge is an unassuming lodge on an unspoilt island off the coast of Mozambique, providing rustic luxury and charm with the superb service from &Beyond. Accommodation comprises ten casinhas, two cabanas, one exclusive 3 bedroom villa.

Adventure Beach Diving Fishing
Banyan Tree Mayakoba

Banyan Tree Mayakoba

Riviera Maya & Isla Holbox, Mexico

Situated within the private resort of Mayakoba on the famed Riviera Maya coast of Mexico is the Banyan Tree Mayakoba; a harmonious blend of nature and luxury enhanced by the signature Asian hospitality and warmth for which Banyan Tree is renowned.

Spa & health Golf Beach Diving
Corinthia London

Corinthia London

London, England, United Kingdom

Boasting grand elegance in the heart of London, Corinthia is the epitome of luxury. With salubrious accommodation including an exclusive penthouse collection, delectable cuisine and standout service, all fusing to make your stay a magical one.

Couples Culture Spa & health
Hacienda Zuleta

Hacienda Zuleta

Otavalo, Central Highlands, Ecuador

Dating from the 17th century, the historic Hacienda Zuleta lies in the spectacular Andean mountain range of Ecuador at 9,600 feet above sea level, and only two hours north of Quito and one hour from the famous indigenous market town of Otavalo.

Culture Riding
Hotel Sol y Luna

Hotel Sol y Luna

Sacred Valley, Peru

Hotel Sol y Luna is a charming boutique hotel surrounded by beautiful gardens in Peru's magical Sacred Valley. The hotel is located near spectacular Inca ruins and has been built in the local rustic style reflecting the spirit of the Andes.

Adventure Culture Riding
One&Only Palmilla

One&Only Palmilla

Los Cabos, Baja California, Mexico

The One&Only Palmilla is a luxurious and exclusive resort with excellent children's and teens' facilities located on Los Cabos on the tip of Baja California in Mexico where azure Pacific Ocean meets stark desert landscapes.

Golf Beach Fishing Spa & health
Rosewood Phuket

Rosewood Phuket

Phuket, Thailand

Rosewood Phuket is the group's debut property in Southeast Asia. With an enviable location on the stunning Emerald Bay, the property seamlessly blends luxury and comfort. This is an excellent option for both couples and families.

Beach Couples Spa & health
Sandy Lane

Sandy Lane

Barbados

One of the most prestigious and luxurious resorts in Barbados, Sandy Lane is a romantic retreat for either couples or families who desire the finest holiday experience with the widest choice of leisure options.

Beach Golf Spa & health Couples
Sao Lourenco do Barrocal

Sao Lourenco do Barrocal

Monsaraz, Alentejo, Portugal

Just two hours east of Lisbon, São Lourenço do Barrocal is a beautiful farm estate in the heart of rural Alentejo. Surrounded by olive groves, vineyards and flower-covered meadows, it's a short distance from medieval Monsaraz and the Roman ruins of Evora.

Couples Off the beaten track Riding
Shangri-La Le Touessrok

Shangri-La Le Touessrok

East Coast, Mauritius

Immerse yourself in an island paradise and discover the beauty of the world-renowned luxury of the Shangri-La Le Touessrok. Set on the beautiful east coast of Mauritius boasting indulgent service with beautifully styled rooms and stand-out dining options.

Beach Diving Golf Sailing & surfing
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Remote Tanzania

Remote Tanzania

Katavi National Park & Mahale Mountains

A journey of discovery to the lesser visited far west of Tanzania. A world of great lakes, mighty rivers and lush forests. Visit Katavi National Park, a wildlife haven that isn’t on the typical tourism trail in an impressive unspoilt wilderness, and watch chimpanzees in the wild at the stunning Greystoke Mahale on the shores of Lake Tanganyika.

Adventure Off the beaten track Eco/ethical tourism Wildlife

GBP £9,900 pp

9 nights
Ride Argentina

Ride Argentina

Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Argentine Patagonia, Las Pampas

With the vast grasslands of the Pampas, Argentina is rich in riding country. Saddle up and launch yourself into this enchanting wilderness on your trusty steed. Soak up the wide-open landscapes, breathe in the fresh country air and prepare for well-earned gourmet fare when you return to your hotel each evening. This itinerary provides a dynamic...

Riding

GBP £8,900 pp

10 nights
Twin Centre Jamaica

Twin Centre Jamaica

St Andrew and Oracabessa

Escape to the island best known for its "chill out" vibe and experience Jamaica's diverse terrains from mountains to the beach.

Beach Couples Culture Off the beaten track

GBP £3,500 pp

6 nights
Walk with the Great Migration

Walk with the Great Migration

Serengeti National Park

This activity packed itinerary allows guests the rare opportunity of seeing one of the world’s greatest spectacles, the great migration, on foot. This week-long expedition allows you to walk through the very heart of the migration during December until March, a peak calving period.

Adventure Wildlife

GBP £7,700 pp

17 nights
Wild Sri Lanka: A Safari Journey

Wild Sri Lanka: A Safari Journey

Kotuguda, Wilpattu, Sigiriya, Gal Oya National Park, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park & Tangalle

Experience wild Sri Lanka on this off-the-beaten track itinerary. This journey takes you through the length and breadth of this diverse teardrop isle. Through undulating hills, low grasslands and golden coast, enjoy incredible wildlife and culture throughout. With hundreds of species of endemic birds as well as a growing number of leopard sightings...

Beach Wildlife Couples Culture

GBP £4,700 pp

10 nights
Zambia Walking Safari

Zambia Walking Safari

South Luangwa and North Luangwa

Step into the wild on this journey across the wildernesses of Zambia’s Luangwa Valley, where leopard stalk the night and a true adventure awaits. Expert guides lead you away from the ordinary to hidden corners of this remote Eden rarely seen by tourists; fall in love with the African bush in a new way in the area that pioneered the walking safari....

Off the beaten track Wildlife Adventure

GBP £6,700 pp

14 nights
Chile and Argentina Lakes Uncovered

Chile and Argentina Lakes Uncovered

Santiago, Valparaíso, Chiloé, Puerto Varas, Bariloche and Buenos Aires

Experience the very best of Chile and Argentina’s beautiful Lake District on this all-encompassing, action packed itinerary. This unforgettable adventure combines a little history and culture with natural landscapes and pure wilderness, whilst staying at a mixture of characterful, unique and luxurious hotels.

Adventure Couples Riding Sailing & surfing

GBP £6,500 pp

9 nights
Ultimate Oman and Tanzania

Ultimate Oman and Tanzania

Musandam Peninsula, Oman & Selous National Park

Escape for a remote and mountainous luxury beach retreat in Oman to spend your days basking in the sun and exploring the rugged surrounds of Zighy Bay. Then you’ll get your adrenaline pumping as you embark on an immersive safari experience in the lesser explored Selous Game Reserve in southern Tanzania, tracking wildlife in an open safari vehicle...

Adventure Wildlife

GBP £6,400 pp

7 nights
Dubrovnik & Montenegro Honeymoon

Dubrovnik & Montenegro Honeymoon

Dubrovnik & Sveti Stefan

Discover Croatia’s fascinating history in Dubrovnik before heading south to Montenegro and the tranquil Sveti Stefan island. This idyllic itinerary perfectly combines culture and relaxation, ideal for honeymoons or romantic getaways.

Couples Culture Spa & health Beach

GBP £5,000 pp

11 nights
Exceptional Jordan and Israel

Exceptional Jordan and Israel

Amman, Petra, Dead Sea, Jerusalem & Tel Aviv

Enjoy the unparalleled highlights of Jordan and Israel on this action-packed itinerary. With thousands of years of captivating history and incredible landscapes, this tour offers plenty of diversity from discovering ancient cities, to travelling through stunning desert scenery, exploring significant religious sites, and floating in the Dead Sea....

Adventure Couples Spa & health

GBP £10,300 pp

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