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.
Kwando Lebala Camp
Linyanti, Botswana
At Kwando Lebala each of the tents are built on a raised teak deck, laid out with comfort and privacy in mind. The endless vistas from the large windows and decks, across the vast plains, make Lebala a great choice when visiting this area of Botswana.
Kyaninga Lodge
Kibale Forest, Kibale Forest and Semliki Wildlife Reserve, Uganda
Overlooking Lake Kyaninga and the Mountains of the Moon, Kyaninga Lodge offers a small collection of cottages in an idyllic setting. Less than an hour from Kibale Forest, this is a tranquil place to stay with easy access to fantastic chimp trekking.
La Mamounia
Marrakech, Morocco
One of Marrakech's most legendary hotels, La Mamounia has been built in an opulent and traditional Moorish style, subtly enhanced by Art Deco touches. The magnificent design combined with fabulous food and discreet service ensures the most luxurious stay.
La Reserve Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland
This five star spa hotel is located on the shores of Lake Geneva, just over three miles from the town centre. Offering award winning wines and cuisine and a 2,000 sqm spa this is a place to relax and unwind, away from busy city life.
Le K2 Altitude
Courchevel 1850, France
Le K2 Altitude is a luxury chalet-style hotel in a perfect ski-in ski-out location nestled alongside the Pralong slope in Courchevel 1850. This stylish hotel is decorated to a high standard with inspiration from the Himalayas.
Le Kaila
Meribel, France
Le Kaïla is the first and only 5 star luxury hotel in Méribel. Situated right in the centre of Méribel, Le Kaïla has a superb ski in/ski out location, only 50m from the main lifts accessing the entire Three Valleys ski area.
Le Mirador Resort & Spa
Lake Geneva, Switzerland
Le Mirador Resort & Spa (formerly Le Mirador Kempinski) is located on Lake Geneva. With breathtaking views across the lake and fresh mountain air it is the ideal place to get away from it all.
Le Soleil des Tsingy
Tsingy de Bemaraha, Western Madagascar, Madagascar
Close to Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park in western Madagascar lies Le Soleil des Tsingy, a boutique lodge comprised of 17 spacious bungalows. Guests can spot unique flora and fauna in over 20 hectares of private land before relaxing by the pool.
Leopard Trails - Wilpattu National Park
Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka's National Parks, Sri Lanka
Enjoy an authentic safari experience with Leopard Trails in Wilpattu National Park. Stay in a luxury tent, enjoy some story-telling by the fire and learn about many different species that inhabit the park on spectacular sightings with your expert guide.
Leopard Trails - Yala National Park
Yala National Park, Sri Lanka's National Parks, Sri Lanka
Leopard Trails is a fantastic experience to get close to all the action in Yala National Park. Here see the best of Sri Lanka’s wildlife such as elephants, leopards and crocodile. Enjoy a stay in one of the tents, all designed with comfort in mind.
Why Scott Dunn?
Unique to You
- We listen to your travel goals and craft unique trips that are bespoke to you.
- We’re with you every step of your life’s travel journey, from honeymoons to family trips and beyond.
Seamless Service
- Global offices in the UK, US, and Singapore for 24/7 seamless service.
- We offer flexibility if your plans change so you can book with confidence and peace of mind.
Carefully Curated Collection
- We’ve curated an elevated collection of accommodation, experiences, and guides.
- Committed to fostering close global relationships to continue bringing you unique experiences.
Luxury in Every Sense
- We deliver a sense of luxury that matters most to you.
- Awarded Condé Nast Traveller’s Top Travel Specialists in the World 12 years in a row.