Our UK vacations
Stick to the cities and it can feel that the UK is overcrowded, but our vacations explore the wild, open and beautiful landscapes that make up these four countries. Discover the wildlife and ‘natural larder’ of Scotland by rail, walking, self drive vacations and small ship cruises. Spot seals off the magnificent Pembrokeshire Coast, or hike the peaks of Snowdonia on our Wales adventures. And in England and Northern Ireland, our walking vacations are a wonderful way to appreciate the culture as well as the scenery. Plus, by staying in locally owned accommodations throughout you’ll always know where to find the best pub nearby.
Our top UK vacations
Scotland by railway vacation
From
£1395 to £1545
8 days
ex flights
Experience authentic Scotland independently and car-free
Tailor made
Devon eco lodge accommodation, England
From
£252 to £965
per accommodation per week
Quirky eco lodges, 1 with Hot Tub, on a Devon nature reserve
Accommodation
Orkney & Shetland self drive vacation, Scotland
From
£955 to £1045
7 days
ex flights
Self-drive island-hopping through the Northern Isles
Tailor made
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Wildlife vacation in the Isle of Mull, Scotland
From
£595 to £830
5 days
ex flights
Spot whales, otters and eagles on Isle of Mull, Scotland
Tailor made
St Kilda, Outer Hebrides Cruise, Scotland
From
£2400 to £3600
12 days
ex flights
Cruise to St Kilda, Monachs, Outer Hebrides and Small Isles
Small group2024: 25 Jun, 15 Jul, 27 Jul, 29 Jul, 2025: 20 May, 22 May, 24 May, 23 Jun, 25 Jun, 27 Jun, 7 Jul, 25 Jul, 27 Jul, 29 Jul
Northern Ireland walking vacation
From
£620
6 days
ex flights
Self guided walking tour of the Causeway Coast Way
Tailor made
Skye and the Small Isles sailing vacation
From
£1560 to £2880
9 days
ex flights
Sail Scotland's Small Isles and visit spectacular Skye
Small group2025: 30 Apr, 4 May, 10 May, 20 May, 15 Jun, 31 Jul, 18 Aug, 19 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 7 Sep, 9 Sep
Winchester to Canterbury Pilgrims way, England
From
£1875
15 days
ex flights
Walk the Pilgrims Way from Winchester to Canterbury
Tailor made
Sailing vacation in Scotland, Greater Clyde
From
£600
6 days
ex flights
Sailing and outdoor activities with local seafood in Argyll
Small group2024: 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep
About our UK vacations
Wonderful walks
Our walking vacations embrace the joys of slowing things down, and they’re also the most low carbon way to explore. Small group tours join you up with local guides and friendly hiking companions, while our expertly crafted self guided tours help you walk long-distance routes like the Causeway Coast and Pilgrims’ Way independently, connecting you with histories, wildlife and some great characters along the way. Locally owned hotels give you a taste of culture – we pre-book your accommodation, and arrange all the support you’ll need.
Around the UK by rail
Rail is the most convenient, eco-friendly and unarguably enjoyable way to get around the UK. On our most popular routes – including the Pembrokeshire coast and the iconic West Highland Line – some of the UK’s most wildly beautiful scenery unfolds before you like a film.
As well as arranging your tickets, and pre-booking locally owned accommodations, we can enhance your journey with stop-offs where you'll connect with local guides to explore. From fishing boat excursions to whisky tastings, or a few of our trusty restaurant recommendations, we share useful and inspiring tips to help you uncover ways of life around the UK.
As well as arranging your tickets, and pre-booking locally owned accommodations, we can enhance your journey with stop-offs where you'll connect with local guides to explore. From fishing boat excursions to whisky tastings, or a few of our trusty restaurant recommendations, we share useful and inspiring tips to help you uncover ways of life around the UK.
Family adventures
Rather than dragging the kids between museums, art galleries and restaurants with suspiciously expensive tourist menus, our family adventure vacations keep smiles on faces without resorting to ice-cream bribery. Professional instructors keep a watchful eye on kids running wild (within limits) in the Lake District: think rock climbing, orienteering, sailing and gorge walking.
And in Scotland you can explore a host of fab Highland activities from mountain biking to ‘pot-throwing’, all set against ravishingly beautiful scenery, and led by engaging local guides with a passion for showing off their communities.
And in Scotland you can explore a host of fab Highland activities from mountain biking to ‘pot-throwing’, all set against ravishingly beautiful scenery, and led by engaging local guides with a passion for showing off their communities.
Small ship cruising
Although you can explore all of the UK by water, for small ship cruising Scotland is hard to beat. The Caledonian Canal links Neptune's Staircase with Loch Ness (no introductions necessary) and the Moray Firth, and then the Inner and Outer Hebrides, which teem with wildlife. Expect fellow passengers to number between six and 12, and captains to set the schedule by what the weather's doing every morning.
Mealtimes are a joy as you tuck into seasonal produce sourced from local producers in Scotland’s famed ‘natural larder’. Weather-wise, it’s best to assume four seasons in a day, but most cruises operate between the calmer months of April and October, with wildlife watching at its finest in summer.
Mealtimes are a joy as you tuck into seasonal produce sourced from local producers in Scotland’s famed ‘natural larder’. Weather-wise, it’s best to assume four seasons in a day, but most cruises operate between the calmer months of April and October, with wildlife watching at its finest in summer.
Where to go in the UK
About the only things the four countries that make up the UK have in common are a largely shared first language and reliably unreliable weather. In England, relaxed walking vacations are the perfect way to slow down and explore both countryside and local culture. Scotland’s wild beauty is showcased by rail tours that demand a window seat, and our thrilling range of activity vacations.
Wales is Blue Flag beaches, ancient castles and a rugged coastline that demands that will have you reaching for a wetsuit. Over the Irish Sea, meanwhile, our vacations explore tumultuous recent history, staggering natural landscapes, and a real sense of community in Northern Ireland.
Wales is Blue Flag beaches, ancient castles and a rugged coastline that demands that will have you reaching for a wetsuit. Over the Irish Sea, meanwhile, our vacations explore tumultuous recent history, staggering natural landscapes, and a real sense of community in Northern Ireland.
[Walking in England: Ted and Jen]
[Rail vacations in Scotland: Jack Anstey]
[Family adventure vacations: Anne Burgess]
[Small ship cruising in Scotland: kris1138]
[Where to go in the UK : Preseli Venture]
