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5 destinations for a last-minute trip in August

Have you ever had no plans, only for a last-minute decision to become one of your best?

Hard as it may seem to believe, we are already in the middle of summer. Despite the high temperatures and the comfort of air conditioning, we all need a break from routine. If you like making last-minute decisions, take a look at these trips.

Travel to Kazakhstan | Silvia Marcó
Travel to Kazakhstan | Silvia Marcó

We still have places on confirmed departures to travel in August.

5 incredible destinations to travel in August

Is the end of summer coming and you haven't decided your holiday destination yet? Don't worry, you're still in time to enjoy an unforgettable getaway. August is the perfect month to pack and embark on a last-minute adventure. We have compiled five incredible destinations that will allow you to make the most of your rest days.

Summer is not over yet and these destinations are ready to surprise you!

 

Don't wait any longer to choose your destination for travel in August.

Trekking on Madeira Island | Author Joan Bartomeu
Trekking in Madeira | Photographer Joan Bartomeu

Guatemala

Guatemala amazes with its varied landscapes and cultures, from the Petén jungle and the Mayan ruins of Tikal and Yaxhá to Lake Atitlán, surrounded by volcanoes and indigenous communities. The route crosses the Sierra de los Cuchumatanes, heads towards the Río Dulce and ends in Afro-Caribbean Livingston, also visiting the Mayan ruins of Copán.

✔️ 19-day trip
✔️ Departure 8 AUG 2026
✔️ Price from 3240€
Jungles and volcanoes, colourful local markets and the Mayan architectural legacy. From colonial Antigua and Lake Atitlán to the Sierra de los Cuchumatanes—a vast, little-visited landscape, home to the most direct descendants of the Maya.

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Guatemala and Honduras + Petén jungle, Lake Atitlán, Sierra de los Cuchumatanes, Río Dulce, the Caribbean and Copán

 

Madeira

Six days of walking from east to west reveal some of the archipelago’s most impressive landscapes, combining nature, tradition and unforgettable views. This island crossing takes us past levadas, volcanic peaks and cliffs above the Atlantic.

✔️ 8-day trip
✔️ Departure 8 AUG | 4 Oct 2026
✔️ Price from 1410€
A six-day walk of moderate to challenging difficulty, partly following the spectacular MIUT (Madeira Island Ultra Trail) route. The stages are designed so you can enjoy the comfort of dinner and a hotel bed every night

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Madeira + Crossing the island: Trekking from Porto da Cruz to Porto Moniz

 

Peru

Peru brings together some of the best landscapes and archaeological remains of South America. Combining Andean nature, living culture and some of the most emblematic places of the Inca legacy, this trip covers Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca and the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and culminates with the visit to Machu Picchu.

✔️ 17-day trip
✔️ Departure 11, 29 JUL | 15 Aug | 2 Sep | 1 Oct 2026
✔️ Price from 3450€
The journey begins in Arequipa, heading to the Colca Canyon and then Lake Titicaca for an overnight stay on the Capachica Peninsula. It continues through the Andes to Cuzco and the Sacred Valley, before ascending to Machu Picchu.

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Peru + Arequipa–Titicaca–Cuzco traverse

 

Kazakhstan

A journey through the heart of Central Asia, from the modern cities of Astana and Almaty to the landscapes of the Aral Sea, the desert and the Tien Shan Mountains. A trip combining Silk Road history, wilderness and nomadic culture in one of the Silk Road’s least-known destinations

✔️ 16-day trip
✔️ Departures 11 AUG | 1 Sep 2026
✔️ Price from 2900€
From the vibrant streets of Astana, a futuristic city in the middle of the steppes, to the vestiges of the glorious past in Turkestan, cradle of history and spirituality.

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Kazakhstan + Where the steppes meet the mountains – Summer 2026 –

 

Uganda

Uganda offers a quieter alternative to its neighbours Kenya and Tanzania. With far fewer visitors, the country offers a warm welcome, spectacular landscapes and Big Five safaris, complemented by encounters with the great primates: chimpanzees and gorillas seen along the route.

✔️ 13-day trip
✔️ Departure 5 AUG 2026
✔️ Price from 3850€

With fewer visitors than its neighbours Kenya and Tanzania, Uganda offers a warm welcome, spectacular landscapes and a safari experience featuring the Big Five, as well as the great primates: chimpanzees and gorillas.

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Uganda + The green heart of East Africa

 

If none of these trips fit what you're looking for, we have more options with places available to travel this summer. Discover all our trips in August and find the perfect destination for you.

August travel

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