Not everyone can start their holiday on 1 August. For many of us, the second half of the month is the perfect time to switch off and discover new destinations.
We have prepared a selection of routes around Europe with departures between 15 and 22 August where there are still places available.
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.
If you are looking for places to visit in August and want to book one of the last remaining places, you have come to the right place. The first week of August is a perfect time to discover alternative destinations, from the Balkans and Southeast Asia to Africa and the Americas.
Routes with limited availability so you can plan your summer getaway
As July advances and summer reaches its height, many August trips are already fully booked or have only a few places left, leaving many travellers unable to choose their preferred summer holiday destination.
That is why booking special trips ahead of time is more important than ever.
Africa is a unique continent, full of character and diversity, making every trip unforgettable. Its contrasts are fascinating: you can explore the national parks of the Serengeti in Tanzania, experience mountain gorillas in Uganda, or discover the wildlife and plants of Madagascar, with its endemic species and unique landscapes.
Travel in August in small groups for people travelling alone, as a couple or with friends.
Travelling in small groups, avoiding crowds and seeking out places beyond the conventional tourist trail has been part of our DNA for more than 30 years.
A 17-day group trip to Peru with a shared core itinerary covering the essentials—Arequipa, Titicaca, Cuzco and the Sacred Valley—that lets you choose how to reach Machu Picchu, by train or along the Inca Trail. Complete the route with the Tambopata jungle, colourful Cerro Vinicunca or the ecological haven of the Ballestas Islands.
Families increasingly ask us for a special private trip just for them: what we in the travel industry call tailor-made family trip.
Travelling together as a family can be complicated for adults: it takes patience and a little luck. That is why we think it is a good idea to offer tailor-made trips for families seeking something special, with more privacy, peace of mind and reassurance when travelling with children and/or teenagers.
Most trips on our website can be adapted to each family's needs; however, there are some itineraries that are especially advisable.
If we choose our itinerary thinking it will be a tailor-made family trip, we can turn safaris in South Africa into tours by reserves where there is no malaria, staying at campsites with swimming pools while driving a 4×4 along Namibia’s tracks; or replace temple visits for a fun afternoon of Pokémon in Tokyo.
Most of our trips can be adapted to the needs of each family or group of friends. Please speak to the specialist for your destination.
This family cycling route runs through the Moselle region, known for its beautiful scenery, vineyards producing the famous white wine Riesling, and cultural attractions including fortresses and castles. It is a very flat, easy route following the Moselle River, with 90% on cycle paths, visiting small German villages.
Travelling to Sri Lanka as a family is an unforgettable experience, opening a door to the world, new cultures and different ways of seeing life.
The country has good infrastructure and services, and both the route and the different activities are adapted to the needs of the whole family.
Choose a Havana–Havana or Havana–Santiago route, with a rental car, a planned itinerary and accommodation booked throughout. This trip is designed for families who prefer to discover the island independently, travelling at their own pace along an itinerary chosen in advance, with a rental car and everything arranged.
A special tailored trip for families, with a compact route that will allow us to visit the two most significant points of the country: the modern and cosmopolitan Cape Town and a private reserve in Kruger where we'll be in direct contact with wildlife.
An action-packed tour that lets us visit the highlights of the country’s north in just a few days. With 4×4 vehicles, expert local Spanish-speaking guides, comfortable lodges and tented camps, it suits all kinds of travellers and families with children.
And for families that, YES or YES want to travel as a group, we apply a generally accepted principle: children want other children and so we have scheduled selected departures that bring together bookings from families travelling with children.
Only a few days to go until those long-awaited summer holidays!!!
If you intend to travel in summer but you still don't know what to do, we encourage you to sign up for one of our trips during the first half of August.
This year, 31 July falls on a Wednesday and 31 August on a Friday, making the holiday a little longer for those who stick strictly to all 31 days of August.
When traveling with us you will have the opportunity to discover amazing places through travel with people like you, travelling solo or as a couple and seeking a trip off the beaten track to escape daily life and discover other cultures.
