Do you have a holiday bucket list? Thought so. We’re not immune to a bit of holiday-dreaming either, so while we wait to hear your ultimate holiday wishlist, below is our communal office bucket list of dream destinations.
If any take your fancy, then some lucky so-and-so here in the Original Travel office will have been there, can talk you through it in more detail, and can help you create your own once in a lifetime holiday, be that climbing Mount Kilimanjaro or snorkelling with whale sharks in Belize.
Itineraries
Best for: Couples and Solo Travellers
A Mountain Gorilla Trek in Rwanda
During this five-day adventure in Rwanda's lush Volcanoes National
Park, tick a mountain gorilla trek off your bucket list. While
you're at it,...
5 Days
From £4,930pp
Best for: Couples and Honeymoons
Japan in Style
Japan is a fascinating and hugely rewarding destination, and
even more so when explored in style. This two-week itinerary takes
in wacky and...
14 Days
From £9,870pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons, Families and Solo Travellers
Island Hopping in the Galapagos
There's a reason why the Galapagos is sloshing around the brim
of so many bucket lists. Wildlife doesn't come much more staggering
than this....
9 Days
From £5,165pp
Best for: Couples and Groups
A Luxury Arctic Adventure at the Icehotel and Treehotel
This adventure to the snowy north comes replete with some
seriously cool creature comforts thanks to two of the quirkiest
hotels of all time...
6 Days
From £1,605pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons, Families and Solo Travellers
Safari and Coast: Classic Kenya
For wildlife enthusiasts and beach lovers, it doesn't get better
than this. Staying in not one but two of Kenya's most bountiful
conservancies,...
13 Days
From £4,565pp
Best for: Couples and Solo Travellers
The Ultimate Indochina Trip
Long trips around Asia aren't just for backpackers, and the
temples, scenery and culture in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos are some
of the most impressive...
29 Days
From £5,710pp
Best for: Couples and Groups
Stockholm and Arctic Adventure
This six day Swedish adventure embraces both the highlights of
city slicking and the arctic wilderness. Spilt your time between
exploring the...
6 Days
From £2,815pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons and Solo Travellers
Rio Carnival
Brazil's pure vivacity and iconic natural landmarks are a heady
combination and there's no better time to visit than during
Carnival. This 11-day...
11 Days
From £5,700pp
Best for: Couples and Solo Travellers
Luxury Rajasthan
This sixteen day itinerary combines the vibrant cities of
Rajasthan such as Jodhpur, Jaipur and Udaipur with the state's
beautiful rural regions...
16 Days
From £3,595pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons and Families
The Grand Tour: Argentina
This 13-day itinerary takes in the 'Paris of the South' (BA),
the vast Pampas, a few days horsing around on an estancia (ranch),
and the magnificent...
13 Days
From £4,325pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons, Families and Solo Travellers
The Historic Highlights of Jordan
This fast-paced six-day trip to Jordan is for those with big
expectations but less time. Full of cultural, architectural and
historic Jordan...
6 Days
From £1,725pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons and Families
Highlights of Japan
It would be possible to spend a month and more in Japan and
barely touch the sides of this fascinating destination but alas
most of us don't...
12 Days
From £4,130pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons and Solo Travellers
Luxury Rwanda Safari
As one of only three places in the world where you can trek with
endangered mountain gorillas, a luxury safari in Rwanda is all
about the wildlife....
9 Days
From £9,450pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons and Solo Travellers
Trekking in Bwindi: Seeing Gorillas in Uganda
Explore Entebbe before travelling to Bwindi Impenetrable
National Park, on this seven-day immersive adventure to see
mountain gorillas in Uganda....
7 Days
From £3,405pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons, Families, Groups, Solo Travellers and Sabbatical Goers
The Ultimate Family Holiday in Western Canada
This unforgettable 20-day family adventure in Canada is packed
full of activities from the shores of Lake Louise to the bustling
streets of Vancouver....
20 Days
From £11,245pp
Best for: Couples
National Park Explorer
An introduction to the bright lights of Vegas, contrasting with
numerous adventures in some of the USA's must-see western National
Parks. Hike...
12 Days
From £2,510pp
Best for: Couples
An Exclusive Skeleton Coast Flying Safari
A flying safari along the Skeleton Coast takes in some of the
most remote wilderness areas of Namibia, and this six-day itinerary
remains one...
6 Days
From £5,965pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons and Families
Perfect Peru
Spend fifteen days absorbing the best that Peru has to offer on
this luxury adventure taking in Lima, the Peruvian Amazon, Machu
Picchu and Cusco,...
15 Days
From £5,700pp
Best for: Couples and Solo Travellers
The Ultimate Antarctic Cruise
Explore the coast of Antarctica, the Falkland Islands and South
Georgia on this epic 23-day Antarctic expedition cruise, seeing
iconic wildlife...
23 Days
From £19,350pp
Best for: Couples and Solo Travellers
Ski the Last Degree
There is no more rewarding way to experience the vast white
wilderness of Antarctica than following in the footsteps of Scott
and Amundsen, skiing...
17 Days
From £48,195pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons, Groups and Solo Travellers
Sacred Valleys and Salt Flats in Peru and Bolivia
Peru's rich history and Bolivia's awesome landscapes are a
powerful combination. This fourteen-day itinerary takes you to one
of the wonders...
14 Days
From £3,730pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons and Groups
Highlights of China: History, Culture & Food from City to Countryside
Experience the absolute highlights of China on this 15-day trip
taking in Beijing, the ancient capital Xi'an, rural Yangshuo,
pandas near Chengdu...
15 Days
From £4,885pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons, Families and Solo Travellers
Pura Vida: Best of Costa Rica
Costa Rica stakes its reputation on the concept of Pura Vida (or
'pure life'), protecting the natural environment and prioritising
ecotourism....
15 Days
From £4,300pp
Best for: Couples and Solo Travellers
Ancient Sites & Timeless Temples: A Tailor-Made Egypt Adventure
This nine-day tailor-made Egypt adventure takes in the temples,
pyramids and monuments of Cairo and Aswan. Accompanied by expert
guides, explore...
9 Days
From £1,760pp
Best for: Families
A Finnish Family Christmas
If there is a better way to get into the festive spirit than
paying a visit to Father Christmas himself in Finnish Lapland, we
can't think of...
4 Days
From £2,940pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons, Families and Road Trippers
A Road Trip Around Iceland
Natural wonder after natural wonder, Iceland is a country of
unmatchable beauty and charm. This 10-day road trip takes you on a
comprehensive...
10 Days
From £3,345pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons and Solo Travellers
In the Foothills of the Himalayas
Travel to India on this two-week trip and spend your time
exploring the rich Tibetan culture, multiple religions and
beautiful scenery of the...
14 Days
From £5,150pp
Best for: Couples and Solo Travellers
Temple Touring & Tiger Spotting
This 15-day trip will see you temple touring around Gwalior,
Orchha and the UNESCO protected Khajuraho before changing the pace
and tiger spotting...
15 Days
From £5,160pp
Best for: Couples and Families
Island Hopping in Indonesia
Explore the huge variety of the Indonesian archipelago on a
three week island hopping odyssey. From the ancient UNESCO
protected temple sites...
19 Days
From £2,755pp
Best for: Couples
Classic Sites and Secret Spots: A Luxury City Break in Venice
Venice is one of Europe's (and indeed the world's) most
beautiful cities, and a luxury city break here makes for a perfect
romantic trip. There...
3 Days
From £1,905pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons and Solo Travellers
Wildlife Wonders in Bwindi and the Masai Mara: A Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Kenya Safari Combo
Explore the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and the open savannahs of
the Masai Mara on this 11-day Uganda gorilla trekking & Kenya
safari combo...
11 Days
From £5,950pp
Best for: Couples and Families
Pre-Columbian Ruins in Mexico
Modern Mexico offers everything you could ask in a luxury
holiday; culture, delicious food and some truly wonderful beaches,
and in this 16-day...
16 Days
From £5,350pp
Best for: Couples and Honeymoons
Vineyard Voyages: A Wine Tasting Tour of New Zealand
Enjoy the best of New Zealand's wineries as you hop from
vineyard to vineyard in style on this 18-day wine holiday to New
Zealand. Travelling...
18 Days
From £5,465pp
: Indicates itineraries that can be done entirely, or partially, by train.
Where to go
Japan
Quite possibly the most 'other' destination on Earth, and in our humble opinion a must for everyone's bucket list.
Galapagos Archipelago
Nobody comes back disappointed from the Galapagos; quite simply, it is like nowhere else on earth.
Antarctica
Antarctica; the white desert, the white continent, the South Pole – whatever you call it, there’s nowhere better for a once-in-a-lifetime...
Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsundays
Stretching 1,429 miles along the coast of Queensland (that’s London to John O’Groats and back again), the Great Barrier Reef is a truly mindboggling...
The Masai Mara
A safari in Kenya's Masai Mara has one of the densest concentrations of wildlife anywhere on Earth.
Pyramids and the Red Sea
Still one of the classic destinations, Egypt is a long-standing Original Travel favourite. Cairo may be a little on the hectic side, but with...
Machu Picchu
An UNESCO World Heritage Site and a New Wonder of the World, Machu Picchu is a must see for every avid traveller.
Southern Patagonia
Head as far south as you can to witness Argentina's extraordinary glaciers, mountains and rugged scenery.
Siem Reap & Angkor Wat
Spend time exploring the galleries and workshops of Siem Reap before the highlight; the awe-inspiring temples of the Angkor site.
Rajasthan & Agra
Visit evocative cities such as Jodphur and Jaipur and the iconic Taj Mahal, alongside enjoying a slower pace of life in the villages of Rural...
Highway One, the California Coast Road Trip
The wind in your hair, the sunglasses on. Welcome to the ultimate California road trip.
Volcanoes National Park
Gorilla trekking is a key attraction in Rwanda but there are plenty more besides.
The Pantanal
In the centre of South America lies the largest inland delta in the world, the Pantanal, or flooded outback, in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso.
Skeleton Coast and the Kunene River
A flying safari along the Skeleton Coast takes in some of the most remote wilderness areas of Namibia, and this remains one of Original Travel’s...
The Endless Serengeti Plains
Tanzania's spectacular equivalent of the Masai Mara, packed with wildlife and often with tourists; but we know how to avoid them.
What to do
Northern Lights in Sweden
Swedish Lapland is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis, the extraordinary natural light show that...
Rwanda Gorilla Safaris
As home to some 480 gorillas (more than half of the world’s entire gorilla population), the Virunga Mountains play host to one of the most...
Rio Carnival
The most outrageous and spectacular festivities take place in Rio, whose world-famous Carnival and its associated musicians, dancers, floats...
Petra
Petra was carved from pink sandstone cliffs by the Nabataeans some two millennia ago, and left undisturbed until its rediscovery in 1812.
Trekking Holidays: The Kilimanjaro Climb Adventure
Rising from the plains of northern Tanzania close to the Kenyan border, Mt Kilimanjaro dominates the surrounding landscape and on a clear day...
Dog Sledding in Swedish Lapland
Dog-sledding through the snowbound forests and mountains of Swedish Lapland will leave even the hardiest ‘been there, done that’ traveller...
Big Sur Road Trip
The coast of California between San Francisco and Los Angeles is home to one of the most famous stretches of road in the world, and one of the...
Dive the Blue Hole
Part of the Lighthouse Reef System, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Great Blue Hole is 60 miles off the mainland of Belize and is one of the...
Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour
No picture will make you believe the sight of immensity of the Grand Canyon- one of the world’s Seven Natural Wonders.
Sleeping Under the Stars
Sleeping under the vast starry skies of the Makgadikgadi Pans is an experience you will never forget.
Northern Lights in Iceland
Iceland is one of the best places to see the Northern Lights, due in large part to the fact that, as one of the least densely populated places...
Coastal Black Bear Boat Trip
Departing from Tofino on Vancouver Island, this half day boat trip allows you the chance to get up close to coastal black bears after their winter...
The Haute Route
The most rewarding way to explore the Mont-Blanc massif is by ski-mountaineering, an exhilarating combination of ascent right into the heart...
Ski the Last Degree
It seems barely a week goes by without some celeb or other testing themselves to the limit on a journey to explore one of the polar regions,...