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Detour Mini Adventures
SEE TRIPS
Take a sharp left-turn off the tourist trail and onto these immersive getaways with incredible local hosts.
This isn't just another vacation: this is travel that connects you, teaches you and changes you. Get off the tourist trail and learn new skills, discovering spectacular destinations through a local's eyes.
How it works
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Local Guides
These aren’t tour guides. These are real locals, who can’t wait to show you the world through their eyes. And whether they’re masterchefs, yoga instructors, safari rangers or photographers, they have plenty of skills to teach you, too.
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Mini Adventures
When was the last time you did something just for you? These are short, sweet rejuvenating breaks that let you reconnect with yourself - as well as with likeminded people with the same passions and hobbies as you.
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Unique Experiences
This is travel that teaches you. Whether you’re learning to track wildlife in Chobe National Park, hunting for truffles with dogs in the rolling Roman countryside, or mastering the surf of the shores of Morocco, these are the kind of experiences that’ll stay with you forever.
Meet your trip hosts
Elly, host Surf & yoga in Devon
Born and raised in London, Elly always dreamed of organising wellness trips but was scared to take the leap. After a family tragedy she completed her Yoga training and got back into surfing and swimming to deal with her grief. Elly now works as a Yoga Instructor in Bristol and runs regular Surf and Yoga retreats around the world.
Matteo, host Truffle hunting in Italy
Matteo is a professional truffle hunter who has been working in the business for 12 years, combining his passion for nature, animals and cooking. A skilled chef who specializes in Italian recipes involving fragrant truffles and mushrooms, he enjoys sharing his culinary skills with others.
Jamie & Sheena, hosts Wilderness glamping in Wales
Sheena & Jamie live on a beautiful glamping site set atop an Iron Age hill fort deep in the North Wales countryside. Sheena brings a wealth of foraging knowledge and, as an expert bushcraft instructor, Jamie knows exactly how to live the natural life.
Active & Wellness Trips
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4 days in Africa & the Middle East
Surf and Yoga Retreat in Morocco
Yoga, surf, sunbathe, swim, eat, sleep, repeat sound like your kind of escape? This soulful adventure takes you to Oualidia, one of Morocco's breathtaking hidden gems. Here, you'll find golden beaches, fresh seafood and our expert yoga and surf instructor, for what promises to be the most invigorating adventure of your life. -
3 days in Europe
Hiking and Biking in Croatia
You think you've seen some beautiful places in Europe, but you haven't seen anything like Plitvice and Krka National Parks, the twin peaks of Croatia's sensational scenery. This trip is all about getting you up close to the emerald lakes, cascading waterfalls and winding hiking trails, where you'll hike, bike, picnic and swim - with your jaw on the floor every step of the way. -
3 days in Europe
Surf and Yoga in Devon
What do you get when you add together epic waves, vegan food, vinyasa yoga and hiking? This unforgettable wellness weekend, hosted by local guide Elly on the spectacular North Devon Coast. Surf, swim, gaze at sunsets, sleep and repeat on this active adventure that'll make you fall in love with England's unique natural beauty. -
4 days in Europe
Hike, Bike and Raft in the Austrian Alps
Strap on your hiking boots! This action-packed adventure takes you into the heart of the Austrian Tyrol, where you'll walk scenic trails, picnic by winding streams, raft down thundering rapids and take gondola rides up the alpine mountains. The accommodation isn't too bad, either: our exclusive Haus Schöneck - where you'll get to enjoy the wonders of Austrian cuisine (and schnapps, if the mood takes you). -
4 days in Asia
Ayurvedic Wellness Retreat in Sri Lanka
Ayurveda is an ancient form of healing herbal medicine established in India 3000 years ago. This trip brings you from Colombo to the coastal paradise of Ahungalla, where you'll stay in a wellness retreat based upon Ayurveda techniques. Over 4 spellbinding days you'll get an introduction to Ayurveda with a local doctor, with an included day of Ayurveda treatments. Throw in some yoga, beach volleyball, surfing, sunbathing, massages, meditation fishing tours and the chance to watch baby turtles being released into the wild, and you have the ultimate wellness retreat - the perfect way to reconnect with the universe, and yourself. -
4 days in Europe
Wilderness Glamping in Wales
Looking to unwind? This wild wellness weekend is a relaxing combination of yoga, hiking, cooking, camping and foraging, set within the spectacular natural beauty of the Welsh countryside. Your hosts Jamie and Sheena will help you master the ways of the wild, as you get a fascinating insight into Wales' rich history and culture. You'll return home with some killer new insta pics, foraged wonders, artisan mastercrafts you've crafted yourself, and a relaxed smile plastered on your face.
Foodie Trips
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4 days in Europe
Food and Wine in a French Chateau
This foodie adventure takes you into the vineyards of the Beaujolais Wine Region, where your accommodation - our exclusive 16th Century Chateau - awaits. Across 4 days you'll get stuck into all of the flavours of France, including wine & cheese pairings; a day trip to Lyon for an immersive cooking class in a local's home; winery hopping to try some of the world's finest drops and enough local food to make you mutter 'ooh la la' between every mouthful. -
3 days in Europe
Truffle Hunting in Italy
What could be better than kicking back in a Roman villa, strolling through the woods and taking organic cooking classes? Answer: doing it all with a local guide and his adorable truffle-hunting dogs, as you walk winding trails and dig out some sumptuous truffles to prepare mouth watering Italian recipes with. Welcome to La Dolce Vita. -
3 days in Europe
Wine Cycling Tour in Burgundy
Does it get any better than this? Cycling through the French countryside, stopping off at wineries, Chateaux and riverside towns, feasting in local restaurants and tasting world class drops everywhere you go. Welcome to the Pour de France. Welcome to the good life.
Adventure Trips
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3 days in Africa & the Middle East
Wine Dine and Zipline in South Africa
Whether you're a wine lover, foodie or just love spectacular scenery, this adventure brings you the best of South Africa's cultural and natural beauty. Taking place in South Africa's gastronomic capital, you'll get to taste some of the world's finest drops, with plenty of time to relax and play - including an unforgettable zip lining adventure in the mountains. -
3 days in Africa & the Middle East
Wildlife Photo Safari in Botswana
One of the most thrilling parts of an African safari is trying to capture that perfect shot. This professionally-led adventure shows you how it's done, bringing you up close to some of the world's most spectacular wildlife with a professional photographer guide. Journeying into Chobe National Park, with food, drink and accommodation all sorted, you'll go for game drives and boat rides with camera mounts and professional camera equipment provided, as your expert guide gives you a crash course in photographing wildlife. You'll go home with some unforgettable memories, but hopefully some pretty special photos, too. -
7 days in Africa & the Middle East
Learn to be a Safari Guide in Kruger National Park
Love wildlife? Always wanted to be a safari ranger? This adventure puts you in the heart of Kruger National Park, where you'll get up close and personal with the Big 5 whilst experiencing what life is like for Game Rangers. With your expert Game Ranger guides, you'll participate in game drives and walks, discovering what it's like to live life on the wild side. -
3 days in Latin America
Turtle Trek in Tortuguero
Tortuguero is a coastal park of thicketed jungles, banana plantations and winding canals, stretching into the Caribbean sea. But it's most famous as a breeding ground for the green sea turtle. This adventure takes you along the winding canals, with plenty of time for hikes in lush surrounding jungles. You'll also get to visit a conservation centre and learn how the local community is protecting this precious reptile. But the trip's true showstopper is when you head to the beach with your local turtle ranger, to see the turtles in their natural habitat. It's strictly hands off, but it's also the kind of spine-tingling, life changing travel experience you'll remember forever. -
4 days in Africa & the Middle East
Gorilla Trek in Uganda
You've been in search of the Big Five, now what about the Big Six? On this trip we get up-close-and-personal, trekking deep into the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Reserve to meet the elusive East African Gorilla. Majestic, mountain-dwelling and pretty darn massive, these magnificent creatures are worth every second of the journey through the Kigezi mountains to find them. With an expert team of gorilla trackers and local guides, a special permit to spend up to an hour with a gorilla family, and an extra game drive at Lake Mburo for wildlife spotting, prepare yourself for the most unforgettable wildlife encounter and once-in-a-lifetime gorilla experience.