Unique Stays

From houseboats to homestays and everything in between, our trips stay at some picturesque, locally-owned and just downright cool places. Here’s our list of unique stays that are so much more than a place to sleep at night.


A room in the Cappadocia cave hotel, turkey
Cave Hotel, Cappadocia, Turkey

Spend an unforgettable night or two at a family-run hotel with stunning valley views with a local home breakfast included. The best part? These homely rooms are created from natural caves formed over millennia.

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Travellers enjoying a felucca ride on the Nile in Egypt
Felucca, Egypt

Relaxing, unique and oh so cool, sailing the Nile by felucca is truly one for the books. Prepare yourself for a shared, open sleeping area, for tasty homemade meals from the Nubian sailing crew, and for the experience of a lifetime.

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Woman sitting in the window of a traditional Ryokan house, a traditional Inn, Japan
Ryokan, Japan

To complete your cultural immersion in all things Japan-related, a night spent at a ryokan (a traditional Japanese inn) is a quintessential experience. Throw on a kimono, slip off your shoes, sip on a cup of hot tea and enjoy a traditional meal while you’re at it.

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Junk boat on the waters of Halong Bay, Vietnam
Junk Cruise, Halong Bay, Vietnam

You’ll never forget the beauty of sailing through the emerald waters and limestone karsts of Halong Bay. Enjoy a seafood dinner on board and then settle down for a comfortable night in the Unesco World Heritage Site.

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Tsagaan Khad Tourist Ger Camp, with yurt tents on Jargalant Khairkhan,  Mongolia
Ger Camp, Mongolia

Spend a night in a traditional ger. Help prepare dinner (perhaps some buuz, traditional steamed dumplings), learn some Mongolian games, then enjoy some incredible stargazing before retiring for the evening.

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Gold-banded black square tents in Wadi Rum desert in Jordan
Bedouin Camp, Wadi Rum, Jordan

Exploring the desert wilderness of Wadi Rum is an experience like no other. Hike it by day, watch the sun set, then take in the expansive, starry sky from the comfort of a well-ventilated tent in an unbeatable location.

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