Best places to travel between May and August
Want to know where to head for in the coming months? Here is our pick of the best destinations to escape to between now and August – whether it is for climate, festivals or wildlife!
Egypt
Even though the summer months are going to bring toasty temperatures with them you can still enjoy the Middle East without wilting in the heat. Cool off on a Nile cruise, extend your trip to the Red Sea and don’t forget, with Imaginative Traveller we schedule visits to the main attractions and tourist sites in the early morning - before the crowds and the high temperatures arrive!View all our Egypt tours here
Morocco
Head to the High Atlas Mountains or the Atlantic coast where the temperatures are pleasant and the scenery stunning!
Tour price from AUD 1246 for 15 days.
Visiting: Morocco
An exciting trip discovering Morocco’s distinctive landscapes, magical medinas and fascinating culture. Explore historic towns, hike through spectacular mountain scenery and ride a camel
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Tour price from AUD 1140 for 15 days.
Visiting: Morocco
Arriving in Morocco is like wandering onto a film set – suddenly you are transported to a place where people wear long robes and turbans, where donkeys clop along narrow alleyways and you can
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Tour price from AUD 880 for 8 days.
Visiting: Morocco
The Kingdom of Morocco is incredibly rich in history, culture and atmosphere and this is the ideal trip if you want to see everything on offer. We visit Morocco's most prominent monuments,
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Tour price from AUD 670 for 8 days.
Visiting: Morocco
This part of romantic Morocco is the ideal place for trekking the Atlas Mountains! Hidden deep in the High Atlas Mountains are the crumbling remains of the great fortress-palace of Telouet,
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Tour price from AUD 958 for 13 days.
Visiting: Morocco
An interactive journey through the heart of magical Morocco, providing the perfect mix of activity, sightseeing and culture. Discover all the major highlights including the cultural capital of Fez
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Tour price from AUD 1340 for 21 days.
Visiting: Morocco
A wonderful blend of cultural sites and active adventure, this 21 day trip loops around Morocco’s most atmospheric towns and cities, such as imperial Fes, the quaint port town of Essaouira and
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Tour price from AUD 1230 for 15 days.
Visiting: Morocco
For sheer diversity, Morocco is the perfect destination, so close to Europe, yet so completely different. We explore the imperial cities of Marrakech, Meknes and Fez, with crowded bazaars conjuring
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Japan
Want to climb Mt Fuji? The mountain is only open from 01 July-31 August. Plus Gion Matsuri, one of the most important festivals in Japan, runs throughout July.
Tour price from AUD 3145 for 14 days.
Visiting: Japan
"Liddy Says"
"Japan is totally unique and a remarkable place to explore. I can never decide if my favourite aspect of travel here is the delicious food or the many opportunities to take a traditional
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Sri Lanka
The world famous Esala Perahera Festival takes place in Kandy 15-24th August. Head out ahead of our tours and enjoy this colourful spectacle.
Tour price from AUD 1495 for 15 days.
Visiting: Sri Lanka
"Liddy Says"
"I love this trip. Sri Lanka is the perfect destination as it is comparatively small in size, yet is packed with cultural, scenic and historical highlights. The best part of the tour is
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Tour price from AUD 1662 for 15 days.
Visiting: Sri Lanka
The teardrop shaped island in the Indian Ocean is a truly magical place. The legacy of its position on the sea route to the East is evident for all to see; from the Moslem fishing villages which saw
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South America
In July Colombia and Argentina both celebrate Independence Day. Peru is currently celebrating the re-opening of access to Machu Picchu. With a dry, crisp climate from now until November, it is the perfect time to trek the famous Inca Trail to this incredible hilltop citadel.View all our South-America tours here
Indonesia
The Bali Arts Festival kicks off in June, the weather is good and the waters blue and clear for spotting dolphins on a cruise from Lovina.
Tour price from AUD 2790 for 28 days.
Visiting: Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
"Liddy Says"
"There are plenty of amazing historical sights on this trip (my favourite are the Buddhas of Borobudur) but the main reason I have selected this is because of the breath-taking scenery
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Tour price from AUD 840 for 9 days.
Visiting: Indonesia
"Liddy Says"
"This is short and sweet, the ideal introduction to the beautiful island of Bali."
Who's Liddy? - Liddy Pleasant is the product manager for Imaginative Traveller's Small Group Adventure
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Tanzania
The upcoming dry season is perfect for both wildlife-spotting, as the animals concentrate their activities around the water holes, and summiting Africa’s highest peak, Kilimanjaro.View all our Tanzania tours here
Europe!
What better season than the summer to enjoy the many varied delights of Europe. Whilst you might not be up to the two-wheel challenges of the Tour de France how about the two-legged challenges of our classic Tour du Mont Blanc? Or with Poland unfortunately in the news so much recently, why not visit the country yourself on our Eastern Europe Odyssey?
Tour price from AUD 1600 for 8 days.
Visiting: Russian Federation
"Liddy Says"
"Moscow and St Petersburg are two of Europe's great cities and form the backbone of this week long trip in Russia. However, my highlight has to be the tea party, Russian style, which you
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Tour price from AUD 2330 for 15 days.
Visiting: Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland
"Liddy Says"
"If you want an overview of the Baltic Capitals with a couple of scenic highlights thrown in, this is your perfect trip. Compare the chocolate box perfection of Tallinn and Riga, then
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Tour price from AUD 1960 for 15 days.
Visiting: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Hungary, Montenegro, Serbia
"Liddy Says"
"The Balkans have had a bad press over the last twenty years or so, but they are now emerging again as one of Europe's least visited but most rewarding destinations. Dubrovnik, Sarajevo
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Tour price from AUD 2082 for 11 days.
Visiting: Iceland
This is one of our favourite trips in the brochure. Most tours of Iceland just hug the edge of this wild and extraordinarily beautiful country but this one takes you deep into the incredible
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