The Best Places to Travel in August

A hiker/trail-runner stand on top of Lions head during a morning run. Stopping to look at Table mountain with a panoramic view.
A hiker/trail-runner stand on top of Lions head during a morning run. Stopping to look at Table mountain with a panoramic view. | © StockNinja / Getty Images
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Snorkel with sea turtles in Bali, sip cocktails on a Greek island or hang with the giant tortoises in the Galápagos. Book your place for a unique experience on one of these specially selected Culture Trip adventures.

No matter what kind of adventure you’re after, August is a great time to get away, when the scorching heat and heavy crowds of northern hemisphere summer have begun to die down. To help you decide where to go, we’ve rounded up the best trips you can book with Culture Trip.

Skyline view of Palermo through palm tree leaves

Sicily, for culinary delights and exploring volcanoes

Home to rugged volcanic landscapes, atmospheric hilltop villages, a proud culinary heritage and even its own set of islands, Sicily is one of Europe’s top summer destinations. Palermo, the capital, is a great starting point, featuring an eclectic mixture of Greek, Roman, Arab and Norman architectural and cultural influences. There are also several pulsating food markets, and an excellent choice of places to stay. On this eight-day trip, you’ll enjoy a traditional Sicilian cooking class in Palermo, hike in the Madonie mountains and trek across Mount Etna. An island-hopping excursion to the Aeolian Islands, including a chance to soak in geothermal springs, is a particular highlight.

From US$2924

Next available from 20th Apr 2024

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Trip highlights and details

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Palermo, Italy

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ENDS AT

Siracusa, Sicily

DURATION

10

GROUP SIZE

14

PHYSICAL RATING

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Discovery

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The Banyumala Twin Waterfalls in Bali, cascading down greenery-covered cliffs

Bali, for snorkelling with sea turtles and swimming in jungle waterfalls

Looking for a tropical spot for your August vacation? Bali is just the ticket. One day you can be hiking through cloud forests to the summit of Mount Batur for unforgettable sunrise views, and the next, you can be learning to surf off the coast of Canggu, or snorkelling among sea turtles and underwater statues around the Gili Islands. You can experience all of that with this specially curated 12-day trip, on which you’ll also discover the secrets of Balinese cuisine in a cooking masterclass, explore the majestic Lempuyang Temple, swim in the Banyumala Twin Waterfalls and learn the art of high-flying yoga in Ubud. August is within the dry season, so it’s an ideal time to go.

From US$1847

Next available from 15th Jun 2024

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Trip highlights and details

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Bali, Indonesia

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Bali, Indonesia

DURATION

12

GROUP SIZE

18

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

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STYLE

Discovery

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The picturesque Oia village at sunrise with blue domes and views of the sea

Greece, for sunset views and afternoons on the beach

There is nothing quite like a balmy summer evening in Greece, cocktails in hand as the sun slowly disappears behind the Mediterranean’s gentle surface. Get a taste for the good life on our eight-day island-hopping odyssey, which sets off in Athens and ends with the whitewashed houses of Santorini, bathed in sunset orange. In between we’ll visit two underrated Cycladic islands – first there’s Milos, to get a feel for laid-back island life as you stroll through charming old fishing villages, and then there’s Naxos, home to some of the finest beaches in Greece. What more could you want from an August getaway?

From US$2039

Next available from 28th Apr 2024

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Trip highlights and details

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Athens, Greece

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ENDS AT

Athens, Greece

DURATION

9

GROUP SIZE

18

PHYSICAL RATING

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STYLE

Discovery

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This is an updated version of an article originally by India Irving. Additional reporting by Gethin Morgan.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.

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