The Coolest Places In The World You Can Travel To

Exotic creatures in the Galápagos, glacier snowmobiles in Iceland, geothermal hot springs in Japan – book a place on one of these trips and you’ll get see the funkiest parts of the planet.

Overwhelmed by the number of places on your bucket list? Looking for somewhere a little more unique? Get inspired by this selection of some of the coolest places in the world to visit. By joining one of our specially curated itineraries, you don’t even need to worry about the logistics.

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Stephantsminda, Georgia. Gergeti Trinity Church Or Tsminda Sameba - Holy Trinity Church Near Village Of Gergeti In Georgia. Spring Day.

Georgia, for stunning mountain scenery and world class wining and dining

Tucked away in the Caucasus Mountains, blending the boundaries of Europe and Asia, is this uniquely beautiful nation. It’s a land where fairytale churches pop their heads up amid rugged snow-capped landscapes, verdant forests conceal a world of exploration, and where ancient cities transport you back to another time. It’s also, somewhat surprisingly, one of the best wine destinations on Earth and, thanks to the famed sulphur baths of Tbilisi, a bit of a spa destination. Our incredible value nine-day trip here explores all of these facets, starting in Tbilisi before heading into the country for hiking, baking and wine tasting. We’ll drive through Truso Gorge and visit remote villages, dine on local delicacies and visit the gorgeous Gergeti Church. To top it all off we’ll go for a well earned soak in those sulphur baths, leaving your relaxed and rejuvenated after the trip of a lifetime.

From US$1287

Next available from 18th May 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Tbilisi, Georgia

ENDS AT

Tbilisi, Georgia

DURATION

9

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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sloth, Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica, Central America. Image shot 2017. Exact date unknown.

Costa Rica, to soak in volcanic hot springs and hang with the sloths

If it’s cool enough for the sloths, it’s cool enough for us. This Central American paradise is a highlights reel of Mother Nature’s greatest creations, from domineering volcanoes and the geothermal joys that sprout from them, to mystical cloud forests and glorious Pacific beaches. On our eight-day trip here you’ll soak in volcanic hot springs in Arenal and splash about in a jungle waterfall before going sloth spotting on a rainforest hike. You’ll sip some of the best coffee of your life, before staying at a cloud forest lodge, where you’ll learn about Costa Rican cuisine and go white-water rafting on the Tenorio River before ending up in the laid-back surf town of Tamarindo. There really is no place on Earth like Costa Rica, just ask the sloths.

From US$2023

Next available from 11th May 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

San Jose, Costa Rica

ENDS AT

Tamarindo, Provincia De Guanacaste

DURATION

8

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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This is an updated version of an article originally written by Emma Gibbins.

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.