BIG5 HOLIDAY

Exclusive crafted journeys 


Our founding story

Passion to precision

Big5 Holiday is a boutique travel studio, specialising in personalised, curated journeys with logistics handled by trusted experts on the ground. Right across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and hidden gems in Europe. Slow holidays, monasteries, beaches, wellness safaris, all-girls holidays... Designed for solo travellers, first-time explorers, families and friends in small groups. We have handpicked comfort-first local stays, smart itineraries, and local tips you won’t find online. Safe, hassle-free, and value-driven — making luxury affordable, comfortable, and within reach.

Welcome to Big5 Holiday!

 

Alert Leopard Surveys Natural Kenyan Habitat Beneath Autumn Yellow Leaves

Unravel the magic of immersive experiences

Cheetahs and Wildebeest Kill

Untamed Africa: Safaris, the Great Migration, Kilimanjaro, Gorilla trek and Victoria Falls in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Botswana and South Africa.

The monastery of Petra at the sunset

Storied magic of sands, pyramids and hammams. A short hop to the curator's dream terrain: UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt and Morocco.

Woman with summer dress looking the Mediterranean Sea from a garden lookout, Elba Island, Italy.

Sunkissed Mediterranean charm just for you: Experience the food, culture, history, vineyards and breezy coasts of Spain, Portugal, Greece and Turkey.   

Gergeti Trinity Church against Caucasus mountains in Georgia

Quick getaways to the Caucasian mountains. Easy travel off the beaten path in Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan and beyond to Central Asia. 

You'll always be my forever

Eastbound offbeat experiences. Food trails and exotic cultural immersion across Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Indonesia.

Eastern Himalayan Odyssey. A soulful blend of wildlife, monasteries and mindfulness in Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim, Shillong and Kaziranga.
 

Spice routes and pristine white beaches. Coastlines across the Indian Ocean,  Seychelles, Zanzibar, the Andaman Islands and beyond.

Person watching aurora borealis during strong bright green and red northern lights display in unique amazing travel experience. Diamond beach, Iceland

And for those of you who want to dial up the excitement, we offer icy escapades: cruise arctic seas or Antarctica. Cosy igloos, hot chocolate and the Northern lights. 

Explore hot-pick curated tours

view of the Tiger's Nest monastery also known as the Paro Taktsang and the surrounding area in Bhutan.
Quiet luxe

Magical Bhutan

Embark on a 4N/6N guided tour through mystical Bhutan, exploring its rich culture, serene monasteries, and stunning landscapes.

Tours and transfers

Local Guide and excursions

Boutique 4star hotel with BB/HB

Starting from AED 7,500

Off-road vehicle parked on arid landscape against clear sky at National Park in Kenya,East Africa during sunny day
Wildlife adventure

Kenya-Tanzania safari

Discover Mara, Serengeti and the Great Migration or Kilimanjaro trek in 5N/7N with bespoke guided tours, wildlife and Maasai cultural experiences.

Guided tour and transfers

Park Fees and game drives with expert guides

Bush camps or safari lodges with FB

Starting from AED 6,799

South African Wine Country
Best seller

Exotic South Africa

Experience 5N/7N/10N in Cape Town. Explore scenic coasts, peninsula drive and vineyards or embark on greater Kruger and Whale safaris.

Boutique hotels, farm stays and lodges

Tours and transfers with expert guide

Wine tour, scenic drives, cable car ride, beaches

Starting from AED 7,799

Aerial view of Azerbaijan skyscrappers, Azerbaijan Building of the Crescent Baku Hotel is in shape of a crescent, Crescent Development Project at Sunset Along Caspian Sea Coast Baku, Aerial view of Azerbaijan popular destinations
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Caucasus getaways

Quick, visa-free escapes to Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan in 4N/5N. Perfect for a refreshing blend of history, wine and adventure.

Visa, tours and transfers

Local Guide and excursions

3-star/ 4-star hotel with BB

Starting from AED 2,500

The path taken

Founder's note

Meet the Heart Behind Big5 Holiday aka FernwehRB, your personal travel whisperer. They say the best journeys begin with a whisper of curiosity. Mine started in a sleepy border town in the Himalayan foothills — with Thimphu’s misty hills just beyond my childhood veranda. From India to Southeast Asia, from desert dunes in the UAE to the soul-stirring wilds of Kenya, Big5 Holiday was born. Not as a business, but as a belief. Soulful escapes for families, small groups, solos and women travellers — each bespoke itinerary deeply personal and seamlessly handled.

Plan, design, deliver

Your travel crew

The Big5 team is a bunch of enthusiastic friends and collaborators who share the same vision. From Dubai to East Africa, India to Portugal, we work with incredible people who bring their expertise and passion to every trip planned, ensuring your adventure feels like it was made just for you. We’re not a travel agency. We’re a community of wanderers, seekers, and storytellers.

 

Discover unforgettable journeys 

Locally rooted. Expertly curated. Your first call is on us — let’s bring your dream journey to life.

Big5 Holiday
Exclusive crafted journeys

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