Best places to visit in January vacations
Wondering about the best places to visit in January? We've searched through our vacations and asked our travel experts for advice on where to go at the beginning of the year. Spoiler: January is for the adventurous – whether that's chasing the Northern Lights in Lapland or voyaging south to Patagonia.
26 Best places to visit in January vacations found
Kerala tailor made vacation, 11 days
Revitalize in Kerala - A most wonderful and balanced trip
From £1,349 to £1,779 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Finland Northern Lights vacation, Wilderness Auroras
Winter activities & Aurora hunting in Finland
From £1,997 to £2,444 5 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2023: 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2024: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar
2024: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar
Galapagos cruises
Sail in a charming red schooner
From US $3,300 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Daily departures throughout the year.
Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica cruise
The Ultimate Antarctica Experience!
From €11,650 to €14,000 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 17 Dec
2024: 4 Jan, 16 Jan, 1 Feb, 2 Feb, 18 Oct, 21 Oct, 6 Dec, 10 Dec, 17 Dec
2025: 4 Jan, 16 Jan, 1 Feb
2024: 4 Jan, 16 Jan, 1 Feb, 2 Feb, 18 Oct, 21 Oct, 6 Dec, 10 Dec, 17 Dec
2025: 4 Jan, 16 Jan, 1 Feb
Costa Rica highlights vacation & beach
Short highlight itinerary covering city, forests and beach.
From £1,995 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way.
Antarctica small ship cruises
Ultimate Antarctica and South Georgia small ship wildlife cruise
From £9,220 to £30,695 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 14 Dec, 17 Dec, 21 Dec, 23 Dec, 27 Dec
2024: 4 Jan, 6 Jan, 11 Jan, 13 Jan, 16 Jan, 17 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 2 Feb, 15 Feb, 16 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 29 Feb, 13 Mar, 18 Mar, 18 Oct, 21 Oct, 22 Oct, 2 Nov, 17 Nov, 6 Dec, 10 Dec, 17 Dec
2025: 4 Jan, 5 Jan, 11 Jan, 16 Jan, 1 Feb, 20 Feb, 26 Feb
2024: 4 Jan, 6 Jan, 11 Jan, 13 Jan, 16 Jan, 17 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 2 Feb, 15 Feb, 16 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 29 Feb, 13 Mar, 18 Mar, 18 Oct, 21 Oct, 22 Oct, 2 Nov, 17 Nov, 6 Dec, 10 Dec, 17 Dec
2025: 4 Jan, 5 Jan, 11 Jan, 16 Jan, 1 Feb, 20 Feb, 26 Feb
Husky safari in Finland
Sled with huskies through spectacular Finnish scenery
From £2,825 to £3,488 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2023: 16 Dec, 24 Dec, 30 Dec
2024: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar
2024: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar
Golden Triangle with Ranthambore tour, India
Brilliant experiences including Tigers and Temples
From £1,199 to £1,299 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Vietnam and Cambodia 15 day tour, tailor made
See two wonders of the world in just two weeks
From £2,075 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way.
Northern Lights tour in Iceland
Springs, waterfalls, volcanoes and Europe’s biggest glacier
From US $2,285US $1,849 to US $2,760 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 16 Dec, 19 Dec
2024: 3 Jan, 4 Jan, 6 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 10 Jan, 11 Jan, 13 Jan, 14 Jan, 16 Jan, 20 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 4 Feb, 9 Feb, 11 Feb, 13 Feb, 17 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 22 Feb, 23 Feb, 24 Feb, 27 Feb, 1 Mar, 2 Mar, 3 Mar, 6 Mar, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 10 Mar, 13 Mar, 15 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar, 22 Mar, 24 Mar, 27 Mar, 30 Mar, 15 Oct, 19 Oct, 21 Oct, 23 Oct, 25 Oct, 27 Oct, 29 Oct, 30 Oct, 31 Oct, 2 Nov, 3 Nov, 5 Nov, 6 Nov ...
2024: 3 Jan, 4 Jan, 6 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 10 Jan, 11 Jan, 13 Jan, 14 Jan, 16 Jan, 20 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 4 Feb, 9 Feb, 11 Feb, 13 Feb, 17 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 22 Feb, 23 Feb, 24 Feb, 27 Feb, 1 Mar, 2 Mar, 3 Mar, 6 Mar, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 10 Mar, 13 Mar, 15 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar, 22 Mar, 24 Mar, 27 Mar, 30 Mar, 15 Oct, 19 Oct, 21 Oct, 23 Oct, 25 Oct, 27 Oct, 29 Oct, 30 Oct, 31 Oct, 2 Nov, 3 Nov, 5 Nov, 6 Nov ...
Up to US $610 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 16 Dec, 19 Dec, 03 Jan, 04 Jan, 06 Jan, 07 Jan, 09 Jan, 10 Jan, 11 Jan, 13 Jan, 14 Jan, 16 Jan, 20 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 04 Feb, 09 Feb, 11 Feb, 13 Feb, 17 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 22 Feb, 23 Feb, 24 Feb,...
Late availability on these dates: 16 Dec, 19 Dec, 03 Jan, 04 Jan, 06 Jan, 07 Jan, 09 Jan, 10 Jan, 11 Jan, 13 Jan, 14 Jan, 16 Jan, 20 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 04 Feb, 09 Feb, 11 Feb, 13 Feb, 17 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 22 Feb, 23 Feb, 24 Feb,...
Snowshoeing vaction in the Dolomites
Michelin recommended cuisine & inspiring walks
From US $2,475 to US $2,925 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 23 Mar
Late availability on these dates: 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 02 Mar, 09 Mar
Kerala homestay tour, India
Stay in homestays in various destinations in Kerala
From £2,270 16 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to suit your dates, budget and requirements
Thailand adventure holiday, self drive Tuk Tuk
A Tuk Tuk Adventure in the stunning mountains of Thailand
From £1,395 to £1,695 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 4 Nov, 21 Nov
2025: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov ...
2025: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov ...
South Africa holiday, Cape Town to Kruger
Cape Town, Kruger and Victoria Falls
From £3,000 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Costa Rica vacation, coast to coast
Costa Rica from the Caribbean to the Pacific
From £2,140 to £4,885 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
We offer a complete tailor made service allowing you to decide where you stay and what to do.
Northern lights family vacation, tailor made
A mix of Lapland family activities and a relaxing Spa hotel
From £1,225 to £2,250 4 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to suit your requirements
Cuba tours
Tailormade holidays in the pearl of the Carribean
From €995 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Our Cuba tours can be tailor-made and departures can be arranged all year. The sample itinerary shown can be modified to your personal wishes including departure date, duration, accommodation used & how long you spend in each destination
Tobago beach accommodation
17 beautiful accommodations in unique eco resort
From £117 to £390 per accommodation per night
Accommodation
10% off stays of 3 nights or more which take place before 15 December 2023
Winter wellness holiday in Wales
Boost your wellness on a winter retreat in Snowdonia
From £645 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 4 Jan
Cross country skiing vacation in the French Alps
Cross country ski through stunning landscapes in the Alps
From €724 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 11 Jan, 1 Feb
Mexico tour, 16 days
Cultural Roundtrip Mexico in 16 days
From US $2,590 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Classic Antarctica cruise & South Shetland Islands
Experience all that this remarkable area has to offer!
From US $10,295 to US $13,155 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 14 Dec, 26 Dec
2024: 4 Jan, 31 Jan, 30 Oct, 6 Dec
2025: 16 Feb, 25 Feb
2024: 4 Jan, 31 Jan, 30 Oct, 6 Dec
2025: 16 Feb, 25 Feb
Belize vacation, discover Belize
Discover a naturalist's pradise
From US $3,320US $3,130 to US $3,960US $3,570 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 10 Mar, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 18 Dec
Up to US $450 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 10 Mar
Late availability on these dates: 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 10 Mar
Nile felucca cruise in Egypt
Private carbon free traditional felucca cruise on the Nile.
From US $550 to US $700 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
50 Euros off for november and december departures
Borneo small group vacation
Head into Borneo's jungles, rivers and villages
From US $2,500US $2,480 to US $3,120 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 16 Dec
2024: 3 Jan, 27 Jan, 31 Jan, 24 Feb, 28 Feb, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 31 Mar, 3 Apr, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 15 Apr, 17 Apr, 21 Apr, 29 Apr, 5 May, 11 May, 15 May, 22 May, 25 May, 26 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 23 Jun, 26 Jun, 29 Jun, 30 Jun, 3 Jul, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 17 Jul, 20 Jul, 24 Jul, 27 Jul, 31 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 14 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 28 Aug, 31 Aug, 1 Sep, 7 Sep, 11 Sep, 14 Sep, 18 Sep, 21 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct ...
2024: 3 Jan, 27 Jan, 31 Jan, 24 Feb, 28 Feb, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 31 Mar, 3 Apr, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 15 Apr, 17 Apr, 21 Apr, 29 Apr, 5 May, 11 May, 15 May, 22 May, 25 May, 26 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 23 Jun, 26 Jun, 29 Jun, 30 Jun, 3 Jul, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 17 Jul, 20 Jul, 24 Jul, 27 Jul, 31 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 14 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 28 Aug, 31 Aug, 1 Sep, 7 Sep, 11 Sep, 14 Sep, 18 Sep, 21 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct ...
Up to US $270 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 16 Dec, 03 Jan, 27 Jan, 31 Jan, 24 Feb, 28 Feb
Late availability on these dates: 16 Dec, 03 Jan, 27 Jan, 31 Jan, 24 Feb, 28 Feb
North Morocco adventure vacation
Explore extravagant sights and hidden delights of Morocco.
From US $975US $799 to US $1,210 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 11 Dec, 15 Dec, 17 Dec, 19 Dec, 22 Dec, 23 Dec, 27 Dec, 29 Dec
2024: 4 Jan, 6 Jan, 11 Jan, 13 Jan, 18 Jan, 3 Feb, 5 Feb, 8 Feb, 10 Feb, 15 Feb, 19 Feb, 24 Feb, 27 Feb, 4 Mar, 9 Mar, 18 Mar, 23 Mar, 26 Mar, 30 Mar, 1 Apr, 2 Apr, 4 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 11 Apr, 12 Apr, 13 Apr, 14 Apr, 16 Apr, 18 Apr, 19 Apr, 20 Apr, 23 Apr, 25 Apr, 26 Apr, 27 Apr, 28 Apr, 30 Apr, 2 May, 4 May, 6 May, 7 May, 9 May, 14 May, 16 May, 17 May ...
2024: 4 Jan, 6 Jan, 11 Jan, 13 Jan, 18 Jan, 3 Feb, 5 Feb, 8 Feb, 10 Feb, 15 Feb, 19 Feb, 24 Feb, 27 Feb, 4 Mar, 9 Mar, 18 Mar, 23 Mar, 26 Mar, 30 Mar, 1 Apr, 2 Apr, 4 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 11 Apr, 12 Apr, 13 Apr, 14 Apr, 16 Apr, 18 Apr, 19 Apr, 20 Apr, 23 Apr, 25 Apr, 26 Apr, 27 Apr, 28 Apr, 30 Apr, 2 May, 4 May, 6 May, 7 May, 9 May, 14 May, 16 May, 17 May ...
Up to US $260 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 11 Dec, 15 Dec, 17 Dec, 19 Dec, 22 Dec, 23 Dec, 27 Dec, 29 Dec, 04 Jan, 06 Jan, 11 Jan, 13 Jan, 18 Jan, 03 Feb, 05 Feb, 08 Feb, 10 Feb, 15 Feb, 19 Feb, 24 Feb, 27 Feb, 04 Mar, 09 Mar, 18 Mar
Late availability on these dates: 11 Dec, 15 Dec, 17 Dec, 19 Dec, 22 Dec, 23 Dec, 27 Dec, 29 Dec, 04 Jan, 06 Jan, 11 Jan, 13 Jan, 18 Jan, 03 Feb, 05 Feb, 08 Feb, 10 Feb, 15 Feb, 19 Feb, 24 Feb, 27 Feb, 04 Mar, 09 Mar, 18 Mar
