Best places to visit for vacations in Janaury

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.

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Costa Rica wildlife holiday

Costa Rica wildlife holiday

An amazing variety of Costa Rican wildlife
From US $5,705 to US $7,440 15 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 24 Nov, 26 Nov, 5 Dec, 17 Dec, 26 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 12 Jan, 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 2 Feb, 4 Feb, 6 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 27 Feb, 2 Mar, 4 Mar, 6 Mar, 9 Mar, 11 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 20 Mar, 23 Mar, 25 Mar, 3 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 15 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 29 Apr, 8 May, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 28 Oct ...
Up to US $310 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 24 Nov, 26 Nov, 05 Dec, 17 Dec, 26 Dec, 02 Jan, 05 Jan, 07 Jan, 09 Jan, 12 Jan, 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 02 Feb, 04 Feb, 06 Feb, 11 Feb
Ecuador & Galapagos tailor made tour

Ecuador & Galapagos tailor made tour

Private in-depth tour of Ecuador and The Galapagos
From £7,000 to £8,000 23 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Golden Triangle with Ranthambore tour, India

Golden Triangle with Ranthambore tour, India

India´s best experiences including the Taj Mahal & Tigers
From £1,424 to £1,570 10 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Book by 30th November 2026 and get free India visa service.
Finland Northern Lights vacation, Wilderness Auroras

Finland Northern Lights vacation, Wilderness Auroras

Winter activities and Northern Lights in Finland
From £2,025 to £2,475 5 days inc UK flights
Small group travel: This trip can be taken anytime between December and March
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Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh vacation in Vietnam

Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh vacation in Vietnam

Capture the spirit of Vietnam on this compact adventure
From US $1,450US $1,208 to US $1,845US $1,795 10 days ex flights
Small group travel: Departs every Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday & selected Wednesdays throughout the year
Up to US $300 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 11 Nov, 12 Nov, 14 Nov, 15 Nov, 16 Nov, 17 Nov, 18 Nov, 19 Nov, 21 Nov, 22 Nov, 23 Nov, 24 Nov, 26 Nov, 27 Nov, 29 Nov, 30 Nov, 01 Dec, 03 Dec, 05 Dec, 06 Dec, 07 Dec, 08 Dec, 10 Dec, 11 Dec, 12 Dec,...
Sri Lanka vacations, tailor made

Sri Lanka vacations, tailor made

Independent tailor-made holidays to Sri Lanka
From US $2,855 14 days ex flights
Tailor made: Our tailor made Sri Lanka holidays can be arranged at any time to suit you, and adapted to your requirements as necessary although we do not offer trips for under 10 days.
Snowshoeing vaction in the Dolomites

Snowshoeing vaction in the Dolomites

Michelin recommended cuisine & inspiring walks
From US $3,565 to US $4,650 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 19 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 16 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar
Late availability on these dates: 19 Dec, 02 Jan, 16 Jan, 30 Jan, 06 Feb
Galapagos cruises

Galapagos cruises

Sail in a charming red schooner
From US $2,750 to US $10,950 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: Daily departures throughout the year.
Gran Canaria walking tours, Canary Islands

Gran Canaria walking tours, Canary Islands

This unique volcanic island reveals unexpected variety
From US $1,600 to US $1,690 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 19 Dec
2027: 23 Jan, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 9 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 19 Dec, 23 Jan
Costa Rica vacation, coast to coast

Costa Rica vacation, coast to coast

Costa Rica from the Caribbean to the Pacific
From £2,455 to £4,995 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 tour in Iceland

Northern Lights tour in Iceland

Springs, waterfalls, volcanoes and Europe’s biggest glacier
From US $2,995US $2,546 to US $3,825 6 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 18 Nov, 20 Nov, 22 Nov, 30 Nov, 4 Dec, 5 Dec, 6 Dec, 11 Dec, 13 Dec, 17 Dec, 18 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 11 Jan, 28 Jan, 2 Feb, 6 Feb, 8 Feb, 10 Feb, 12 Feb, 25 Feb, 28 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 15 Mar, 18 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 14 Oct, 17 Oct, 18 Oct, 20 Oct, 23 Oct, 24 Oct, 26 Oct, 28 Oct, 30 Oct, 2 Nov, 6 Nov, 8 Nov, 11 Nov, 13 Nov, 15 Nov, 17 Nov, 19 Nov, 23 Nov, 25 Nov, 27 Nov, 29 Nov, 1 Dec ...
Up to US $510 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 18 Nov, 20 Nov, 22 Nov, 30 Nov, 04 Dec, 05 Dec, 06 Dec, 11 Dec, 13 Dec, 17 Dec, 18 Dec, 02 Jan, 05 Jan, 11 Jan, 28 Jan, 02 Feb, 06 Feb, 08 Feb, 10 Feb, 12 Feb
B&B self drive tour of Tasmania, meet the locals

B&B self drive tour of Tasmania, meet the locals

Self-drive staying in Tasmania's most charming B&Bs
From AU $1,995 to AU $8,000 10 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Mexico small group vacation, culture & beach

Mexico small group vacation, culture & beach

2 week discovery Mexico's Aztec, Zapotec & Mayan cultures .
From US $2,940US $2,400 to US $4,095 15 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 17 Nov, 21 Nov, 24 Nov, 25 Nov, 28 Nov, 1 Dec, 2 Dec, 8 Dec, 12 Dec, 15 Dec, 23 Dec, 30 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 6 Jan, 9 Jan, 13 Jan, 16 Jan, 27 Jan, 30 Jan, 2 Feb, 3 Feb, 6 Feb, 9 Feb, 13 Feb, 17 Feb, 20 Feb, 24 Feb, 27 Feb, 3 Mar, 6 Mar, 10 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 24 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 6 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 12 May, 22 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 13 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug ...
Up to US $610 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 17 Nov, 21 Nov, 24 Nov, 25 Nov, 28 Nov, 01 Dec, 02 Dec, 08 Dec, 12 Dec, 15 Dec, 23 Dec, 30 Dec, 02 Jan, 06 Jan, 09 Jan, 13 Jan, 16 Jan, 27 Jan, 30 Jan, 02 Feb, 03 Feb, 06 Feb, 09 Feb, 13 Feb, 17 Feb
Northern lights family vacation, tailor made

Northern lights family vacation, tailor made

An Aurora-cabin glass roofed experience in Finnish Lapland
From £1,465 4 days inc UK flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made from November through to beginning of April
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Snowshoeing vacation in Finland

Snowshoeing vacation in Finland

A hut-to-hut snowshoe tour in beautiful Hossa National Park.
From €1,110 7 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2027: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 21 Mar
Free snowshoe hire for January departures. Book by 27 November and get snowshoes and poles free of charge (regular price €50).
Mount Toubkal winter trek

Mount Toubkal winter trek

Discover the beauty of Mount Toubkal in winter on this trek
From US $1,170 to US $1,310 7 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 27 Dec
2027: 3 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 10 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 28 Nov, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
2028: 2 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 2 Apr, 8 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 26 Nov, 10 Dec, 24 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 27 Dec, 03 Jan, 07 Feb
Austria winter walking and cross-country ski holiday

Austria winter walking and cross-country ski holiday

Winter adventure in the Austrian Alps: Snowshoe, Ski, Yoga
From €1,240 to €1,610 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr
Last Minute Discount: Join us 5–12 or 12-19 December and save €100. Book your stay today!
Monarch butterfly tour in Mexico

Monarch butterfly tour in Mexico

Amazing natural event in Mexico: Monarch butterfly migration
From US $2,495 7 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2027: 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb
2028: 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb
$200 off our monarch butterfly tour for 2027, book now to avoid missing out!
Belize vacation, discover Belize

Belize vacation, discover Belize

Discover a naturalist's paradise
From US $3,740US $3,320 to US $4,220US $4,020 13 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 15 Nov, 18 Dec, 29 Dec
2027: 10 Jan, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 25 Apr, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 19 Dec
Up to US $420 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 15 Nov, 18 Dec, 29 Dec, 10 Jan
Costa Rica highlights vacation & beach

Costa Rica highlights vacation & beach

Experience the jungles, volcanoes and beaches of Costa Rica
From £2,050 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.
Learn to ski and yoga vacation in Austria

Learn to ski and yoga vacation in Austria

Skiing, Snowshoe Hiking and Yoga in the Austrian Alps
From €1,730 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2027: 23 Jan
Limited spaces for 23–30 January. Secure your spot now!
Nile felucca cruise in Egypt

Nile felucca cruise in Egypt

Private carbon free traditional felucca cruise on the Nile
From €600 to €700 4 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Transylvania winter walking & snowshoeing vacation

Transylvania winter walking & snowshoeing vacation

Wander the mountains & forests of wintery Transylvania
From US $2,261US $2,060 to US $2,405 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2027: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 21 Dec
2028: 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar
Up to US $200 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 02 Jan, 09 Jan, 16 Jan, 06 Feb
Cape Town and the Garden Route tour

Cape Town and the Garden Route tour

Travel along the dramatic coastline at the bottom of South Africa
From US $3,248US $3,060 to US $3,790 12 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 15 Nov, 20 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 18 Dec
2028: 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 29 Apr, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 16 Dec
Up to US $180 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 15 Nov, 20 Dec, 02 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 06 Feb
Egypt small group tour, Alexandria & Nile cruise

Egypt small group tour, Alexandria & Nile cruise

Experience the 'Land of the Pharaohs' on this exciting trip.
From US $3,790US $3,753 to US $8,005 12 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 20 Nov, 22 Nov, 25 Nov, 27 Nov, 29 Nov, 4 Dec, 6 Dec, 11 Dec, 13 Dec, 16 Dec, 18 Dec, 20 Dec, 23 Dec, 30 Dec
2027: 1 Jan, 3 Jan, 6 Jan, 8 Jan, 10 Jan, 13 Jan, 15 Jan, 17 Jan, 20 Jan, 22 Jan, 24 Jan, 27 Jan, 31 Jan, 3 Feb, 5 Feb, 7 Feb, 10 Feb, 12 Feb, 14 Feb, 17 Feb, 19 Feb, 21 Feb, 26 Feb, 28 Feb, 3 Mar, 5 Mar, 7 Mar, 10 Mar, 12 Mar, 17 Mar, 19 Mar, 24 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 4 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 11 Apr ...
Up to US $660 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 20 Nov, 22 Nov, 25 Nov, 27 Nov, 29 Nov, 04 Dec, 06 Dec, 11 Dec, 13 Dec, 16 Dec, 18 Dec, 20 Dec, 23 Dec, 30 Dec, 01 Jan, 03 Jan, 06 Jan, 08 Jan, 10 Jan, 13 Jan, 15 Jan, 17 Jan, 20 Jan, 22 Jan, 24 Jan,...
Cross country skiing vacation in the Dolomites, Italy

Cross country skiing vacation in the Dolomites, Italy

A famously beautiful range of jagged peaks
From US $3,225 to US $3,800 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2027: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2028: 8 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar
Late availability on these dates: 09 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 06 Feb
Kerala tailor made vacation, 11 days

Kerala tailor made vacation, 11 days

Revitalize in Kerala - A most wonderful and balanced trip
From £1,285 to £1,602 11 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Book by 30th November 2026 and get free India visa service.
Kerala homestay tour, India

Kerala homestay tour, India

Stay in homestays in various destinations in Kerala
From £2,445 16 days inc UK flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made to suit your dates, budget and requirements
Finland winter activity vacation & Northern Lights

Finland winter activity vacation & Northern Lights

Discover this Finnish winter activity wilderness week
From US $4,495 to US $5,425 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 6 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
2027: 17 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2028: 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr
Late availability on these dates: 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 17 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb
Nakasendo Trail winter tour, Japan

Nakasendo Trail winter tour, Japan

The tranquil magic of winter on the Nakasendo trail
From US $3,190 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2027: 5 Jan, 22 Jan, 12 Feb, 25 Feb
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