Where to go when guide
If you’re tied to school holidays, keen to miss the monsoon season or hoping to snag an off-season bargain, read our month-by-month guide on where to go on holiday when.
Top 10 destinations for travel in November 2021
Namibia, Norway, Northern Lights and cruising the Nile – this rundown of our top 10 November holidays encompasses an exciting variety of destinations and activities. November marks the start of the short Antarctica cruising season, and elephant seals breed in the Falklands. It’s a warm and balmy month in Cuba – perfect for dancing the night away at a Havana salsa club, and also the best time of year to see (and swim with!) orcas in the Norwegian fjords. As for Japan walking holidays, there are few better months to trek the iconic Nakasendo Trail, with autumnal changes in the vegetation known as koyo creating some stunning mountainous landscapes.
Our Best places to go in November Holidays
Jordan holiday, a week in Jordan
A week to explore the spectacular sites and scenery of Jordan
From
£1749 to £1999
9 days
inc UK flights
Nile cruise holiday in Egypt
Discover ancient temples & tombs & travel by Nile cruise boat
From
£1849 to £2299
9 days
inc UK flights
Antarctica small ship cruises
Ultimate Antarctica South Georgia small ship wildlife cruise
From
£7950 to £18390
22 days
ex flights
Thailand tailor made holiday, elephants, jungle & beach
Elephant encounters, jungle treehouses and stunning Thai islands
From
£1349
14 days
ex flights
Galapagos cruises
Cruise the Galapagos Islands on sailing boats and yachts
From
£1995
8 days
ex flights
Cuba salsa dance holiday
Learn to salsa with the pros in Santiago de Cuba, tuition, day trips and nights out
From
£1560
15 days
ex flights
Nakasendo Trail walking tour, Japan
Village-to-village walking on the historic Nakasendo trail
From
£3500
12 days
ex flights
Bhutan holiday, culture and festivals
Festival Tour in Bhutan
From
£2995 to £3205
13 days
ex flights
Yoga Retreats in Valencia, Spain
Yoga and meditation in the magical countryside of Valencia
From
€495 to €1195
6 days
ex flights
Borneo holiday, Land below the wind
9-day tour of Malaysia's spectacular Sabah State
From
£1135 to £1185
9 days
ex flights
Namibia self drive safari
Stunning self-drive safari through north and south Namibia
From
£2085
17 days
ex flights
Essential Cuba tour
9 day Comfort Tour using Cuba's best private guesthouses
From
£815 to £865
9 days
ex flights
Golden Triangle small group holiday, India
India's 3 most popular destinations, Delhi, Agra & Jaipur
From
£645 to £730
8 days
ex flights
Northern Lights tour in Iceland
Springs, waterfalls, volcanoes and Europe’s biggest glacier
From
£1180 to £1460
6 days
ex flights
Wheelchair accessible holiday to Japan
Wheelchair-friendly version of Japan's highlights
From
£3800
11 days
ex flights
Japan self guided walking holiday, Nakasendo Trail
Self-guided walking along Japan’s ancient Nakasendo trail
From
£815 to £1475
5 days
ex flights
Antarctic Peninsula Cruises
An inspiring wilderness & wildlife journey of a lifetime
From
£4470 to £6940
11 days
ex flights
Lebanon small group tour, 9 days
10-days of Lebanese Sites and Cultural Exploration.
From
£1550 to £1590
10 days
ex flights
Petra and Wadi Rum by bike, Jordan
Cycling trip through stunning desert scenery
From
£1949 to £2249
9 days
inc UK flights
Namibia and Botswana safari
Two week adventure tour of Namibia and Botswana
From
£1029 to £1799
12 days
ex flights
1. Antarctic adventure
Board an expedition to some of the most remote landscapes on the planet, from Ushuaia to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and finally the Antarctic region itself. Accompanied by experts in Antarctic geology, biology and photography, you’ll visit the grave of the great explorer Ernest Shackleton, watch as vast icebergs float sombrely past, and no doubt see more penguins than you’d ever thought possible.
Our top selling trip: Antarctica small ship cruise
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2. Keeping it cool in Cuba
Whether you’re a complete beginner, looking to dust off some old moves, or perfecting your technique, there’s no better place to salsa than Cuba, where the dance has its roots. In Havana you’ll enjoy intensive morning classes at a salsa school with professional tutors, also covering Spanish percussion, son Cubano and rumba. Your evenings will be free to shake your stuff at one of the city’s many clubs with your classmates.Our top selling trip: Cuba salsa dance holiday
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3. Jordan jaunts
This tour is the perfect introduction to Jordan, ticking off many of the desert kingdom’s must-sees, from two days spent exploring iconic Petra to a jeep tour of Wadi Rum. You’ll travel the King’s Highway, explore the ancient ruins of Jerash, and snorkel the coral reefs off the coast of Aqaba. Plus, you can slather your face in mineral-rich mud while floating in the salty waters of the Dead Sea.Our top selling trip: Jordan holiday
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Our top Best places to go in November Holiday
Nile cruise holiday in Egypt
Discover ancient temples & tombs & travel by Nile cruise boat
From
£1849 to £2299
9 days
inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2021: 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 4 Dec, 18 Dec
2022: 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec, 10 Dec, 18 Dec
2021: 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 4 Dec, 18 Dec
2022: 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec, 10 Dec, 18 Dec
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4. Swim with orcas in Norway
Yes, you read that right. In November you can swim (swim!) with orcas (orcas!), in the fjords of Norway. Up to 80 orcas at a time are known to gather off Tromsø to feed on massive quantities of herring, and you can slip into a drysuit and join them. An expert crew on your liveaboard cruise guides you to the right spot and will ensure that both whales and humans are looked after.
Our top selling trip: Swim with orcas in the fjords of Norway
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5. Cruise the Nile
November is a wonderful month to cruise the temples and ruins along the Nile, with much cooler temperatures than you’d endure earlier in the year. Sailing from Luxor to Aswan, this is a small ship cruise, much more environmentally friendly than the mega vessels that take hours just to unload their passengers. You’ll also spend an afternoon on a traditional felucca powered only by the wind.Our top selling trip: Nile cruise holiday in Egypt
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6. Self drive safaris in Namibia
Do you like the idea of a Namibian safari, but prefer to take things at your own pace rather than fit into the schedule of a small group? Self drive safaris take advantage of Namibia’s straight and traffic-free tarmac roads, exploring from the Kalahari to Swakopmund, the Namib Desert to Sossusvlei, and the sprawling Etosha National Park, one of Africa’s finest game-viewing spots.Our top selling trip: Namibia self drive safari
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7. Catch the Northern Lights in Iceland
In truth, witnessing the Northern Lights dance across the sky would be merely the icing on the cake of a November trip to Iceland. A small group tour is the ideal way to take in the country’s manifold geological wonders, ensuring you maximise your time. The Golden Circle route takes in Thingvellir National Park and Gulfoss waterfall, and in the evenings your attention will drift heavenwards, hoping for an appearance from the aurora borealis.
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8. Trek Morocco’s Atlas Mountains
Beginning with a stay in one of Morocco’s most beautiful kasbahs, this trekking holiday allows you to shape the daily routes to your own ability level, while still being accompanied by your own mountain guide. And when you head out to a remote lodge in the Azzaden Valley, you’ll also have your own mule and muleteer at hand. Expect magnificent views and an enviable introduction to Berber culture.Our top selling trip: Luxury trekking holiday in the Atlas Mountains
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9. Iconic pilgrimage trails in Japan
The mountainous Nakasendo Trail is one of Japan’s most famous long-distance walking routes, encompassing almost 70 ‘post towns’ that offer traditional ryokan accommodation. Since it’s 500km long, most Nakasendo Trail walking holidays will follow a section of the overall route. You can either join a guided small group trip or make your own way on a self guided (but well-supported) hike.Our top selling trip: Nakasendo Trail walking tour
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10. Live it up in Lebanon
Lebanon re-emerged onto the tourism scene in recent years, scarred by years of conflict with Israel and civil war, but with much of its beauty and ancient sites intact. An adventurous small group tour of Lebanon will take in marvellous, multicultural Beirut, as well as wine tasting in the Beqaa Valley, walking through cedar forests in the Qadisha Valley, and other must-sees that include Baalbek, Tripoli and Byblos.
Our top selling trip: Lebanon small group tour
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