Best places to visit in December holidays
We've picked out the best places to visit in December. It's high winter in some places and high summer in others, so your holiday could be at two ends of the spectrum will it be chasing the Northern Lights in Finnish Lapland or meeting the wildlife of South America? It's also a great time to be in Antarctica.
52 Best places to visit in December holidays found
Costa Rica wildlife holiday
An amazing variety of Costa Rican wildlife
From £3,499 to £4,549 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 24 Oct, 29 Oct, 31 Oct, 3 Nov, 5 Nov, 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov, 21 Nov, 24 Nov, 26 Nov, 5 Dec, 17 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 12 Jan, 14 Jan, 16 Jan, 19 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 2 Feb, 4 Feb, 6 Feb, 11 Feb, 13 Feb, 16 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 23 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, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 8 Apr ...
2027: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 12 Jan, 14 Jan, 16 Jan, 19 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 2 Feb, 4 Feb, 6 Feb, 11 Feb, 13 Feb, 16 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 23 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, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 8 Apr ...
Up to £400 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep, 19 Sep, 24 Oct, 29 Oct, 31 Oct, 03 Nov, 05 Nov, 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep, 19 Sep, 24 Oct, 29 Oct, 31 Oct, 03 Nov, 05 Nov, 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov
Northern Lights family holiday, 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
Golden Triangle with Ranthambore tour, India
India΄s best experiences including the Taj Mahal & Tigers
From £1,514 to £1,627 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Classic Antarctica cruise & South Shetland Islands
Adventure through Antarcticas breathtaking frozen realm
From £6,799 to £8,899 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Nov, 12 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 30 Jan, 4 Mar, 13 Mar, 22 Mar, 21 Nov, 30 Nov
2028: 1 Feb, 5 Mar, 14 Mar, 23 Mar
2027: 2 Jan, 30 Jan, 4 Mar, 13 Mar, 22 Mar, 21 Nov, 30 Nov
2028: 1 Feb, 5 Mar, 14 Mar, 23 Mar
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Finland Northern Lights holiday, Wilderness Auroras
Winter activities and Northern Lights in Finland
From £2,105 5 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
This trip can be taken anytime between December and March
B&B self drive tour of Tasmania, meet the locals
Explore coastal expanses and mountainous magnificence on this Tassie tailor made trip
From AU $1,995 to AU $8,000 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Amalfi Coast walking holiday, Italy
Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
From £1,469£1,299 to £1,949 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 29 Aug, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2027: 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2027: 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
Up to £170 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 29 Aug, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 07 Nov, 14 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 29 Aug, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 07 Nov, 14 Nov
Cross country skiing holiday in the Dolomites, Italy
A famously beautiful range of jagged peaks
From £1,999 to £2,249 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 19 Dec
2027: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar
2027: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar
Whale watching sailing holiday, Norway
Sailing Norwegian Fjords Whale Watching & Northern Lights
From 1,900 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
Family winter activity holiday, Finland
Family multiactivity week in the middle of the nature
From 1,125 to 1,175 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 20 Dec, 27 Dec
2027: 14 Feb
2027: 14 Feb
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
India culinary tour with Monisha Bharadwaj
Culinary exploration of Mumbai with an award-winning chef
From £2,800 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 2 Dec
Costa Rica highlights holiday & 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.
Namibia and Botswana safari holiday
Namibia & Botswana lodge safari Caprivi Etosha Okavango
From 3,990 to 4,190 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 11 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 20 Dec
2027: 3 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 18 Apr, 16 May, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec
2027: 3 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 18 Apr, 16 May, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec
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01273 823 700
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Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica cruise
The ultimate Antarctica experience in 3 weeks!
From 14,250 to 29,750 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 23 Nov, 11 Dec, 27 Dec
2027: 16 Jan
2027: 16 Jan
Christmas markets holiday in Central Europe
Indulge the senses by exploring the best of the festive market scene
From £1,850 to £2,245 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 24 Nov, 26 Nov, 27 Nov, 28 Nov, 29 Nov, 1 Dec, 4 Dec, 5 Dec, 7 Dec, 8 Dec, 9 Dec, 11 Dec, 12 Dec, 15 Dec, 16 Dec, 17 Dec
2027: 25 Nov, 26 Nov, 27 Nov, 28 Nov, 29 Nov, 30 Nov, 1 Dec, 2 Dec, 3 Dec, 4 Dec, 5 Dec, 6 Dec, 7 Dec, 8 Dec, 9 Dec, 10 Dec, 11 Dec, 12 Dec, 13 Dec, 14 Dec, 15 Dec, 16 Dec
2028: 23 Nov, 24 Nov, 25 Nov, 26 Nov, 27 Nov, 28 Nov, 29 Nov, 30 Nov, 1 Dec, 2 Dec, 3 Dec, 4 Dec, 5 Dec, 6 Dec ...
2027: 25 Nov, 26 Nov, 27 Nov, 28 Nov, 29 Nov, 30 Nov, 1 Dec, 2 Dec, 3 Dec, 4 Dec, 5 Dec, 6 Dec, 7 Dec, 8 Dec, 9 Dec, 10 Dec, 11 Dec, 12 Dec, 13 Dec, 14 Dec, 15 Dec, 16 Dec
2028: 23 Nov, 24 Nov, 25 Nov, 26 Nov, 27 Nov, 28 Nov, 29 Nov, 30 Nov, 1 Dec, 2 Dec, 3 Dec, 4 Dec, 5 Dec, 6 Dec ...
Finnish family winter adventure holiday
See the Northern Lights in Finland
From £2,699£2,689 to £3,049£2,699 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 27 Dec
2027: 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Mar, 4 Apr
2027: 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Mar, 4 Apr
Up to £360 off selected dates.
Late availability on upcoming trips - enquire now!
Late availability on upcoming trips - enquire now!
Nile cruise holiday in Egypt
Discover temples, tombs & travel by river boat
From £2,219£2,049 to £3,289 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 4 Dec
2027: 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 16 Apr, 7 May, 21 May, 4 Jun, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec, 24 Dec
2027: 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 16 Apr, 7 May, 21 May, 4 Jun, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec, 24 Dec
Up to £290 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 02 Oct, 09 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 06 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 02 Oct, 09 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 06 Nov
Northern Lights activity break in Finland, Arctic Hills
Experience the wilderness by car, snowmobile, skies, huskies
From 2,650 to 2,800 6 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip is available between 25th March and 15th April
Botswana camping safaris
Botswana's premier game parks, Okavango Moremi Savuti Chobe
From 2,120 to 2,280 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 20 Sep, 1 Nov, 6 Dec
2027: 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec
2027: 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec
Cuba salsa dance holiday
Learn to salsa in Santiago de Cuba
From £2,345 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 17 Jan
Southern India small group holiday
Discover the two southern most states of India
From £1,249£1,239 to £1,699 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 20 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 6 Dec, 20 Dec
2027: 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 2 Apr, 11 Apr, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec
2028: 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct ...
2027: 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 2 Apr, 11 Apr, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec
2028: 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct ...
Up to £130 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 20 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 01 Nov, 08 Nov, 15 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 20 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 01 Nov, 08 Nov, 15 Nov
Amalfi Coast and Bay of Naples holidays
One of Europe's most dramatic stretches of coastline
From £1,669£1,529 to £1,849 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2027: 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2027: 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
Up to £170 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 05 Sep, 03 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 05 Sep, 03 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct
Mauritius adventure holiday
Hike, cycle & kayak across wild authentic Mauritius
From 2,043 to 2,563 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Cuba cultural holiday
Immerse yourself in Cuban culture on this 8 day adventure
From 690 to 1,115 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
Cuba Christmas & New Year tour
Rumba in Cuba = the ideal way to party in the festive season
From US $2,975 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 23 Dec
2028: 23 Dec
2028: 23 Dec
Galapagos Islands walking holiday
Home to many interesting species of endemic wildlife
From £5,789£5,659 to £6,099 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 11 Oct, 22 Nov
2027: 10 Jan, 7 Feb, 28 Feb, 4 Apr, 2 May, 12 Sep, 10 Oct, 7 Nov, 19 Dec
2027: 10 Jan, 7 Feb, 28 Feb, 4 Apr, 2 May, 12 Sep, 10 Oct, 7 Nov, 19 Dec
Up to £290 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 11 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 11 Oct
Petra and Wadi Rum by bike, Jordan
Cycling trip through stunning desert scenery
From £1,649 to £1,849£1,779 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 3 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 28 Nov
2027: 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 24 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 27 Nov
2027: 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 24 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 27 Nov
Up to £130 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 03 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 03 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov
Galapagos adventure holiday
An active Galapagos Islands adventure holiday
From £2,520 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 14 Aug, 18 Sep, 16 Oct, 13 Nov, 11 Dec
Vietnam family holiday, small group
Explore Vietnam's vibrant coast and cities
From £2,119 to £2,199 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Jul, 22 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 15 Dec
