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.

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Costa Rica wildlife holiday

Costa Rica wildlife holiday

An amazing variety of Costa Rican wildlife
From £3,679 to £4,799 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 £200 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
Northern Lights family holiday, tailor made

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

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 processing.
Mount Toubkal winter trek

Mount Toubkal winter trek

Discover the beauty of Mount Toubkal in winter on this trek
From £765£651 to £875 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
Up to £130 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 27 Dec, 03 Jan, 07 Feb
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Morocco family holiday with teenagers

Morocco family holiday with teenagers

Exciting Moroccan adventure for teenagers and parents
From £849 to £899 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 21 Nov, 23 Dec, 27 Dec
2027: 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 22 May, 29 May, 26 Jun, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 20 Nov, 22 Dec, 27 Dec
10% off when you book by 30th November 2026. Must travel by 31st Dec 2027. Use code BlackFri10 directly on our website.
Belize holiday, discover Belize

Belize holiday, discover Belize

Discover a naturalist's paradise
From £2,700£2,400 to £3,049£2,899 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 £300 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 15 Nov, 18 Dec, 29 Dec, 10 Jan
Finland Northern Lights holiday, Wilderness Auroras

Finland Northern Lights holiday, 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
B&B self drive tour of Tasmania, meet the locals

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

Amalfi Coast walking holiday, Italy

Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
From £1,514 to £2,008 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2027: 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, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 19 Dec, 26 Dec, 13 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 £2,360£2,124 to £4,990£4,491 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 £490 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,...
Family winter activity holiday, Finland

Family winter activity holiday, Finland

A family multi-activity week away from the crowds
From €1,125 to €1,175 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 20 Dec
2027: 19 Dec, 26 Dec
Mexico small group holiday, culture & beach

Mexico small group holiday, culture & beach

2 week discovery Mexico's Aztec, Zapotec & Mayan cultures .
From £2,010£1,608 to £2,770£2,605 15 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 14 Nov, 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 ...
Up to £550 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 14 Nov, 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
Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh holiday in Vietnam

Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh holiday in Vietnam

Capture the spirit of Vietnam on this compact adventure
From £955£764 to £1,230£1,195 10 days ex flights
Small group travel: Departs every Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday & selected Wednesdays throughout the year
Up to £190 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 08 Nov, 09 Nov, 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,...
Northern Lights tour in Iceland

Northern Lights tour in Iceland

Springs, waterfalls, volcanoes and Europe’s biggest glacier
From £1,795£1,573 to £2,230 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 £320 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
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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!
Family Northern Lights break, Finland

Family Northern Lights break, Finland

Cozy log cabin and fascinating snow adventure for each day
From €1,603 to €2,618 5 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Costa Rica highlights holiday & beach

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.
Small group holiday to Sri Lanka

Small group holiday to Sri Lanka

Explore Sri Lanka's natural paradise
From £2,413£2,245 to £3,055 15 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 8 Nov, 11 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 27 Dec
2027: 17 Jan, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 20 Jun, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 20 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
Up to £160 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 08 Nov, 11 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 06 Dec, 27 Dec, 17 Jan
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
Family holiday in Egypt, Egyptian adventure

Family holiday in Egypt, Egyptian adventure

The Great Pyramids and sail the River Nile
From £1,365£1,325 to £1,645 10 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 20 Dec
2027: 13 Feb, 27 Mar, 28 Mar, 2 Apr, 29 May, 10 Jul, 23 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 22 Oct, 23 Oct, 18 Dec, 20 Dec
Up to £120 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 20 Dec, 13 Feb
South Africa cycling holiday, Western Cape

South Africa cycling holiday, Western Cape

Superb scenery, culture & wildlife
From £2,911 to £2,963 12 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 21 Dec
2027: 28 Mar, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 21 Dec
Sri Lanka small group tour with added comfort

Sri Lanka small group tour with added comfort

A shining gem in the Indian ocean
From £3,580£2,685 to £4,495£4,075 14 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 17 Nov, 26 Nov, 29 Nov, 3 Dec, 13 Dec, 24 Dec, 27 Dec, 29 Dec, 31 Dec
2027: 3 Jan, 7 Jan, 10 Jan, 12 Jan, 14 Jan, 17 Jan, 19 Jan, 21 Jan, 24 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 31 Jan, 2 Feb, 4 Feb, 6 Feb, 7 Feb, 9 Feb, 11 Feb, 13 Feb, 14 Feb, 16 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 21 Feb, 23 Feb, 25 Feb, 27 Feb, 28 Feb, 2 Mar, 4 Mar, 6 Mar, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 11 Mar, 13 Mar, 14 Mar, 16 Mar, 18 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 25 Mar, 28 Mar, 30 Mar, 1 Apr ...
Up to £890 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 17 Nov, 26 Nov, 29 Nov, 03 Dec, 13 Dec, 24 Dec, 27 Dec, 29 Dec, 31 Dec, 03 Jan, 07 Jan, 10 Jan, 12 Jan, 14 Jan, 17 Jan, 19 Jan, 21 Jan, 24 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 31 Jan, 02 Feb, 04 Feb, 06 Feb, 07 Feb,...
Southern India small group holiday

Southern India small group holiday

Discover the two southern most states of India
From £1,312 to £1,679£1,596 14 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 15 Nov, 6 Dec, 20 Dec
2027: 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 11 Apr, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 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, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec
Up to £110 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 15 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 14 Feb
Amalfi Coast and Bay of Naples holidays

Amalfi Coast and Bay of Naples holidays

One of Europe's most dramatic stretches of coastline
From £1,720£1,600 to £1,905 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 26 Dec
2027: 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, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
Up to £120 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 26 Dec
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 £2,096£1,971 to £2,445 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 £120 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 15 Nov, 20 Dec, 02 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 06 Feb
Mauritius adventure holiday

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
Winter activity and yoga holiday in Austria

Winter activity and yoga holiday in Austria

Snowshoeing, skiing and yoga at Austria's highest mountain
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!
Oman tour, people & landscapes

Oman tour, people & landscapes

Discover a wilder side to Oman on this tour
From £2,699 to £2,799 9 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 19 Dec
2027: 6 Mar, 9 Oct, 18 Dec
Save £250 per person on our December 19th departure!
Walking Turkey’s Turquoise Coast holiday

Walking Turkey’s Turquoise Coast holiday

Exploring the forests, hills & coastline of Turkey
From £645 to £685 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 19 Dec
2027: 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 28 Apr, 9 May, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 7 Nov, 26 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 19 Dec
Namibia and Botswana safari holiday

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: 8 Nov, 20 Dec
2027: 7 Feb, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 18 Apr, 16 May, 13 Jun, 20 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
We still have a few spots left on December 2026 departures - enquire now!
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