Best places to visit for holidays in Janaury
Wondering about the best places to visit in January? We've searched through our holidays 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.
25 Best places to visit in January holidays found
Costa Rica wildlife holiday
An amazing variety of Costa Rican wildlife
From £3,674 to £4,777 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 24 Oct, 29 Oct, 31 Oct, 3 Nov, 5 Nov, 10 Nov, 14 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, 19 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 2 Feb, 4 Feb, 13 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 23 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, 10 Apr, 15 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 29 Apr, 8 May, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 24 Jul ...
2027: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 12 Jan, 14 Jan, 19 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 2 Feb, 4 Feb, 13 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 23 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, 10 Apr, 15 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 29 Apr, 8 May, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 24 Jul ...
Late availability on these dates: 24 Oct, 29 Oct, 31 Oct, 03 Nov, 05 Nov, 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 24 Nov, 26 Nov, 05 Dec, 17 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec, 02 Jan, 05 Jan, 07 Jan, 09 Jan, 12 Jan, 14 Jan, 19 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan
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
Northern Argentina luxury holiday
Unique slow travel luxury adventure in North Argentina
From £6,000 to £7,000 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
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.
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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
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
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
10% off trips in October 2026
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
Snowshoeing holiday in the Dolomites
Michelin recommended cuisine & inspiring walks
From £2,265 to £2,883 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
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
Sri Lanka holidays, tailor made
Independent tailor-made holidays to Sri Lanka
From £2,395 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.
Cross country skiing holiday in the Dolomites, Italy
A famously beautiful range of jagged peaks
From £2,059 to £2,349 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
2028: 8 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar
Late availability on these dates: 09 Jan, 23 Jan
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
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!
Galapagos cruises
Cruise the Galapagos Islands on sailing boats and yachts
From £2,200 to £8,750 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Daily departures throughout the year.
Costa Rica holiday, 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.
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01273 823 700
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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.
Transylvania winter walking & snowshoeing holiday
Wander the mountains & forests of wintery Transylvania
From £1,459 to £1,549 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
2028: 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar
Late availability on these dates: 02 Jan, 09 Jan, 16 Jan
Kerala tailor made holiday, 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 processing.
Northern Lights tour in Iceland
Springs, waterfalls, volcanoes and Europe’s biggest glacier
From £1,745£1,373 to £2,230£2,210 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 25 Oct, 28 Oct, 3 Nov, 5 Nov, 7 Nov, 9 Nov, 13 Nov, 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, 19 Jan, 22 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, 30 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 ...
2027: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 11 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 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, 30 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 ...
Up to £460 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 25 Oct, 28 Oct, 03 Nov, 05 Nov, 07 Nov, 09 Nov, 13 Nov, 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, 19 Jan, 22 Jan
Late availability on these dates: 25 Oct, 28 Oct, 03 Nov, 05 Nov, 07 Nov, 09 Nov, 13 Nov, 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, 19 Jan, 22 Jan
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
North Morocco adventure holiday
Explore extravagant sights and hidden delights of Morocco.
From £685£628 to £925 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 27 Oct, 29 Oct, 3 Nov, 5 Nov, 7 Nov, 12 Nov, 14 Nov, 19 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 17 Dec, 22 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 11 Mar, 13 Mar, 18 Mar, 20 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 29 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 6 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 12 Apr, 13 Apr, 15 Apr, 17 Apr, 20 Apr, 22 Apr, 24 Apr, 25 Apr, 27 Apr, 29 Apr, 1 May, 4 May, 6 May, 8 May, 11 May, 15 May, 16 May, 20 May, 22 May ...
2027: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 11 Mar, 13 Mar, 18 Mar, 20 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 29 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 6 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 12 Apr, 13 Apr, 15 Apr, 17 Apr, 20 Apr, 22 Apr, 24 Apr, 25 Apr, 27 Apr, 29 Apr, 1 May, 4 May, 6 May, 8 May, 11 May, 15 May, 16 May, 20 May, 22 May ...
£49/€75 single supplement for selected Morocco trips. Book by 3 November 2026 and travel by 31 December 2028.
Borneo small group holiday
Head into Borneo's jungles, rivers and villages
From £2,030£1,827 to £2,650 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 4 Nov, 14 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2027: 16 Jan, 6 Feb, 9 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 1 Mar, 7 Mar, 11 Mar, 13 Mar, 15 Mar, 20 Mar, 24 Mar, 27 Mar, 29 Mar, 3 Apr, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 10 Apr, 14 Apr, 17 Apr, 18 Apr, 21 Apr, 24 Apr, 28 Apr, 1 May, 2 May, 3 May, 5 May, 8 May, 12 May, 15 May, 19 May, 22 May, 26 May, 29 May, 31 May, 2 Jun, 5 Jun, 6 Jun, 9 Jun, 12 Jun, 16 Jun, 19 Jun, 23 Jun, 26 Jun, 30 Jun, 3 Jul, 7 Jul ...
2027: 16 Jan, 6 Feb, 9 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 1 Mar, 7 Mar, 11 Mar, 13 Mar, 15 Mar, 20 Mar, 24 Mar, 27 Mar, 29 Mar, 3 Apr, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 10 Apr, 14 Apr, 17 Apr, 18 Apr, 21 Apr, 24 Apr, 28 Apr, 1 May, 2 May, 3 May, 5 May, 8 May, 12 May, 15 May, 19 May, 22 May, 26 May, 29 May, 31 May, 2 Jun, 5 Jun, 6 Jun, 9 Jun, 12 Jun, 16 Jun, 19 Jun, 23 Jun, 26 Jun, 30 Jun, 3 Jul, 7 Jul ...
Up to £200 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 04 Nov, 14 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec, 26 Dec, 16 Jan
Late availability on these dates: 04 Nov, 14 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec, 26 Dec, 16 Jan
Tobago beach accommodation
17 beautiful accommodations in unique eco resort
From £128 to £477 per accommodation per night
Accommodation
20% off all stays of 2+ nights until the 13th November 2026
Chile luxury tailor made holiday
Explore Chile in-depth on a private 3 week adventure
From £6,000 to £7,000 22 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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: 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 18 Dec, 29 Dec
2027: 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 25 Apr, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 19 Dec
2027: 10 Jan, 17 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: 25 Oct, 08 Nov, 15 Nov, 18 Dec, 29 Dec, 10 Jan, 17 Jan
Late availability on these dates: 25 Oct, 08 Nov, 15 Nov, 18 Dec, 29 Dec, 10 Jan, 17 Jan
Antarctica small ship cruises
Ultimate Antarctica and South Georgia small ship wildlife cruise
From £11,725 to £33,695 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Oct, 24 Oct, 25 Oct, 28 Oct, 3 Nov, 6 Nov, 8 Nov, 9 Nov, 19 Nov, 23 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 17 Dec, 18 Dec, 27 Dec
2027: 7 Jan, 8 Jan, 11 Jan, 16 Jan, 29 Jan, 7 Feb, 10 Feb, 13 Feb, 19 Feb, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 10 Mar, 21 Oct, 23 Oct, 25 Oct, 2 Nov, 5 Nov, 6 Nov, 7 Nov, 9 Nov, 13 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 4 Dec, 16 Dec, 19 Dec, 25 Dec, 27 Dec
2028: 3 Jan, 6 Jan, 7 Jan, 13 Jan, 15 Jan, 17 Jan, 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 5 Feb ...
2027: 7 Jan, 8 Jan, 11 Jan, 16 Jan, 29 Jan, 7 Feb, 10 Feb, 13 Feb, 19 Feb, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 10 Mar, 21 Oct, 23 Oct, 25 Oct, 2 Nov, 5 Nov, 6 Nov, 7 Nov, 9 Nov, 13 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 4 Dec, 16 Dec, 19 Dec, 25 Dec, 27 Dec
2028: 3 Jan, 6 Jan, 7 Jan, 13 Jan, 15 Jan, 17 Jan, 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 5 Feb ...
40% off Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula Voyage 23 Oct – 10 Nov 2026. Twin Cabins were £15,199, now from £8,990 per person, excluding flights, on 128 passenger ship. Includes 1 pre-voyage hotel night in Montevideo & expedition jacket
