23 Best places to visit in January holidays found
Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica cruise
The Ultimate Antarctica Experience!
From €10,500 to €12,400 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 1 Nov, 2 Dec, 20 Dec
2021: 17 Jan
2021: 17 Jan
Finland Northern Lights holiday, Wilderness Auroras
Winter activities & Aurora hunting in the Finnish wilderness
From £1,475 5 days inc UK flights
Small group travel
Costa Rica wildlife holiday
An amazing variety of Costa Rican wildlife
From £2,999 to £3,899 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 11 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 19 Nov, 21 Nov, 24 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec, 22 Dec
2021: 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, 9 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, 18 Mar, 20 Mar, 23 Mar ...
2021: 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, 9 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, 18 Mar, 20 Mar, 23 Mar ...
Costa Rica highlights holiday & beach
Short highlight itinerary covering city, forests and beach.
From £1,455 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.
Whilst we tailor-make your adventure simply mention this offer to your Travel Specialist and they will hand-pick an exciting excursion for you and add it on a complimentary basis!
Galapagos cruises
Cruise the Galapagos Islands on sailing boats and yachts
From £1,995 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Daily departures throughout the year.
Antarctica small ship cruises
Water, wilderness and breath-taking wildlife
From £7,990 to £17,450 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 19 Oct, 21 Oct, 1 Nov, 9 Nov, 10 Nov, 16 Nov, 1 Dec, 2 Dec, 8 Dec, 18 Dec, 20 Dec, 22 Dec, 27 Dec
2021: 3 Jan, 6 Jan, 10 Jan, 12 Jan, 17 Jan, 19 Jan, 20 Jan, 22 Jan, 2 Feb, 10 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 24 Feb, 27 Feb, 10 Mar, 22 Oct, 25 Oct, 5 Nov, 6 Nov, 23 Nov, 24 Nov, 25 Nov, 26 Nov, 13 Dec
2022: 11 Jan, 14 Jan, 15 Jan, 21 Feb
2021: 3 Jan, 6 Jan, 10 Jan, 12 Jan, 17 Jan, 19 Jan, 20 Jan, 22 Jan, 2 Feb, 10 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 24 Feb, 27 Feb, 10 Mar, 22 Oct, 25 Oct, 5 Nov, 6 Nov, 23 Nov, 24 Nov, 25 Nov, 26 Nov, 13 Dec
2022: 11 Jan, 14 Jan, 15 Jan, 21 Feb
Vietnam and Cambodia 15 day tour, tailor made
See two wonders of the world in just two weeks
From £1,855 15 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.
Secure your Asian Adventure for just £150pp when you book more than 3 months in advance of travel. Ask your Travel Specialist about our flexible booking conditions.
Kerala tailor made holiday, 11 days
Revitalize in Kerala - A most wonderful and balanced trip
From £1,349 to £1,779 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
B&B self drive tour of Tasmania, meet the locals
Explore coastal expanses and mountainous magnificence on this Tassie tailor made trip
From AU $1,100 to AU $6,000 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Burma sailing holiday, the Mergui archipelago
Adventurous exploration of the Myeik Archipelago in Burma
From £1,770£1,239 to £1,800 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 7 Apr, 14 Apr
Up to £530 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 07 Apr, 14 Apr
Late availability on these dates: 07 Apr, 14 Apr
Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh holiday in Vietnam
Capture the spirit of Vietnam on this compact adventure
From £835 to £965 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs every Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday & selected Wednesdays throughout the year
Late availability on these dates: 01 Jun, 02 Jun, 06 Jun, 07 Jun, 09 Jun, 10 Jun, 11 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun, 18 Jun, 20 Jun, 21 Jun, 23 Jun, 25 Jun, 28 Jun, 29 Jun, 30 Jun, 01 Jul, 02 Jul, 03 Jul, 04 Jul, 07 Jul, 08 Jul
Sri Lanka holidays, tailor made
Independent tailor made holidays to Sri Lanka
From £2,145 15 days inc UK 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.
Wildlife holiday in Central India
Best of Indian wildlife with tiger, leopard and sloth bear.
From £2,120 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Kerala homestay tour, India
Stay in homestays in various destinations in Kerala
From £1,610 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to suit your dates, budget and requirements
Sri Lanka highlights holiday
An exciting mix of culture, nature, wildlife and beaches
From £1,695 14 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.
Secure your Asian Adventure for a low deposit of just £150pp when booking more than three months in advance of travel!
Rajasthan 15 day tour
A well crafted northern Indian and Rajasthani experience
From £1,749 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Antarctic Peninsula Cruises
An inspiring wilderness & wildlife journey of a lifetime
From £4,130 to £8,930 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 3 Nov, 4 Nov, 10 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 29 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 9 Dec, 11 Dec, 12 Dec, 17 Dec, 18 Dec, 20 Dec, 22 Dec, 27 Dec, 29 Dec
2021: 1 Jan, 3 Jan, 4 Jan, 5 Jan, 6 Jan, 7 Jan, 8 Jan, 13 Jan, 16 Jan, 21 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 6 Feb, 7 Feb, 12 Feb, 13 Feb, 16 Feb, 17 Feb, 21 Feb, 26 Feb, 1 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 18 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 11 Nov, 22 Nov, 1 Dec, 12 Dec, 14 Dec, 15 Dec, 23 Dec, 24 Dec ...
2021: 1 Jan, 3 Jan, 4 Jan, 5 Jan, 6 Jan, 7 Jan, 8 Jan, 13 Jan, 16 Jan, 21 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 6 Feb, 7 Feb, 12 Feb, 13 Feb, 16 Feb, 17 Feb, 21 Feb, 26 Feb, 1 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 18 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 11 Nov, 22 Nov, 1 Dec, 12 Dec, 14 Dec, 15 Dec, 23 Dec, 24 Dec ...
Northern lights family holiday, tailor made
A mix of Lapland family activities and a relaxing Spa hotel
From £1,155 to £1,365 4 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to suit your requirements
Cuba cultural holiday
Immerse yourself in Cuban culture on this 8 day adventure
From US $690 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 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
Antarctica holiday, spirit of Shackleton
Visit the historical sites of past Antarctic explorers
From £11,599 21 days ex flights
Small group travel
Austria snow shoeing holiday
Guided snowshoe walking and winter activities in the Alps
From €895 to €1,195 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2021: 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr
2021: 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr
Ethiopia tour with Timkat festival departure
Take Ethiopia's greatest religious celebration, the Timkat Festival
From £2,499 16 days ex flights
Small group travel
Tasmania wildlife tour
Extraordinary encounters with Tasmania's endemic wildlife
From AU $1,295 to AU $4,500 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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£1,349
excluding flights
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£1,475
including UK flights
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£2,999
including UK flights
Excellent. Would not hesitate to recommend the operator. (more)Peter Linecar
The holiday was great and our guide was brilliant. He knew so much about the wildlife and plants and trees and also gave us some history to the developments
in Costa Rica. He was friendly and respectful and really made the holiday. The landscape did the rest. (more)Judith Barford
It was like being in the film Avatar. (more)Kathryn Jones
From
AU $1,100
excluding flights
One of the very best we have taken....We thoroughly enjoyed staying with local people who were extremely friendly and visiting wineries (more)George Kirk
An excellent trip with all the suggestions on things to do and where to go made by Susie De Carteret. The biggest problem was choosing between so many options. Her enthusiasm in the planning, and attention to detail in organising the trip made it a special holiday (more)David Howe
Loved it. Its a long journey from the UK and we did indulge ourselves but it was one of the best holidays we've had. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants that sort of immersive holiday where you feel you've become part of the place.. (more)Bob Harrington
From
£2,145
including UK flights
The most memorable part of the holiday was seeing the leopards in Yala national park and the elephants in Udawalawa NP. (more)Jo Bennett
The daily hikes to rock pools for swimming, the early morning hikes to watch the sun rise, the fantastic food, the breathtaking scenery and our impromptu tuk-tuk and boat safari close to Sigiriya were the most memorable parts of our holiday. (more)Cecilie Gianneri
We all really enjoyed our visit to Sri Lanka and I would love to return to see more.
The places you chose for us to stay were really great. They were well spaced and considered our request for some down time as well as culture. (more)Caroline Tower
From
£1,239
excluding flights
Incredible-imagine the stereotypical tropical paradise: you live that every single day. Sailing from deserted beach to deserted beach, reading, relaxing and
snorkelling. (more)Mike Perkins
I enjoyed the holiday very much. It was very relaxing being underway on the boat. (more)Jenny Barrett
The most memorable part of the holiday was sleeping outside the boat under an incredible sky full of stars and only listening to the sea. (more)Sara Ferrara
From
£1,855
excluding flights
Every part of the holiday was exciting. Most memorable for me, would be Hoi An, Mekong Delta, and the Angkor Wat. (more)Janet Willmott
The entire trip has blurred into one exciting memory that we will all remember forever. Elephants, biking, trekking, swimming, eating, and meeting such
amazing people. (more)David Hicks
The tours with Vespa Adventures were incredible. The experience of Saigon and the Mekong Delta would not have been the same from the inside of a bus or
car. Also fantastic was the sunrise tour of Angkor Wat, the food in Hanoi, and the shopping in Hot An. (more)Daria Flores
From
£835
excluding flights
Our trips to the Ben Tre coconut farm and our cycle tour to meet local families in Hanoi were our favourite parts of the trip.
(more)Lucy Eastwood
Sailing through the Mekong Delta; tasting the multitude of street food in
Hanoi and touring around on the back of a motorbike in Hue were the most memorable parts of our holiday! (more)Sue Macdonald
The tour was an absolutely great way to see Vietnam in a short period of time. The boat trip in Halong Bay exceeded our expectations of comfort. (more)Sophie Hudson
From
£2,120
including domestic flights only
We have recommended both Responsible Travel and the operator to everyone we have met back in the UK. Anyone we hear thinking about going to
India we tell to contact both companies and also the amazing trip we had whilst there. We are talking about going back to see more of India next year or the
year after. (more)Brian Boucher
The most memorable part of the holiday was our first tiger encounter with a female and two cubs (more)Philip Marlow
It was exactly what we wanted and we thoroughly enjoyed it (more)Sarah Green
From
£1,455
excluding flights
Fantastic. Both the operator and their Local Agent were superb. (more)Keith Chapman
Costa Rica is an easy travel destination geared up to welcoming tourists in a holistic way, so relax and enjoy. (more)Doyin Lawunmi
I really enjoyed all of it, I think I was most impressed by the tree top walk in Monte Verde although I really enjoyed the kayaking on Lake Arenal and the tour
of Cahuita reserve too.
(more)Kevin Reece
From
£1,610
excluding flights
Excellent. Great organisation by the operator, wonderful driver and all flights on time. India is such an interesting country but the three things I have mentioned play such a big part in overall enjoyment. (more)Mark Handy
The most memorable part of the holiday was my stay in Goa and Kerala (more)Quentin Macfarlane
A great holiday, allowing us to meet local people and learn about the culture (more)William Foster
From
£1,995
excluding flights
Outstandingly fantastic, the realisation of one of my life dreams and it exceeded all expectations. (more)Dot Mechan
The most memorable part of the holiday was the encounters with wildlife on land and snorkelling. (more)Julie Masters
We had a fabulous guide. The Yate Aida Maria and its crew were terrific. Each island stop was so cool. The food was great. (more)Doreen Martin
From
£1,695
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the holiday was learning about the culture and history of Sri Lanka. We also loved the snorkelling in Nevali. (more)Chiara Zuccon
Best holiday ever! (more)Melanie Frankel
The holiday was well planned not only due to our research but informed discussion with the tour operators who adapted to suit our needs. It was a wonderful experience and we would highly recommend it to others. (more)Jill Gethin
From
£4,130
excluding flights
The entire experience was memorable. It is difficult to point at greatness in excitement when it was evident almost throughout. (more)Ravindra Singh
Best holiday ever! Expensive as expected on this sort of trip but got good value for money for what we saw and experienced. (more)David Massey
Trip of a lifetime....Day one zodiac outing. We were so lucky, ten minutes after leaving the ship we had three humpbacks surface right next to our zodiac, they stayed for about 10 minutes and put on a great show. (more)Bruce Denwood
From
£1,749
excluding flights
The Holiday as even better than expected. Literally door to door service at every stage. Felt safe. Excellent driver, hotels, guides and logistics. (more)Steve Davies
Absolutely superb. The whole trip went really well. (more)Jeremy Hepworth
Several highlights: seeing the Taj Mahal at sunrise and the Golden Temple in bright afternoon sunshine; spotting a tiger and a leopard in Ranthambore National park and visiting the beautiful city of Udaipur. (more)Grania Sweeting
From
£1,155
including UK flights
Outstanding - perfect. An amazing family experience we will all remember for the rest of our lives. (more)Juliet Osborne
Absolutely unbelievably magical - amazing accommodation and restaurant area that was suitable for adults and children alike. (more)Melissa Hameed
Excellent - we were so sad to have to come home! (more)Sarah Williams
From
£7,990
excluding flights
From
£11,599
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Being able to see Antarctica close up and to be right there with the wild life.
Tips?
Should have a fair to good mobility to be able to use zodiac.
Local benefits?
Not sure
Overall rating?
Excellent, educational (more)Christopher Ho
From
US $690
excluding flights
Off the scale! Six Stars ****** I love my holidays and this one is right up there! More than a holiday an experience that will last a lifetime. (more)Jacqueline Wood
All of the tours and the narrative from Pedro were at a level that treated us like intelligent learners and not just tourists. (more)Susan De Graaf
5*, couldn't fault a thing. Our guide Yaniel was friendly, efficient, incredible at breaking down the history in a way we could all easily understand and we would have be absolutely lost without him when it came to finding a nice restaurants. (more)Kerry Skinner
From
AU $1,295
excluding flights
Fantastic! Susie did a brilliant job in organising everything for us. We would never have stayed in such lovely places or had such great experiences without her detailed knowledge of Tasmania. (more)Katharine Sawyer
Seeing wombats and pademelons in the wild and being in close proximity to the little penguins at Bicheno Penguin Tour without disturbing them were some of the most memorable parts of our holiday. (more)Marie Savage
Tasmania is a treasure trove of wildlife. The lodges selected by Responsible Travel were remote and exclusive. The proper way for watching wildlife. At all
the lodges we could watch wildlife. (more)Ruben Gamoo
From
€895
excluding flights
From
£2,499
excluding flights
It was an excellent holiday. (more)Patricia Ribbans
The most memorable part of the holiday was getting stuck behind a St Michael Timkat parade at a village on the way from Mekele to Lalibela (more)Denise Williamson
Enjoyed Ethiopia a lot, fascinating country with huge history to explore. Had a great guide who gave us a lot of information & looked after us well. (more)Sue Barnes
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