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.

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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
Ecuador & Galapagos tailor made tour

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
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
Northern Argentina luxury holiday

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
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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
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.
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
Nile felucca cruise in Egypt

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
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
Snowshoeing holiday in the Dolomites

Snowshoeing holiday in the Dolomites

Michelin recommended cuisine & inspiring walks
From £2,299 to £2,999 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
Late availability on these dates: 19 Dec, 02 Jan, 16 Jan, 30 Jan, 06 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,...
Cross country skiing holiday in the Dolomites, Italy

Cross country skiing holiday in the Dolomites, Italy

A famously beautiful range of jagged peaks
From £2,079 to £2,449 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
Late availability on these dates: 09 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 06 Feb
Sri Lanka holidays, tailor made

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.
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Monarch butterfly tour in Mexico

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
$200 off our monarch butterfly tour for 2027, book now to avoid missing out!
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
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
Snowshoeing holiday in Finland

Snowshoeing holiday in Finland

A hut-to-hut snowshoe tour in beautiful Hossa National Park.
From €1,110 7 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2027: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 21 Mar
Free snowshoe hire for January departures. Book by 27 November and get snowshoes and poles free of charge (regular price €50).
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,...
Galapagos cruises

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.
Gran Canaria walking tours, Canary Islands

Gran Canaria walking tours, Canary Islands

This unique volcanic island reveals unexpected variety
From £1,155 to £1,220 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 19 Dec
2027: 23 Jan, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 9 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 19 Dec, 23 Jan
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
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!
Costa Rica holiday, coast to coast

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.
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.
Learn to ski and yoga holiday in Austria

Learn to ski and yoga holiday in Austria

Skiing, Snowshoe Hiking and Yoga in the Austrian Alps
From €1,730 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2027: 23 Jan
Limited spaces for 23–30 January. Secure your spot now!
Transylvania winter walking & snowshoeing holiday

Transylvania winter walking & snowshoeing holiday

Wander the mountains & forests of wintery Transylvania
From £1,459£1,328 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
Up to £130 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 02 Jan, 09 Jan, 16 Jan, 06 Feb
Kerala tailor made holiday, 11 days

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.
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,...
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!
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