Best places to visit in January holidays
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.
20 Best places to visit in January holidays found
Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica cruise
The Ultimate Antarctica Experience!
From €11,150 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 25 Oct, 7 Nov, 22 Nov, 23 Dec
2023: 4 Jan, 14 Jan, 2 Feb, 21 Oct, 22 Oct, 24 Oct, 11 Nov, 23 Nov, 17 Dec
2024: 4 Jan, 16 Jan, 1 Feb, 2 Feb
2023: 4 Jan, 14 Jan, 2 Feb, 21 Oct, 22 Oct, 24 Oct, 11 Nov, 23 Nov, 17 Dec
2024: 4 Jan, 16 Jan, 1 Feb, 2 Feb
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
Finland Northern Lights holiday, Wilderness Auroras
Winter activities & Aurora hunting in Finland
From £1,785 to £2,345 5 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2022: 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2023: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 15 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar
2023: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 15 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar
Costa Rica wildlife holiday
An amazing variety of Costa Rican wildlife
From £3,649 to £4,949 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2022: 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Dec, 22 Dec, 31 Dec
2023: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 21 Jan, 2 Feb, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 2 Mar, 4 Mar, 9 Mar, 11 Mar, 16 Mar, 18 Mar, 23 Mar, 25 Mar, 29 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 2 Nov, 4 Nov, 9 Nov, 11 Nov, 16 Nov, 18 Nov, 23 Nov ...
2023: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 21 Jan, 2 Feb, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 2 Mar, 4 Mar, 9 Mar, 11 Mar, 16 Mar, 18 Mar, 23 Mar, 25 Mar, 29 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 2 Nov, 4 Nov, 9 Nov, 11 Nov, 16 Nov, 18 Nov, 23 Nov ...
Late availability on these dates: 27 Aug, 03 Sep, 08 Oct, 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 05 Nov, 10 Nov
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.
Galapagos cruises
Cruise the Galapagos Islands on sailing boats and yachts
From £2,797 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Daily departures throughout the year.
Antarctica small ship cruises
Ultimate Antarctica and South Georgia small ship wildlife cruise
From £7,390 to £22,750 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 19 Oct, 21 Oct, 22 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 2 Nov, 4 Nov, 5 Nov, 7 Nov, 11 Nov, 14 Nov, 20 Nov, 22 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 5 Dec, 7 Dec, 16 Dec, 19 Dec, 21 Dec, 23 Dec, 27 Dec
2023: 4 Jan, 7 Jan, 11 Jan, 14 Jan, 27 Jan, 29 Jan, 31 Jan, 1 Feb, 19 Feb, 22 Feb, 24 Feb, 28 Feb, 10 Mar, 13 Mar, 21 Oct, 22 Oct, 24 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 11 Nov, 23 Nov, 14 Dec, 17 Dec, 23 Dec
2024: 4 Jan, 16 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 2 Feb, 15 Feb ...
2023: 4 Jan, 7 Jan, 11 Jan, 14 Jan, 27 Jan, 29 Jan, 31 Jan, 1 Feb, 19 Feb, 22 Feb, 24 Feb, 28 Feb, 10 Mar, 13 Mar, 21 Oct, 22 Oct, 24 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 11 Nov, 23 Nov, 14 Dec, 17 Dec, 23 Dec
2024: 4 Jan, 16 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 2 Feb, 15 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.
B&B self drive tour of Tasmania, meet the locals
Explore coastal expanses and mountainous magnificence on this Tassie tailor made trip
From AU $1,495 to AU $6,000 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh holiday in Vietnam
Capture the spirit of Vietnam on this compact adventure
From £855£641 to £1,015 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs every Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday & selected Wednesdays throughout the year
Up to £210 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 15 Aug, 18 Aug, 20 Aug, 22 Aug, 24 Aug, 28 Aug, 29 Aug, 31 Aug, 03 Sep, 05 Sep, 07 Sep, 10 Sep, 12 Sep, 17 Sep, 19 Sep, 20 Sep, 21 Sep, 23 Sep, 24 Sep, 26 Sep, 28 Sep, 01 Oct, 03 Oct, 05 Oct, 06 Oct,...
Late availability on these dates: 15 Aug, 18 Aug, 20 Aug, 22 Aug, 24 Aug, 28 Aug, 29 Aug, 31 Aug, 03 Sep, 05 Sep, 07 Sep, 10 Sep, 12 Sep, 17 Sep, 19 Sep, 20 Sep, 21 Sep, 23 Sep, 24 Sep, 26 Sep, 28 Sep, 01 Oct, 03 Oct, 05 Oct, 06 Oct,...
Sri Lanka holidays, tailor made
Independent tailor made holidays to Sri Lanka
From £2,395 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.
Kerala homestay tour, India
Stay in homestays in various destinations in Kerala
From £2,270 16 days inc UK 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.
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 £4,050 to £12,360 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 31 Oct, 5 Nov, 7 Nov, 9 Nov, 11 Nov, 17 Nov, 19 Nov, 22 Nov, 23 Nov, 26 Nov, 28 Nov, 29 Nov, 1 Dec, 2 Dec, 4 Dec, 5 Dec, 9 Dec, 10 Dec, 12 Dec, 13 Dec, 14 Dec, 15 Dec, 18 Dec, 19 Dec, 20 Dec, 22 Dec, 23 Dec, 27 Dec, 28 Dec, 29 Dec
2023: 2 Jan, 3 Jan, 4 Jan, 6 Jan, 8 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 15 Jan, 18 Jan, 21 Jan, 22 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 27 Jan, 30 Jan, 31 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 11 Feb, 13 Feb, 18 Feb, 19 Feb, 20 Feb, 22 Feb ...
2023: 2 Jan, 3 Jan, 4 Jan, 6 Jan, 8 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 15 Jan, 18 Jan, 21 Jan, 22 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 27 Jan, 30 Jan, 31 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 11 Feb, 13 Feb, 18 Feb, 19 Feb, 20 Feb, 22 Feb ...
Cuba cultural holiday
Immerse yourself in Cuban culture on this 8 day adventure
From €635 to €700 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2023: 1 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov
2023: 1 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov
Northern Lights family holiday, tailor made
A mix of Lapland family activities and a relaxing spa hotel
From £1,675 to £2,010 4 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to suit your requirements
Wildlife holiday in Central India
Best of Indian wildlife with tiger, leopard and sloth bear
From Rupee223,000 to Rupee249,000 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 22 Dec
2023: 15 Feb, 3 Apr
2023: 15 Feb, 3 Apr
Austria snow shoeing holiday
Guided snowshoe walking and winter activities in the Alps
From €995 to €1,295 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 3 Dec, 10 Dec, 17 Dec, 24 Dec, 31 Dec
2023: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr
2023: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr
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
