Are you planning on exploring the world in 2019? If it's on your wishlist, this handy guide will provide you with some insight into the best destinations to visit in each month of the year.
We've also listed discounted tours to take advantage of, which are designed to be experiential and to give our travellers the best possible 'Encounter' within each country, and to be great value without making compromises to save time or money. We are committed to travelling responsibly, and leaving a positive impression and impact on the countries through which we travel.
These deals are only available on new bookings made between now & 31 January 2019. These deals cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or promotion and cannot be applied to existing reservations. Only valid on group tours (not valid on private and tailor-made tours).
BEST DESTINATION TO VISIT IN JANUARY: SOUTH AFRICA
Nothing beats a South African summer in Cape Town – a city that blends the best beaches with mountainside escapes and sun-drenched vineyards. During the month of January, the temperatures are balmy, the weather is dry and everybody is feeling festive.
By day, the locals and visitors flock to the coastline to grab a sandy spot before taking a quick dip in the icy waters. Inland, scenic walking trails wind past waterfalls and up sharp inclines.
An abundance of wine farms promises award-winning labels and tastings paired with locally made cheese on leafy patios. The sun only sets after 8pm, giving everyone enough time to seek out a chic bar with the perfect view or to hike to the top of a towering mountain peak.
Table Mountain provides the ultimate vista of the city and the peninsula throughout the day, whilst strips of stylish restaurants offering a variety of cuisines are there to be enjoyed late into the night – serving as starting points for a night on the town.
ACCOMMODATED. Traversing the South African coast from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, this 7-day tour takes you along the famous 'Garden Route' mixing amazing wildlife, wine tastings and beautiful scenery along the way.
ACCOMMODATED. This 9-day adventure explores Zimbabwe including Hwange and Matopos wildlife parks, and Great Zimbabwe, before crossing into South Africa for fantastic wildlife at Kruger National Park and ending in Johannesburg
ACCOMMODATED. This short tour takes you to one of the world's best game parks, the Kruger National Park, and you'll have the perfect opportunity to bag the big 5, Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo!
BEST DESTINATIONS TO VISIT IN FEBRUARY: VIETNAM & CAMBODIA
When visiting these countries it is vital to avoid monsoon season at all costs – unless you want to spend your holiday taking refuge from the rain in your hotel room. The month of February brings about dry weather, with sunny days, mostly clear blue skies and comfortable temperatures. With these idyllic conditions, you can explore the profusion of sights to your heart’s content.
If it is temple trails you are after then Cambodia is the place. Thanks to the good weather, you can take your time to meander around the vast grounds, venture into jungles to find the remaining ruins or even journey up to the striking shrines balancing on hilltops.
There are some incredible trekking routes through the mountainous scenery that lead to hill tribes. Both of these countries are also blessed with sublime beaches, tropical islands and dreamy lagoons. The crystal, calm and temperate waters mean that snorkelling and scuba diving are highly popular aquatic activities.
This comprehensive Vietnam tour is a perfect introduction to Vietnam, with tours to visit many of the countries tourist highlights combined with some less visited rural areas.
A compact 6-day Cambodia tour travelling from the capital Phomh Penh to Siem Reap taking in historic and cultural sites, local markets, forest walks and overnight homestay on Kulen Mountain, and the temples around Angkor Wat.
This 2-week Vietnam and Cambodia tour visits the regional highlights which have drawn tourists for many years, including Hanoi, Halong Bay, colonial Hoi An, the Mekong Delta and Angkor Wat. We also include 2 overnight home-stays.
Every avid trekker dreams of exploring Nepal’s spectacular trails, but an excellent experience is definitely weather dependent. The shoulder season is a particularly good time to visit, as the spring brings warm and dry weather and vivid rhododendron flowers along the low altitude trails.
With the days getting warmer, the trekking season begins and the trails are less crowded than in autumn. Some favourite treks can be found in the Everest Region, the Annapurna Circuit and around Pokhara.
If you want more relaxed routes, plenty of day hikes include ancient trade routes that pass ancient ruins, medieval villages and hillside temples.
In Nepal’s subtropical plains, you will find an array of wildlife and national parks. March is also an ideal month for bird watching and spotting the elusive tigers. Holi, the Festival of Colours is a highlight of the month, where coloured powder and water are thrown in the streets.
This 8-day tour of Nepal gives travellers a great introduction to their time in Nepal. It includes time in colourful Kathmandu, wildlife safaris in Chitwan NP, rafting options and the stunning mountain scenery around Pokhara.
This wildlife tour includes nature walk through the Nagarjun Forest Reserve, time at the remote Shreeban Nature camp, visits to the famous Chitwan National Park and a stay at the wildlife haven, Bardia National Park.
This Nepal & Bhutan tour explores the Kathmandu Valley before taking a spectacular flight to Bhutan. With its unique Dzongs, permeating Buddhist culture and beautiful scenery, Bhutan is a unique and fascinating country to visit.
If you want to discover the treasures of Jordan then the high season is the perfect time of year. The month of April ensures wonderful weather with warm days and cool nights.
In the northern parts of Jordan, the desert landscape is covered in wildflowers and black irises (Jordan’s national flower). The country’s nature reserves look equally as enchanting and fertile.
Walking enthusiasts can roam through the narrow wadis without fear of flash floods. Ticking off Jordan’s main historic sites is more enjoyable this month, especially Petra – a famous archaeological city. As the temperatures in the desert are pleasant, you can experience a magical night in Wadi Rum.
The annual Jordan Rally also takes place during April, and crowds gather along the Dead Sea shoreline to watch rally drivers tackle the route. The Dead Sea Ultra Marathon is another popular event that is known as the lowest marathon in the world.
This Jordan tour explores the country's scenery, history and culture, adding special experiences in Salt, Bethany and the Azrac & Shaumari desert nature reserves to the classic sites of Jerash, Petra, the Dead Sea and Wadi Rum.
This great value Jordan tour covers all the major sites including Amman, Jerash, Petra, the Dead Sea, includes a jeep safari and Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum and is the perfect introduction to the beautiful country of Jordan
This is our signature Jordan small-group tour, mixing the classic sites of Jerash and Petra with easy forest and canyon walks, a Wadi Rum jeep safari and Bedouin experience, a Dead Sea swim, ruined Desert Castles, and much more.
Morocco is at its most welcoming in May, which is the beginning of the low season. Not only will you find lush, green scenery, but also discounts in souks and shops.
The weather is warm, the days are sunshine-filled, and the temperatures are less stifling than in the summer. For those wanting to venture into the expansive desert by camel, sand board or 4WD, then May is an ideal time of year to do so.
Many visitors also head to the coastline of Morocco during this month, or into the remarkable mountain range of the High Atlas. Trekking trails venture past Berber villages and crumbling ancient sites.
Medinas with their snaking narrow lanes are best explored by foot - the milder the temperature, the easier it will be for you to keep strolling. Although, stopping for a cup of mint tea and some people watching is highly recommended.
This 9-day tour will introduce you to all that Morocco has to offer. It visits most of Morocco's historic imperial cities as well as the mountains, desert and great food & hospitality.
This exciting tour gives you a fantastic insight into the history and cultures of the Moroccan desert regions. The tour will take in Marrakech and travel through beautiful scenery in the Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert.
This budget Morocco tour gives a fantastic introduction to the imperial cities of Casablanca, Rabat, Fez and Marrakech, with busy medinas and amazing historic sites to explore and great opportunities to try local Moroccan cuisine.
Type: Shoestring
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