9 Reasons to book a winter break

Get up close with mountain gorilla on our Gorilla and Chimp Safari in Uganda. The dry season occurs from December to March, so this is the ideal time to catch a glimpse of these incredible primates. Visit Antarctica during the penguin-hatching season in January to see fluffy Adelie, Chinstrap and Gentoo chicks waddling around the vast ice floes. Or improve your chances of spotting One-horned Rhino during Nepal’s dry season in December on our Nepal Adventure Tour.

Avoid the intense heat and humidity of India’s summer with our Family Taj & Palaces trip during the winter months. Not only will the cooler temperatures make your journey more comfortable, but sightings of Bengal tiger are also more frequent at this time of year. Or, for a more pleasant cycling trip in Burma, explore the temple-studded plains of ancient Bagan in November to avoid monsoon rains and take advantage of a fresher climate.

From snow tubing and cross country skiing to snowcat rides and ice hotels, immerse yourself in a magical winter wonderland on one of our winter activity tours. Whisk the kids away to a vast snowy playground on our Slovakia Family Winter Adventure and go night sledging through the Pieniny Mountains. Or catch a glimpse of the fluorescent green shards of the Aurora Borealis from a comfortable yurt camp on our Iceland Northern Lights break. 

If summiting Kilimanjaro is on your bucket list, the winter months are an ideal time to make your dream a reality. Expect dry, sunny days from December through to March with slightly warmer temperatures in January and February. Join our Kilimanjaro Trek to hike across savannah plains and icy caldera trails before ascending over the brow of this iconic mountain. Absorb breathtaking panoramas from Africa’s highest peak, and, at this time of year, you may even be able to see the curvature of the Earth dipping over the horizon!