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5 top trips to travel solo this Christmas and New Year

Looking at where to go as a solo traveller at Christmas? Take inspiration from these unique festive and New Year adventures, from Vietnam to Patagonia.
Author: Helen Pettitt - Digital Content Manager at Explore Worldwide
Date Updated: 14 October 2024
 
If you ask us, the best way to see out the end of the year and welcome in a new one is by travelling to a new destination. If you're a solo traveller looking for Christmas or New Year holiday destinations, we've got you covered, from camping in the Wadi Rum desert to relaxing into beach life in South Africa.

Our Christmas and New Year getaways are perfect for single travellers of all ages, so you don’t need to wait for others to get onboard with your plans. 

With plenty of December and January departures to choose from, you could join an unforgettable small group tour of Jordan, Vietnam and more. Seize the moment and treat yourself to a trip of a lifetime! 

Jordan Discovery

Jordan may not be the first place you’d think of for a solo Christmas holiday, but our small group tours to this land of raw beauty, delicious food and rich cultural heritage are ideal for single adventurers. Spend the festive season surrounded by new-found friends, as you sit around a campfire in the Wadi Rum desert.
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Discover Nepal

If you’re a single traveller looking to spend Christmas on a fully immersive and cultural holiday, take a look at our small group tours to Nepal. Lush vegetation lines the calm shores of Lake Phewa Tal set against the snow-capped peaks of the Annapurna Mountains soaring into the azure blue skies beyond. After a visit to the spiritual Manakamana Temple, we’ll relax in this picture-postcard scene for the rest of the day. Later in the trip, we’ll take a walk through some traditional Nepalese Gurung and Chettri settlements in Pokhara before visiting the serene, white-washed World Peace Pagoda.
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South Africa Garden Route

For a singles Christmas holiday with a difference, embark on South Africa’s iconic road trip along the spectacular Garden Route from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. Solo travellers will never feel alone on this small group tour of vibrant cities, wild national parks, verdant vineyards and exotic wildlife. Spend Christmas Day exploring the impressive stalactites and stalagmites of the stone age Cango Caves and stay in a seaside resort just five minutes’ walk down to the unspoilt Keurbooms Beach.
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Simply Vietnam

Vietnam is an easy destination to spend Christmas as a solo traveller. Celebrate the arrival of the new year with a solo holiday in the Old Town of Hoi An. Spend the day wandering the ancient streets and visit the the Japanese Bridge, Hoi An's emblematic symbol. Then once it gets dark, head down to the river to see candlelit paper lanterns dotted all over the water's surface. Tuck into a hearty bowl of phở to complete your Vietnam experience.
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Adventures in Patagonia and Iguazu

Discover dazzling turquoise lakes, mighty snow-capped mountains and thundering waterfalls on this Christmas adventure of a lifetime through Patagonia. Your small group will like comprise of other solo travellers, and needless to say you’ll have plenty to talk about. Start your festive journey in the world’s southernmost city, Ushuaia, and go in search of condor in the wild valleys of Tierra del Fuego. Later, we'll drive to Torres del Paine National Park to witness the rugged landscape, which was once described by Alberto de Agostini as one of the most spectacular sights that the human imagination can conceive.
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Don't just travel, Explore!

Our solo trips are ideal for over 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s, as you'll travel with a wide range of ages. Your small group tour will be led by an expert tour leader, so you'll be in safe hands. Start planning your Christmas and New Year getaway!
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