Still don’t know where to travel at Christmas 2026? Swapping the usual celebrations for a safari, a night in the desert, Costa Rica’s tropical landscapes or a great journey through Asia can be a wonderful way to end the year.
Some departures are already filling up, and certain trips have only a few places left.
Where to travel at Christmas 2026?
For these Christmas and New Year's Eve 2026 we have departures in Africa, Asia, the Americas and Europe, from 5-day trips to extensive routes lasting more than two weeks. Nature, culture, wildlife, desert or snow for a completely different Christmas.
Important: the information about places and availability in this article corresponds to the 14 September 2026. Reservations may change at any time, so it is necessary Always check current availability before booking.
Christmas trips 2026 with nature and good weather
For those who prefer to leave winter behind for a few days, Costa Rica, Senegal and Kenya let you spend the holidays surrounded by nature: jungles and volcanoes, mangroves and African settlements, or some of the continent’s best safari parks.
Costa Rica: volcanoes, jungle, Caribbean and Pacific
The departure on 23 December explores some of Costa Rica’s most fascinating natural areas over 15 days. An active route through national parks, tropical forests, volcanoes and the Caribbean and Pacific coasts.
Costa Rica✔️ Departure 23 DEC 2026
✔️ Price from 3440€ + taxes
Senegal: New Year's Eve in the Saloum Delta
Another way to escape the European winter is to travel to Senegal. The route begins on 27 December and combines historic cities, natural spaces, mangroves, small towns and the daily life of the country.
✔️ Departure 27 DEC 2026
✔️ Price from 2075€ + taxes
A safari for a Christmas spent travelling
For lovers of the wildlife, few ways to end the year can compete with an African safari. Our special Christmas trip explores northern Kenya and ends on the great Maasai Mara plains.
✔️ Departure 27 DEC 2026
✔️ Price from 3495€ + taxes
Traveling to the desert at Christmas and New Year's Eve
Winter is an excellent time to discover great desert landscapes. For these holidays, we offer very different options: Roman cities in northern Algeria, Tadrart’s labyrinths of rock and sand, or a journey through Petra and Wadi Rum.
If you are attracted to these landscapes you can also check out our selection of trips to the desert.
Algeria: Roman history to end the year
This departure on 26 December is already guaranteed and has very limited availability. As of 13 September, there are 3 places.
✔️ Guaranteed departure 26 DEC 2026
✔️ Only 3 places available*
✔️ Price from 1690€ + fees
El Tadrart: New Year in the Sahara
Dunes, huge rock formations, rock art and camping nights in the Sahara. The Tadrart is a completely different proposal for those who want to end the year away from cities and conventional celebrations.
✔️ Departure 26 DEC 2026
✔️ Price from 1690€ + fees
Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea
For those with fewer holiday days, Jordan offers a week combining some of the Middle East’s great sights: Petra, the Wadi Rum desert, the Dead Sea, Madaba and Mount Nebo.
✔️ Departure 27 DEC 2026
✔️ Price from 1495€ + fees
Great trips through Asia for Christmas 2026
If you have more time, Christmas offers a chance for a longer journey that can be hard to fit into the rest of the year. Vietnam, Nepal and India offer three entirely different experiences.
Vietnam from North to South: few places left
The special New Year trip through Vietnam is currently one of the departures furthest along in booking. The departure is guaranteed and, according to the availability of 13 September, 2 places.
✔️ Guaranteed departure 26 DEC 2026
✔️ Last 2 places!*
✔️ Price from 2600€ + taxes
Nepal: Himalayas, culture and safari
Nepal allows you to combine two worlds on one trip: the historic temples and cities of the Kathmandu Valley and the Himalayan landscapes with the subtropical nature of Chitwan National Park.
✔️ Departure 26 DEC 2026
✔️ Price from 1560€ + taxes
India: in search of the Bengal tiger
A New Year’s Eve trip combining Rajasthan’s heritage with several protected natural areas. Alongside Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, the route visits reserves such as Sariska and Ranthambore in search of wildlife.
✔️ Departure 27 DEC 2026
✔️ Price from 2170€ + taxes
What if you started 2027 watching the northern lights?
A trip need not start before New Year’s Eve. If you can delay your holiday by a few days, the 2 January 2027 We have a departure to Finnish Lapland to start the year amid snow, Arctic nature and the Northern Lights.
✔️ Departures 2, 6 JAN | 3, 10, 24 Feb | 3, 10, 17, 24 Mar 2027
✔️ Price from 1795€ + fees
Where to travel this Christmas 2026?
There is no single answer. If you're looking for warmth and nature, Costa Rica or Senegal; if you want to spend your holidays watching wildlife, Kenya or India; if the desert is your thing, Algeria or Jordan; and if you want to use the holidays for a longer journey, Vietnam and Nepal offer especially complete routes.
And for those who prefer to start the year travelling, January opens the door to the snow and the Finland’s Northern Lights.
Availability changes as bookings are confirmed. The places shown in this article reflect availability on 14 September 2026 and must be confirmed before booking.
See all our proposals for Christmas and New Year's Eve trips 2026 and find the route that best suits your holiday.
*Availability as at 13 September 2026. Places, prices and departure status may change. Always check current availability and prices in the trip details or with Viajes Tuareg.