Christmas is, for many, the best time of year to set off on an adventure. Better weather in some destinations, better prices in others: more and more people decide travel during the Christmas holidays.
At Tuareg, we always prepare a special programme for them, opening new routes and adapting our best itineraries for those who decide travel at Christmas can make the most of these days.
We already have the first images and opinions ✅ of our first trip to China: Nature Walks in Eastern China. It seems we haven’t done too badly!!!
Alongside the cosmopolitan cities of the east, this route takes in the most spectacular sites in Central China: The pinnacles of Yangshuo and the Li River; the stone forest of Zhangjiajie and the Great Wall in the Jinshanling area. Masterpieces of nature that we will discover on varied, accessible walks, allowing us to get away from the local crowds.
We travel with a guide from our country who He's lived in China for years, he knows the language. and will help us understand the complex society of this destination.
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ARMAND N > September 2018 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A varied trip packed with activities. A good balance between culture and nature.
The best of the trip:
An exceptional guide who showed great interest and complete dedication to the group, helping us enjoy the trip to the full. Among the visits, I would highlight Tianmen Mountain, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, the treks in Longsheng, the Guilin cruise and the bike ride to Moon Hill.
ALEJANDRO F M > September 2018 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Excellent. We felt comfortable from the start, and our tour leader made sure everything ran smoothly. The trip lived up to the expectations set, and sometimes exceeded them. Our guide played an important part in this too. We also enjoyed simple things, such as a bicycle ride. We would do it again.
The best of the trip:
The combination of different elements. Truly imposing cities with places such as the Imperial City and the hutongs. The way the trip was organised allowed us to walk along the Great Wall at a relaxed pace and enjoy it, just as we did in the Longji area. The natural sites we visited retained their power and some of their character, even within the “scenic area” format that drives tourism in China and makes them accessible to so many people. And our guide Guillem: without him, it would have been a different trip.
SUSANA L > September 2018 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I think those people who like to combine cultural visits with walks will love it. It is quite impressive the mix of the old and the new: places with hundreds of years of history next to the skyscrapers and the most modern technology.
The best of the trip:
The dedication and passion of our guide. Thanks to Guillem, we were able to do more activities than originally planned and gain an insight into Chinese culture. He also joined us for every meal not included in the trip, bringing us closer to daily life in the country. I think he made the difference between a ‘good’ trip and a ‘very good’ one. Apart from the human connections, I would highlight the visit to the Great Wall. It is spectacular and well worth the bus journey to escape the areas most visited by tourists. Walking along it with hardly anyone around is priceless. Another highlight was walking through the Longsheng rice terraces. Words cannot describe it. The landscape's changing geometry at every step makes it magical!
Travelling as a family is a post our blog could not do without. Those of us who regularly organise trips with children know how difficult it can be to choose the right destination for them. As our colleague Yolanda has just returned from Thailand, we asked her to tell us what it was like to travel to this Southeast Asian country with children.
My first trip to Thailand It was many, many years ago… and I remember it particularly well because it was one of the first long-haul trips of my life!
This year I was planning to take my daughter on her first big trip. She is 12 years old and, by the way… beautiful!!!
I had fond memories of my first trip, and when it came to choosing a destination, I knew: Thailand was chosen for their first experience in this fantastic world!
Once we decided Thailand as our family travel destination, the questions begin…
I can tell you that Thailand is ideal for travelling with children, with something for almost everyone. The varied itinerary combines two major cities, Bangkok and Chiang Mai, a great adventure in the northern mountains, where we will enjoy various activities and spend time with local ethnic minorities, followed by a well-earned finale… days of relaxation on the beach!!!!
We know that travelling with children slows the pace. This trip lets you enjoy the destination at leisure, without feeling that precious time is slipping away: there is time for everything. It is as if the clock would stop so we could make much more of the day. Explaining what lies ahead and involving children in the experience helps them engage and feel excited about each new adventure. It helps us parents relax and enjoy watching them have fun.
Luggage is one concern when travelling as a family. You need very little for this trip!!!
Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are the most important things. Toys can stay at home!!! And for shopping lovers… Thailand is an ideal destination!
A very well-balanced trip and, let’s be honest… AFFORDABLE!!! We know that, when travelling with children, the daily budget can multiply by the number of family members, without increasing the number of people paying the bills, right? Travelling with children to Thailand is within your budget.
I encourage you to try this adventure and I assure you that it is possible travelling with children and having a wonderful holiday.
If you enjoy travelling to little-known places or experiencing different cultures and now have children, keep pursuing your passion and take them with you.
All our Organised tours of Thailand are designed for travel in a small group of 4 to 12 people, making it an ideal destination for families, large or small.
When children are older, an active and varied trip often works extraordinarily well, and Thailand offers adventure, comfort and safety.
Thailand is a wonderful destination for travelling with children and introducing them to the world of travel.
If you are still not convinced that Thailand is an ideal destination for travelling with children, we want to offer more reasons to go. As a picture is worth a thousand words, here is Paula Tel’s video, filmed in Thailand, which won our 2016 competition. It perfectly captures the spirit of family travel in a destination as special as Thailand.
Some wonderful holiday full of special moments in Thailand. A video showing a very active family in this Asian country. The closing motto, “We are the sum of all the moments in our lives» could not have been a better choice.
Thailand with the family with Viajes Tuareg -> Video winner of the video contest 2016
You go around the world with your camera on your shoulder (or your mobile phone) and we need images that show what our journeys are like. Shall we make a deal?
We invite you to enter the competition: it is simple, fun and there are great prizes. The only condition is that the images must have been taken on a trip organised by Viajes Tuareg during 2018.
PHOTOGRAPHY – Prizes and categories
1st prize. 800 €
2nd prize — €300
3rd prize. €200
Special prize “Viajes Tuareg around the world”…200 €
Award for the best photo by popular vote. 200 €
Maximum five photographs per participant
JPG format; minimum resolution of 72 dpi and minimum size of 2300 px width
VIDEO – Prizes and categories
Auteur video prize. €1,000
Short video prize: “Us in fantastic places”. €200
Short video prize “Us with the local people”. 200 €
“We did it” short video prize: 200 €
Videos entered in the instant video category must be no longer than 30 seconds and do not require editing.
Send us your photos and videos by email to concurso@tuareg.com
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As the saying goes, September is the month for the rich, but perhaps October is one of our favourite months for travel. As autumn begins, many of our destinations take on distinctive colours, displaying shades you will not see at other times of year.
For those lucky enough to travel in October, visitors even seem to receive better treatment, with fewer people queuing and fewer visitors at the main attractions.
With the arrival of autumn the trekking season in the Himalayas and northern Southeast Asia welcomes the end of the monsoons and the arrival of winter. In South America, it is an ideal time to travel, similar to our month of June, with few visitors and more affordable prices at the main tourist attractions.
Last remaining places on SMALL GROUP trips with GUARANTEED DEPARTURES in October that still have availability*:
*The number of places available changes constantly. Please check availability when booking your trip.
The stages of this trek follow the “teahouse” trails, used by local people, through forests of bamboo and rhododendrons. This trip to Nepal is rounded off with visits to Pokhara, the valley of Kathmandu, National Park of Chitwan and the city where Buddha was born, Lumbini.
On this trip to Peru, we set off from Arequipa and begins the journey towards the Colca Canyon that continues to the lake Titicaca for overnight stays on the Peninsula of Capachica. The route continues through the Andes to Cuzco and the Sacred Valley, for ascend to Machu Picchu.
We started the trip in Yangon, the main city of Myanmar and we will fly to the religious Mandalay. From there we will sail towards Bagan to admire the plain of the 2000 temples and fly to the Lake Inle. We cross the lake and the mountains to reach a region recently opened to tourism, Loikaw and visits to its Kayah and Kayan ethnic minorities.
A trip to Italy to the east of Sicily and the islands of Stromboli, Vulcano and Lipari. A combination of spectacular walks in a Mediterranean setting and an introduction to volcanic phenomena and archaeological remains Greeks, Romans and Byzantines.
An intensive, active trip to Vietnam, seeking out rural villages in the Sapa mountains and on An Binh Island in the middle of the delta, combined with visits to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh. The journey ends in Cambodia, in the temples of Angkor. For those who want to end the trip on the beach, these days can be replaced with a stay on the peaceful tropical island of Phu Quoc.
What better way to end the year than with an exciting holiday Adventure trip. This is what we offer at Viajes Tuareg. Here is a small selection of our routes, with 7 destinations for Travelling at Christmas specially selected.
With the arrival of autumn, many of our destinations reveal a new palette of colours. Ochre and brown dominate in the northern hemisphere, while the bright colours of spring bloom in the southern hemisphere.
Today we want to leave you some inspiring pictures for autumn travel. Click on the image to see our routes to the destination in the photograph. You can consult here all our autumn trips
Active travel, hiking and trekking. It's not just where we're going, but what we're going to do when we're there.
What is the best time to travel to Antarctica?
1.- Antarctica: NOVEMBER and early DECEMBER
2.- Antarctica from DECEMBER to mid-FEBRUARY
3.- Antarctica from mid FEBRUARY to MARCH
3.- What is the Antarctic Circumpolar Current?
With the arrival of summer, coastal areas are free of ice which allows the ships to leave. A period of five months between November and March when weather conditions are more favourable and where more than 20 hours of sunlight a day for activities.
In November, the Antarctic Circumpolar Current begins to moderate temperatures throughout the southern hemisphere. The Drake Passage offers windows of weather when it is possible to reach Antarctica without facing 10-metre waves.
Late spring and early summer in the southern hemisphere. The continent is covered in snow, and the pack ice begins to break up. At this time of year, Antarctica is a wonderful white landscape, with abundant icebergs and sea ice.
Sunlight encourages abundant phytoplankton growth, attracting marine mammals to feed near the coast.
It is penguin mating season, and birds are laying their eggs.
Midsummer in the southern hemisphere. During this period, the warmest of the year, The snow melts, revealing rocks and tundra that allows us to go for walks.
Almost round-the-clock daylight delights photography enthusiasts.
Less sea ice means easier access to more distant areas. Seal and sea lion pups can be seen. Penguin chicks hatch, and their parents spend hours feeding them.
End of summer and beginning of autumn in the southern hemisphere. Antarctica is preparing for winter. It's the period when the sea ice reaches its smallest extent, allowing access to the most remote areas. It is also the ideal time for activities on land, with less snow.
The whales return to feed and it is the best time to observe them; seals and elephant seals rest on land, and penguins moult.
The Circumpolar Current forms part of the great ocean circulation driven by changes in water temperature. The coldest water flows along the ocean floor towards the equator, while warm surface waters from tropical latitudes flow upwards to replace the colder water that sinks.
The Antarctic Circumpolar Current flows from west to east, counterbalancing the opposite direction of all subtropical currents in an area called the Antarctic Convergence,
an area of approximately 40 km where the waters sink northwards towards the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans.
Year after year we review our itineraries and listen to suggestions from travellers and local partners to find out what we can improve on our trips. We know it can be hard to find time to share your views, so we created the traveller feedback prize draw with a chance to win 200 euros for giving us your impressions of the trip.
We have received thousands of reviews since we started this project in 2012. Some have been decisive factors in changes to our routes and most help us improve details that would otherwise escape our attention.
Sometimes, your suggestions and opinions make us look up from our desks, look up at the sky, stretch out your arms and smile with satisfaction ;). Many things can go wrong on a trip: bad weather, delays, vehicle breakdowns and even clashing personalities within the group can stop it being that “perfect trip” you fondly recall with friends.
Paloma S. sends us her opinions and comments about trip to Peru organised by Viajes Tuareg this summer and we want to share them with you because these are the reviews that give us a real sense of satisfaction and encourage us to keep improving our routes.
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Germany is a very large country located almost in the centre of Europe, covering nearly 360,000 km² there are many things to do at all times of the year. Although the weather can sometimes be rather unpleasant, you will find things to do in this wonderful country in all four seasons. Pack your backpack well and you will be ready to explore Germany at any time of year. Remember, if you plan to park at the airport, Fly lets you compare airport car parks to find the cheapest.
Just pack your backpack carefully and you’ll be ready to discover Germany in any season.
If you're passionate about snowboarding, skiing and snow, Germany has ski runs that will take your breath away.. It has ski resorts with hundreds of kilometres of pistes for all abilities, in a wonderful setting. Most resorts are in Bavarian region, specifically in the Bavarian Alps, such as Garmisch – Partenkirchen, from where the famous New Year’s ski jumping is broadcast.
Another spectacular feature of Germany in winter is its Christmas markets. If you have the chance to visit one of the cities that set up these little Christmas paradises like Nuremberg, Dresden, or Hamburg, the most traditional ones, you will fall in love with them.
Spring is one of the best times to explore Germany's cities by bicycle. The weather improves, the days grow longer and the gardens are in full bloom. Unlike in summer, the cities are less crowded with tourists, allowing you to enjoy your visit in peace. Germany has cities for all tastes, such as alternative, historic Berlin, classical, picturesque Nuremberg, or Frankfurt, equally modern and traditional.
If you're not one of those who enjoys visiting cities too much, we encourage you to sign up for one of our trips that we have organized by bike in Germany on the banks of the River Main. From your bicycle, you can enjoy the region’s beautiful landscapes, palaces, fortresses and castles.
Although it is not very well known, the German coast has much to offer, with more than 1000 km of beaches. It has what are known as two seas, the North Sea and the Baltic Sea: the first rougher, the second calmer. This may be a less explored area, but we assure you that you won’t regret visiting, especially in summer. It is full of seas, lakes and streams and has the largest area of marshland on the planet. The coast at Travemünde near Lübeck is perfect for families wanting to relax and enjoy water activities such as kayaking, canoeing or surfing.
If you prefer to relax, you can't miss the Spa resorts in Mecklenburg–Pomerania on the Baltic Sea. You cannot leave without visiting the Königsstuhl centre in Jasmund National Park, a place that will leave you speechless. The islands of Rügen, Sylt and Fehrmann will also surprise you.
Germany has a lot to offer in autumn, although not everyone agrees. The Black Forest, known as the lung of Germany, is a wonderful place for trekking when there are fewer people but temperatures are still pleasant. Depending on the season, you can ski at the higher resorts or enjoy a day of hiking, cycling, paragliding or golf.
More to the north, very close to Berlin, lies the Harz, a region full of nature and incredible landscapes, home to northern Germany’s highest mountain range. As well as outdoor activities, the area offers spa waters, small traditional villages and a wealth of culture. The The highest mountain in this area is the Brocken, considered Europe’s most famous gathering place for witches. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, don’t miss the famous the Harz railway, connecting Wernigerode with Nordhaus and travels many places among the mountains with spectacular landscapes.
For lovers of unspoilt nature, we have organized this trip to Brazil in October travelling up the Amazon River from Manaus to the Anavilhanas Archipelago, deep in the jungle.
On board a regional boat equipped for trips and expeditions in the Amazon, we will travel up its tributaries to meet indigenous communities, see pink dolphins and take canoe trips through the flooded forest.
Ships have all possible comforts for expeditions of this type and we are accompanied by a crew and, at times, local guides who will introduce us to life in the Amazon river communities. They usually have two decks, and cabins with toilets can be booked depending on the size of the group. Built from wood, they are simple and comfortable.
The Amazon River is Manaus’s main transport artery.
The Amazon is immense and unstoppable. Leaving its main channel behind, we find the jungle we were hoping for among the tributaries and waterways.
Upriver, we stop at several Indigenous communities. Travellers can observe the difference between those where NGOs are present
During the trip, we anchor the boat in quiet stretches of the Apuau River, which will serve as our “base camp” for several days.
At night, those who wish can leave the safety of the boat and camp in the jungle: an explosion of sounds, smells, darkness and caimans… a real face-to-face encounter with nature.
Created by National Geographic, along with Dereck and Beverly Joubert, World Lion Day aims to raise awareness in the Western world of the dire situation facing African lions.
The World Lion Day is an international campaign that aims to highlight the importance of the lion as a symbol of Africa’s big cats.
The campaign began following the brutal killing of Cecil the lion in the park Hwange National Park in Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe. Cecil was a major attraction and was being studied and tracked by Oxford University as part of a research project when was shot dead by an American dentist.
A single departure on 26 November, on which We'll travel. New Zealand North to South, travelling in a small group with a Spanish-speaking specialist guide. New Zealand’s islands offer a distinctive model of social organisation and magnificent natural scenery, with geothermal activity, unspoilt forests and spectacular mountains. the itinerary includes easy walks in the most scenic places, local visits and some free days when it is possible to undertake full-day walks or excursions or activities with little physical exertion.
The collection of paintings and engravings on rocks and walls in Tassili N’Ajjer is the world’s largest open-air collection of Neolithic art.
A World Heritage Site since 1982 and a Biosphere Reserve since 1986, its walls bear the traces of prehistoric civilizations which, almost by miracle, remain in the midst of a terribly hostile climate much of the year.
The Tadrart is the objective of our next trips to Algeria from October to March, with Red sand dunes and an impressive canyon, where fantastical landscapes conceal sculpted stone formations and springs of crystal-clear water.
Taking advantage of that this month of October we return to Algeria, we would like to show you some of the best Sahara photographs we have collected over the years.
Yoga to relieve stress… before boarding at Orly and Roissy
This is how Le Parisien announced the latest service to ease the stress of waiting at Paris Orly and Paris Charles de Gaulle airports.
Classes are approximately 15 minutes and are offered in Roissy and Orly until August 18. An innovative and surprising way to relax passengers and also to improve the image of Paris airports.
Our connections to Air France flights, like our Discover Madagascar trip: Lemurs, Tsingy and Baobabs, have a new reason to get excited!
The Guelta d’Archei last refuge of the Nile crocodile, the Ennedi Plateau, surrounded by vast stretches of sand, and the lakes of Ounianga are among the highlights of this essential route for experienced travellers and lovers of the desert in its purest form.
Combining journeys in 4×4 vehicles with easy walks, this route takes us to both the northern Ennedi Massif and its most emblematic sites: the Guelta d’Archei, Béchiké…Combined with crossing the Mourdi Depression and visiting the Ounianga Lakes area, this gives us a comprehensive view of the desert in northern Chad and the small settlements dotted along it.
The crossing of South America, which takes us from the plains of Brazilian Pantanal at 5,000 metres on the Bolivian Altiplano. Designed as a point-to-point trek, we will cross the remote region of the Chiquitania in Bolivia and we will gain height in the colonial cities of Sucre and Potosí, finally touring the incredible landscapes of the Andean high deserts, to end in the Chilean town of San Pedro de Atacama And fly back from Santiago.
China is already on our list of destinations with the Trans-Mongolian, the Trans-Siberian, Yunnan or the Easy China and now, after a brief but intense trip to eastern China, we are back with a new highlight for this September: nature walks in eastern China. Alongside cosmopolitan cities in the east, this route takes in central China’s most spectacular sites: The pinnacles of Yangshuo and the Li River; the stone forest of Zhangjiajie and the Great Wall at Jinshanling. Masterpieces of nature await us on varied, accessible walks that take us away from the local crowds. To help us understand this country’s complex society, the trip will be led by a Spanish guide who has lived in China for many years.
The routes we offer, are guided tours of Thailand. All transport, transfers and excursions are accompanied, although in some cities Krabi, there are a few days without organised activities. What can you do on these free days?
Krabi, is a province in southern Thailand on the Andaman Sea. Its wonderful maze of islands forms an archipelago that many would think possible only in films.
As well as idyllic beaches that are the fantasy of any traveller visiting Thailand, climbers from all over the world come to Krabi year after year, attracted by the the area’s exceptional conditions for rock climbing.
Among all the corners of Krabi where you can go rock climbing, Railay stands out in particular.
This is a small peninsula that can only be accessed by boat. Here are huge limestone cliffs that challenge the most experienced climbers and tempt those keen to try it in the ROCK CLIMBING. There are more than 150 marked routes of different levels of difficulty. Hire of equipment, instructors and guides is available.
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