Last places available for Sri Lanka this autumn with Pilar Petit
Autumn is just around the corner, and we have selected our standout destinations. One of our star trips is Sri Lanka, a jewel of Southeast Asia, accompanied by our guide Pilar Petit.
In March, with winter coming to an end, we have the last chance of the year to observe Northern lights in Finland and take advantage of the longer days and warmer nights to explore the Algerian Sahara. These are also the last departures for trekking in the heart of the Himalayas, not forgetting that at the end of March comes one of the most important moments of Japanese life; the «Sakura’.
Each Viajes Tuareg trip organiser has their own favourite places and destinations. These are more than points on a map: they bring together personal experiences, emotions and our constant desire to discover more.
We know the destinations because we have been there, which allows us to share first-hand experiences.
Imagine a trip that takes you through some of South America's most impressive and diverse landscapes. The Crossing the Altiplano is an epic route that travels through three countries: Argentina, Bolivia and Chile. This tour will allow you to discover the majesty of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, the immensity of the Salar de Uyuni and the magical aridity of the Atacama Desert.
Albania surprises anyone who delves into its culture, gets to know its people and discovers its untouched landscapes. Like Iran, it is one of those countries about which we have preconceived ideas, prompting travellers to reset their expectations and start from 0 when they get there.
The former Soviet Union was dissolved and the Berlin Wall fell, but Albania continued to resist reforms for years.
The Svalbard archipelago is the northernmost European territory accessible to a non-professional expedition. Fjords, glaciers and abundant wildlife — polar bears, walruses, migratory birds… — await visitors during the short polar summer. This fascinating land in Europe’s remote north opens to visitors for that brief season.
The desert is a spectacular place where extraordinary things happen. It captures our hearts and creates a longing to return that becomes part of our lives. Here, the mineral world dominates — something unfamiliar to us that evokes almost spiritual feelings of immensity, grandeur and solitude…
Desert trips in 2020: welcome to the vast emptiness.
After a wave of infections, South Korea was able to significantly reduce the number of new cases of Covid-19, while maintaining a relatively low mortality rate. The country has attracted attention for a strategy combining public information, community participation and a mass testing campaign.
South Korea carried out more tests than any other country, allowing it to tackle outbreaks very early
In the same spirit of public participation, everyone arriving in South Korea, regardless of where they come from, will be subject to “special procedures” (quarantine).
All travellers have something in common: driven by curiosity, we often cross the world to have new experiences, explore unfamiliar regions and discover other cultures.
But there are many ways to travel. We can do it to foot, bike, kayak or bus. Some of us like to travel in comfort, while others enjoy getting mud on our boots.
But, What kind of traveller are you? If you are still undecided, we suggest following your astrological preferences for choose the ideal trip according to your zodiac sign.
21 March-20 April
Aries are born leaders, adventurers And they love it. discover new places. An Aries will always try to go a little further, whatever it takes. As a fire sign, they will persist. You will want to stay active and seek exciting experiences on holiday.
If you are an Aries, you will be happy trekking through the jungle to a hidden village, exploring by bicycle or rowing to a deserted beach. And you will not stop until you get there. Your ideal travel companion is Libra.
How about a bike ride? We suggest Cuba. This cycling trip explores rural roads around Viñales, Havana, Trinidad, Santa Clara and Matanzas. Throughout the journey, we are accompanied by a guide and a minibus with space for our bicycles. The cycling distances are not very long and the terrain is almost always flat and easy. A trip to discover the country like a local Cuban. Don’t miss it!
RECOMMENDED TRIP: CUBA BY BICYCLE
21 April-21 May
Taurus are people who like enjoy the good life, food and beautiful landscapes. They seek places where they can feel at home: comfortable accommodation, a restorative meal and a country where they can relax. They like stability and dislike surprises. They are passionate about culture, theatre, music, history and archaeology, and always want to explore these in depth.
If you are a Taurus, you will enjoy a trip without surprises, allowing you to discover new things in comfort. Pleasant natural surroundings will be essential, and a cultural element will be the perfect complement to your trip. Your ideal travel companion is Scorpio.
Your destination for this year is clear: Albania and Macedonia. We will walk through the isolated valleys of Theth, visiting UNESCO-protected places, rich in culture and archaeology. An incredible journey!
RECOMMENDED TRIP: ALBANIA AND MACEDONIA
22 May-21 June
Geminis are fun and social; they love lively places with plenty to offer. They enjoy beaches and always end up meeting new people. Geminis need something to do and someone to talk to. Group trips are ideal for them: they can meet people and always make the group more fun.
If you are a Gemini, you will have a great time surrounded by others, meeting people from different cultures, no matter how different they may be. Your ideal travel companion is the Sagittarius.
For you we propose Thailand, a trip fascinating, taking you from Bangkok to the jungles of the north. On foot, we visit ethnic minority villages. The beaches of Krabi, Samui or Koh Yao Noi await at the end of the itinerary. An unforgettable journey!
RECOMMENDED TRIP: THAILAND
22 June-23 July
Cancer loves family holiday, and when travelling, enjoys experiences that bring the family together and stir emotions and memories. Their imagination knows no bounds, so places steeped in history will appeal to them.
If you are a Cancer, you will feel at home in places that let you connect with your inner self. You will enjoy them even more if you share those moments with loved ones and see that they are enjoying the experience too. Your ideal travel companion is Capricorn.
How about a Safari? It is a wonderful experience, allowing families to enjoy remote corners of the world beneath endless skies. On our safari to Kenya and Tanzania We will visit Maasai land, dominated by their sacred mountain, the Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano, and Lake Natron. We will cross the Serengeti to discover all its ecosystems and visit the natural Noah’s Ark of the Ngorongoro Crater. An impressive place to enjoy as a family, just as you like it.
RECOMMENDED TRIP: KENYA AND TANZANIA SAFARI
24 July-23 August
Leo is a sign dominant and strong. Creativity and power inevitably appeal to Leos, so success stories fascinate them. They also have an adventurous, exploratory nature and always want to discover what lies a little further beyond. Don’t try to stop them. As a fire sign, warm weather doesn’t trouble them too much.
If you are a Leo, you will enjoy exploring the history of flourishing civilisations and seeing what they achieved. If your trip includes some adventure, you will enjoy it even more. Your ideal travel companion is Aquarius.
Your destination is undoubtedly Uzbekistan. The ancient Silk Road passed through here, and Tamerlane proclaimed himself the heir to Genghis Khan. In more recent times, this republic experienced the fall of the USSR. On this trip We will follow the classic route through the historic sights, with a detour to the village of Sentiab, between the Nurata Mountains and the Kyzylkum Desert, far from the bustle of the cities. To satisfy your more adventurous side, you can combine it with Kyrgyzstan.
RECOMMENDED TRIP: UZBEKISTAN
24 August-23 September
Virgos are confident, organized, and precise. When organising holidays, they plan carefully in advance. This year Virgo wants to be adventurous and, as an earth sign, enjoys exploring the world on foot, savouring every landscape.
If you are a Virgo, you will love exploring the world and enjoying every detail nature offers. Your trips need an adventurous and social element. Your ideal travel partner is Gemini.
Your destination is undoubtedly Georgia. We will cross mountain passes and admire magnificent glaciers with views of the country’s highest peaks. You will discover local cuisine and gain first-hand insights into the culture of these Caucasian communities. Incredible, isn’t it?
RECOMMENDED TRIP: GEORGIA
24 September-23 October
Libras are adaptable and undecided. They love destinations with a little of everything: culture, tradition, adventure and good food. For a travelling Libra, balance between romance and tradition is important.
If you’re a Libra, you love people but can’t stand crowds. You enjoy walking and learning about new cultures and traditions. Your ideal travel partner is Leo.
How about a trip to the beautiful Italy? You will discover eastern Sicily and the islands of Stromboli, Vulcano and Lipari. A combination of spectacular walks in a Mediterranean setting, with volcanic activity and Greek, Roman and Byzantine archaeological remains that are sure to impress.
RECOMMENDED TRIP: ITALY
24 October to 22 November
Scorpios are Passionate, adventurers and full of energy. Scorpios should see this summer as an opportunity to renew their energy. They always choose less popular destinations where they can meet interesting people and enjoy good company.
If you are a Scorpio, you will enjoy a trip with a touch of mystery, so places with history and classical architecture appeal to you. Your ideal travel companion is Capricorn.
We suggest a trip to Central Asia, follow the classic route of the Uzbekistan rich in monuments, exploring the main stops on the ancient Silk Road: Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand. In Kyrgyzstan, a mountainous country with vast natural landscapes, the itinerary runs around Lake Son Kul and the Tien Shan mountain range. A trip for adventurers Like you!
RECOMMENDED TRIP: UZBEKISTAN AND KYRGYZSTAN
23 November-21 December
Sagittarians are intellectual, Honest and sincere. They like freedom, travel, law and adventure. They always choose destinations where there is a great deal of exploration and adventure.
If you are a Sagittarius, you are known as “the explorer of the zodiac”. Your desire for new experiences and freedom makes you a great traveller, so almost any destination can fascinate you. Your ideal travel partner is Aquarius.
We suggest one of the most impressive safaris available, the safari in Kenya and Tanzania. We gathered the most interesting reserves in East Africa, approaching the local population, often the great forgotten safari journeys. A fascinating journey you can't miss!
RECOMMENDED TRIP: KENYA AND TANZANIA
22 December-20 January
Capricorns are planners by nature. That doesn’t mean they dislike adventure and adrenaline. Ambitious and competitive, Capricorns love a little adventure, preferably out in nature.
If you are a Capricorn, you love isolated places in nature and try not to limit yourself to particular types of trips. Your ideal travel companion is Scorpio.
For you, we're clear, Ethiopia. A trip exploring history and archaeology, where the variety of landscapes and ethnic groups will leave a lasting impression. A magnificent journey you cannot miss!
RECOMMENDED TRIP: ETHIOPIA
21 January to 19 February
Aquarius is freethinker, humanitarian and independent. Curiosity drives you to keep exploring. An Aquarius won’t settle for just anything: they need a trip with a strong wildlife component.
If you are an Aquarius, you have a personality all your own. We might find you anywhere in the world, from the Amazon rainforest to Morocco’s highlands or central Africa, alongside lions and antelopes. Your ideal travel partner is Sagittarius.
Aquarians are in their element in Indonesia, where we travel up the Sekonyer River to observe orangutans being reintroduced to their natural habitat. The route ends on the beaches of southern Bali. Perfect, isn't it?
RECOMMENDED TRIP: INDONESIA
20 February-20 March
Pisces are generous, kind. and Positive. When travelling, they like sports, walking, dancing and having fun. As the Zodiac’s most spiritual sign, they enjoy visiting churches and religious monuments for both the spiritual experience and their historic beauty.
If you are a Pisces, your only essential condition for travel will be that your destination is near water, whether the sea, a lagoon or a river: it gives you the peace you need to rest. Your ideal travel partner is Cancer.
For this reason, a destination could be Myanmar where we will fly to sacred Mandalay, sail to Bagan to admire the plain of 2000 temples, and cruise on Lake Inle to explore its floating way of life. Doesn’t that sound fascinating?
RECOMMENDED TRIP: MYANMAR
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.
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.
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.
Today we announced the winner of the competition for a place on the familiarisation trip to Sudan. It is Eva Vicent from the Veuremón travel agency in Sabadell. Many congratulations!
She made it through every qualifying challenge to win the prize.
“Ever onward to victory. Homeland or death.” Che Guevara
Travelling in Cuba is a treat: Havana, the beaches… And shared language and cultural ties allow us to venture beyond the obvious discover the places where Cubans live and enjoy themselves.