More and more travellers prefer to spend the New Year's Eve instead of opting for a traditional celebration. And we agree that celebrate New Year's Eve in front of the pyramids of Meroe in Sudan is much better than eating the grapes with Ramón García.
And get rid of the classic characters New Year's Eve is not the only reason travel at this time of year; sharing the experience with a group of people keen to explore the world and experience new things is what really makes a trip unforgettable. As always, we favour small groups, which helps the group bond and offers a more personal, intimate experience.
At Tuareg, we have prepared special editions of our Group trips to live an unforgettable New Year's Eve.
Group trips for New Year's Eve
- Iran – Classic Persia
- Vietnam – New Year in Halong, northern ethnic minorities, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City
- Tanzania – Viajes Tuareg safari
- Tanzania – Ascent of Kilimanjaro
- Finland – New Year in Finnish Lapland
- Sudan – Black Pharaohs. Nubia and Nile region
- Jordan – New Year special. Petra, Dead Sea and Wadi Rum
- Ethiopia – New Year special
- Albania and Macedonia – New Year special itinerary
- Oman – Kayaking the fjords.
> Cultural journey
> Travel to Iran for New Year
> Departures 26 and 27 December
Why not spend the New Year in one of the most unknown countries in the world? Recently open to tourism, Iran has much to offer travellers. In our travel to Iran for New Year We will explore the country’s culture and daily life, visiting Isfahan, Yazd and Shiraz’s impressive temples and palaces, and ancient Persia’s remains at Persepolis. We will also meet local people, exceptionally hospitable towards visitors.
- Isfahan, Yazd and Shiraz ➡️ Huge temples rise in the desert as if it were an oasis.
- Persepolis ➡️ Palaces and reliefs in stone; impressive remains of the Persian empire.
> 10-day New Year special trip
> Journey of history and archaeology
> Travel with departure 26 December
A trip to Vietnam an active, immersive 12-day New Year trip exploring rural Vietnam in the Sapa mountains and on An Binh Island in the Mekong Delta, alongside visits to bustling Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
- Sapa ➡️ Ethnic minorities in the mountains in contrast to the rest of the country.
- Ho Chi Minh ➡️ Twenty-four hours of unceasing activity daily next to corners of incredible peace. The ancient city of Saigon is a fascinating place where several worlds coexist.
- Halong Bay ➡️ We will sail through these bays’ maze of islands and cliffs, with kayaks to explore the coast.
> Nature and Wildlife Trip
> Travel to Tanzania: New Year special
> Departure 27 December
We cross the Serengeti to explore its ecosystems and visit the natural Noah’s Ark of the crater of Ngorongoro. Spend New Year in Tanzania on an active trip, with walks in natural areas complementing vehicle journeys.
Northern Tanzania probably has Africa’s greatest abundance and diversity of wildlife.
- Lake Natron ➡️ LThe region is the heart of Maasai country. Beneath their sacred mountain, Ol Doinyo Lengai, daily life continues unchanged.
- The safari guide ➡️ Spanish-speaking. Our driver-guides will reveal the secrets of African wildlife.
> Trekking and hiking trip
> Kilimanjaro trek, New Year special
> Departure 27 December
The Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, rises from the plains with an air of power and mystery. Climbing this equatorial giant takes us through three beautiful, distinct habitats: tropical forest, moorland and alpine zones. Reaching the summit takes five days along the Marangu route, via Gilman’s Point (5,700 m) and Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). The landscapes change each day, and accommodation is in mountain huts.
- Kilimanjaro ➡️ The continent’s highest and one of its most legendary peaks, rising above the savannah.
- Marangu Route ➡️ The most accessible. Sleeping in huts makes resting easier and allows you to meet other climbers.
> Varied activities and astronomy trip.
> Northern lights in Finland at New Year
> Departure 27 December
A week in Finnish Lapland, among the best places for northern lights, in a comfortable hotel beside winter forest. Daytime activities include dog sledding, snowmobiling and snowshoeing. After a restorative sauna, we enjoy Rovaniemi’s attractions. At night, the sky offers magic and colour.
- Rovaniemi ➡️ On the Arctic Circle. A perfect place to observe the Northern Lights.
- Activities ➡️ Dog sledding, snowshoeing, snowmobiles, ice fishing... take up the hours of light.
> Journey of history and archaeology
> Special New Year trip
> Departure 27 December
Along the way, we will stay in equipped local houses, camp and use a pre-pitched camp facing Meroë’s pyramids. This brings us closer to Nubian customs, which differ greatly from those elsewhere in Sudan.
- Temples and Pyramids ➡️ Following the course of the Nile, an archaeological world yet to be discovered.
- The desert ➡️ Dunes and volcanic formations in a land of nomads with scarce resources.
- The Nubians ➡️ We receive a traditionally hospitable welcome in small oases beneath palm trees.
> History, archaeology, trekking and hiking
> Small group trips of 8 and 10 days
> Departures 27 and 29 December
Jordan’s small size and short distances let us discover its highlights. Bedouin lands now enjoy a respectable standard of living in one of the region’s wealthiest and most stable countries.
A 10-day tour combining Jordan’s essential sights — Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea — with a day’s trek in beautiful natural areas such as Dana Biosphere Reserve. A perfect balance of history and nature.
- Petra ➡️ A crack that opens in the mountain gives access to the city; a place that no one should miss.
- Wadi Rum ➡️ Spectacular rock formations in a desert of changing-colour dunes.
- Madaba and Mount Nebo ➡️ Biblical Names: the mosaic of the Holy Land and the place where Moses’ death is commemorated.
> History and Archaeology Trips
> 11-day small-group trip
> Departures 27 December
From above, Ethiopia resembles a continent. Its plateau, Africa’s largest, stretches from the Red Sea to the Blue Nile plains, broken by immense canyons, ravines and gorges beneath mountains rising to 4000 m. The north is Christian land with ancient monuments.
- Ancient Abyssinia ➡️ Gondar’s medieval splendour, Lalibela’s rock-hewn churches and Lake Tana’s islands: Africa’s richest history, recorded in unique monuments.
- Omo Valley ➡️ A full range of ethnic groups: Mursi, Hamar, Karo and Konso on the river’s east bank; Dassanech on the west. The differences, distinctive features and similarities of peoples living in balance with their surroundings.
> History and archaeology trip
> Albania and Macedonia: New Year special
> Departure 27 December
A Balkan crossing from Albania through Macedonia to Bulgaria. This cultural trip visits three capitals and includes short walks in national parks: an active introduction to little-known countries, their cultures and people.
- Tirana ➡️ Cosmopolitan and modern, with communist-era buildings alongside contemporary cafés
- Ohrid ➡️ Macedonia’s cultural and spiritual centre, known as the Jerusalem of the Balkans, has 365 Orthodox churches from different periods.
> Multi-activity trip
> 9-day New Year special
> Departure 28 December
Musandam, on the Strait of Hormuz, hides extraordinary places among mountains and the fjords they form as they meet the sea. For 5 days, we kayak through clear-water coves and bays, often encountering dolphins. Walks in the surrounding mountains add to this active journey.
- Fjords ➡️ In the north, mountains meet the sea, forming fjords with calm, clear waters
- Kayaking ➡️ Their size and manoeuvrability let you explore this exceptional place and enjoy its marine life
