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10 Unique Holidays for New Year

Celebrate the New Year with a new adventure. We love to inspire you to travel somewhere you've never been before. So we have put together 10 uniqu... Read more
10 Unique Holidays for New Year

Celebrate the New Year with a new adventure. We love to inspire you to travel somewhere you've never been before. So we have put together 10 unique adventures where you could see in the new calendar year. You could WaKE up in the Salkantay Lodge (pictured) on our Luxury Lodge Trek in Peru, party with the locals in Marrakech before trekking up Mount Toubkal in Morocco or relax on the pure white sandy beaches of the Kerala coast in India.

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LUXURY SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU - PERU

After celebrating the evening with a glacial swim or outdoor Jacuzzi in the deluxe Salkantay Lodge, wake up early to trek into the Rio Blanco Valley and up to the high point of Abra Salkantay (4638m). Enjoy the snow-capped peaks of the Vilcabamba while trying to spot Andean condors. This luxury adventure holiday is really special and a great way to trek to Machu Picchu in style.

>> New Year in Peru

 

 

TREKKING MOUNT TOUBKAL IN WINTER - MOROCCO

Having just arrived in Marrakech, you'll have time to relax and explore the covered passages, streets and hidden squares of the souks before dining with your group and talking about your week ahead trekking to the summit of Mount Toubkal. Celebrate New Year's Eve in the central square of the Djema el-Fna, join in with the locals and enjoy the firework display at midnight.

New Year in Morocco

 

 

 

BACKWATERS AND BEACHES OF KERALA

During this 12 day discovery holiday you overnight on a houseboat, visit tea plantations, take short walks and look for elephants. However, relax and celebrate New Year in style on the white sandy beaches of Varkala enjoying the warm waters of the Laccadive Sea. You could take an easy bike ride or go for a snorkel, a perfect ending to this great Kerala holiday.

New Year in Kerala, India

 

 

 

COSTA RICA WALKS AND WILDLIFE

Wake up in the sweet village of Uvita surrounded by jungle covered hills to celebrate New Year's Day on a private boat cruising down the Rio Sierpe. You'll be submerged in the wildlife en route and then stay for a few nights in a simple thatched hut lodge by the beach to relax in an idyllic paradise.

New Year in Costa Rica

 

 

EVEREST BASE CAMP - NEPAL

New Year on this holiday is set to blow you away. Having trekked up as far as Gorak Shep on New Year's Eve, you'll make an evening ascent of Kala Patar to catch the sunset on Everest, one of the most stunning sunsets you will ever see. Waking up the next day, you'll trek to Everest Base Camp on the Khumbu Glacier to enjoy one of your best New Year experiences ever.

New Year in Nepal

 

 

 

EL SALVADOR'S EIGHT

On this explosive trekking holiday you'll climb the two summits of Volcan Conchagua on New Year's Eve. They overlook the Gulf of Fonseca which offers some of the best views of the Salvadorian coast. You'll then explore some of the nearby islands, transferring by boat to Zacatillo, where you'll camp on the beach and watch the sunset over the ocean.

New Year in El Salvador

 

 

 

MERA PEAK - NEPAL

After enjoying your 20 day trek through the less-visited Solu Khumbu and climbing the highest non-technical walk up peak in Nepal, you can celebrate the New Year in Kathmandu and enjoy the fascinating mosaic of shops, cafes and restaurants, food markets and street vendors, as well as a bewildering array of colourful temples.

New Year in Nepal

 

 

 

OMAN ADVENTURE TREKKING

After camping in a remote coastal spot on New Year's Eve, you'll wake up on the beach and get a chance to swim or snorkel in the sea.  Then it's off to Muscat the capital of Oman, with a short time to rest before heading out for a celebratory meal with your group. A great way to end the holiday and reflect on the superb trekking, ancient cities and rugged trails of this fascinating country.

New Year in Oman

 

 

 

CYCLE SAIGON TO HANOI - VIETNAM

Enjoy a unique New Year riding through pineapple plantations, agricultural terraces and thick forests of Cuc Phoung before heading to Haipong for your New Year celebrations. You'll get to see the extensive islands of Halong Bay and visit Cat-Ba island where you can try to spot the endangered Cat Ba Langur that lives in the limestone covered Karst forests.

New Year in Vietnam

 

 

 

FAMILY CAMBODIA TOMB RAIDER ADVENTURE

Explore the amazing Angkor Wat, travel by oxcart through Khmer villages, relax on white beaches of Rabbit island and enjoy some easy guided walking through the hills above Kep. New Year on this holiday is an action packed full on adventure for all the family, one to kick the New Year off in style.

New Year in Cambodia

 

 

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