Top Christmas trips for 2025

Make the most of dry, hot days and plenty of sunshine on a winter wildlife adventure in Costa Rica this Christmas. Delve deep into cloud forest to spot the emerald-green feathers of resplendent quetzal birds perched high up in the canopy and sleepy sloths hanging out in the undergrowth on our Costa Rica Wildlife Tour. Or feel like an intrepid explorer as you navigate five diverse countries on our Central American Highlights tour.
 

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Celebrate Christmas a little out of the ordinary in the vibrant country of Morocco. It makes a popular destination during the festive period, offering local cuisine and cultural dancing. Wander through traditional souks (and pick up a present or two), sip fragrant mint teas and take in the best of Morocco, and spend Christmas Eve in Fes, where you'll drop by the Royal Palace and stop by the North Borj viewpoint for panoramic city views.

Take in more highlights of Morocco on our 9-day tour, where you can spend Christmas camping beneath the stars at a Berber camp on the dunes of Erg Chebbi.

Home to some of the best Christmas markets in Europe, there's no way we could exclude Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania from this list! Take in each of the Baltic States' capital cities – Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn – on our eight-day discovery trip, and you'll be rewarded with Old Town delights, local produce tastings and stunning medieval architecture.

We also operate a special Christmas Markets departure date for this trip, so if you can't commit to spending Christmas here, you can stock up on gifts and presents! 

Sri Lanka is one of the best alternative Christmas destinations for families. This teardrop-shaped island promises loads of fun and adventurous activities for adults and kids alike. From exhilarating white water rafting and staying in a jungle to enjoying pristine beaches, exploring by canoe and tuk-tuk, and embarking on a thrilling jeep safari in search of leopards, this Christmas will be an unforgettable experience for the entire family.

Whether you're travelling solo, with friends or family, our Sri Lanka in Depth tour sees you take in the highlights of the island at a relaxed pace. For families, our Family Highlights of Sri Lanka (suitable for ages 7+) sees your time spent searching for Asian elephants, relaxing on tropical beaches and white-water rafting – that's a Christmas to remember!