Ring in the New Year with resolutions to travel. Whether you want to climb the highest mountains or explore the deepest corners of the jungle — we have prepared a list of the best places to travel in 2025 just for you!
Keep reading for our top picks, and contact us to start planning your next adventure today!
Pass through the Inti Punku Sun Gate on our Machu Picchu tours
Embark on a journey through one of the seven wonders of the world on one of our Machu Picchu Tours. Crossing through the Inti Punku Sun Gate, you’ll catch your first glimpse of the iconic citadel Machu Picchu. The Sun Gate was once a fortress of the sacred Inca city. You can pass the gate’s threshold on the final day of the Classic Inca Trail trek. You’ll discover several ruins along the way, only accessible along the Inca Trail, including the mysterious and beautiful Wiñay Wayna archaeological site. Surrounded by natural beauty along the way, the trek finishes with the pinnacle site: Machu Picchu.
Snorkel with galapagos islands sea lions
One of the best parts of any Galapagos trip is spending time in the water. Playful sea lions swim all around you! A wealth of snorkelling opportunities are available with any itinerary – whether you choose a land-based tour or a cruise. A whole new world awaits underwater – filled with sea turtles, manta rays, sharks, and of course Galapagos Islands sea lions!
The archipelago is a hub of biodiversity with the highest concentration of endemic plant and animal species in the world. However, many of the species are endangered or severely threatened. So make sure your trip is as low impact as possible. Our expert travel team can guide you on how to travel responsibly.
Discover a New Species in the Amazon Rainforest
Spanning over 2 million square miles (5.5 million square meters) of South America, the Amazon Rainforest is the most biodiverse place on Earth. Brimming with incredible wildlife, there are many species yet to be discovered. The Tambopata Research Center (TRC) is one of the most remote lodges in all of the Amazon, and the only one that’s actually within Peru’s Tambopata National Reserve.
As the name suggests, this rainforest lodge started as a research station for scientists studying macaws in the Amazon. While it’s still a base for important research and conservation work, it’s also open to visitors. During your stay, you can moonlight as a jungle scientist. As part of the Wired Amazon Citizen Science program, guests have the opportunity to study jungle insects side by side with TRC’s researchers. On average, a new species is discovered every month at the Center! This is definitely one of the best places to travel in 2025 for nature enthusiasts.
Summit the World’s Tallest Freestanding Mountain
What’s a trip to Tanzania without witnessing Mount Kilimanjaro? Discover the wonders the world famous mountain yourself. Embark on a 6-day expedition up the formidable mountain. You will hike a diverse array of ecosystems – from dense rainforest to high moorland. Discover beautiful glaciers and rock formations along the way.
Take in the incredible views of the jagged Mawenzi as the sun spills into the crater. Once you’ve reached the Uruhu Peak — the very top of Mount Kilimanjaro — you’ve earned a lifetime of bragging rights.
Safari alongside a Parade of Elephants
Home to the largest elephant population in northern Tanzania, Tarangire National Park is brimming with wildlife. Numbering over 3,000 elephants during peak months, herds congregate in the reserve along with other incredible species – from giraffes to wildebeests to lions. Admire them all as they graze in the grasslands and sip from the watering hole on a quintessential African safari.
Tarangire National Park is the sixth largest national park in Tanzania, located in Manyara Region. It is for the Tarangire River that crosses the park. The park is a hidden gem. Often overshadowed by the nearby Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire has an exceptionally high concentration of wildlife from July through October and a fraction of the visitor numbers of any of the other Northern parks.
Feel the Mist from Iguazu Falls
Bordering Brazil and Argentina, these waterfalls are beyond striking. On average, 1,500 cubic meters of water thunder down the falls every second. Whether you’re sailing into the thick of things or admiring from a distance, you’ll be sure to feel the mist kiss your skin. Located in Iguazu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the gorgeous ensemble of waterfalls range between 40 and 80 meters in height.
You also have the option of taking a helicopter ride – a feature only available on the Brazilian side. You can also take trails from the base, ending right in the Devil’s Throat with water spraying in every direction. The power and beauty of this landmark is a breathtaking sight.
These are our top picks for the best places to travel in 2025. What else should we add to our list? Let us know! Contact our expert travel team at [email protected] today with suggestions, or to start planning a trip.
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