Where to Travel in January

At Pelorus, we usher in the new year with transformative travels, designing tailor-made experiences to ensure your January is extraordinary. This is the perfect time to recharge and reset after a busy festive season, when the crowds are fewer and the cities are quiet. Whether you’re seeking sun-soaked islands or an Arctic adventure, our travel experts have handpicked the best destinations in January.

WHERE TO GO IN JANUARY FOR SNOW

Japan

Step into the new year in Japan, where ancient fire festivals celebrate renewal and Niseko’s mountains are draped in pristine powder, offering the perfect ski runs. Experience world-class cat skiing with expert guides before retreating to elegant ryokans, soaking in steaming onsens, and indulging in kaiseki feasts crafted to nourish the body and soul. Beyond the mountains, join private tea ceremonies in Kyoto, walk sacred pilgrimage trails, and learn the art of Samurai from the masters of the craft. For a rich blend of adventure and restorative calm, Japan is among the top places to go in January.

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Norway

From snowmobiles to reindeer sleighs and husky-pulled sleds, there are many magical ways to explore Norway’s Arctic wilderness in January. Join Sami guides on Northern Light safaris, sail by private yacht through the fjords of Sunnmøre or ride the Atlantic Ocean Road on motorbikes and supercars. From polar bear encounters in Svalbard to nights in remote lodges where wolves roam outside, Norway’s wonderland of snow, ice and dramatic scenery provides the perfect luxury winter escape.

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WHERE TO GO IN JANUARY FOR SUN

India

From mountain solitude to regal splendor, India offers a rich blend of indulgence and adventure, making it one of the best places to go in January. Cross Rajasthan’s golden desert dunes on horseback, track tigers in Ranthambore National Park, and step into Udaipur’s palaces with a historian. Experience Makar Sankranti in Jaipur, witnessing thousands of vibrant kites fill the skies or indulge in Ayurvedic wellness treatments in Kerala for a rejuvenating start to the year. 

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Egypt

Trade snow for sand this January and journey into Egypt’s spellbinding desert wilderness, when the days are cooler and the crowds are fewer. Cruise down the Nile aboard a private dahabiya, explore the Pyramids of Giza with an archaeologist by your side and soar over the Valley of the Kings in a hot air balloon. Dive into the Red Sea’s coral gardens with marine biologists, ride Arabian horses across Al Fayoum’s golden dunes and sleep beneath the stars in a luxury Bedouin-style camp.

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WHERE TO GO IN JANUARY FOR A TROPICAL ESCAPE

Panama

Whether paddling through the mangroves of Islas Secas, spotting scarlet macaws in Cébaco’s jungle or cruising through remote archipelagos aboard a private yacht, Panama offers a rich blend of indulgence and adventure for an extraordinary start to the year. Dive into some of the Pacific’s richest waters on tailor-made marine safaris, meet indigenous communities in the rainforest and indulge in gourmet beach barbecues prepared by your private chef, soaking in the sunset with a classic “Seco con leche” cocktail in hand.

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Maldives

For those seeking the warmth of the summer sun, the Maldives is amongst the best tropical destinations in January. Sail through coral-rich seas with Pelorus Yachting, exploring uninhabited islands and sunken shipwrecks with marine experts. Discover some of the best deep-sea fishing with an expert guide or join conservationists in Hanifaru to witness manta rays in extraordinary numbers. Dive with whale sharks, explore underwater ruins, dine in an award-winning underwater restaurant and stay in exclusive beachfront villas on private islands.

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