04/11/2026
🌍✈️ ESCORTED TOURING – WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT WHERE? 🦁🐘🏔️
One of the most common questions I get asked by customers is…
💬 “When is the best time to visit…?”
And when it comes to escorted touring, timing really can make all the difference! From weather and scenery to wildlife migrations and seasonal highlights, choosing the right time of year can transform the whole experience.
So I’ve put together a 12-month touring calendar featuring some of the world’s most incredible destinations and the experiences that make them special!
🌍 12 MONTHS – 12 INCREDIBLE TOURING EXPERIENCES!
🇦🇺 JANUARY – SOUTHERN AUSTRALIA 🦘
Summer sunshine, Sydney’s iconic harbour, the spectacular Great Ocean Road and Tasmania’s incredible scenery and wildlife.
🇮🇸 FEBRUARY – ICELAND 🌌
Chase the Northern Lights, explore frozen waterfalls and discover breathtaking volcanic winter landscapes.
🇯🇵 MARCH – JAPAN 🌸
The arrival of spring, with beautiful cherry blossoms beginning to appear towards late March, ancient temples and incredible cultural experiences.
🇲🇾 APRIL – BORNEO (SABAH) 🦧
Lush tropical rainforests, orangutans, pygmy elephants and unforgettable wildlife adventures along the Kinabatangan River.
🇵🇪 MAY – PERU ⛰️
The beginning of the drier season, spectacular Andean scenery, the Sacred Valley and the magnificent Machu Picchu.
🇨🇦 JUNE – CANADIAN ROCKIES 🚂
Turquoise glacial lakes, towering mountains, spectacular rail journeys and incredible wilderness scenery.
🇰🇪🇹🇿 JULY – KENYA & TANZANIA 🦁
Prime safari season, the Great Migration, vast African plains and extraordinary Big Five wildlife encounters.
🇧🇼 AUGUST – BOTSWANA 🐘
Exceptional dry-season safaris, elephants gathering along the Chobe River and incredible wildlife in the Okavango Delta.
🇿🇦 SEPTEMBER – SOUTH AFRICA 🐋
Fantastic Big Five safaris in Kruger, whale watching around Hermanus and beautiful spring landscapes.
🇨🇦 OCTOBER – EASTERN CANADA 🍁
Spectacular autumn colours, charming historic towns, scenic lakes and forests bursting with reds, oranges and golds.
🇮🇳 NOVEMBER – NORTHERN INDIA & RAJASTHAN 🐅
Comfortable sightseeing weather, magnificent palaces, the iconic Taj Mahal and opportunities for tiger safaris.
🇦🇶 DECEMBER – ANTARCTICA 🐧
The Antarctic summer, spectacular glaciers, penguin colonies and unforgettable expedition cruising adventures.
🌟 Of course, many destinations have several excellent touring seasons, and conditions can vary considerably between regions, and you can have just as good a tour over several months! These are general recommendations based on some of the best seasonal highlights and experiences.
