Question 1

Where should I go abroad for New Year?

Accepted Answer

For warm weather and the sea, people go to the south of Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Goa and Socotra. Snow and a chance of the northern lights are in Iceland and on the Lofoten Islands in Norway. Cappadocia and Istanbul fit a 4–5 day trip with sightseeing. If you want to celebrate with a group, choose a tour with New Year in its name, where the celebration is part of the programme.

Question 2

Where is it warm for New Year?

Accepted Answer

In the south of Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Goa and Socotra the end of December falls in the dry season. Daytime temperatures are usually around 30 °C and the sea is warm, and the south coast of Sri Lanka has surfing waves at this time. Cappadocia and Istanbul are cold on these dates: nights in Cappadocia often drop below zero and snow is common.

Question 3

Where can I see the northern lights over New Year?

Accepted Answer

In this collection, in Iceland and on the Lofoten Islands. In late December Reykjavik gets about four hours of daylight, and on the Lofoten Islands the sun does not rise above the horizon, so there are many dark hours to watch the sky. The aurora depends on cloud cover and solar activity and cannot be guaranteed. Guides follow the forecast and go out on the night with the best chances.

Question 4

When should I book a New Year tour?

Accepted Answer

In October or November. Groups on holiday dates have few places and fill before other departures, and flights get more expensive closer to December. Before paying, check the start date, the places left and the cancellation terms on the tour page.

Question 5

Is a New Year celebration included in the tour?

Accepted Answer

In tours with New Year in the name, the celebration is described in the itinerary, for example a party at the surf camp. In other tours December 31 can be an ordinary day of the route. Check the itinerary and the included and excluded sections, and ask the organiser whether a festive dinner costs extra.

Question 6

What if the tour has no date over the holidays?

Accepted Answer

Send the organiser a request for your dates from the tour page. Private tours, including the Iceland day trips and the northern lights evening, usually run on the days you choose. For group programmes the organiser will say whether an extra departure is possible. The trip is confirmed after the organiser replies and you pay.

Question 7

Are flights included in the price?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: international flights are bought separately. Over the holidays tickets rise in price faster than usual, so buy them soon after the organiser confirms your place, and check the arrival day and the meeting point on the tour page first.

Question 8

What insurance should I take for a New Year trip?

Accepted Answer

A policy that covers every country on the route, your full dates and your activities, such as surfing or winter hiking. For holiday dates, consider cancellation cover too: tickets and accommodation cost more at this time, so a cancelled trip costs more. Check the limits and exclusions before buying.

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