We hope you’re looking forward to some great travels in the year ahead!
In the past 12 months the Nomadic team has visited some wonderful places with Zimbabwe, Costa Rica, Western USA, Hungary, Italy and the Greek islands all featuring … and we intend to keep the ball rolling in 2026!
We’re expecting to see lots of interest this year for destinations such as Algeria, Sierra Leone, Madagascar, The Philippines, Chile and Nicaragua as these have increasingly featured in our discussions with clients in recent months.
Tailor-made itineraries, adventure tours, wildlife and walking holidays and self-drive journeys continue to be our most requested trip types with small-ship expedition cruises and multi-country rail journeys seeing strong demand too.
2026 sees the launch of a whole host of exciting new adventures by our tour operator partners and here we’ve showcased a few of our personal favourites.
There are also January Sale discounts of up to 20% off selected trips, so let us know your plans and we’ll obtain the best offers for you.
As ever, if you provide the will, we’ll find the way!
Happy travels,
The Nomads
‘Winter Cabin break at Brändön Lodge’
If you wish to fully embrace winter in these coming months, Best Served Scandinavia are offering the chance to venture into the remote Swedish Wilderness with this newly launched snowy break.
Bothnian Bay is one of the few places in the world where sea ice freezes over in the winter, creating a wintery playground perfect for husky sledding, cross-country skiing and fat-biking. Included excursions cover everything from wilderness skills and snowshoeing to a Northern Lights tour in snowmobile-led sleds.
Return each night to your wonderfully cosy cabin and enjoy late-night strolls under the aurora.
Prices start from £1625 per person including flights for a 4-day tailor-made break.
‘Oman – The Rose of Arabia’
Kirker Holidays have revealed a new small-group tour to Oman in the company of expert Christopher Monckton, taking in the imposing Hajar Mountains, beautiful Indian Ocean beaches and the country’s fascinating cultural heritage.
Starting in the interior, visit ancient ruins and medieval desert forts before climbing into the spectacular mountains where the landscape combines dramatic gorges and verdant terraces of pomegranate and walnuts, as well as the fine-scented Damask rose, highly-prized for producing aromatic rose oil.
Descending to the coast, explore the historic souks and striking modern architecture of Muscat, with time too to enjoy the idyllic sandy beaches.
This expert-led trip offers a superb introduction to Arabian culture.
8 days | Prices from £3996 per person including flights | Departs 20 April 2026
‘Uzbekistan Embraced’
This brand new 11-day itinerary through Uzbekistan offered by Undiscovered Destinations begins in Urgench and finishes in Tashkent, removing the need for any internal flights and creating a seamless travel experience.
International flights are made easy with Turkish Airlines, flying in and out of both cities, while travel within Uzbekistan is by the country’s highly efficient high speed rail network. These modern bullet trains allow for comfortable travelling across the country, maximising time on the ground and minimising logistical complexity.
The itinerary follows the legendary Silk Road through some of the country’s most celebrated cities and traditional mountain communities. Beginning in Khiva, explore the remarkably preserved Ichan Kala with its mosques, minarets and ancient clay ramparts that evoke centuries of caravan trade. The journey continues to Bukhara, long regarded as Central Asia’s holiest city, where visits include the Ark Fortress, the Ismail Samani Mausoleum and the atmospheric trading domes that reflect its rich mercantile past.
From Bukhara the tour ventures into the Nuratau Mountains where guests spend the night in a family-owned village guest house and gain insight into rural Uzbek life, with opportunities for gentle walks and home cooked meals. The itinerary then leads to Samarkand, renowned for its breathtaking ensemble of Islamic architecture including the majestic Registan Square, the Bibi Khanym Mosque and the vibrant necropolis of Shakhi Zinda. The experience concludes in Tashkent where travellers explore its elegant squares, museums and ornate metro stations before departing.
Throughout the programme participants encounter Uzbekistan’s diverse cultural heritage, its warm hospitality and a landscape shaped by centuries of history.
11 days | From £1595 plus flights | April, May, Sept, Oct
‘Kyrgyzstan – The Flora & Fauna of the Celestial Mountains’
Naturetrek
Enter the breathtaking landscapes of Krgyzstan on this tour in search of unique flora and alpine wildlife.
The journey begins in the alpine meadows of Ala-Archa National Park, with chances to see Himalayan Snowcock, Blue-capped Redstart and Brown Dipper before travelling onwards to Chon Kemin, a dry yet botanically rich region. Next ascend to Jashyl-Kol, a pristine mountain lake surrounded by alpine flora, before embarking on the scenic journey to Son Kol Lake, a vast, high-altitude grassland. Here, marvel at meadows filled with edelweiss, Trollius lilacinus and the rare Smelowskia calycina, while scanning for Tibetan Sand Plover, White-winged Snowfinch and Güldenstädt’s Redstart.
Next head south to Tash-Rabat, a historic Silk Road caravanserai before continuing via the dramatic Dolon Pass to Issyk-Kul Lake, exploring valleys brimming with orchids, primulas, and steppe flora, before experiencing the surreal beauty of Fairytale Canyon.
Onwards next to the high alpine terrain of Barskoon Gorge and Chon Ashuu, searching for botanical treasures such as Desideria flabellata, Primula nivalis, and Aquilegia atrovinosa, while birding for Himalayan Snowcock, Sulphur-bellied Warbler and the iconic Ibisbill.
The trip concludes with a 4WD expedition to Ala Kol Lake at 3,560 metres, where hardy alpine plants grow in the rugged, glacial landscape.
12 days | £4995 including flights | 9th to 20th June 2026
‘Olimba Camp’
Zambia
‘Remote Africa’ are opening Olimba Camp, their newest property, in South Luangwa, Zambia in May this year.
Anyone who has stayed in Remote Africa’s current camps – Tafika Camp and their adventurous Tafika Walking Trails in South Luangwa, or the charming Mwaleshi Camp and Takwela Camp in remote North Luangwa, will know this well-established company has a superb operation, focusing on authentic camps and very experienced guiding.
Olimba will offer a slightly more upscale level of accommodation, with just four canvas, screed and thatch chalets. The camp is located on the northern boundary of the Nsefu Sector, to the east of the National Park.
The site itself was actually used as a National Geographic filming base for several years and the name Olimba is named after a star leopard featured in the documentaries.
Whilst Remote Africa is well known for their walking safaris, the focus from Olimba will be on game drives (day and night) and prime wildlife sightings. There are also two photographic hides, including a seasonal carmine bee-eater hide, which will offer up close encounters.
Get in touch with us to arrange a stay here, either as a stand-alone stay or part of a wider Zambian safari.
Add-ons including Victoria Falls can also be included.
The best time to visit is June to October
‘Premium Walking & Hiking in Vietnam’
Experience both the bustle of Hanoi and the gentle lifestyle of northern Vietnam’s hill tribe communities on this newly launched nine-day Premium hiking adventure through Vietnam offered by Intrepid Travel.
Hike with a knowledgeable local leader through valleys, tea plantations, limestone peaks and verdant rice terraces in Nam Ti and Hoang Su Phi, and capture the panoramic views from Horse Shoe Viewpoint and Raspberry Hill.
Spend the night at two Feature Stays, including the Garrya Mu Cang Chai Eco Lodge, surrounded by beautiful mountains and rice terraces, learn about northern Vietnam’s rural village culture in La Pan Tan and Tu Le, and enjoy Vietnam’s local cuisine with a traditional barbecue in Sapa and a Michelin-starred restaurant in Hanoi.
9 days | From £1547 plus flights | Feb- May & Sept – Nov
‘Argentina & Chile: Northern Deserts & Canyons’
This two-week trip with Wild Frontiers offers an unrivalled opportunity to explore the wild beauty and warm hospitality of the Atacama and Puna deserts.
The warm red hues of Chile and Argentina’s northern deserts are no less dramatic than the icy blue scenes found in their famed southern Patagonian deserts, but instead offer an alternative way to experience the countries’ striking scenery, world-class wining and dining and remote communities.
The trip gets off to a vibrant start with an evening of tango in Buenos Aires and folk music in Salta. The journey then begins in earnest through the otherworldly geological formations, picture-postcard villages and award-winning vineyards of the Quebrada de las Conchas (Shells’ Gorge) and Calchiqui Valley.
Heading further north to Purmamarca and Humahuaca Gorge, rainbow-coloured mountains, lunch with an indigenous community and vast salt flats then await before crossing the Andes into Chile. The pace winds down in the Atacama Desert to enjoy sundowners in the Moon Valley, breakfast by Tatio geysers and a telescopic look at the night desert sky.
The trip ends with tours and tastings in Santiago’s central market.
14 days | £5360 plus flights | 10th to 23rd October 2026