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Celebrate Christmas somewhere extraordinary this year
Vietnam | India | China | Sri Lanka | Thailand | South Africa
Ditch the crowded high streets, dreary weather and long nights this festive season and spend Christmas somewhere extraordinary.
Imagine waking up on Christmas Day just as the sun rises in South Africa’s Greater Kruger National Park before setting off on a magical safari. Or spending Christmas evening enjoying champagne as the sun sets of the Taj Mahal. You could be cruising the tranquil waters of Vietnam's Halong Bay or relaxing surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka.
If you’d prefer your Christmas to be a little cooler – why not spend it in China where December is a time of wintry festivities ? You could be spending Christmas Day exploring the Great Wall of China before a delicious Peking duck dinner. Or opt for our China: Winter Wonderland tour and experience the phenomenal Harbin Ice Festival – a spectacular display of incredible ice sculptures – with huge structures, including buildings, made entirely of ice.
These Christmas Day highlights are part an award-winning, fully inclusive tour where you’ll be exploring your country of choice alongside our industry leading National Escorts – guides born and raised in the country you’re visiting. See the highlights, discover some hidden gems and have unforgettable memories to share when you return home – ready for a new year of adventures!
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You can save up to £400pp on selected 2024 Christmas tours with our Summer Sizzler Sale - secure your unforgettable Christmas getaway for less!
Here is a taster of where you could be spending your 2024 festive season:
Enjoy Christmas at the height of summer with a once-in-a-lifetime journey through South Africa. Witness the incredible wildlife of the Kruger – where you’ll spend a magical Christmas Eve and Day, traverse the scenic Garden Route with its picturesque coastline and charming towns and immerse yourself in the cosmopolitan allure of Cape Town.
On this tour your'll:
The perfect way to spend the festive season by experiencing the best of what India has to offer. From the classic sights of India's Golden Triangle, searching for the tigers in Ranthambore, discovering delightful Udaipur and participating in the festivities of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Awake on Christmas Day to explore the magnificent Taj Mahal. Enjoy a delicious Christmas feast and sip champagne at a rooftop restaurant accompanied by amazing views of the Taj at sunset.
You'll even be treated to a fantastic musical show telling the story of Emperor Shahjahan and his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal (for whom the Taj Mahal was built) – a true Bollywood experience!
On this tour you'll marvel at magnificent temples, see the World Heritage Rock Fortress at Sigiriya, search for elephants and other wild animals at Yala National Park and so much more. Spend Christmas Day in Sri Lanka's gorgeous tea country, Nuwara Eliya, where you'll take part in an exclusive tea plantation experience wearing a traditional, handmade silk saree dress which you'll get to take home as a memento. After a delicious Christmas lunch, you'll head to the colonial era Grand Hotel for High Tea in their beautiful gardens - the perfect way to spend Christmas Day.
This Christmas, journey through the magic of Thailand. A traditionally Buddhist country, there is no shortage of celebration and cheer no matter the time of year. When better to explore the marvels of this visually breathtaking place than December, with hot sunny days and balmy nights? Spend Christmas Day morning at an elephant rescue sanctuary in Chiang Mai, fostering memories with these majestic creatures before sitting down to Christmas dinner in a beautiful colonial mansion. Finally, enjoy a light-hearted Boxing Day cooking class to round the trip off before your return home.
Embark on an enchanting journey through southern India with a festive touch. Explore Chennai and Pondicherry, marvelling at the historic sites. Discover the cultural wonders of Madurai's markets and the scenic beauty of Lake Periyar along with Munnar's tea plantations. Celebrate Christmas in Kochi with an Oriental Orthodox Mass and conclude your exploration with a tranquil backwaters cruise.
Celebrate Christmas in a new and exciting way in China – taking a Christmas Day walk on the Great Wall and bringing in the New Year in Chengdu, home to the magnificent Giant Panda.
Soak up all of China's most famous attractions on this tour; the Terracotta Warriors of Xian, Beijing's Tiananmen Square and Temple of Heaven, the Grand Buddha of Leshan, and the adorable giant pandas of course! After spending Christmas morning on China's iconic Great Wall, swap traditional turkey for an authentic Peking duck feast that evening!
Escape to the magic of China this Christmas, where every city transforms into a winter wonderland. Marvel at the sparkling lights of Shanghai's skyline, relish the warmth of spicy Chengdu cuisine, uncover the ancient secrets of Xian, stand in awe of Beijing's imperial grandeur, and step into the fantastical world of the Ice and Snow Festival in Harbin.
With more than 25 years of experience operating tours across the world, we know how to make sure our customers have an unforgettable time. With fully inclusive touring, your flights, visas, accommodation, all or most meals, guiding, domestic transport and entry fees are all included in the price you pay (inclusions will vary with Cruise & Tour itineraries). Our tours offer terrific value.
When you travel on your Wendy Wu Tour, you'll be taken care of by our National Escorts - in-country guides, born and raised in the country you're touring. They have been trained by us, and all speak excellent English,
We don’t want to ruin any surprises, but here’s a taster of what you might expect on an award-winning Wendy Wu tour:
Summer Sizzler Offer (Christmas in Kerala, Christmas in Thailand, Christmas in South Africa & Christmas in Vietnam)
The offer is available on bookings confirmed between 02 July and 2nd September 2024 and cannot be applied retrospectively to bookings already confirmed. Discounts ranging from £200 per person to £700 per person are available on a wide selection of group tours in 2024 and 2025. The offer applies to Flight Inclusive and Land Only bookings, but does not include Tailormade or Private tours. The offer cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Please note that flights on holidays booked more than 11 months in advance may be subject to supplements when airline fares are published. The offer is subject to availability and Wendy Wu Tours reserve the right to change or withdraw the offer.
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