Planning 2025 Travels: Discover Our Team’s Favourites

Author : Unwild Planet

As the new year begins, it’s the perfect time to start planning unforgettable travel experiences with your loved ones. At UnWild Planet, we understand that travel is not just about the destination but about celebrating life’s milestones - whether it’s business achievements, personal growth, or the joy of watching your family thrive. With this in mind, our experts have handpicked unique destinations designed to inspire, captivate, and leave an indelible mark on your journey.

Because we believe your travel experience should be as remarkable as the life you lead.

Exploring the remotest corners of the world requires thoughtful preparation, and there’s no better moment to start than now. To help you make the most of 2025, we’ve curated a list of must-visit destinations - places where you can create cherished memories while immersing yourself in extraordinary experiences:

1. Antarctica - A Visionary’s Dream

Best time to visit: November to March
Start planning: 8-12 months ahead
Ideal Duration: 8-10 days

Why Go: Antarctica, the world’s driest, coldest, and windiest continent, is home to 90% of the planet’s ice and 70% of its freshwater. Its untouched wilderness fosters a sense of awe and clarity unmatched anywhere else.

Unwild Picks:

Witness humpback whale migrations, where over 10,000 humpbacks gather in krill-rich waters.
Marvel at the world’s largest calving glaciers, some larger than Manhattan.
Observe emperor penguins, known to survive the harshest winters on Earth.

2. High Arctic: Svalbard & Greenland – The Ultimate Destination for Snow Adventures

Best Time to Visit: May–July (Midnight Sun) or September–April (Northern Lights)
Start Planning: 6–9 months ahead
Ideal Duration: Svalbard: 8 days, Greenland: 7-10 days

Why Go: The High Arctic connects Greenland and Svalbard in stunning wilderness. Greenland’s 80% ice-covered terrain features the Ilulissat Icefjord, where glaciers shift 40 meters daily. Svalbard, home to more polar bears than people, offers over 100 nights of Aurora Borealis. Together, they promise unmatched adventures!

UnWild Picks:

Explore Greenland’s Viking ruins and Inuit traditions.
Kayak, snowmobile, and take a Polar Plunge in Svalbard, capped with champagne picnics on ice.
Send a postcard from Ny-Ålesund, the world’s northernmost post office.

3. Amazon Rainforest: Dual Gateways in Colombia & Peru

Best Time to Visit: May to September (better access to trails & wildlife observation)
Start Planning: 6 - 9 months in advance to secure eco-lodges and guided tours.
Ideal Duration:

Peru: 10-12 days
Columbia: 6-8 days
Amazon Rainforest: 5-7 days

Why Go:
Explore the heart of the Amazon through Leticia, Colombia’s vibrant tri-border town, where Indigenous culture thrives. In Peru, the Tambopata and Manu Reserves offer unmatched biodiversity, from jaguars to giant otters, in one of Earth’s richest ecosystems. Both gateways promise an immersive Amazonian adventure with unique wildlife and cultural experiences.

UnWild Picks:

Trek through Manu National Park hosting over 16,000 tree species.
Canoe hidden waterways of Amazon River Basin, surrounded by jungle sounds.
Spot nocturnal wildlife on night safaris under starlit canopies.

4. Botswana: For Wildlife Enthusiasts & Eco-Conscious Travellers

Best time to visit: November to April (Green Season), May to October (Dry Season)
Start planning: 4-6 months (Green Season), 8-12 months (Dry Season)
Ideal Duration: 8-9 days

Why Go:
Botswana, renowned for its conservation and exclusive safaris, is a top wildlife destination. Highlights include the Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is one of the world’s largest inland deltas, Chobe National Park’s massive elephant herds, Makgadikgadi’s salt pans, Moremi’s predator-rich reserves, and the pristine Kalahari.

UnWild Picks:

Sleep under a canopy of stars in the silence of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans - perfect for stargazing
Discover 4,500 ancient rock paintings at Tsodilo Hills
Visit the Kalahari’s lesser-known regions to observe meerkats

5. Patagonia: A Trekker’s Dream

Best Time to Visit: October to April
Start Planning: 9 to 12 months in advance for permits and accommodations.
Ideal Duration: 13-15 days

Why Go:
Patagonia is a land of extremes, from Torres del Paine’s iconic W Trek and glacier-fed lakes to Chile’s Lake District, where volcanic peaks like Villarrica and Osorno rise above crystal-clear lakes and ancient Araucaria forests. Adding to its allure are the Atacama Desert’s surreal salt flats, and Easter Island’s mysterious Moai statues, offering adventurers unmatched diversity in nature and history.

UnWild Picks:

Kayak or boat to Grey Glacier for up-close views of its towering ice walls.
Discover Patagonia’s unique wildlife on guided safaris, from guanacos to rare bird species.
Trek the French Valley, a haven of hanging glaciers and sweeping panoramic vistas.
Connect with local gauchos, experiencing their traditions and life in the Patagonian wilderness.

6. Mongolia: A Cultural Odyssey

Best Time to Visit: June to September (peak season for warm weather and cultural festivals).
Start Planning: 6-9 months in advance
Ideal Duration: 5-7 days

Why Go:

Mongolia is a land of ancient treasures and vibrant traditions. The Gobi Desert, renowned for uncovering the world’s first dinosaur eggs, fascinates adventurers and paleontology enthusiasts. Immerse in nomadic life by staying in traditional gers, herding yaks, and sharing meals with local families. From elusive snow leopards to soaring golden eagles, Mongolia’s rugged wilderness is where history and biodiversity collide!

UnWild Picks:

Experience sleigh races and ice-sculpting on frozen Khövsgöl Lake
Explore the hidden gem of Mongolia the 300-meter-tall “singing” dunes of the Gobi Desert
Live with Mongolia’s last reindeer-herding nomads in the remote Taiga

How You Can Rethink Travel in 2025

At Unwild Planet, we focus on:

Sustainability: Partnering with local organizations to minimize environmental impact.
Community Empowerment: Supporting local guides, businesses, and cultural preservation.
Life-Changing Adventures: From Arctic kayaking to living with Indigenous communities, every trip is crafted to inspire transformation.

Travel with us in 2025 and turn your journey into a story of exploration, growth, and meaningful impact. Ready to start planning? Let’s make it unforgettable!

Traveling with UnWild Planet is life-transforming, offering personal growth and new perspectives through immersive cultural exchanges, thrilling adventures, and intimate wildlife encounters. These experiences build resilience, foster a deeper appreciation for diverse landscapes, and inspire a commitment to preserving the planet’s natural and cultural treasures.

Together, let’s travel in a way that protects the world we explore and uplifts the communities we meet.