The most recommended destinations to travel in autumn

It should also be borne in mind that there are nuances. There are places like the best destinations in the Mediterranean that can be visited all year round, but there are others where getting the date wrong can be crucial. Especially nature destinations or in areas with strong monsoons and rainy seasons. If we go on a safari in the wet season, it will be difficult for us to see lions or leopards, for example, because they blend into the vegetation.

In this article, we have made a selection of the best destinations to travel in autumn . Ideal places for late September, October, November or early December . We have to mention that as our tailor-made travel agency is located in Spain, in the northern hemisphere, we are talking about our autumn. That is, from the autumn of the northern hemisphere .

However, some of the destinations we have chosen are in the southern hemisphere, which means that it will be spring there. Even so, we have not included it among the spring destinations because we wanted to use our own perspective. I mean, where can you travel when here, in the northern hemisphere, it’s autumn. Let’s go there.

Egypt

Of course, we have to talk about Egypt . The country of the pharaohs has its two best times to visit in spring and autumn. Especially in the area of ​​Cairo , the pyramids of Giza and the desert. The area of ​​Luxor and Aswan , where wonders such as the Valley of the Kings, Edfu or the Valley of the Queens are found, is impassable during the summer.

It can be visited and there are people who do, but the high temperatures, which can approach fifty degrees, make it a suffocating experience. However, during the autumn the temperatures have dropped and it makes the trip much more pleasant. We’re still in the desert and it’s still hot during the day, but not so hot that we regret being there.

Regarding spring, it is necessary to mention that in autumn it is sometimes a little windy, which is why it is a little cheaper. Even so, it is well worth it, especially if we go at the beginning of the fall. Thus, after seeing the ancient tombs, we will be able to visit the beaches of the Red Sea , one of the best destinations for diving in the world.

Thailand

Thailand is another perfect destination to travel in autumn . In this case, curiously, in autumn we have both the best time to travel to Thailand and the worst. The worst time is at the beginning of autumn, during the months of September and October. At this time it rains torrentially in practically the entire country.

However, once November begins and until the month of March we have its best time. It corresponds to the dry season and it practically does not rain in Bangkok , the capital, nor in the jungle or the beach area. Thailand also stands out for being one of the cheapest countries to travel to , so it is very interesting if we are looking for exotic destinations that are not very expensive.

This means that even luxury hotels in Thailand are much cheaper than in other places, being a good destination if we want a premium experience for a more standard price. Of course, there are levels and there are also high-priced hotels. However, what those hotels cost there, they would cost several times more if they were in another country.

In Thailand we must add that there is a highly developed tourist infrastructure and very good air connections. We cannot forget that before the pandemic Bangkok was the most visited city in the world , above New York, London or Paris.

Argentina

Spring in Buenos Aires is one of those experiences that you have to live at least once in your life. For this reason, we recommend traveling to Argentina in our fall . This is also a good time to get to know Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia . From the luxury hotels in Argentina we can enjoy different first class experiences that we recommend, especially those related to wine.

The only one among the most common destinations in Argentina that does not have our autumn as the best time is the Iguazú Falls . In this place it corresponds to the wet season, so it is quite likely that it will rain and, in addition, it will be quite hot and humid. The temperature at this time is around 32º. It may not seem like much, but due to the humidity, it feels like it’s even hotter than it really is.

Even if it’s hot, you can visit it and in the end it makes up for better weather in Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego . Here, during our summer it is very cold and the weather is not good. This often prevents doing some of the usual excursions. However, going between September and December ensures a more benevolent climate and lower prices than in the southern summer.

If you are interested in traveling to Argentina this fall, within our organized trips in small groups accompanied by Mara, we have a very special trip. Our Argentina from October 22 to November 8 will be an unforgettable trip. Or, if you prefer, download the program and choose your dates.

In Indonesia the opposite happens in Thailand, the best time to travel to Indonesia is September and October . However, in November and December there will be abundant rains in almost the entire country. Actually, the best time for Indonesia starts from May , but September and October are cheaper than summer months, so it is a highly recommended option.

Both luxury hotels in Bali and luxury hotels in Indonesia as a whole have prepared during the pandemic and modernized, offering a greater number of luxury travel experiences to their users. Marine activities, in the jungle, massages, ancestral treatments, sighting of animal or plant species, sports… we will not get bored.

Taking a tour that includes Java with Yogyakarta , the island of Bali and some beach areas in hotels on private islands such as Moyo Island is our recommendation. We can also travel to Borneo to see orangutans, visit the Gili or Lombok islands , see dragons in Komodo, there are options for all tastes in this huge country full of thousands and thousands of islands that is Indonesia.

Tanzania

In Tanzania and Indonesia the best time is the same. Therefore, if we are looking for destinations to travel in autumn we have to take into account that only the first part of autumn, that is, the months of September and October are recommended for traveling to Tanzania . From November the rainy season begins and safaris are not so recommended.

Among the places where we can choose hotels with elephants in Africa , Tanzania occupies a prominent place. There are several of these places and also hotels with giraffes , so if we want an experience in the middle of nature it is a first choice. Nor can we forget the possibility of going on a balloon safari to see the Great Migration from the skies.

Beyond the Serengeti , we cannot forget other places such as the Arusha National Park and its Arusha Coffee Lodge , the Ngorongoro crater or Lake Manyara are also perfect for enjoying one of the most visited countries in Africa. Once we set foot on the savannah and spot the first animals, we’ll understand why.

As we have already mentioned, autumn corresponds to the southern spring and it is a good time to travel to Namibia. We are still in the dry season, the coldest, which runs from April to November. From mid-November to December we are already in the southern summer, where there is more rain and also higher temperatures.

However, during September and October we will be able to visit all of Namibia seamlessly. The temperatures will be milder than at other times of the year, the rains will be conspicuous by their absence and we will be able to live the experience in the hotels in Namibia that we select. Here the choice of hotels is very important because many of them add a lot to the experience, from sleeping in the shell of a ship in the middle of the skeleton coast in all luxury, to having an outdoor cinema under the magnificent starry sky Namibian.

Beyond the hotels in the desert of this country, we cannot forget either the Etosha National Park , a more traditional park in the style of the Kruger in South Africa or the Serengeti in Tanzania where we can live a more traditional safari experience. Combine it with the sea lions of Walvis Bay , the kilometer dunes, the desert elephants or the prehistoric glyphs and we have all the ingredients for a unique trip.

As in Namibia , we have to go to November and December to enjoy Guatemala in autumn. We are in the dry season and we will be able to fully enjoy its beaches, its jungle and its Mayan archaeological sites. We like to combine the hotels in Guatemala with the best hotels in the Riviera Maya , to have a 100% Mayan experience, with lots of beaches, cenotes and pyramids.

Guatemala is a much more unknown destination than Mexico and, therefore, we wanted to highlight it. It is a place that shares all the attractions of the Mexican Riviera Maya but is much less crowded. Thus, if we want to discover a new place but one that has everything that has made the Riviera one of the main tourist destinations in the world, Guatemala is an ideal option.

In addition, the Pacific coast is also very interesting if we are looking for some beach, with important National Parks, diving possibilities and all kinds of activities available. One of the last paradises in Central America that often remains to be discovered.

Finally, we are going to talk about one of the best places to see in Portugal . Of course, we are talking about Madeira, the island located halfway between the Canaries, which are also perfect to visit in autumn, and the Azores archipelago. Some of the best hotels in Portugal are located in Madeira and it stands out for its volcanic orography that gives postcard images at every step.

Also known for being the birthplace of Cristiano Ronaldo , soccer fans will find the soccer player’s hotel on the island one of the most mythical places on the island. Completely decorated by him, it is an interesting experience if we are Real Madrid fans. Next to the hotel is the Cristiano Ronaldo museum .

Although it is a good place to travel in autumn, we are in the middle season, with summer being the high season. So the closer to September the better. October, for example, is a perfect month to enjoy good weather and lower prices, although there may be some rain, especially at the end of the month.

Madeira is a destination to enjoy nature. Perfect for hiking and adventure activities, it is very close and there are daily flights from Lisbon and Porto.