Winter is coming—but that means adventure is on the horizon. Since 1896, HX have been taking curious travellers to the most remote, inspiring, and unique places in the world, and their winter expeditions offer the perfect once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the planet like never before.
Whether you're a seasoned explorer, a passionate nature lover, or simply someone in search of a unique travel experience, we’ve selected two incredible itineraries for 2025. But hurry, these sailings won’t be around forever. Book with your Travel Counsellor by 11th November 2024 to secure your spot onboard.
Highlights of Antarctica
Imagine waking up to the serene beauty of Antarctica, where colossal glaciers and floating icebergs create a dreamlike landscape outside your window. HX’s flight-inclusive 'Highlights of Antarctica' expedition is an immersive 12-day adventure aboard the MS Nansen, with an overnight stay in the vibrant city of Buenos Aires before setting sail.
You’ll spend five days exploring the must-see sights of Antarctica, which includes spotting local wildlife such as seals lounging on ice floes, penguin colonies waddling across the snow, and majestic whales breaching the icy waters around you. Alongside the Expedition Team, you’ll get close to towering icebergs and join onboard lectures to deepen your understanding of this pristine environment and how we can all protect it.
Grand Greenland
Venture into the heart of Greenland with HX’s 'Grand Greenland' expedition, where the icy giants of Disko Bay await. This 13-day voyage aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen takes you along Greenland's wild western coast to experience the eternal daylight of the Midnight Sun, sailing through deep fjords, and alongside huge glaciers, including seeing the impressive Ilulissat Icefjord with your own eyes.
This sailing also immerses you in local cultures and communities, where you can learn about the rich history and culture of Kalaallit Nunaat, Greenland. One highlight is a visit to Sisimiut, which lies 25 miles north of the Arctic Circle. Here, you will find remains that date back over 4,000 years and can learn about the ancient Saqqaq culture that live here. This expedition not only offers breathtaking natural beauty but also invites you to participate in citizen science projects and attend fascinating lectures on topics ranging from glaciology to Greenlandic mythology.
To book one of these itineraries with HX, contact your Travel Counsellor today.
Explore two Mediterranean islands at your own pace across twelve nights with one car to get you there. This fly and drive takes two people from the seaside town of Marsascala through the walled capital Valletta and the north of Malta before crossing by ferry to Gozo for four nights at the Kempinski.
This fifteen night small group tour is built for travellers who want to see Peru properly. Travelling with Intrepid, with a local leader throughout, the route takes in Lima, Paracas, the Nazca Lines, Arequipa, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, with enough time at each stop to actually take it in.
This ten night self-drive takes two people through some of the most dramatic landscapes on earth, from the towering red dunes of the Namib Desert to the wildlife-rich plains of Etosha National Park. With flights from Dublin, 10 days car hire and accommodation throughout included, Namibia is one of Africa's great road trip destinations and this route covers the best of it.
