Adventurous Christmas Day Alternatives

Swap the turkey for a thali; Lion King 3D DVD's for the real-life lion kings of Etosha National Park. This year, we've some amazing, adventurous 'Christmas Day Alternatives' for those who want a festive day to remember – for all the right reasons.

Andean and Coastal Explorer, Salvador to Manaus
24 days from £850 per person, kitty from US$920, departing 17th December ex Salvador.
What you'll be doing on Christmas Day: Relaxing on arguably Brazil's BEST BEACH, Jericoacoara. With its azure blue waters and white sandy beaches, let the ocean breezes cool you as you kick back, lounge on the hammock and sip the odd beer or three. 
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Delhi to Mumbai
16 days from £585 per person, kitty from US$330, departing 23rd December ex Delhi.
What you'll be doing on Christmas Day: Wandering the streets of one of the jewels in Rajasthan's crown: Jaisalmer, which, dominated by the yellow sandstone hill fort, lies in the very heart of the Thar Desert. As the sun sets over this magical city (without a sleigh in sight) you'll soon know why Jaisalmer is also known as 'The Golden City'. 
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Cape Town to Vic Falls
22 days from £895 per person plus kitty of US$680, departs 15th December ex Cape Town.
What you'll be doing on Christmas Day: Taking a wildlife safari through Etosha National Park, sleeping under the stars in a bush camp surrounded by the sounds of Africa and tucking into campfire 'Christmas Dinner' made by an Africa camp master. 
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Buenos Aires to Rio via Pantanal and Iguazu Falls
19 days from £695 per person and kitty of US$750 departs 20th December ex Buenos Aires.
What you'll be doing on Christmas Day: Staring in wonder at the Iguazu Falls – the Argentinian side on 25th December, the Brazilian side on Boxing Day.
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