10 Moments Not to Miss in 2025
As we enter a new year of possibilities, what wondrous moments await? At WT, we’re excited to offer one-of-a-kind moments that capture the true spirit of our favorite places. Join us for thrilling adventures featuring blink-and-you’ll-miss-it natural phenomena, rare wildlife sightings, and dazzling celebrations unique to specific times and places. Whether you’re after cultural immersion or nature-inspired awe, rest assured we’ve crafted the perfect memory-in-the-making for you.
Watch the Sunset at Uluru in Australia’s Red Center
Australia’s “Red Center” is one of the most mesmerizing places on the planet, and that’s largely because of the iconic sandstone monument of Uluru. Come sunset, as Uluru glows bright, we’ll circle it on a hike past tranquil waterholes and petroglyph-marked caves.
Summit Mount Kilimanjaro at Sunrise
The true summit of Kilimanjaro is Uhuru Peak (19,341′), and if you arrive before the clouds close in, you can see the entire continent stretching out in all directions. Unlike other routes that require setting out for the summit at midnight, our route grants us a short pre-dawn hike that puts us on top at the perfect time.
Attend an Egun Mask Festival in Benin
Few experiences capture the heart of West Africa like a tribal dance guided by ancient traditions. The Egun mask dance is particularly extraordinary—witness this spectacle in a Beninese village, as figures adorned in mask costumes symbolizing reincarnated spirits emerge from the forest and dance through the village streets!
Witness the Northern Lights in Iceland
Experts predict 2025 will offer the best northern lights display in a generation, and what better place to experience this wonder than a destination of equal magic. Iceland’s winter months not only provide excellent viewing opportunities but also exciting snowy adventures like snowshoeing across lava fields.
See Giant Pandas Up Close
Encounter these remarkable creatures at a famous panda reserve, and explore a serene landscape of lost civilizations, Buddhist holy mountains, and legendary karst landscapes. Along the way, we’ll sample famed culinary traditions as we explore southern China’s spectacular Sichuan and Guangxi provinces.
Walk through the Sun Gate at Machu Picchu
For most hikers of the Inca Trail, one moment in particular stands out: walking through Inti Punku, the “Gate of the Sun,” the ancient entrance to Machu Picchu, as the dazzling lost city is revealed below for the first time. That evening we’ll stay at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, just steps away from the ruins.
Low-tide Barefoot Walk to Mont Saint-Michel
To truly capture the magic of Normandy’s enigmatic island abbey, Mont Saint-Michel, we’ll trek barefoot across the sandy expanse of Saint Michel Bay at low tide. Afterward, we’ll ascend the island’s single narrow lane, lined with gabled houses, to reach the medieval abbey itself.
Complete the Camino de Santiago in Finisterre
As we near the end of this legendary pilgrimage, we arrive in Santiago on foot, with the majestic spires of the cathedral coming into view as emotions flood in—pride, relief, and awe. We complete the final stretch at Finisterre, KM 0, walking the sands barefoot in true pilgrim tradition.
Swim with Whale Sharks in Cenderawasih
In a remote bay off the northern coast of Indonesia’s Papua province, where white-sand beaches meet dramatic karst cliffs, marine life has evolved in relative isolation. In this ethereal setting, we have the rare opportunity of snorkeling alongside docile whale sharks that show no fear of humans.
Celebrate the Holi Festival in Rajasthan
Come March, our spectacular journey across India’s most colorful region gets even more vibrant. Along with attending the joyous Holi Festival, we’ll visit desert herder camps, Mughal palaces, and Jain temples, ride camels across dunes, and take rickshaws through Jaipur’s colorful streets.
