PLACES YOU CAN TRAVEL NOW
Borders are opening to US travelers and we are just as excited as you are. This is a unique time in travel history, with fewer crowds and extra excitement. For those who are ready to travel, the rewards are great, and for those who are still dreaming, we are ready when you are.
Below is a list of places you can travel now with GeoEx.
We are closely monitoring the new regulations and procedures as countries open and are here to guide you through them towards your next adventure. GeoEx includes the best medical evacuation and rescue services in the industry for COVID and non-COVID medical illnesses and injuries.
What our guests are saying about GeoEx’s support, traveling during the pandemic:
“I embarked on the trip with trepidation largely from anxiety over the COVID risk. I came home feeling safe, truly enriched by the range of experiences from the trip and thrilled that I took the risk.”
–Anonymous
“Traveling at this time can be stressful, but GeoEx made sure that everything on our trip went smoothly. Their attention to detail and procurement of the best guide and accommodations made our trip to Rwanda truly amazing!”
–Becky
Last updated October 21, 2022**
AFRICA
![Tipasa ruins on the coast of Algeria](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2021/11/algeria-tipasa-ruins-coast.jpg)
ALGERIA
For a trip that covers Saharan adventures, Mediterranean architecture, and inland ruins the most comfortable temperatures are found November–March. Open for travel; some restrictions—please contact us for details.
![Waters flowing from the Source Lakes region, Angola](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2022/01/angola-okavango-source-lakes-waters.jpg)
ANGOLA
The inland parks and river systems are at their best May–October with warm days and cool evenings for wildlife and adventure. Open for travel.
![Belligerent hippo in the river in the Okavango Delta, Botswana](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2023/01/botswana-okavango-river-belligerent-hippo.jpg)
BOTSWANA
Wildlife is plentiful all year, with rains reviving the Kalahari Desert and birthing season November-April and wildlife congregating around water sources May–October. Open for travel.
![Western lowland gorilla in Odzala Kokoua National Park, Congo](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2021/12/congo-odzala-kokoua-national-park-western-lowland-gorilla-tree.jpg)
CONGO
Lower humidity and less rain during the long dry season June–September offers favorable conditions for gorilla tracking. Open for travel.
![Arab architecture in Massawa, Ethiopia](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2022/10/ethiopia-massawa-arab-architecture.jpg)
ERITREA
Check out architecture from Ottoman to Art Deco and remote village markets during the cooler weather October–April with warm sunny days. Open for travel.
![](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2020/11/420x420-Ghana-alamy-D82RWK-CCF-1.jpg)
GHANA
From the shade of a teak tree, experience the vibrant colors and sounds of Ashanti art and celebrations during the November–March dry season. Open for travel.
![A ring-tailed lemur seen through the trees in Madagascar](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2021/09/madagascar-ring-tailed-lemur-in-tree.jpg)
MADAGASCAR
The cool, dry weather April–November is agreeable when looking for lemurs or ambling among the baobab trees. Open for travel.
![](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2020/12/Morocco-Unsplash-saad-alshahrani-HWKB3WtIJ6I_564x564.jpg)
MOROCCO
With climates ranging from snowy mountaintops to sizzling deserts, the best of both worlds can be had in spring and fall. Open for travel.
![Sossusvlei dunes and vegetation in Namib-Naukluft Park, Namibia](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2020/09/namibia-namib-naukluft-park-sossusvlei-dunes-vegetation.jpg)
NAMIBIA
Orange dunes meet clear skies in the dry season June–September while green vegetation and breeding wildlife can be seen October–May. Open for travel.
![Portrait of adult mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2020/09/rwanda-volcanoes-national-park-mountain-gorilla-portrait.jpg)
RWANDA
Experience Rwanda’s vibrant wildlife during the dry season June-September while the golden sun illuminates the rolling hills and unveils the majestic gorillas and playful primates. Open for travel.
![Aerial of Praslin Island, Seychelles](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2021/01/seychelles-praslin-island-aerial.jpg)
SEYCHELLES
Truly a year-round destination, May-September brings the best conditions for surfing, while October-April are warmer with calm seas for snorkeling. Open for travel.
![Vineyards in Constantia, Cape Winelands, South Africa](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2020/09/south-africa-cape-winelands-constantia-vineyards.jpg)
SOUTH AFRICA
Spring and fall are ideal, but this is a year-round destination with wildlife, wine-tasting, and ocean adventures. Open for travel.
![](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2020/09/tanzania-serengeti-national-park-zebras.jpg)
TANZANIA
An ideal time for safari is June–October for the great migration, which can be seen heading south November–December. Wildebeest calving season is January–February. Open for travel.
![Women dancing at voodoo ceremony in Atitogan, Togo](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2022/05/togo-atitogan-women-dancing-voodoo-ceremony.jpg)
TOGO
The palm-lined coast is best December–March, when the heat is less intense for exploring local cultural arts and markets. Open for travel.
![Baby mountain gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2020/09/uganda-bwindi-impenatrable-park-baby-mountain-gorilla.jpg)
UGANDA
Tracking gorillas through the lush rain forest is most comfortable during the dry seasons January–March and June–October. Open for travel.
![A hippo in the shallow waters of the Luangwa River at sunrise, Zambia](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2020/09/zambia-south-luangwa-hippo-river.jpg)
ZAMBIA
Walking safaris and game drives along the Zambezi River are best June–September in the dry season. Victoria Falls is spectacular April–May after the rains. Open for travel.
ASIA
![The monastery of Goshavank, Armenia](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2021/05/armenia-goshavank-monastery.jpg)
ARMENIA
The Silk Road history and mountain scenery of the Caucuses are delightful with spring wildflowers May-June and fall foliage September-October. Open for travel.
![Modern architecture of the Flame Towers in Baku, Azerbaijan](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2021/11/azerbaijan-baku-flame-towers-modern-architecture.jpg)
AZERBAIJAN
Temperate spring and fall are excellent times to wander the medieval walled cities, ancient rock carvings, and mud volcanoes. Open for travel.
![male orangutan in the jungles of Borneo](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2022/03/malaysia-borneo-orangutan-jungle.jpg)
BORNEO
Humid year-round, March–October sees less rain in the lush jungles and are a great time to spot orangutans in the wild. Open for travel.
![Bayon at Angkor in Cambodia](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2021/11/joao-francisco-Ea69P-OMP3A-unsplash.jpg)
CAMBODIA
The temples of Angkor and emerald jungles are at their best in the cooler drier months of November–February but can be enjoyed year-round. Open for travel.
![Entering through the front gate at the Taj Mahal, Agra, India](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2021/09/india-agra-taj-mahal-entrance-gate.jpg)
INDIA
The cooler drier conditions October–March is ideal for exploring architecture and tracking tigers, while Himalayan Ladakh is best May–September. Open for travel.
![Sunlight shines on rice terraces near Ubud, Bali, Indonesia](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2021/09/indonesia-bali-ubud-rice-terraces-sunlight.jpg)
INDONESIA
Whether cruising between volcanic islands or adventuring through the lush interior, May–October offers clear sunny days. Open for travel.
![Yurts in the fields of Naryn region, Kyrgyzstan](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2021/05/kyrgyzstan-naryn-yurts-fields.jpg)
KYRGYZSTAN
Cultural explorations and walks through dramatic gorges are best May–September, but lower elevations can be quite warm in June/July. Open for travel.
![Haw Pha Bang Temple in Luang Prabang, Laos](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2022/01/laos-luang-prabang-haw-pha-bang-temple.jpg)
LAOS
Visiting villages along the Mekong or exploring plateau tea plantations, the weather is cooler and drier November–February. Open for travel.
![Kazakh eagle hunters in Mongolia](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2021/07/mongolia-kazakh-eagle-hunters.jpg)
MONGOLIA
Grassy steppes, rolling dunes, and jagged mountains have mild weather June–August, also the time for the famed Naadam Festival. Open for travel.
![Snowcapped Himalayan peaks tower above the town of Pokhara, Nepal](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2021/03/nepal-himalaya-annapurna-peak-pokhara.jpg)
NEPAL
Mountain views are ideal September–November and March–April with warm clear days perfect for trekking and touring in the Himalaya. Open for travel.
![Supertree grove in the Gardens by the Bay, Singapore](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2021/10/singapore-gardens-by-the-bay-supertree-grove.jpg)
SINGAPORE
A year-round destination, Singapore is at its best December–June when cooler drier weather makes exploring modern architecture and eating outdoors delightful. Open for travel.
![Polonnaruwa temple complex, Sri Lanka](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2021/01/sri-lanka-polannaruwa-temple-complex.jpg)
SRI LANKA
With opposing monsoon patterns, December–March is ideal for tea plantations and central temples, while May–August is best for the lesser-known northeast. Open for travel.
![Tilework in the dome of the Gur-e-Amir mausoleum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2021/07/uzbekistan-samarkand-mausoleum-tiled-dome.jpg)
UZBEKISTAN
March–June and September–November beat the heat of summer and chill of winter for pleasant strolls around ancient Silk Road cities and open-air bazaars. Open for travel.
EUROPE
![A hiker admiring the rushing waters Gullfoss Falls, Iceland](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2021/01/iceland-gullfoss-falls-rushing-water-hiker.jpg)
ICELAND
Summer brings long warm days to explore geothermal wonders, while there are chances to see the Northern Lights in September and April. Open for travel.
![Traditional rorbuer cabin over water in Lofoten, Norway](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2022/01/norway-lofoten-rorbuer-cabin-water.jpg)
NORWAY
Adventuring through dramatic fjords and mountains is best enjoyed during the long summer days May–September. Open for travel.
LATIN AMERICA
![Cascades of Iguazu Falls, Argentina](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2021/09/argentina-iguazu-falls-cascades.jpg)
ARGENTINA
From northern deserts to Patagonian parks, Argentina has many microclimates. Visit September–November or March–May for the best weather overall. Open for travel.
![Green sea turtle underwater in Ambergris Caye, Belize](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2020/09/belize-ambergris-caye-green-sea-turtle-underwater.jpg)
BELIZE
Tropical forests hiding Mayan ruins and sandy beaches surrounded by turquoise waters are drier January–May. Open for travel.
![Boats and colonial architecture in the coastal town of Paraty, Brazil](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2021/05/brazil-paraty-colonial-buildings-boats.jpg)
BRAZIL
The best weather for Rio’s beaches and Iguaçu Falls is spring and fall, while the wetlands of the Pantanal are cool and dry May–October. Open for travel.
![Sunlight on the peaks of Torres del Paine, Patagonia, Chile](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2021/09/chile-patagonia-torres-del-paine-sunlight-peaks.jpg)
CHILE
Southern hemisphere spring (September–November) and fall (March–May) have warm temperatures and clear skies for mountain views. Open for travel.
![Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna, Costa Rica](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2020/09/costa-rica-la-fortuna-arenal-volcano.jpg)
COSTA RICA
Wildlife is drawn towards rivers and rain forest hikes accompanied by toucans and tree frogs are most comfortable during the dry season December–April. Open for travel.
![](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2020/11/Cuba-Unsplash-augustin-de-montesquiou-RqMIFcDLeos_420x420.jpg)
CUBA
Whether exploring Havana’s architecture or adventuring through the farmland of Viñales Valley, the dry season of November–April is ideal. Open for travel.
![Red-footed boobie on Genovesa Island, Galapagos](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2020/09/ecuador-galapagos-genovesa-island-red-footed-boobie.jpg)
GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS
Seas are calmer and clearer December–May and June–November is cooler and drier, but the wonderful wildlife is active year-round. Open for travel.
![Lake Atitlan with Toliman and Atitlan volcanoes, Guatemala](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2020/09/guatemala-lake-atitlan-toliman-atitlan-volcanoes.jpg)
GUATEMALA
Cool and dry, November–April are the best months for exploring ancient Mayan ruins, vibrant markets, and volcano-ringed alpine lakes. Open for travel.
![](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2020/11/Nicaragua-DanitaDelimont_RM_SA14_MWR0005_420x420.jpg)
NICARAGUA
Volcanic landscapes and colonial architecture beckon November–January with comfortable temperatures and little rain. Open for travel.
MIDDLE EAST + Turkey
![Intricately tiled interior dome in Esfahan, Iran](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2021/11/iran-esfahan-tiled-interior-dome.jpg)
IRAN
Accessible year round, architectural masterpieces and archaeological treasures shine during spring and fall. Open for travel.
![Looking up at the columns and carvings of the Treasury in Petra, Jordan](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2021/01/jordan-petra-treasury-columns-carvings.jpg)
JORDAN
Explore Petra and Wadi Rum and swim in the Red Sea during spring March–May and fall September–November. Open for travel.
![Striking architecture of Doha's National Museum of Qatar](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2021/08/qatar-doha-national-museum-architecture.jpg)
QATAR
Cooler temperatures December–February are welcome while exploring city skylines, coastal waters, and desert dunes. Open for travel.
![Ushaiqer heritage village in Saudi Arabia](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2021/06/saudi-arabia-ushaiqer-heritage-village.jpg)
SAUDI ARABIA
The desert rock art at Jubbah and hewn tombs at Mada’in Saleh sit under cool clear skies October–April, also a great time for sparkling cities. Open for travel.
Australasia + Oceania
![Iconic opera house and city skyline in Sydney, Australia](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2022/02/australia-sydney-opera-house-skyline.jpg)
AUSTRALIA
Southern locations are ideal December-March, the tropical north May-October, and the center of the country is best October-November and March-May. Open for travel.
![Reflections in Milford Sound, New Zealand](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2022/03/new-zealand-milford-sound-reflections.jpg)
NEW ZEALAND
The prime weather for travel to New Zealand is October–April, southern-hemisphere spring–fall, but it can get busy December-March. Open for travel.
POLAR
![](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2020/09/alaska-katmai-coastal-brown-bear-sow-cubs.jpg)
ALASKA
The long sunny days of June–September are the ideal time to travel by boat and plane, taking in glaciers, forests, and wildlife. Open for travel.
![Marching adelie penguins at Brown Bluff, Antarctica](https://www.geoex.com/app/uploads/2021/10/antarctica-brown-bluff-adelie-penguins.jpg)
ANTARCTICA
Extreme conditions only allow travel during the southern summer, November–February. Penguin chicks appear in December and January. Open for travel.
**Regulations are changing frequently. While we endeavor to keep this page up to date, we also encourage you to contact one of our experts for the very latest news on your desired destination.
* * * * * *
WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
GeoEx planners are experts in their field and keep up to date with the very latest developments as they happen. If you have a question about travel, or would like to discuss your travel plans, feel free to reach out to us by phone or email.