Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

May

May with True Travel

Where to go in May

May is one of those months when Europe feels like a secret. The weather is warming, but the great summer migration of visitors has yet to begin. We love it for slow journeys through Italy, Portugal and Greece — long lunches, beautiful hotels, vineyards and villages where life is still following its normal rhythm.

In Rwanda, the forests are wonderfully lush after the rains. Gorilla trekking can be wetter, but the landscapes are spectacular and the trails quieter. For adventurous families with older children or couples looking for something genuinely extraordinary, this can be a very rewarding time to go.

Across Latin America, May is when Peru starts to become particularly compelling. The Andes are drying out, skies are clearing and conditions are excellent for combining Machu Picchu with the Sacred Valley, Lake Titicaca or a longer journey through the country.

It is also a wonderful time for Mexico if you want to look beyond the beaches. Explore the Yucatán’s cenotes and Mayan ruins, head into the colonial heartland or combine Mexico City with Oaxaca for an immersion in art, architecture and some of Latin America’s most exciting food.

Rome, Italy

Our Recent Trips

Journeys we’ve loved

To provide you a taste of what True Travel can create, our team of global destination specialists have created a selection of case studies, from our recent travels.

Swipe to see more

Switzerland | Italy | France

Switzerland, Italy & France: Mountains & Legendary Trains

Travel through Switzerland and the Alps on a journey where the route is as memorable as the destinations themselves. Begin beside Switzerland’s Lake Lucerne, exploring its historic city and surrounding…
Read more

South Africa

A Road Trip Through KwaZulu-Natal

KwaZulu-Natal brings together some of South Africa’s most rewarding landscapes and stories, from the Indian Ocean to the foothills of the Drakensberg. Ease into the 12 day journey in Umhlanga…
Read more
Guatapé, Colombia

Colombia

Colombia: Coffee, Coast & Colonial Cities

Colombia packs an impressive variety of landscapes and experiences into one 16 day journey, from the coffee farms and wax palms of the interior to the Caribbean coast. Around Armenia,…
Read more
Tayrona National Park, Colombia

Colombia

Colombia in Depth

Take a slower route over 16 days through Colombia, combining historic towns and local traditions with the beaches and energy of the Caribbean coast. In Bogotá, explore La Candelaria through…
Read more
Salar De Uyuni, Bolivia

Bolivia

Peru & Bolivia: From Machu Picchu to the Salt Flats

15 days trace a journey through the Andes, moving from Peru’s Pacific coast into the highlands and across to Bolivia’s vast, otherworldly landscapes. Begin in Lima before heading into the…
Read more
Mindo, Ecuador

Ecuador and The Galapagos

Quito, the Galápagos & Ecuador’s Cloud Forest

Nineteen days reveal the remarkable variety of Ecuador, from the Andean highlands to the wildlife-rich Galápagos and the lush cloud forests. Begin in Quito, where historic streets, local flavours and…
Read more
Tikal, Guatemala

Guatemala

Guatemala: Maya Heritage & Lake Atitlán

Guatemala brings together colonial towns, volcanic landscapes and some of Central America’s most remarkable Maya sites, with plenty of time to get into the country’s more remote corners. In Antigua,…
Read more
Ayutthaya, Thailand

Thailand

Thailand & Laos: Ancient Cities & Island Escapes

Move between Thailand and Laos on a 14 day journey that pairs historic cities and spiritual traditions with time beside the sea. In Bangkok, explore its floating and railway markets…
Read more
Ometepe, Nicaragua

Nicaragua

Classic Nicaragua

Nicaragua brings together colonial history, volcanic landscapes and Pacific shores in an 8 day journey that moves from the country’s interior to its islands and coast. In Granada, explore the…
Read more
Corcavado National Park, Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Coffee, Coast & Rainforest

Nine days bring together Costa Rica’s coffee country, tropical waterways and wild Pacific coast. Begin in the Central Valley, staying among the coffee farms and learning more about the traditions…
Read more
Scarlet macaws in Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Tortuguero to Santa Teresa

Costa Rica rewards a slower pace, with 18 days to move between rainforest, cloud forest and the Pacific coast. Begin in Tortuguero, where waterways and dense forest provide an immersive…
Read more
Soberiana National Park, Panama

Panama

Panama: Casco Viejo to Bocas del Toro

Panama brings together three very different settings over 12 days, from the historic streets and waterways of the capital to the cloud forests of the highlands and the Caribbean islands…
Read more
Java, Indonesia

Indonesia

Indonesia: Islands & Culture

Fourteen days in Indonesia bring together ancient temples, rice terraces and time on some of the country’s quieter islands. In Yogyakarta, explore the region’s remarkable temple complexes before heading into…
Read more
Quiver Trees, Namibia

Namibia

The Deserts and Canyons of Southern Namibia

Namibia is a country best experienced slowly, with time to appreciate the extraordinary changes in scenery as you travel south. Start this 10 day journey in the Kalahari, where red…
Read more
Kyoto, Japan

Japan

Japan: Tokyo to Mount Fuji

Over 13 days, discover the contrasts that make Japan so rewarding, from Tokyo’s gaming culture and sushi counters to Kyoto’s temples, traditional districts and quieter rituals. Explore the capital’s different…
Read more
SAF Sabi Sands ian-mackey-CJKbwf UY33s-unsplash

South Africa

Classic South Africa: From Cape to Kruger

Few countries make it quite so easy to combine city life, coast, wine and safari in a single 12 day journey. In Cape Town, explore the city’s history and culture…
Read more
Granada, Nicaragua

Nicaragua

Nicaragua: Rum, Cigars & Colonial Cities

Nicaragua’s history and traditions come to life on this 9 day journey, from León’s revolutionary murals and grand cathedral to the country’s rum and cigar-making heritage. In León, go behind…
Read more
PER Chan Chan i Stock-471078396

Peru

Northern Peru: Ancient Kingdoms & Lost Cities

Travel north through Peru to uncover a side of the country far removed from the usual routes, where ancient civilisations and dramatic mountain scenery shape this 13 day experience. Around…
Read more
DOM La Entrada victor-rosario-km REfhcy5q0-unsplash

Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic: Culture, Rainforest & Caribbean Shores

The Dominican Republic comes together through its food, music, wildlife and wild landscapes on a 12 day journey from Santo Domingo to the Caribbean coast. In the capital, explore the…
Read more
PER Machu Picchu ed-wingate-kxkhs VY8-v U-unsplash

Peru

A Journey Through Peru & Colombia

Two very different sides of South America come together on this 15 day journey, pairing Peru’s Inca heritage and food culture with the Caribbean energy of Colombia. In Lima, move…
Read more
Etosha National Park, Namibia

Namibia

Classic Namibia Self-Drive

A self-drive 13 day journey through Namibia brings together some of the country’s most varied experiences, from wildlife and conservation to desert scenery and time on the coast. After exploring…
Read more
Cartagena, Colombia

Panama | Colombia

Colombia & Panama: Coast, Canal & Private Islands

Combine the Caribbean character of Cartagena with the islands and waters of Panama on a 15 day journey that moves between historic cities and remote shores. In Cartagena, explore the…
Read more
Atacama, Chile

Chile | Bolivia | Peru

Lima to Santiago: Peru, Bolivia & Chile

Crossing three countries, this 18 day journey moves from the Pacific coast of Peru into the high Andes before reaching the vast landscapes of northern Chile. Begin in Lima, exploring…
Read more
Los Cardones National Park, Argentina

Argentina

Argentina in Depth

Argentina rewards a longer stay, with this 20 day journey taking in colourful Andean valleys, high-altitude vineyards, rainforest and the streets of Buenos Aires. Begin in the capital, exploring its…
Read more
Hekla, Iceland

Iceland

Iceland: Highlands to Ice Caves

Iceland’s volcanic landscapes, geothermal activity and remote wilderness come together on a 8 day journey that ventures well beyond the usual routes. Begin in Reykjavík before heading into the Golden…
Read more
Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia

Zambia

Classic Zambia

This 9 day journey in Zambia is made for getting closer to the wilderness, whether you’re exploring on foot, by canoe or from the water. In South Luangwa, discover the…
Read more
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe

Classic Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe brings together some of southern Africa’s most distinctive safari experiences, from walking through the floodplains of Mana Pools to watching wildlife gather at Hwange’s waterholes. In Mana Pools, follow…
Read more
Hoi An, Vietnam

Vietnam

Vietnam: Hanoi to the Mekong Delta

Vietnam unfolds through food, countryside and changing landscapes on a 13 day journey from Hanoi to the Mekong Delta. In the north, explore Hanoi by cyclo before hiking through the…
Read more
Kyoto, Japan

Japan

Japan: Modern Cities & Ancient Traditions

Over 14 days, experience a varied side of Japan, combining the energy of Tokyo with mountain villages, historic cities, contemporary art and Kyoto’s enduring traditions. Start in the capital, moving…
Read more
Komodo National Park, India

Indonesia

Indonesia: Bali & the Komodo Islands

A 13-day journey through Bali and Komodo National Park, combining Balinese food and culture with time on the water and a slower finish by the sea. Begin in Ubud, where…
Read more
Cork, Ireland

Ireland

Classic Ireland

Ireland’s history, landscapes and food come together on a 11 day journey from Dublin through the country’s southern and western counties. Begin in the capital, where centuries of history sit…
Read more
Edinburgh, Scotland

Scotland

Scotland: Castles, Coastlines & Country Estates

Scotland unfolds through a journey from Edinburgh’s historic streets into the wilder landscapes of the Highlands and far north. This 10 day journey begins in the capital, discovering quieter neighbourhoods…
Read more
Athens, Greece

Greece

Aegean Odyssey: From the Parthenon to the Caldera

Greece unfolds through a journey that combines ancient history, island life and the flavours of its Aegean culture. This 8 day trip begins in Athens, moving between the Acropolis and…
Read more

Spain

Spain: Barcelona to Andalusia

Spain’s artistic heritage, Moorish history and food culture come together on a 10 journey from Catalonia to Andalusia. Begin in Barcelona, exploring the medieval streets before heading into the countryside…
Read more
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Malaysia and Borneo

Borneo: Rainforest, Rivers & Reef

Thirteen days take you deep into Borneo’s forests before ending with five nights on a tropical island. Around Kota Kinabalu and the Kinabatangan River, discover some of the region’s most…
Read more
Cotswolds, England

England

England: London & the Cotswolds

Spend 9 days combining the character of London with the quieter pace of the Cotswolds and a glimpse of historic Oxford. In the capital, discover royal landmarks, grand galleries and…
Read more
Saint Tropez, France

France

France: Paris to the Côte d’Azur

From Paris to the vineyards of Bordeaux and the sun-drenched coast of the Côte d’Azur, this 15 day journey brings together some of France’s most distinctive settings. Begin in the…
Read more
Kuala Lumpar, Malawi

Malaysia and Borneo

Malaysia & Borneo: City to Jungle

Move from the multicultural streets of Kuala Lumpur into the heart of Borneo’s rainforest, before ending with four nights on Gaya Island over this 13 day trip. After time exploring…
Read more
aayush-gupta-ljh CEa HYWJ8-unsplash

Portugal

Portugal: Lisbon, Alentejo & Comporta

Portugal unfolds through a 8 day journey from Lisbon’s historic streets into the quieter landscapes of the Alentejo and the Atlantic coast of Comporta. Begin in the capital, exploring its…
Read more

Norway | Iceland

Norway & Iceland: Fjords & Fire

Spend 12 days as Norway and Iceland come together on a journey shaped by fjords, mountains and the far north. Begin in Oslo, combining the city’s cultural highlights with a…
Read more
Rome, Italy

Italy

La Dolce Vita: Rome to Lake Como

Twelve days bring together the layers of Italy, from Rome’s ancient streets to Tuscany’s countryside, Florence’s Renaissance treasures and the quiet elegance of Lake Como. Begin in Rome, moving between…
Read more
Tasmania Freycinet Bay, Australia

Australia

Australia: West to East Coast

Seventeen days take you across Australia’s south and east, from the beaches and vineyards of Western Australia to Tasmania’s wild coast and the energy of Sydney. Begin in Perth before…
Read more
Sydney, Australia

Australia

Australia: Sydney to the Whitsundays

Fifteen days reveal the remarkable variety of Australia, moving from harbour cities and rugged coastlines to vineyards, wildlife and the turquoise waters of the Whitsundays. Begin in Sydney, where the…
Read more
Bumthang, Bhutan

Bhutan

Bhutan: Sacred Valleys & Mountain Trails

Over 16 days, journey deeper into Bhutan, moving between mountain valleys, ancient monasteries and quiet rural communities at an unhurried pace. From Paro and Thimphu, travel across high passes to…
Read more
Paro, Bhutan

Bhutan

Bhutan: Mountains & Monasteries

Over 11 days, discover Bhutan through its mountain landscapes, Buddhist heritage and rural traditions, travelling between its valleys and high passes at an unhurried pace. Begin in Paro before exploring…
Read more
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Botswana | Zimbabwe

10 Days

Classic Botswana & Victoria Falls

From the thundering waters of Victoria Falls to the tranquil channels of the Okavango Delta and the otherworldly expanse of the Makgadikgadi Pans, this journey takes in three very different…
Read more
Anambas Islands, Indonesia

Singapore | Indonesia | Malaysia and Borneo

Singapore, Malaysia & the Anambas Islands

Over 13 days, move from Singapore’s food-filled streets through the rainforests and heritage towns of Malaysia before ending on a private Indonesian island. Singapore sets the tone with its mix…
Read more

Not sure where to start?

Fill out our trip finder form and find inspiration for your perfect holiday

Trip Finder

Why choose True Travel

Every destination, expertly understood

We only recommend what we know

Truly bespoke, never off-the-shelf

Every itinerary is built around your pace and interests

One specialist, start to finish

The same person from first call to flight home

Trusted for over 13 years

B Corp certified, ATOL protected, Award-winning

Ready to plan your next adventure?

Speak to a specialist today

Call us Plan A Journey