Adventure Holidays and Tours
Life was meant for great adventures
Find your very own 'great adventure' with our range of tours designed with the intrepid traveller in mind. Whether you want to rise to the challenge and take on the summit of Kilimanjaro or Everest Base Camp, combine cultural escapades with trekking alongside Morocco's nomadic Berbers, or opt for a more leisurely cycle through the countryside of Cambodia, we have the perfect itinerary for you. We're also tailor-made specialists so if you have a special active adventure in mind, we're here to help make it happen.
How much adventure can you handle?
Big Challenges
Keen trekkers can tackle Everest on one of our treks to Base Camp as well as the iconic climb to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro. We have a number of trips to Peru that include the popular Inca Trail that delivers you right at the door of Machu Picchu.
Gentler Treks
Experience pristine nature on a less challenging trek through the Annapurna region of Nepal, take the secret route from Dana Nature Reserve into Petra or join the native berbers of Morocco on their bi-annual migration in the High Atlas.
Cycling Holidays
Our leisurely cycling holidays are the perfect choice for those looking for a more relaxed active getaway. Cycle Croatia's scenic Istrian Peninsula from north to south or pedal through the countryside of Cambodia and discover Angkor Wat.
Cross Country
Travel through remote steppe in Mongolia on our special horseback journey, trek through the taiga of Primorsky Mountain to the shores of Lake Baikal or ski cross country in Listvyanka during the winter on a Trans-Siberian railway journey.
Cultural Touring
Swap the demanding physical adventure for cultural experiences in India, Southeast Asia, Japan and China to name just a few though you'll need your walking shoes as you explore local temples, villages, ancient sites and markets.
Train Travel
No doubt the world's most iconic rail adventure is the Trans-Siberian, traversing Russia, Mongolia and China. The train network in India also affords great rail journeys visiting holy cities and Peru's Andean Explorer is one of the world's highest rail routes.
Expedition Cruises
Sea-faring nature lovers can choose from a range of unforgettable adventure voyages whether it's a cruise around the Galapagos Islands on the look out for creatures that inspired Darwin's theory on evolution, or to Antarctica for polar wildlife and icebergs.
Top Adventure Holiday Destinations
Many of our tours contain an element of 'soft' adventure to them with enriching cultural experiences and just the right amount of physical activities so you're spoilt for choice with the range we offer. Some destinations lend themselves perfectly to 'hard' adventure with more physically demanding challenges that require you to step out of your comfort zone. Here's our top choices of destinations that offer elements of both so you can find your kind of adventure.
South America
A firm favourite on any adventure bucket list is the trek along the famed Inca Trail to Machu Picchu spending three nights camping to arrive at the Sun Gate. On longer overland itineraries you can also explore the otherworldly landscapes of the Uyuni salt flats in Bolivia & the incredible Laguna Colorada in Chile.
Africa
On our overland camping safaris you'll spend your days on the search for Africa's iconic wildlife and the nights camping in some of the continent's most popular national parks. At Victoria Falls you can get your adrenaline fix with a wealth of available activities with plenty more on offer throughout our thrilling itineraries.
Southeast Asia
This region of the world offers ample soft adventure opportunities from trekking with the hill tribes of Sapa and Chiang Rai to kayaking among the karst islands of Halong Bay. There's also adventures of the archaeological kind with the spectacular temples of Angkor and plenty of culinary wonders to discover.
Central America
Whichever itinerary you choose, our tours to Central America offer lots of free time so you can select whichever local adventures you fancy. Go scuba diving in Belize, horse riding in Guatemala, volcano trekking in Nicaragua, whitewater kayaking in Panama, bungee jumping in Costa Rica, fishing in Honduras and more.
Scandinavia
Visit the geysers and waterfalls of Iceland, go snowmobiling and dog sledging in the winter wonderlands of Finland and cruise the dramatic fjords of Norway with our range of tours to Scandinavia. All three destinations also offer the chance to see the dazzling Northern Lights during the winter months.
Greenland
Remote, wild, uninhabited and visited by few foreign travellers, Greenland is one of the world's last remaining frontiers and offers a wealth of unique experiences from snow shoe expeditions to whale safaris. Our tours offer plenty of free time so you can pick the adventures that suit you, getting as physical as you like in winter or summer.
Antarctica
What could be more of an adventure than voyaging to the end of the earth to visit the frozen continent of Antarctica? Cross the rough seas of Drake's Passage to explore the icy wilds of the Antarctic Peninsula where you can go in search of polar wildlife, dramatic icebergs and visit remote scientific research stations.
Trans-Siberian Railway
Taking a ride on the Trans-Siberian railway offers a great amount of flexibility and endless adventure - you can choose what you fill your days with from city sightseeing to more physical activities like trekking and camping around beautiful Lake Baikal and camping in a traditional ger on the scenic steppes of Mongolia's Terlj National Park.
Recommended Trekking Adventure Tours
Here's a selection of our most popular trekking adventures from big challenges to softer hiking options perfect for all levels of experience.
Recommended Sailing Adventures and Cruising Expeditions
Discover a new adventure every day as you cruise from one island to another, stopping to explore historic towns and secluded beaches or the polar wilderness and volcanic islets with these sailing holidays and cruise expeditions.
Recommended Cycling Holidays
Get off-the-beaten track on two wheels with our leisurely cycling holidays in Cambodia and Croatia. Spend your days cycling through beautiful landscapes with like-minded individuals.
Popular Cultural Adventures
Go soft on adventure but hard on culture with this selection of popular cultural tours offering unique experiences from overnight stays in traditional ryokans and riads to village visits and culinary delights.