Adventure Holidays

Adventure Holidays

An adventure is an exciting
experience or undertaking
that is typically bold,
sometimes risky. Adventures
may be activities with some
potential for physical danger
such as traveling, exploring,
skydiving, mountain
climbing, scuba diving, river
rafting or participating in
extreme sports.
Trek the Inca Trail to
Machu Picchu
It’s no wonder Machu Picchu often
features high on many people’s
travel bucket lists; this ancient city
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days of hiking at altitudes of up to
4,200m. If you don’t fancy doing it
alone, book onto an organised tour
along the Inca Trail, many of which
include activities like paddle-
boarding and zip-lining along the
way.
Run the Great Wall Marathon
Sure, you could walk along part of
the Great Wall of China, but why not
test yourself even further by running
the Great Wall Marathon?
Considered one of the world’s most
challenge marathons, the arduous
course includes some 5,164 steps
and passes through the lower valley
and into the neighbouring villages.
Go on a walking safari in
Zimbabwe

Take the traditional safari

experience to the next level
by swapping a jeep for a
walking safari tour in
Zimbabwe. A number of
small guided walking safaris
are available at Hwange
National Park, home to lions,
leopards, rhinos, elephants
and much more. An
experience to remember.
Explore the lost city of Petra
and Wadi Rum desert, Jordan

An eclectic group of celebs

including Princess Beatrice, Ellie
Goulding and Karlie Kloss all
holidayed here together early in
2017, and we can see why they
loved it so much. Jordan has a
plethora of things to see and do,
including visiting the lost city of
Petra and exploring the desert on
sand buggies or by camel. Thrill-
seekers won’t want to miss
abseiling and rock climbing in
Wadi Rum
Swim alongside endangered
species in Australia

Located in Western Australia,

Ningaloo Reef attracts 500
species of fish, along with some
endangered species like
hawksbill and loggerhead
turtles, which nest on beaches
and islands close to Ningaloo
between November and April.
You may be able to spot them –
along with humpback whales –
during a snorkelling trip along
the beautiful reef.
Go on an adrenaline-filled
adventure in the Azores

Venture to São Miguel in the Azores

for an action-packed holiday with
activities like whale watching,
canyoning, rock climbing, cliff-diving
and swimming with dolphins all on
offer. The Azores experience warm
to mild temperatures all-year-round,
although you may want to avoid
travelling during the rainy season
(November to March) to make the
most of all of the activities.
Take a ranch holiday in
USA

Live like a cowboy and

experience life on a cattle
ranch with an all-American
adventure holiday. At Dixie
Dude Ranch in the Texas Hill
Country, you can go hiking,
horseback riding and
swimming, before joining in
campfire sing-a-longs and
dancing in the evenings. A
real break from the norm.
Go skiing on Mount
Etna, Sicily

It may not seem possible, but

when temperatures plummet to
zero in Sicily during the winter,
Europe’s largest active volcano
also becomes a unique skiing
destination. There are two small
ski resorts on the north and south
sides of Mount Etna, and you’ll
have incredible views across to
the Ionic, Adriatic and
Mediterranean Seas when the
weather is good
Snorkel with sharks in
the Galapagos

If you dare, you can swim up

close to sharks off the island of
Marchena in the Galapagos
archipelago. One of the best
places to view marine life is
Punta Espejo on the southeast
edge of the island, where you’ll
not only find hammerhead and
Galapagos sharks but also
dolphins, sea lions, sea turtles,
rays and eels.
See polar bears in the wild at
Baffin Island

Baffin Island is the largest island in

Canada, but home to only 11,000
people, because of the harsh weather
conditions and remote location close
to the Arctic Circle. While visiting here
does not come easy (or cheap),
adventurers will love the opportunity to
see animals like polar bears, Arctic
foxes and Arctic wolves in their natural
habitat, while orca and beluga whales
live in the surrounding waters. Get a
local guide to show you around safely.
Trek the Corcovado rainforest in
Costa Rica

Costa Rica has been hailed as the

most biodiverse country on earth, and
the reason why will soon become
evident when you visit the Corcovado
National Park Rainforest - home to
sloths, monkeys, poison-arrow frogs
and a huge array of other weird and
wonderful creatures. There are also
23 miles of beaches here, as well as
hiking trails and campsites for
adventurers who wish to stay
overnight.
Raft the Grand Canyon,
USA

When you think of the Grand Canyon,

you may imagine cruising overhead in
a helicopter or looking down on the
iconic red rock from above, but heading
down to the Colorado River will offer a
whole new vantage point. Commercial
tour trips offer the opportunity to go
rafting along the Colorado River for
anywhere between one day to three
weeks, but book in advance to
guarantee you don’t miss out on the
opportunity.
Descend into Thrihnukagigur
Volcano, Iceland

Take a unique descent below the earth’s

surface on a trip into Thrihnukagigur
Volcano in Iceland. Commercial tours have
been operating at this volcano since 2012,
giving visitors the opportunity to go 120m
below ground in a special lift, seeing the
colourful cavern that has been drained of
its magma. It has been over 4,000 years
since the volcano last erupted, but tours
are still announced on a year-by-year
basis.
Stroke a whale in Mexico

You may not think of whales as the

friendliest of creatures, but the grey
whales that gather in Baja Mexico
from December to April each year are
known to come within touching
distance of boat tours, allowing some
people the chance to stroke or pat
them. Many trips sell out far in
advance, with February, March and
April the best times to go.
Surfing in Sri Lanka

Surfing may not be the first thing

that springs to mind when you think
about Sri Lanka, but with its
minimal crowds, peeling waves
and inviting water, it’s a great place
to go for beginners and more
experienced surfers alike. Head to
Weligama, in the South West of Sri
Lanka, for easy access to many of
the best southern surf points.
Trekking in Morocco

Challenge yourself with a climbing

trip up North Africa’s highest peak,
Mount Toubkal, which stands
4,167m tall. Avoid visiting in the
summer, when temperatures can
reach as high as 37°C, and instead
plan a winter climb when the
mountain is almost deserted and
offers picturesque views over the
Toubkal Massif.
Paraglide over the Alps

While skiing and hiking in the

Alps are already popular
holidays, paragliding over
the mountains is a whole
new experience entirely and
one you’ll never forget.
Motorcycle in the Isle of Man

As the home to the annual

Isle of Man TT races and
Festival of Motorcycling, it’s
no wonder the Isle of Man is
considered one of the best
places in the world for the
sport. You can take to the
course for a motorcycling
adventure, with a number of
different tours available.
Cruise Fiordland National
Park, New Zealand

Head to New Zealand’s largest

national park, Fiordland, for an
incredible cruise, seeing wildlife
such as New Zealand fur seals
and Fiordland crested penguins.
There’ll be some exciting
activities along the way too, like
kayaking or taking small boats to
explore the more of the
magnificent park.
Voyage to Niagara Falls

Soak up panoramic views as

you cruise around the
Canadian Horseshoe Falls,
American Falls, and the
breathtaking Niagara Gorge.
Hop on a catamaran and
tour Canada’s most iconic
attraction, is there any other
way to explore the Great
White North?