ADVENTURE TRAVEL ACTIVITIES & STYLES
Overland safaris in the Serengeti, snorkelling in the reefs of the Philippines, kayaking under waterfalls in New Zealand, high altitude camping in Nepal, hiking the undulating trails in Patagonia – the list of adventure activity possibilities is endless.
Adventure activities come in all shapes and sizes – we’ve grouped them up across a variety of activity types and styles. No matter what kind of adventures you are into or looking for, we’ve got plenty that will get your wanderlust going.
Peruse the below adventure travel activities and styles and get ready for your adventure.
Diversity and inclusion in the travel space is super important. As a gay man who travels to off the beaten path places, I share my unique experiences and passion for adventure travel with other like-minded individuals. This gay adventure travel hub features travel tips for the LGBT community who love to get outdoors and are looking to plan their next adventure.
Adventure travel doesn’t always mean you have to rough it. Combining affordable luxury with adventure activities has become our sweet spot. Whether it’s the personalised service of private tours, lush accommodation or bucket list adventure travel experiences that take your trip up a notch – we have you covered. Luxury travel highlights include 5 star hotels, helicopter flights and private trekking trips.
ARE YOU READY?
Enough reading about everyone else’s adventures, right? It’s time to start mapping one out of your own.
Whether you are still looking for trip ideas, are already booked and planning the details or getting to the fun part – figuring out whats to take with you, our adventure planner tool will help get you there.
GET YOURSELF ADVENTURE READY
Intrepid Travel is another great source for adventure travel itineraries that will get you outdoors and seeing the world. They even offer tailor-made tours that you can create from scratch.
Already know where you are going and looking for things to do while you are there? Check out Viator and their extensive range of day trips and multi-day tours to add some flavour to your itinerary.
We regularly book private guides for our experiences as it allows us to better connect with and learn about the destinations we visit. If you are looking to book attraction tickets and see sights with a guide, be sure to check out Get Your Guide has to offer at your destination.
)For a look at some of the most epic outdoor adventures around the world, be sure to check out Lonely Planet’s Atlas of Adventures. If you know where you are going, but not sure what to do when you are there – these experiences should do the trick.
Planning on driving yourself, then there is no better time than now to get your rental car booked. We use RentalCars to review the best rates when we book – and they tend to have a good selection of 4×4 vehicles.
There are a million and one places to stay around the world. Once you have decided where you are going, check out Hotels.com to compare prices and availability. I go on about it regularly, but every 10 stays results in a free night.
Unless you are staycationing, you’ll need to start looking into flights. Skyscanner is one of a handful of aggregators that looks for deals across various airlines. Use the Price Alerts function to keep an eye on deals for your next destination.
Considering travel insurance for your trip? World Nomads offers coverage for more than 150 adventure activities as well as emergency medical, lost luggage, trip cancellation and more.
(World Nomads provides travel insurance for travelers in over 100 countries. As an affiliate, we receive a fee when you get a quote from World Nomads using this link. We do not represent World Nomads. This is information only and not a recommendation to buy travel insurance.)
REI has been providing US-based outdoor lovers with gear since 1938. They offer quality and affordable kit for any type of adventure. Be sure to check out REI New Arrivals and REI Deals to get you started. If you aren’t fussed about the latest kit head over to REI Outlet where you can unlock even better deals on great gear.
UK-based mountain sports equipment retailer Ellis Brigham is one of my go-tos for outdoor clothing and accessories. Be sure to check out the Ellis Brigham Sale for deals on all your favorite brands and don’t miss out on their comprehensive Outdoor Gear Buying Guides
Cotswold Outdoor is another great resource when looking to get your outdoor adventure basics. For the latest arrivals check out New Season and to see what deals you can score, be sure to peruse the Cotswold Special Offers.
Amazon can also be an excellent resource for finding great deals on travel and outdoor adventure gear. Be sure to check out the curated Amazon Outdoor Recreation offering to peruse the latest and greatest in their adventure travel related products.
I am also obsessed with Earthrunners sandals. Great for general travel and hiking, these barefoot sandals are worthing checking out if you are looking for a light pair of kicks for your adventure.
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