Outdoor & Active Vacations

Is adventure in the great outdoors high on your travel wish list? If getting soaked on a white-water rafting trip or paragliding into a 5-star resort sounds like your idea of fun, check out our top outdoor and active experiences.

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Outdoor Activity Holidays

Jungle Adventures

Costa Rica

Embrace nature's playground, from treetop thrills to slow encounters with Costa Rica's iconic wildlife. Costa Rica offers the ultimate playground for those with a sense of adventure. Picture yourself soaring through the lush rainforest canopy on a zipline, the treetops rushing past as the jungle stretches in every direction. For a slower pace, join a sloth-spotting tour to marvel at these gentle creatures in their natural habitat, learning about their quirky lifestyles along the way. The diverse landscapes—from vibrant rainforests to cascading waterfalls—make Costa Rica an endlessly thrilling destination, offering something new and playful around every corner.

Sandboard Down Desert Dunes

Peru

Get ready to play on Peru's dunes with a thrilling sandboarding adventure in the desert. Peru's sun-drenched sand dunes offer a playground for thrill-seekers eager to try sandboarding. Glide down sweeping dunes, feeling the rush of excitement as you navigate the sandy slopes under the desert sun. With guidance from local experts, you'll quickly learn the basics and get comfortable on your board, transforming the desert into a space for adventure. This is the perfect mix of adrenaline and natural beauty, offering a unique way to experience Peru's incredible landscapes.

Dive amongst coral reefs in Raja Ampat

Indonesia

Plunge into the azure waters of Raja Ampat, one of the world’s best scuba diving sites. Dive into vibrant coral gardens, encountering a kaleidoscope of marine life and some of the world’s finest reefs in this underwater wonderland. Sail the Raja Ampat Archipelago on a private charter with an expert crew for a luxurious, customized cruise.

Hike and dine on Le Morne mountain

Mauritius

Enjoy pure island bliss at LUX Le Morne in Mauritius, a truly secluded boutique retreat nestled at the foot of UNESCO-listed Le Morne mountain. While here, you’ll have the chance to explore the incredible natural scenery including Le Morne and Black River Gorge National Park. Embark on a scenic hike through the national park before venturing up Le Morne mountain in a 4X4 for a sunset apertivo and champagne.

Explore South Island by heli hiking

New Zealand

Take your exploration of the South Island’s most scenic regions to new heights with a heli hiking experience in Franz Josef National Park. One for the adventurous travelers, take a scenic flight by helicopter and be dropped off alongside your guide at the starting point, high up on the glacier. Admire the awe-inspiring glacier vistas while kicking off the exciting, two-hour trek. Traverse exciting trails and marvel at the epic scenery and ice formations as you go.

Wind through the electric streets of Vietnam

Hanoi, Vietnam

Delve into the invigorating buzz of Hanoi as you weave through the bustling city streets on a Vespa, immersing yourself in the very best of Vietnam. Indulge in the sights and smells of the city as the wind blows through your hair, stopping off to sample infused rice wine and enjoy the vibrant sounds of a famous local jazz club.

Snorkel between tectonic plates

Iceland

Embrace your adventurous spirit at Iceland’s Silfra Fissure – the only place in the world where you can snorkel and dive between two tectonic plates – the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Don a snorkel and explore the crystal-clear waters. Float over lava, swim between volcanic canyons and admire the underwater scenery – this is a ‘once-in-a-lifetime' experience of note!

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Walking Vacations

What better way is there to explore some of the most beautiful corners of the world than on foot. It’s an opportunity to re-connect with nature, to get out into the great outdoors for an adventure like no other.

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Ultimate Treks and Hikes

Hike through the most beautiful and remote parts of the world to reconnect with nature on a deeper level, breathing in fresh air and soaking up the sights, smells and sounds.

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Golf Vacations

If you enjoy a bit of sport during your vacation, we can take you to some of the best locations in the world for indulging in your favorite sport, and make arrangements regarding the equipment you need so you can get started straightaway. You could take your family somewhere where you can play golf with a sparkling ocean view, or perhaps you’d like to arrange a boys’ weekend on the golf course, somewhere you can also enjoy spectacular scenery, fine dining and perhaps a beach club too. Whether you want sports to be the sole focus or simply one feature of your vacation, we can tailor your vacation to suit.

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Tennis Vacation

Hitting a tennis ball in the sunshine, we can take you to some of the best locations in the world for indulging in your favorite sport, and make arrangements regarding the equipment you need so you can get started straightaway. Whether you want sports to be the sole focus or simply one feature of your vacation, we can tailor your vacation to suit.

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Luxury horse riding vacations

If you or your children love horseback riding or want to give it a go on holiday, we have a host of ideas that will give you the chance to live the life of a cowboy, gallop through the waves on a white sandy beach, or just take a few riding lessons somewhere seriously unexpected.

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Scuba diving

Whether you’re an experienced diver or just starting out, we can help you explore more of the blue planet’s reefs, lagoons and shipwrecks, customizing a vacation to suit your standard.

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