2130 active and adventure experiences found
Ireland Biking: Through Counties Cork & Kerry in the Southwest
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Ireland Biking: Through Counties Cork & Kerry in the Southwest
Cork Airport, Ireland
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6 Days • from $3,998* per person
Provider: Backroads There's just something about Ireland. You get swept up in it. The indescribable hues of green. Tiny thatch-roofed homes. City names that sing like songs - Ballylickey, Clonakilty and Glengarriff. Your stay at Park Hotel Kenmare only adds to the drama. Herds of sheep add to the comedy. The accents of locals. Stopping in a small pub for a pint. And every person you meet strikes up a conversation. It seems like everyone has a story to tell in Ireland.… more |
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Dolomites Walking & Hiking: Mountain Majesty in Northern Italy
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Dolomites Walking & Hiking: Mountain Majesty in Northern Italy
Bolzano Airport, Italy
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6 Days • from $3,898* per person
Provider: Backroads Imagine a rustic mountain hut that serves piping hot spaghetti al ragu and vino rosso. More than a warming hut, the traditional Dolomite rifugio is an oasis of simple comfort and hearty cuisine. No celebrity chefs. No pretense. But they’re like everything in this region - like the sweeping pastures of wildflowers, the raw jagged snowcapped cliffs, the never-ending views from gondola rides, and the charm of Cortina, a bustling Italian Alpine village. They’re vibrant, filled with flavor and satisfying.… more |
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China Biking
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China Biking
Hong Kong International Airport, Sky Plaza Road, Hong Kong
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9 Days • from $4,998* per person
Provider: Backroads Maybe it's the bike. It's disarming. Friendly. It shows you China in a way you can't see by any other means. Ride by a group of school girls or a farmer in his rice paddy, and it instantly changes China. It's no longer about walls you can see from space or newspaper images of students in front of tanks. It's closer than that. It's real. The foods are richer. The language is spoken with your eyes. Yes, this journey somehow… more |
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Argentina's Lake District Biking
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Argentina's Lake District Biking
Bariloche Airport, Argentina
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7 Days • from $4,698* per person
Provider: Backroads Everyone who comes here feels like they're the first. It's an incredible feeling like you're on an expedition of one. Land on the shores of the Quetrihué Peninsula and stand among the arrayán trees that are more than 300 years old. Embark on an epic ride through the Seven Lakes region, and be blown away by the endless beauty of riding through Argentina's three national parks. You'll find yourself describing every incredible view to the people you're with because they… more |
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Bhutan Multisport
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Bhutan Multisport
Bangkok International Airport Bangkok Thailand
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8 Days • from $5,998* per person
Provider: Backroads Nothing can prepare you for Bhutan. It’s like nowhere else you’ve been. It has a magic about it that's indescribable. The quiet smiles. The natural rhythms of life. The temples that seem to challenge the Himalayas. The mystery of Buddhism. The crisp air. The striking mountains always looming, protecting. It’s a people rooted in history and yet changing with the times. And yet it’s not Shangri-La. It’s more real than that. It’s a country balancing the modern with the ancient.… more |
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Canadian Rockies Walking & Hiking
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Canadian Rockies Walking & Hiking
Banff Airport, Banff, AB, Canada
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6 Days • from $3,198* per person
Provider: Backroads How long does a trip last? Not in duration. In memories. In the stories you’ll tell friends. In the spare minutes when you think back to that hike to Yoho Lake—when you looked in awe across to Takakkaw Falls and your leader quietly mentioned it’s the second highest in Canada and you’re amazed that there could be a higher one. Then you think of the enormity of Plain of Six Glaciers. The intense blues of Moraine Lake. And the sun… more |
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Patagonia Walking & Hiking
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Patagonia Walking & Hiking
El Calafate, Argentina
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8 Days • from $4,998* per person
Provider: Backroads That whole "time flies" theory just doesn't work in Patagonia. Imagine slowly ambling along a small ferry through a tremendous fjord on Lago Argentina heading toward Upsala Glacier. Time is moving so slowly but you can't possibly take in the scenery fast enough. The Andes are so windswept they almost look like petrified ocean waves, white caps and all. The lake is bouncing a clear blue sky back up at you. Framing everything perfectly. It's like time freezes in Patagonia… more |
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Czech Republic & Austria Walking & Hiking: Prague to Salzburg: Baroque Treasures & Austrian Peaks
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Czech Republic & Austria Walking & Hiking: Prague to Salzburg: Baroque Treasures & Austrian Peaks
Airport near Prague, Czech Republic
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6 Days • from $3,698* per person
Provider: Backroads Start with Prague, a true gem of Eastern Europe, a bustling culture and dramatic architecture that inspires at every turn. Head south and the Czech Republic reveals itself one quiet village at a time. Hearty meals. Earnest people eager to share stories. Stretches of quiet road. Simple farmland. Raw beauty. Cross the Danube and speed through time. You’ll encounter Austria's stark, jagged peaks. And a joy in the countryside, in the people and in the culture. It’s amazing the contrast… more |
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Ireland Walking & Hiking: The Marvels of County Kerry
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Ireland Walking & Hiking: The Marvels of County Kerry
Cork Airport, Ireland
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6 Days • from $3,998* per person
Provider: Backroads Appreciate the artistry of a stone wall. The warmth of a wool sweater. The charm of an afternoon pint. The laughter of strangers. Recognize a beautiful day can be cloudy with a chance of rain. And that vacations don’t need to be measured in tan lines. Ireland is unmistakable. In its culture, its landscape, its weather, its charm and its worldwide appreciation. Walk quiet centuries-old footpaths with us to discover your very own inner Irishman. Ireland’s spectacular natural beauty… more |
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Maine Biking: In Acadia National Park & Along Penobscot Bay
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Maine Biking: In Acadia National Park & Along Penobscot Bay
Portland Airport, Maine, United States
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6 Days • from $2,798* per person
Provider: Backroads Maine’s beauty lies in its rawness. Fresh tart blueberries growing wild on the side of the road. Hills rising from the rocky shores of Camden. Winding roads built centuries ago that hug the shore connecting village to village. Morning mist on Penobscot Bay. But in between the ruggedness lies the real beauty of Maine. Even a delicacy like Maine lobster still involves shells and claws. It’s raw. It’s true. It’s Maine. Discover the understated beauty of Maine's coastline Pedal under… more |
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Kenya and Rwanda Masai Mara and Mountain Gorillas
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Kenya and Rwanda Masai Mara and Mountain Gorillas
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya
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9 Days • from $7,249* per person
Provider: Terra Incognita Ecotours (3 testimonials) This could be the next time! Join us on a unique journey to experience the famed Masai Mara in Kenya and follow that with a visit to Rwanda, home to the critically endangered Mountain Gorilla, where we can TWICE track these gentle giants. The Mountain Gorillas inhabit some of the most spectacular scenery on earth, high on the flanks of the Virunga Volcanoes. A veterinarian from the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project will join us during this ecotour, and will detail… 3 testimonials & more |
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Bicycle Tours In Italy: Bike Across Italy Venice To Pisa
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Bicycle Tours In Italy: Bike Across Italy Venice To Pisa
Marco Polo Airport, Venice, Italy
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12 Days • from $4,595* per person
Provider: ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours (3 testimonials) This is it - the classic bicycle tour that we started with back in 1972! We begin in romantic Venice, make stops in the great art cities of Ferrara, Ravenna & Florence, and end on the Mediterranean coast in Pisa. Along the way, you'll enjoy gourmet meals from two of Italy's best culinary regions (Emilia-Romagna & Tuscany), take in local markets, and discover a side of Italy seldom seen by tourists. You'll also visit "the farm" (it's been in Paola… 3 testimonials & more |
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Bicycle Tours In Spain: Cycling Andalucia
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Bicycle Tours In Spain: Cycling Andalucia
Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid, Spain
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11 Days • from $4,500* per person
Provider: ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours (3 testimonials) Enjoy the best of Andalucia on this eleven-day journey through the heart of the region beginning in Seville. Come early and enjoy Seville, then we stay two nights each in Córdoba and Úbeda and end in Granada. Our journey takes us through traditional villages, vast olive groves, and the historic villages of Úbeda and Baeza. 3 testimonials & more |
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Costa Rica Multisport
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Costa Rica Multisport
San Jose Airport, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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6 Days • from $2,598* per person
Provider: Backroads With over a quarter of its land protected in parks and preserves, Costa Rica is paradise for anyone who loves wildlife and outdoor adventure. Howler monkeys scamper through the trees, and keel-billed toucans color the sky against a natural backdrop of an active volcano, a magnificent lake, flowing rivers and lush greenery. Jungle hikes, mountain biking and a kayaking adventure expose you to the region's incredible biodiversity, from Los Angeles Cloud Forest to Arenal Volcano National Park and the Pacific… more |
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Italian Lakes Walking & Hiking: A Stylish Sojourn in the Lake District
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Italian Lakes Walking & Hiking: A Stylish Sojourn in the Lake District
Airport, Italy near Milan, Italy
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6 Days • from $5,598* per person
Provider: Backroads They were premature naming the Great Lakes. Maggiore, Como, Lugano and Orta could easily steal that title. Sitting quietly among the Swiss and Italian Alps. Tiny villages. Classic red clay roofs nestle beside the deep blue waters in the lush green shorelines. Most travelers are familiar with Amalfi and Tuscany, Florence and Venice, but people who truly know Italy know not to overlook the views, the flavors, the wines, the stunning beauty of Orta, and the luxury of places like… more |
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Bali Biking
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Bali Biking
Ubud Airport, near Bali, Indonesia
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8 Days • from $3,898* per person
Provider: Backroads In Bali, it has been said that every Balinese is an artist, whether in painting, dance, woodcarving or textiles. The question is who wouldn't find inspiration amid all this compelling culture and diverse landscape? Lush terraced rice fields, exotic temples neighboring lively villages, busy markets on the slopes of volcanic mountains, rivers tumbling down jungled gorges…And some of the most welcoming people you'll ever have the pleasure of meeting. Come find your bliss on a bike with Backroads in Bali.… more |
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Loire Valley Biking: Among the Grand Châteaux
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Loire Valley Biking: Among the Grand Châteaux
Airport, France near Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, France
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6 Days • from $4,198* per person
Provider: Backroads Pedal through a lush forest. Emerge as if you’re in a fairy tale. Standing proudly before you is a château of Gothic majesty. Its dramatic gardens sculpted so every plant, every stretch of grass, every tree has been planned, pruned and perfected. You’re in an architect’s dream. Artists and writers escape to the Loire - even Leonardo da Vinci spent his final years here. If you’ve dreamed of living like royalty, there’s no place more ideal. Ride quiet rural… more |
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Mt. Kailash Mansarovar Lake
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Mt. Kailash Mansarovar Lake
Kathmandu International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal
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17 Days • from $2,400* per person
Provider: Ace The Himalaya (3 testimonials) Mount Kailash a holy mountain stands at 6714 meters a very popular mountain peak of Tibet, also known by the name of Tise, Kailash or Kang Rinpoche (Jewel of the Snows). Mt Meru (Kailash) is sacred to the Hindus, Buddhists, Janis, and the Bonpos taken as the centre of the physical and metaphysical universe. For the Hindus, the mountain represents the seat of Shiva. For the Buddhists, a terrestrial projection of the cosmic mandala of Dyani Buddhas and Boddhisatvas (which… more |
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Ireland: Gems of the Emerald Isle
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Ireland: Gems of the Emerald Isle
Adare, Ireland
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8 Days • from $4,195* per person
Provider: Boundless Journeys (3 testimonials) Ireland will embrace you and may never let you go. For hundreds of years, this romantic land has inspired bards, musicians, and artists. You too will be swept away by the beauty of the landscape and the warmth and wit of the Irish people. Our days in Ireland are spent walking and hiking the lush, forested valleys of the Ring of Kerry, the wild green hills of the Dingle Peninsula, and the surreal limestone paths of the Burren. The quaint… 2 testimonials & more |
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Costa Rica Multisport
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Costa Rica Multisport
San Jose Airport, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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6 Days • from $3,398* per person
Provider: Backroads What's the best way to experience Costa Rica? May we suggest: mountain biking, jungle hiking, surfing, Class III river rafting, toucan and oropendola watching, howler monkey spotting, blue morpho butterfly viewing, fresh pineapple tasting, Costa Rican coffee sipping, Pacific breeze feeling, national park strolling, the day's catch indulging, breathtaking vista gazing and deep deep sleeping. But that's just a suggestion. A perfect line-up of activities make for great adventures throughout the country Spot wonderful wildlife (sloths, monkeys, lizards and… more |
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