Escape the Mundane with These 18 Incredible Adventure Vacations
Hike the Inca Trail and Raft on the Rio Blanco
Tucked between the dramatic 20,000-foot-high peaks of Salkantay and Humantay in the Soraypampa Valley, the Salkantay Lodge and Adventure Resort is part of the Mountain Lodges of Peru family. When based here, not only will you have the chance to hike the Inca trail, you’ll have a wealth of opportunities for other scenic treks — including some that are quite a bit less strenuous, leading to the Quenuales Forest or gorgeous glacial lakes.
A great place for those who want to enjoy various outdoor adventures, you’ll be able to ride Arabian horses to explore hidden ruins, or follow routes that climb high into the Vilcabamba Mountains. Whitewater rafting on the Rio Blanco is possible too, while mountain bikers can roll across the diverse terrain of Salkantay. Your reward for all that hard work is an outdoor hot tub with awe-inspiring views.
A Chimpanzee Safari in Tanzania
Unique Jungle Tours provides a truly once-in-a-lifetime excursion that involves a six-day safari in the legendary game park of Gomb and Mahale, which is home to a large number of wild chimpanzees as well as many other animals.
A variety of accommodation options are available, including luxury tent camps with complexes that include swimming pools, restaurants and bars. The tents themselves are equipped with bathrooms with showers. You can also choose to join a mobile camping tour, accompanied by an expert guide and cook, with all necessities provided, including toilets.
Meals are served just outside the tent, where you can enjoy a gentle breeze and impressive scenery.
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Dive the Caymans
Living the Dream Divers Tour in the Cayman Islands offers private dive tours that provide personal service and excursions that match the divers’ experience levels, making it ideal for beginners and the experienced alike. Located on Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman, you can enjoy everything from a more low-key adventure like snorkeling the shallow waters of Stingray City, to an all-out adventure, scuba diving among the sea turtles, moray eels and nurse sharks, as well as a host of exotic fish.
The Caymans are renowned as one of the best spots on Earth for snorkeling and diving, with incredibly clear, balmy waters. While this tour doesn’t include accommodation, you’ll find a wealth of options, and the company will pick you up right from your resort or hotel.
