2024's Ultimate Adventure Bucket List: Thrills And Spills Await

Bored of sitting around at home twiddling your thumbs? Itching to embark on an adventure? To not only see the world but straddle it, grapple with it, even get the better of it. Well, make your 2024 a year to remember by joining us on one of these high-octane adventure holidays.

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Adventurous Ecuador

It’s literally in the name of this thrilling eight-day tour of Ecuador. While smaller than many of its neighbours, this amazing country packs one hell of punch when it comes to dramatic natural landscapes, from epic volcanoes to the heights of the Andes and the tropical density of the Amazon rainforest. This itinerary traverses the lot, with a series of unique outdoor experiences that are sure to live with you forever. There’s riding through Cotopaxi National Park on horseback, a magical hike around the ethereal Quilotoa crater lake and an scenic cycle ride along the famous Banos Waterfall Route. Real adrenaline junkies will have a go on the Swing at the End of the World, but we won’t judge you if you just stick to whitewater rafting down Jatunyacu River and nighttime jungle hiking in the Amazon.

From US$2199

Next available from 9th Mar 2024

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STARTS AT

Quito, Ecuador

ENDS AT

Quito, Ecuador

DURATION

8

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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Volcanic Iceland

The otherworldly landscapes of Iceland, equal parts volcanic and frozen, are as though they were hand-crafted by a thrill-seeking deity keen to create the world’s ultimate adventure playground. Well, if you ask us, they succeeded. From slippery glaciers to thundering waterfalls, black-sand beaches and natural hot springs to sprouting geysers and the epic remnants of shifting tectonic plates, this unique island nation is endlessly explorable. Our five-day tour is jam-packed with amazing experiences – including a tour of the Golden Circle and a sprawling glacial hike – but it’s hard to look past the highlight on day three, as we take you zooming across a pure white, icy glacier at the wheel of a speedy snowmobile – we’ll see you on the snow!

From US$2889

Next available from 17th Feb 2024

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STARTS AT

Reykjavik, Iceland

ENDS AT

Reykjavik, Iceland

DURATION

5

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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Atlantic Azores

This lesser known archipelago is a little bit like a subtropical cousin of Iceland. Also an island far off in the Atlantic, also forged in the spitting flames of volcanoes, the Azores are Iceland if you swap the white for a bright green coat, rich and luscious. Our six-day trip around the main island, São Miguel, is just as intrepid too. You’ll cycle around and kayak across the surreal volcanic crater lakes of Sete Cidades, before watching out for whales on a magical marine safari. The ante is firmly upped in Ribeira dos Caldeirões, where you’ll abseil across a waterfall and go canyoning down slippery forest ravines. Natural hot springs are on hand to soothe the muscles, while a traditional cozido stew on our final day – cooked underground for hours with the power of geothermal heat – is on hand to soothe the soul.

From US$1529

Next available from 29th Mar 2024

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STARTS AT

Ponta Delgada, Portugal

ENDS AT

Ponta Delgada, Portugal

DURATION

6

GROUP SIZE

8

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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Tropical Northern Thailand

Think of Thailand and you might picture the chaotic streets of Bangkok or the serene beaches of the south, but outdoor lovers are bound to fall head over heels for the jungle regions of the north. On this 10-day tour you’ll spend one day enjoying the street art and street food of Chiang Mai by bike, but the rest of your time will be spent with Mother Nature. You’ll climb a sticky waterfall en route to Pai, where more falls await, as well as epic canyon sunsets, ancient caves and natural hot springs. Next up is Mae Hong Son, where we’ll go trekking through the jungle, later rewarding ourselves with a sumptuous Thai banquet. Things quite literally peak on our final day, as we summit Thailand’s tallest mountain at sunrise, for spectacular views of day breaking over the region’s luscious forestry. Having marvelled at the vistas of Doi Inthanon, you’ll head back down the mountain to an ethical sanctuary, where you’ll be able to walk, feed and bathe a group of charming elephants – what a way to end the Southeast Asian adventure of a lifetime!

From US$1339

Next available from 20th Jan 2024

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STARTS AT

Chiang Mai, Thailand

ENDS AT

Chiang Mai, Thailand

DURATION

10

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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Man snorkelling in the Galapagos Islands

Go Wild in the Galapagos

We’re back in Ecuador again, but this time we’re far off the mainland. The iconic Galapagos Islands, made famous by Charles Darwin, is surely one of the most thrilling and exotic places humans have trodden without ascending above the Earth’s atmosphere. The isles are interesting to explore, but what really makes it fascinating is the creatures you’ll meet along the way. On our five-day tour you’ll be introduced to iguanas and penguins on the beach, go snorkelling with sea lions and hike past blue-footed boobies on scenic lava trails, as well as spotting white-tipped reef sharks while kayaking in the Itabaca Channel. Your best travel buds, however, will no doubt be the giant tortoises roaming freely around our glamping site. These wise old creatures may not have your lust for high-speed adventures, but many of them have seen over a century of history come and go.

From US$2499

Next available from 13th Jan 2024

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STARTS AT

Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island

ENDS AT

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal Island

DURATION

5

GROUP SIZE

14

PHYSICAL RATING

Light

STYLE

Discovery

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meet our Local Insider

Hanna

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A GUIDE?

2 years.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB?

It's the personal contact, the personal experiences. I love meeting people from all over the world... I really like getting to know everyone and feeling like I'm traveling with a group of friends.

WHAT DESTINATION IS ON YOUR TRAVEL BUCKET-LIST?

I have so many places on my list, but I would really lobe to go to Africa. I consider myself an “adventure girl” and Africa feels like the ULTIMATE adventure!

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