When you’re planning a once in a lifetime road trip, there’s really only one destination to choose: the USA. There is something magical and mysterious about routes across America and the great American road journey. Whether it’s Kerouac’s On the…
Alluring, adventurous and awe inspiring – South America in a nutshell! But what are the best South America adventure travel destinations? *Originally published in July 2021. Last update Aug 2024. Adventure Travel in South America Until relatively recently, South America…
Do you want an adventurous holiday just without difficult logistics, in your face locals or less safe conditions? Well lucky for you we have pulled together the 12 best safe countries for active holidays. These destinations all offer easy adventure…
Deciding the best trekking holidays and most iconic treks by continent, is daunting. Actually it is a mountainous task. I have done a fair amount of trekking but obviously I have not hiked every trail so how can I choose the best? I have based…
A continent of vast and vibrant rainforests, endless deserts that seem to drop off the edge of the world, and thousands of miles of unspoiled coastline. It’s little wonder that the best luxury adventures in South America are some of…
When booking a vacation we all have a budget. But what if price was no object and you could plan the ultimate round the world trip for adventure? If you could sample action sports, in the world’s most stimulating environments…
A ski holiday usually means a trip to the Alps, or perhaps Scandinavia or the Pyrenees. If we’re feeling flush maybe a US or Canada or powder hunting in Japan. But rarely do any of us consider a somewhere more…
The Posada del Rio Lodge in Malalcahuello is a wonderful base for enjoying both winter and summer multi sports in Chile. During winter time, great place for winter sport. We are located 6 km from Corralco Ski area. This remote…
The rise of gastro adventure travel is not new – it has been gathering pace for more than a decade. So we thought we’d look at the phenomenon in a little more detail. Plus of course recommend some of the…
Want to get away from the crowds on your next trekking trip? Then check out the best unknown treks below. Now obviously, these are not completely unknown otherwise how would we have found out about them… But these undiscovered trekking…
Enjoy the best views of Fitz Roy on this must-see private guided Laguna de los Tres day hike which includes box lunch and a private transportation to Hosteria El Pilar. Doing the hike on this way will allow you to…
This Beginner mountaineering in Patagonia offers an accessible challenge for experienced hikers who are interested in trying a relatively short, expedition-style excursion with few technical difficulties. It is a very intense program to a seldom-visited part of Patagonia, with stunning…
This is the 3rd-largest icecap in the world behind Antarctica and Greenland, and to see it with your own eyes is an unforgettable experience. This Paso del Viento trekking trip to the South Patagonia Icefield combines this once-in-a-lifetime experience with a…
Taking in both Cerro Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, this 2-day excursion is the minimum required to capture the classic postcard/Instagram views in your memory or with your camera. Highlights/Attractions of Trek to Fitz Roy basecamp on 2 day Patagonia…
Use crampons to hike on the remote Vespignani Glacier before mountain biking down the Río de las Vueltas valley as you take a day away from the trails to enjoy the Patagonian wilderness via different means. This is a round-trip…
This Patagonia mountaineering tour of Los Glaciares National Park is developed specifically for those who have some trekking experience but want to challenge themselves with something more difficult. It includes a full day of hiking on the Marconi Glacier and…
Our remote Patagonia trek takes us through little-traveled areas where orientation is done by identifying natural landmarks, and where we will encounter few trails and probably no other people at all. On our walk through the valleys that separate the…
This is an unforgettable and challenging opportunity for experienced long-distance trekkers looking for an expedition-style adventure with some Argentina mountaineering. The Southern Patagonian Icefield expedition essentially completes a loop around the Fitz Roy mountain chain, allowing you to visit the…
The Huemul Circuit Trek is an adventure for those looking to challenge themselves as we camp wild, zipline across rivers, hike across glacial moraines, and ascend 2 mountain passes during the journey. But the rewards are worth all the effort! There…
During this wonderful itinerary, we adjust the level of intensity to ensure everyone enjoys their mountain biking, hiking, kayaking and rock climbing adventures as we do a little bit of everything and learn about the geology, flora and fauna of…
