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With 1311 adventure holidays you’ll be sure to find an adrenalin hit to suit your taste. If you are a water lover, try your hand at sea or river kayaking; surfing or windsurfing; white water rafting or sailing. Alternatively you can opt for a more relaxing flotilla holiday. Prefer a land based adventure holiday? We have cycling, trekking, horse riding or volunteering holidays to choose from. Whether you are looking to join a small group of like-minded travellers or experience a more bespoke adventure holiday, no corner of the globe is left unturned by our collection. Climb to the dizzy heights of Mount Kilimanjaro, Everest or Machu Picchu, experience the unforgettable wilderness of the Galapagos or take in the vast desserts and rich culture of the Middle East. Whatever your dream adventure holiday, let us help with planning that memorable journey.

adventure holidays
Botswana & Zambia holiday, Delta to Victoria Falls
A wildlife adventure, from £2739 - £3199 (17 days ) inc UK flights
Bhutan holidays, cultural tours
Discover Bhutan for a once in a lifetime experience, from £1105 (11 days) ex flights
Camping safari in Southern Africa
Safari through Zimbabwe & Botswana, from €1395 (16 days) ex flights
Small group holiday to Nepal
See Kathmandu Chitwan NP & Bandipur, from £1749 - £2249 (15 days ) inc UK flights
Beijing to Kathmandu tours, Mountains & Monasteries
A true overland journey, from £1975 (18 days) ex flights
Sea kayaking holiday in Croatia
Paddle around the Pearl of the Adriatic., from €715 (7 days) ex flights
Maldives holidays, Dhoni cruise
Cruise the Atolls unspoilt tropical islands, from £1456 - £1804 (9 days) inc UK flights
Zion, Bryce and the Grand Canyon holiday
See the Grand Canyon & Monument Valley, from £859 (7 days) ex flights
Family activity holidays in Spain
Family activity in Catalan, from £1095 - £1185 (8 days) inc UK flights
Costa Rica family activity holiday
Activities from canyoning to trekking, from £1995 (12 days) ex flights
Japan holidays, tailor made
Experience the culture and traditions of Japan, from £3500 (14 days) inc UK flights
Small group holiday to Sri Lanka
Explore Sri Lanka's natural paradise, from £1779 - £2249 (16 days) inc UK flights
Rocky Mountains wildlife holiday, USA
Active exploration of three national parks, from £2399 - £2699 (15 days) inc UK flights
Adventure holiday in Jordan
Adventure holiday in Jordan, from £962 - £1307 (8 days) inc UK flights
Kayaking holiday in Indonesia, Komodo Dragon expedition
Sea kayaking to some of the most remote beaches on earth, from £1500 (10 days) ex flights
Jordan holiday, highlights & hidden gems
An engaging tailor made tour of Jordan, from £2250 (14 days) inc UK flights
Tailor made holidays to Jordan
Private tour of Jordan's dramatic scenic contrasts, from £1470 (9 days) inc UK flights
Namibia safari
Desert scenery & game-viewing, from £2369 - £3519 (15 days) inc UK flights
Jordan holiday, a week in Jordan
A week to explore the spectacular sites and scenery of Jordan, from £1049 - £1299 (9 days) inc UK flights
Machame Route Kilimanjaro
Stunning camping trek to Kilimanjaro’s summit, from £1949 - £2469 (10 days ) inc UK flights
Oman small group tour
Friendly people & dramatic scenery, from £1125 (7 days) ex flights
Croatia sea kayaking holidays
A short kayaking break around Dubrovnik, from €485 (4 days) ex flights
Laos small group holiday
Experience the laid-back river lifestyle & colonial Laos, from £865 - £935 (8 days) ex flights
Great Wall of China walking holiday
Trek along various contrasting sections of the wall, from £1549 - £1839 (11 days) inc UK flights

1854 reviews for adventure holidays4 star overall rating

These full and frank independent adventure holidays reviews are from travellers who have booked directly through responsibletravel.com. They are not edited by us or any of the companies we work with. Find the real story, from real travellers below.

Peru holiday, Inca Trail, Cusco & Lake Titicaca
The most lasting memory will probably be our stay on Amantani Island on Lake TitiKaka. We stayed with a family without water and electricity and it was both enjoyable as well as being an eye opener.  (more)
From £2155 excluding flights
Rajasthan tours, India
The whole trip was unforgettable - especially loved the rural parts we visited and stayed in and the various transport and accommodation - much fun and very unique! Every day waking up was like Christmas morning, so exciting. (more)
From £697 - £820 excluding flights
Atlas Mountains adventure holiday, Morocco
The most memorable part was camping in the Sinai desert (more)
From £729 - £829 including UK flights
Trekking with Sherpas  in the Everest region
Words don’t describe what an incredible experience it was for us... but we also had a guide and porter who loved to run like we did, and they had a great sense of adventure and fantastic sense of humor... so it was a blast.  (more)
From £695 excluding flights
Sea kayaking holiday in Scotland
My holiday was in the Outer Hebrides – a wonderful, awe inspiring and educational 7 days. The scenery was magnificent but one the most memorable experience for me was sharing it with five others that were just as impressed with both the location and history of the area as I was.  (more)
From £545 excluding flights
National Parks holidays in America
There were lots!! But Yellowstone NP does stands out...Great: best locations of the West US.  (more)
From £2499 excluding flights
Cambodia holiday, beyond Angkor
Most memorable werer the Jungle walks, sleeping in a temple on a sacred mountain and travelling by boat past floating villages... (more)
From £2200 - £2525 including UK flights
Water sports activity holiday in Croatia
Practically all of it however the most exciting part was when we went kayaking on higher waterfalls. We give it a high rate since this was the best holiday we have had, kids loved it as well and we consider re doing it, maybe in a different season. (more)
From €560 - €740 excluding flights
Windsurfing holidays in Greece
Had such a great time windsurfing, the last day felt like it had kind of clicked and that I had improved. (more)
From £499 including UK flights
Japan holidays, tailor made
It's hard to say just which part was the most memorable because it all was (more)
From £3500 including UK flights
Kayaking in the Keralan Backwaters
There were many highlights, but the most vivid memory is of arriving at the Spice Plantation after a tough ride up the mountains through monsoon rain. (more)
From €430 excluding flights
Orangutans and Ibans tour to Borneo
Fantastic experience, unforgettable. It surpassed all expectations.  (more)
From £3750 including UK flights
Thailand tour, Bangkok and Chiang Mai
Most memorable was trekking in Chang Mai, without a doubt. The itinerary was amazing and we'll never forget the bamboo rafts being made right in front of us, the elephant trek and the hospitality of the hill tribes. (more)
From £590 - £690 excluding flights
Wildlife sailing holiday in Scotland
Memorable for me for wonderful wildlife we really saw ( so often we have been disappointed, even in Amazon rain forest). We saw dolphins and seals and lots of beautiful sea birds, we fished and laid lobster pots. We caught a lobster, along with crab and star fish, and netted plankton which we examined under microscope.  (more)
From £578 excluding flights
Luxury camping safari in Botswana
The wildlife, the stunning location of our accommodation was truly memorable... A truly unique experience. Great service pre-booking. Great service "on the ground" - including all transfers etc. Thank you!  (more)
From £2680 excluding flights
Self guided canoeing holiday in Ireland
As a family, the sense of teamwork was really noticeable... Occasionally we managed to stop the loud singing from our children and caught sight of kingfishers, herons, cormorants and all manner of wildlife... A fantastic family holiday – so glad we booked. (more)
From £134 - £302 excluding flights
Kayaking holiday in Montenegro, Lake Skadar
The most memorable was the great kayaking, birding, and hospitality of our hosts. It was one of the most adventurous holidays we have ever been on. The beauty is astounding. It was a grand adventure and would definitely recommend it to anyone interested.  (more)
From £515 - £660 excluding flights
Small group holiday to Burma
The most memorable part was to meet the friendly Burmese people in the street and talk with them. Shwedagon pagoda and Inle lake were highlights as well.  (more)
From £2255 - £2455 including UK flights
Langtang Valley trekking holiday, Nepal
The most memorable part - Everything from arriving at the airport till leaving the airport. The Nepalese guide was FANTASTIC.  (more)
From £890 excluding flights
Hokkaido winter holiday in Japan
The most memorable part were the cranes in Hokkaido. (more)
From £2795 excluding flights

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5 stars
I am reborn! Simply the best holiday I have ever been on
4 stars
Some great stories to tell the grandchildren. Would recommend to a friend
3 stars
Very enjoyable
2 stars
It was OK
1 star
A bit disappointing really
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