Budget adventure holidays

Forget budget adventures equating to cheap-as-chips deals and corner cutting; our adventures are a style, an authentic experience, a chance to get closer to the people who really matter: the local expert, the welcoming family or the curious language swappers on the public bus. This might mean you travel either side of peak summer season, steer clear of city centre hotels, or travel as part of a small group and share costs on accommodation, food and activities. The money you save can go towards additional activities, cultural classes, or seafood suppers in a local restaurant with an ocean view.

We have a selection of small group, self guided and tailor made holidays. If you like to be autonomous, our self guided budget adventures come with 24/7 backup, expert trip notes, luggage transfer and hand-picked accommodation. Alternatively, go on our organised small group holidays and benefit from trusted local knowledge from your tour leader and local guides, who will show you affordable places to eat and tell you how to get the best deal at a market. You’ll also share your holiday adventures with a group of likeminded, intrepid travellers.

Sharing the costs of a tour guide, entrance fees, accommodation and outdoor activities can be achieved through small group travel, which is why this is one of the best ways to experience an adventure on a budget, as well as one of the safest. Free time will always be included in the itinerary so you can stay within your means when it comes to choosing where you eat and what to do during the evening. Although several activities will be included within a small group tour there will usually be a variety of optional activities too, so you can pick and choose depending on what you fancy at the time rather than shelling out for everything in advance.

Sharing facilities is another way that small group tours save you money and solo travellers can decide whether they want to share a room or a dorm, or pay a single supplement for their own space. Tour leaders are always on hand to offer important information, from where to find affordable restaurants, to where to avoid if you want to skirt the crowds.

There’s no disputing DIY travel can be exciting. Sometimes, however, adding a backup team, detailed trip notes, a choice of tried and tested accommodation and an itinerary that’s tailored to your expectations can actually be a more affordable option. Tailor made trips work well especially on one- or two-week trips when you simply don’t have time to get lost or miss connections! Our tailor made budget adventure holidays give you choices, ideas and freedom to make your own decisions. You’ll be able to take advantage of the safest activity companies, local tour guides and honest recommendations. Take the hassle and time out of shopping around, and ensure you’re embarking on an adventure with confidence rather than cost cutting and gambling on the outcome.

The Balkans, particularly Croatia and Montenegro, are fast becoming some of the best destinations for a budget adventure holiday. We work with locally owned activity centres close to lakes, rivers and forest-covered mountains and offer affordable options in exceptional settings. Everything from white-water rafting and river kayaking to mountain biking, canyoning and horse riding, can be undertaken within a short distance of a central base. There’s no need to pack and unpack as you travel from one place to the next. You’ll find local guides really know their stuff, having lived in the area all their lives. Knowing that you’re in safe hands, and with quality protective gear and safety equipment, you can step even further out of your comfort zone.

Overland travel is an excellent means of reducing costs while packing as much in as possible. You might use local bus and train services or specially built overland vehicles. Experiencing an entire country or crossing borders overland is what an overland adventure is all about, while overnight sleeper trains allow for further cost cutting as you save on extra accommodation. There will be invaluable contributions from local guides and tour leaders letting you learn more about what’s out the window as well as opportunities to meet local people on public transport.