Short break adventure holidays
It is so easy to just sling a few clothes in a bag and slip off for the weekend or a little bit longer and if you’re sitting around wishing for short break adventure holidays then isn’t it about time you go to it. From Tuscany to Turkey, Scotland to Wales, adventurous locations are just around the corner and if you haven’t got much time to spare then there’s nothing to stop you getting away for a short break.
31 Short break adventure holidays found
Northern Lights family holiday, tailor made
An Aurora-cabin glass roofed experience in Finnish Lapland
From £1,465 4 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from November through to beginning of April
Sweden holidays, Wolves, Moose and Beavers
Venture into the Swedish forest for wolves, moose & beavers.
From €1,995 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep
Iceland Northern Lights adventure holiday
Stay in the heart of Iceland's Golden Circle
From £1,280£1,219 to £1,339 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 4 Feb, 11 Mar, 14 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 9 Dec
Up to £120 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 04 Feb
Late availability on these dates: 04 Feb
Multi activity short break in Ireland
Outdoor activities, glamping, Irish nature paradise escape
From €399 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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Iceland short break Northern Lights tour
Glaciers, lava tubes and nature's spectacular light show
From £2,027£1,892 to £2,339 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 2 Dec
2027: 20 Jan, 10 Feb, 3 Mar, 29 Sep, 20 Oct, 10 Nov, 1 Dec
2028: 19 Jan, 9 Feb, 1 Mar, 22 Mar
2027: 20 Jan, 10 Feb, 3 Mar, 29 Sep, 20 Oct, 10 Nov, 1 Dec
2028: 19 Jan, 9 Feb, 1 Mar, 22 Mar
Up to £200 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 02 Dec, 20 Jan, 10 Feb
Late availability on these dates: 02 Dec, 20 Jan, 10 Feb
Croatia sea kayaking holidays
A short kayaking break around Dubrovnik
From €790 to €850 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 29 May, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct
Sweden winter wildlife short break
5 days of wildlife tracking, snowshoeing, fire and sauna.
From £1,605 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This trip can be booked throughout the year
Discover central Sweden on a five-day winter adventure with wildlife tracking, snowshoeing, open-fire cooking, wood carving and cosy countryside hotels. Unwind in a sauna tent by a frozen lake, with optional ice bathing.
Transylvania short break
Traditions, Villages, Stories Along Via Transilvanica.
From €899 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 11 Nov, 15 Nov, 18 Nov, 22 Nov, 25 Nov, 29 Nov, 2 Dec, 6 Dec, 9 Dec, 13 Dec, 16 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
2027: 3 Jan, 6 Jan, 10 Jan, 13 Jan, 17 Jan, 20 Jan, 24 Jan, 27 Jan, 31 Jan, 3 Feb, 7 Feb, 10 Feb, 14 Feb, 17 Feb, 21 Feb, 24 Feb, 28 Feb, 3 Mar, 7 Mar, 10 Mar, 14 Mar, 17 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 28 Mar, 31 Mar, 4 Apr, 7 Apr, 11 Apr, 14 Apr, 18 Apr, 21 Apr, 25 Apr, 28 Apr, 2 May, 5 May, 9 May, 12 May, 16 May, 19 May ...
2027: 3 Jan, 6 Jan, 10 Jan, 13 Jan, 17 Jan, 20 Jan, 24 Jan, 27 Jan, 31 Jan, 3 Feb, 7 Feb, 10 Feb, 14 Feb, 17 Feb, 21 Feb, 24 Feb, 28 Feb, 3 Mar, 7 Mar, 10 Mar, 14 Mar, 17 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 28 Mar, 31 Mar, 4 Apr, 7 Apr, 11 Apr, 14 Apr, 18 Apr, 21 Apr, 25 Apr, 28 Apr, 2 May, 5 May, 9 May, 12 May, 16 May, 19 May ...
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Orkney Islands short break in Scotland
Explore Scotland's Orkney Islands
From £1,745£1,309 5 days ex flights
Small group travel
Sweden kayaking and food short break
Swedish archipelago cuisine and culture by kayak
From €1,450 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 14 Jul
Sweden kayaking short break
Solo travellers! Explore the Swedish Archipelago by kayak
From €1,250 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep
Short break kayaking holiday in Sweden
Self guided kayaking & wild camping in the Swedish Archipelago
From €750 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made between late May through early September.
Iceland self drive tour
Glaciers, geysers, volcanoes, waterfalls & Northern Lights!
From £859 to £984 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Elaphiti Islands activity tour in Croatia
An active adventure, easily reached from Dubrovnik
From €420 4 days ex flights
Small group travel
Contact Us
Call us for a chat about our holidays. We are happy to discuss your holiday and help in any way we can. No bots, queues or awful hold music.
01273 823 700
Call us tomorrow after 9am
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Morocco short break
Marrakech, sand dunes, cities & coast in 5 days
From £1,058 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
10% off when you book by 30th November 2026. Must travel by 31st Dec 2027. Use code BlackFri10 directly on our website.
Helsinki to Hanko cycling holiday in Finland
A cultural getaway in nature self-guided by train and bike
From €1,112 to €1,348 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 2 Jun, 5 Jun, 9 Jun, 12 Jun, 16 Jun, 19 Jun, 23 Jun, 26 Jun, 30 Jun, 3 Jul, 4 Jul, 7 Jul, 10 Jul, 14 Jul, 17 Jul, 21 Jul, 24 Jul, 28 Jul, 31 Jul, 4 Aug, 7 Aug, 11 Aug, 14 Aug, 18 Aug, 21 Aug, 25 Aug, 28 Aug
Dubrovnik walking & cycling short break
Active getaway to free your mind & workout your body
From €420 4 days ex flights
Small group travel
Sailing in Croatia
A multi-activity adventure sailing cruise in Croatia
From €580 4 days ex flights
Small group travel
Norway tailor made short break, sauna, huskies & Northern Lights
Arctic stillness, sea air, sauna and shifting light
From NKr34,500 to NKr55,500 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Northern Lights adventure in Iceland, small group
Northern Lights adventure in the North Iceland fjords
From £1,320 to £1,890 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 13 Nov, 14 Nov, 20 Nov, 21 Nov, 27 Nov, 28 Nov, 4 Dec, 5 Dec, 11 Dec, 12 Dec, 18 Dec, 19 Dec, 25 Dec, 26 Dec
2027: 1 Jan, 2 Jan, 8 Jan, 9 Jan, 15 Jan, 16 Jan, 22 Jan, 23 Jan, 29 Jan, 30 Jan
2027: 1 Jan, 2 Jan, 8 Jan, 9 Jan, 15 Jan, 16 Jan, 22 Jan, 23 Jan, 29 Jan, 30 Jan
Swiss Alps short break
A spectacular journey through the heart of Switzerland
From CHF1,203 to CHF3,703 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Luxury Iceland short break, glass lodge
Experience Iceland's dramatic landscapes: Glass Lodge Stay
From £3,699 to £7,398 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to suit your requirements
Reykjavík short break
Reykjavik City Break with Northern Lights and activities.
From £1,193 to £1,358 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made between September and April
Luxury Iceland spa break
Iceland's wonders: waterfalls, glaciers, and gourmet dining
From £5,545 to £11,090 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to suit your requirements
Rock climbing holiday in the French Alps
Rock climbing mastery on the iconic cliffs of the Alps
From €719 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 26 May, 18 Jun, 8 Sep, 29 Sep
Short break in the Troodos mountains, Cyprus
Walking or cycling & culture in Cyprus' mountain villages
From €315 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Finland activity holiday in Nuuksio National Park
Self-guided short break from Helsinki with nature activities
From €1,065 to €1,364 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep
Fell running weekend in Wales
Guided trail running and coaching weekend in North Wales
From £545 3 days ex flights
Tailor made
Northern Lights short break, Finnish Lapland
Unique aurora tour with huskys, snowshoeing and snowmobiling
From €1,879 to €2,340 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Daily departures between 21s November and 31st March
French Alps climbing holiday, short break
Summit the iconic Dôme des Écrins 4000m alpine peak
From €992 to €1,350 3 days ex flights
Small group travel
