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.
30 Short break adventure holidays found
Sailing in Croatia
A multi-activity adventure sailing cruise in Croatia
From €580 to €790 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 11 Aug, 14 Aug, 15 Aug, 17 Aug, 18 Aug, 21 Aug, 22 Aug, 24 Aug, 25 Aug, 28 Aug, 29 Aug, 31 Aug, 1 Sep, 4 Sep, 5 Sep, 7 Sep, 8 Sep, 11 Sep, 12 Sep, 14 Sep, 15 Sep, 18 Sep, 19 Sep, 21 Sep, 22 Sep, 25 Sep, 26 Sep, 27 Sep, 28 Sep, 29 Sep, 2 Oct, 3 Oct, 5 Oct, 6 Oct, 9 Oct, 10 Oct, 12 Oct, 13 Oct, 16 Oct, 17 Oct
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 €1,890 5 days ex flights
Small group travel
Iceland Northern Lights adventure holiday
Stay in the heart of Iceland's Golden Circle
From £1,280£1,130 to £1,390 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov
2027: 4 Feb, 11 Mar, 14 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 9 Dec
2027: 4 Feb, 11 Mar, 14 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 9 Dec
Up to £150 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 15 Oct, 05 Nov, 12 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 15 Oct, 05 Nov, 12 Nov
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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
Our availability for last minute holidays is good from now until 15th October 2026
Iceland short break Northern Lights tour
Glaciers, lava tubes and nature's spectacular light show
From £1,949£1,759 to £2,249 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 11 Nov, 2 Dec
2027: 20 Jan, 10 Feb, 3 Mar, 24 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, 24 Mar, 29 Sep, 20 Oct, 10 Nov, 1 Dec
2028: 19 Jan, 9 Feb, 1 Mar, 22 Mar
Up to £190 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 11 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 11 Nov
Orkney Islands short break in Scotland
Explore Scotland's Orkney Islands
From £1,760£1,144 to £1,830£1,625 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct
Up to £610 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 01 Sep, 08 Sep, 29 Sep, 06 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 01 Sep, 08 Sep, 29 Sep, 06 Oct
Croatia sea kayaking holidays
A short kayaking break around Dubrovnik
From €795 to €815 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct
Late availability on selected departures with €50 off per person. August 8, 15, 22, 29 and September 5
Elaphiti Islands activity tour in Croatia
An active adventure, easily reached from Dubrovnik
From €420 to €480 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct
Sweden kayaking and food short break
Swedish archipelago cuisine and culture by kayak
From €1,490 4 days ex flights
Small group travel
Sweden kayaking short break
Solo travellers! Explore the Swedish Archipelago by kayak
From €1,307 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 16 Sep, 23 Sep
Short break kayaking holiday in Sweden
Self guided kayaking & wild camping in the Swedish Archipelago
From €690 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made between late May through early September.
East Coast sailing holiday, Old Trade Routes
Sail a gaff cutter along the east coast of England
From £800 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 13 Sep
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
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 after 9am
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Dubrovnik walking & cycling short break
Active getaway to free your mind & workout your body
From €420 to €480 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep
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: 6 Nov, 7 Nov, 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
Transylvania short break
Traditions, Villages, Stories Along Via Transilvanica.
From €899 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Aug, 16 Aug, 19 Aug, 23 Aug, 26 Aug, 31 Aug, 6 Sep, 9 Sep, 13 Sep, 16 Sep, 20 Sep, 23 Sep, 27 Sep, 30 Sep, 4 Oct, 7 Oct, 11 Oct, 14 Oct, 18 Oct, 21 Oct, 25 Oct, 28 Oct, 1 Nov, 4 Nov, 8 Nov, 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 ...
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 ...
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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
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 €709 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 27 Aug, 17 Sep
Horseriding short break, Wye Valley
A fantastic, varied three days covering 45 miles!
From £1,165 3 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 14 Aug, 4 Sep, 9 Oct
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
Sustainable multi-activity tour in Nuuksio National Park
From €1,065 to €1,364 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 11 Aug, 12 Aug, 13 Aug, 14 Aug, 15 Aug, 16 Aug, 17 Aug, 18 Aug, 19 Aug, 20 Aug, 21 Aug, 22 Aug, 23 Aug, 24 Aug, 25 Aug, 26 Aug, 27 Aug, 28 Aug, 29 Aug, 30 Aug, 31 Aug, 1 Sep, 2 Sep, 3 Sep, 4 Sep, 5 Sep, 6 Sep, 7 Sep, 8 Sep, 9 Sep, 10 Sep, 11 Sep
Helsinki to Hanko cycling holiday in Finland
Nature and culture self-guided in five days by bicycle
From €1,070 to €1,296.5 5 days ex flights
Small group travel
Fell running weekend in Wales
Guided trail running and coaching weekend in North Wales
From £545 3 days ex flights
Small group travel
Wye Valley horseriding holiday in Wales
An incredible journey exploring the heart of Mid-Wales.
From £1,595 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 20 Aug, 24 Sep
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 €993 3 days ex flights
Small group travel
Romania activity holiday, Western Carpathians
A multiactivity escape for adventurous travelers.
From €885 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 20 Aug, 24 Sep, 8 Oct
