Vacation ideas

In this installment of our activity holidays guide we look at the different types of activity holidays available.

There are all kinds of activity holidays with a large variety that will be right for anyone. The main types are thrill-seeking, wilderness, winter, cycling, and special interest.

Climb rocks, go white water rafting, and cave exploring, these are included the popular thrill seeking trips. You can choose to focus on one activity or instead opt for a multi-activity holiday in which you’ll spend a day or two on each before moving on to the next. These are an ideal way to challenge yourself and to have new and exciting experiences.

Have a great adventure by going into various locales like jungles, deserts, plateaus, mountains and tundra with our great wilderness holidays. You can visit almost any continent to find these terrains, some of the best deserts are the Sahara, Namib, and the Gobi while jungles are found in America, India, or Africa; there are plenty of mountain ranges all around the world while the Antarctic and the Outback are great for adventurers. Such trips are generally made up of trekking, camping, survival skills courses, and lessons on the people, cultures and wildlife you’ll come across.

Ski cross country and downhill, go snowboarding, you can even go with the lesser tried ones such as dog sledding or snow mobiling. Also there are lesser known, unusual, and untouched areas that most people wouldn’t normally see that will let you escape the masses usually seen while touring.

Cycling holidays come in all shapes and sizes; from gently cycling through relatively flat landscapes to fully-supported mountain bike expeditions. These tend to be graded according to their intensity, with the percentage of on and off-road riding, and vehicle support indicated on the website or brochure.

Special interest holidays are available for those with a real interest and passion in one subject or a range of subjects. Some of these will be intense like yoga or archaeology, while others, such as photography and language learning are great for the mind. You will learn a great deal about what ever subject you choose with the help of a great guide who specializes in that field.