Outdoor Activities

The Cupola of the cathedral of Florence is a masterpiece of the renaissance, erected in between 1418 and 1434 on design and plan of the architect Filippo Brunelleschi.

Discover some of the 850 birds that thrive in Cinco Ceibas Rainforest Reserve on 1.5-hour bird watching tour from San Jose. Spot species that include green macaw and lineated woodpecker, and watch for roadside hawks, green herons, trogons and motmots. Enjoy your choice for four optional tour additions and explore the reserve by kayak, horse or oxen-drawn wagon.

The Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park is an ideal location to experience Alaska's natural beauty and gold rush history. This tour saves you the hassle of (horse) navigation and gives the riding knowhow to travel the park's trails on a horse, visiting Dyea ghost town and the Chilkoot and White Pass trails. Plus, your tour includes round-trip transportation from Skagway and local snacks.

Enjoy Central Park's wealth of greenery, tranquil ambiance, and highlight sights on this two-in-one sightseeing and running tour. Meet your guide - a trained running coach - and set off with just a small group for company. You'll run the 5-mile (8-kilometer) trail at a conversational pace, and will pause for sightseeing stops. See the Belvedere Castle, Strawberry Fields, the Great Lawn, and more - and learn more about the park's history from your guide.

Sandboard down the slope of an active volcano during this 4-hour tour from León. After a 1-hour trek up the 2,382-foot (726-meter) Cerro Negro volcano, enjoy the spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. Get an orientation and some instruction from your expert adventure guide, then jump on a sandboard and shoot down the slope. Reach the bottom in less than a minute, with your heart in your throat and your adrenaline pumping. All equipment and round-trip transportation from León hotels are included.

Enjoy an adrenaline-fuelled outdoor adventure, zip-lining through the treetops of Cerro Lopez mountain on this 4-hour tour from Bariloche, including hotel transfers. Clip on your safety harness and tackle a hair-raising 4,920-foot-long (1,500-meter) course of zip-lines, zooming through the trees and admiring the views over Nahuel Huapi National Park, Moreno Lake and Cerro Otto.

Scale the mighty 5,833-foot (1,778-meter) peak of Cerro Colorado on a thrilling full-day hike from San Martin de los Andes. With a maximum of 12 people, you'll enjoy personal attention from your expert guide, who'll point out the unique plants and rock formations of the now-extinct volcano as you wind your way to the top. After a moderate hike, arrive at the summit and tuck into your packed lunch (not provided) with magnificent views of the surrounding Andes, Lácar Lake and the Bolivia-Argentina border.

Discover Salar de Uyuni highlights on a full-day tour of the train cemetery, Colchani, the salt mounds, Salt Museum, and Incahuasi Island. With an included lunch that's served in the heart of the salt flats, instead of the crowded salt hotels that many tours visit, you'll have even more time to enjoy views across the shimmering, high-altitude landscape.

This excursion makes it possible for you to zip down the slopes of the active Cerro Negro volcano on a sandboard. Under the supervision of your experienced guide, get all the necessary instruction and equipment you need for a safe and thrilling experience. This activity is suitable for those in good physical condition. Round-trip transportation from central hotels or a meeting point in León included.

Overnight Experience to the golden sand dunes of Erg Chigaga ; Safari from Mhamid.Erg Chigaga is what we call the biggest sand dunes in the area, the largest one reaching 300meters in height and 40km in length.our camp is located 60km from the town of M'Hamid, right at the foot of the biggest sand dunes of Erg Chigaga. The 7 traditional Nomad tents are all locally handcrafted and can accommodate groups of up to 25 people. For your comfort all tents are equipped with carpets, beds

Lace up your hiking boots for a medium-level hike to the 7,709-foot (2,350-meter) summit of Cerro Falkner and be rewarded with mesmerizing views of the Andes, the Lake District and northern Patagonia. Before your hike, soak up the scenery as you drive the famous Seven Lakes Road from San Martin de los Andes to the Nahuel Huapi National Park, passing the Lácar, Villarino, Falkner and Machonico lakes. This full-day small-group tour is limited to 12 people and total hiking time is around 5 hours.

Discover the natural wonders of Tropical North Queensland on a full-day tour to Chillagoe Caves and Granite Gorge. Travel from Cairns by rugged 4WD vehicle with a naturalist guide, passing over the McAllister Ranges and the Great Dividing Range as you explore the Australian Outback. Visit Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park, drive near the wetlands to spot Australian native wildlife and stop by historic mining towns. Numbers are limited to 16 people on this small-group tour, with morning tea and a pub lunch included.

Active travelers and running enthusiasts will love this fast-paced tour that combines keeping fit and one of London's most iconic activities: the Changing of the Guard. Most tourists stand around for hours (often in the cold) waiting for the ceremony, only to end up not seeing very much. On this tour you will run between the three palaces and two barracks where the performances take place. You won't miss a thing.

Discover the UNESCO-listed Tijuca National Rainforest and famous Christ the Redeemer Statues on a 6-hour hiking tour. Start the moderate hike at Parque Lage, at the base of Corcovado Mountain, with your guide and a small group of 15 guests or less. Take in the aerial views from the top of the mountain and look out for local wildlife along the way.

Embark on an adventurous 4-day trek along Peru's classic Inca Trail, from Cusco to Machu Picchu. Set out from the Pisacucho trail head, hiking along river-fed valley surrounded by magnificent mountain peaks and scampering through cloud forests. Engage with local villagers, tour ancient archaeological sites and camp beside Inca ruins along the way. After three days of moderate to challenging trekking you'll arrive at the UNESCO-listed citadel in the early morning. Watch the sun rise over Machu Picchu and enjoy a guided tour before returning to Cusco via train.

Discover Alaska's natural hot springs and amazing ice sculptures on a full-day tour to Chena Hot Springs from Fairbanks. Enjoy a scenic 60-mile (95-km) drive from your Fairbanks hotel to Chena Hot Springs, where you can soak in the large outdoor pool of this legendary resort. You can also take a tour that showcases how Chena Hot Springs makes use of geothermal energy to power the resort, and check out the sculptures in the Aurora Ice Museum.

Climb the dome of Florence Duomo, and enjoy access to its museum, baptistery, and bell tower, too. Also known as Brunelleschi's Dome, the orange-brick cupola of the cathedral is an iconic Florence sight, high above the rooftops of the city. Gaze out at the panoramas when you reach the dome, and listen to fun facts about the cathedral and the city from a local guide.

Hiking the Pitons is a great way to see more of St. Lucia off the beach. With a guide, you'll pass by villages and a 200-year-old town before starting the trek up the mountain. This is a moderate to strenuous hike that takes about four hours. You'll be rewarded with views of the island and Caribbean Sea.

Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains, the golf course at Club Campestre San Jose boasts Nicklaus design; it's frequently voted the favorite golf course by Los Cabos locals. Take in views of the Sea of Cortez from all 18 holes. The tour includes bottled water, one shared golf cart with GPS, and the use of the driving range before the round.

Soak in panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valley on a 6-hour hiking tour on Champadevi Hill. Located near Kathmandu, the route up Champadevi offers bird's eye views of valley landmarks like the Bagmati River, Patan Durbar Square, Swayambhunath (the Monkey Temple), Bungamati, and Khokana. Enjoy the provided picnic lunch at the summit, get great photo ops, then hike down to Kirtipur for return transport by private car to your Kathmandu hotel.