Outdoor Activities

Learn to rappel with an expert instructor in Joshua Tree National Park. After an introduction to the basics, you can do as many rappels as time allows during the 4-hour experience. Soak in the natural beauty of this southern California landscape during this beginning rappelling lesson that is suitable for adventurous people who enjoy a fun outdoors challenge.

Hike to the edge of a steaming caldera on a full-day trip to Rincón de La Vieja volcano, where bubbling mud, sulfurous ponds and simmering lagoons are warmed by underground activity. Follow your local guide on a 2-hour hike along the mountainside, and get an up-close look at the otherworldly features of this "gently active" volcano. Enjoy sweeping views of the Guanacaste mountain range, eat lunch inside the park, then finish your day with return transfer to your Guanacaste hotel.

Enjoy an opportunity to see some of South Africa's majestic wildlife with this 8-hour guided safari in the Rhino and Lion Reserve from either Johannesburg or Pretoria. See animals such as lions, rhinos, cheetahs, and wild dogs in a reserve roughly 1-hour from both Johannesburg or Pretoria. Know that while the animals are not roaming free, they have large spaces in which to live.

Glide through the lush rainforest canopy of St Lucia's eastern coast on a zipline adventure from either Vieux Fort or North Island. Soar along 500-feet (150 meters) of cable through trees and above rivers, admiring the spectacular jungle scenery as you literally fly from one point to the next. This wonderful nature and wildlife tour also includes round-trip transport between most area hotels.

Explore an ancient landscape that comes alive with bubbling mud pits, steaming volcanic vents, and the screeches of howler monkeys on this hiking tour through Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Learn about the diverse habitats of Guanacaste's tropical forests from a naturalist guide while trekking, and then recharge with a traditional Costa Rican lunch and coffee break in Liberia.

Animal lovers will enjoy this tour of the Ranua Zoo, an open-air Arctic zoo in Lapland. You'll have the chance to encounter up to 200 animal and bird species as you walk the roughly 1.5 mile (2.5 kilometer) trail around the zoo. Learn more about the special habitats of this northern part of the world. An ideal activity for the whole family, in all seasons.

Take the plunge into a Maui adventure on this 6.5-hour, small-group, rappelling excursion. Join no more than 8 participants as you 'learn the ropes' of this exciting sport, discovering how to descend down the numerous waterfalls and cliffs found along the famous road to Hana. You'll start on a dry 60-100 foot (18-30 meter) wall before trying a slightly-more difficult 30-foot (9-meter) waterfall. A refreshing dip in the waterfall pools and an included picnic lunch offer you a break in between descents. A guide and entrance fees are also covered.

See some of Finland's beautiful native animals close-up on a 5-hour trip to Ranua Zoo from Rovaniemi. Stroll around the forest trails of the family-friendly wildlife park, and observe Arctic animals such as lynx, bears, reindeer, owls and more, plus Finland's only polar bears. Then, visit the zoo's restaurants and shops, including a souvenir, candy and wine store. The trip includes zoo admission ticket, round-trip transport and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Explore the Ras Mohamed National Park on a 6-hour tour from Sharm El Sheikh, and discover the Sinai's nature and wildlife - in and out of the water. Snorkel above Allah's Garden Reef or the salty 'magic lake,' peer into massive cracks formed by the 1969 earthquake, and navigate mangrove swamps and salt marshes. Watch for the brilliant birds that gather along the waters' edge, and take in the unspoiled beauty of Egypt's oldest national park.

Zoom through the forest canopy on safe, secured ziplines during this 2-hour activity outside San Juan. With an experienced guide in the lead, zip from platform to platform in the forest, stopping for incredible views along the way. No experience necessary, all equipment provided.

Explore St Lucia's rainforest via aerial tram and zipline. During this 4.5-hour eco-adventure, enjoy a guided nature tour that allows a bird's eye view of the lush tropical forest. Then clip into a harness to zoom through a 10-zipline canopy tour and enjoy a hike through the rainforest accompanied by an expert adventure guide. 

A great chance to combine these two activities in one day. Start with a reindeer sleigh ride (500m), where you can take control of your own reindeer around the circuit, guide the animal around the snow covered track and sample the age old tradition of traveling by sleigh. Learn a little about what the reindeer herders life involves whilst you enjoy some warm drinks and cookies, ask questions and gain first hand experiences of the nature of this arctic culture.Then lets head to the husky farm where the lead husky driver will guide you through the beautiful frozen nature with his team of dogs. Experience the thrill of being pulled by these athletes and enjoy a chance to meet the dogs and ask questions at the end.

If you're a lover of wildlife then don't miss out on this private half-day tour of Ranua Zoo, including a sleigh ride. On this excursion, guaranteed to delight adults and kids alike, you'll observe 50 different species of wildlife at Ranua Zoo, located in a dense forest home to scattered spacious enclosures. After exploring the trail with your private guide, you'll enjoy a lengthy sleigh ride drawn by Finnish horses. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Get your adrenaline pumping on a skydiving adventure from Cairns. Enjoy incredible bird's-eye views of the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef as you jump out of a plane on a tandem skydive with an experienced diver. Fall freely from 15,000 feet (4,572 meters) in the air before floating by parachute back down to the ground. First-timers are welcome.

Take a thrilling dune bash and savor a delicious barbecue dinner on this 6.5-hour desert adventure from Dubai. Hop inside a comfortable 4x4 and cruise to the towering orange-red dunes of the Lahbab region. Enjoy an adrenaline-pumping dune drive as your driver skids, slides and ploughs up and down the slopes. Then, after a sunset photo stop, arrive at a Bedouin-style camp and enjoy a camel ride, sandboarding and other desert activities. Cap your experience with a sumptuous barbecue accompanied by belly dancing and a fast-spinning 'tanoura' dance show and a Falcon show.

Experience true Jamaican bobsledding on this adventure from Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios or Runaway Bay. Ride through the Jamaican rainforest on a warm-weather bobsled attached to a track. Buckle yourself in to enjoy the beautiful jungle scenery and the thrills on a ride honoring the famous 1988 Olympic bobsled team from Jamaica.

Experience the St Lucia rainforest from above with a thrilling aerial tram tour. Board an 8-person open-air gondola and glide among the treetops, learning about local flora and watching for endangered jacquot parrots soaring alongside you as you go. This rejuvenating nature and wildlife excursion also provides spectacular views of the island's northern side.

Ras Mohammed National Park marks the transition of the shallow Gulf of Suez, to the deep intercontinental Gulf of Aqaba, creating an ideal environment for 1000+ species of tropical fish as well as more than 170 species of corals! - Private to/from transfers in air-conditioned vehicle- English speaking guide- Ras Mohammed National Park entrance- Snorkeling opportunity (equipment not included)We will pick you up from your Sharm hotel and drive you to Ras Mohammed where we'll hit the water to snorkel. In the astoundingly beautiful Aqaba and Suez Gulfs, you will get a chance to see the Mangroves and the amazing lake.

The Frey Lodge (Refugio Frey) sits at the foot of Mount Frey and offers spectacular panoramic views over Mount Catedral and the lakelands below. On this tour, set out from the Catedral ski resort, ride the chair lift to the Frey Ridge, then enjoy a thrilling hike along the ridge, passing the Toncek Lagoon and Lengas forest.

Falling coconuts, papaya groves, Buddhist temples, nine-foot-long pythons and miles of bike-friendly elevated sidewalks snaking through the jungle: Welcome to Bang Krachao, a smog-free, government-protected oasis of green that the mighty Chao Phraya River wraps around.This verdant island is all the more remarkable because it is across the river from Bangkok. The contrast between "Bangkok's Green Lung," as the palm-choked, lung-shaped Bang Krachao is known, and the concrete jungle on the opposite bank could not be more striking. Downtown Bangkok's central Silom business district is only about six miles away.- Visit the largest fresh market in Bangkok- Take a tuk-tuk to the pier- Cross the Chao Phraya river by long-tail boat- Explore the Jungle of Bangkok by rickshaw- Enjoy a delicious Thai meal in a local restaurant- Visit a non-touristy Buddhist temple