Outdoor Activities in USA

Explore Yosemite's Tuolumne Meadows on a full-day outdoor adventure. Meet your guide in the morning to customize your plan for the day. Opt for an easy hike to the top of Lembert Dome, visit Dog Lake, and see Soda Springs. Your guide is well prepared with water purification equipment, first aid kits, and other necessities. Bring snacks, water, and lunch for a picnic break, and feel good knowing that profits form the tour support Yosemite youth summer programs.

Capture the adrenaline and adventure of skydiving in Hollywoods' indoor skydiving facility, where a cutting-edge, vertical wind tunnel creates free-fall conditions. Learn the basics of safety and gear with your flight instructor then suit up for for your 'jump.' Take two unforgettable 60-second 'flights' during this 1.25-hour experience and soar into the wind at speeds up to 175 mph (282 kph).

Adventure through the desert to the San Andres Fault on this 3-hour sunset tour by Jeep. Ride from Palm Desert to the fault in an open-air Jeep as you take in beautiful views of the desert at sunset and then under the starry night sky. Along the way, hear stories about the people who previously inhabited or settled in the area. Plus, enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to seven people.

There's no need to be a certified scuba diver in these waters. Enjoy one of the most unforgettable interactive exhibits in Miami - an underwater walking journey through a 300,000-gallon tropical reef at the Miami Seaquarium. This guided, 20-minute Sea Trek Reef Encounter replicates a tropical reef, complete with tropical fish, sting rays and a variety of unique sea creatures. Just strap on a state-of-the-art dive helmet to experience the thrill of scuba diving with all the sights a real reef adventure has to offer.

If zooming down the side of a mountain isn't your idea of fun, try experiencing the winter terrain by snowshoeing at Lake Tahoe instead. With this South Lake Tahoe rental package, you'll receive snowshoes, poles, and insulated boots, so you can trek across the snow with ease, soaking up the crisp Sierra Nevada air.

Explore three volcanic craters during one great trip on this 11.5-hour excursion on the Big Island. Travel aboard a high-end Mercedes van as you trek to the still-steaming Mauna Ulu, enjoy an amazing hike across Kilauea Iki crater and discover the summit of Kilauea Caldera. All entrance fees, plus a deli-style lunch and and local-style dinner are included.

Choose between a morning and afternoon departure, then set out on a 3.5-hour Everglades swamp adventure. Bordering the famous Everglades National Park, Big Cypress Swamp National Preserve and Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park equal their more-famous counterpart in biodiversity and scale. Spot more of the wildlife that makes this area famous on a guided walking eco-tour with a naturalist, which will also cover the relationship between humans and the ecosystem and the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.

Speed through winter landscapes on this 90-minute snowmobile adventure in North Pole. Follow an expert guide into the Chena Lakes Recreation area on remote mountain trails leading you across frozen lakes and rivers, and keep an eye out for wildlife. Then, park the snowmobile and wind down your adrenaline with a warm beverage, along with some snacks.

Explore the natural beauty of the Turnagain Arm, Portage Valley and city of Anchorage on a customized full-day private tour with an informative guide. Ride a tram to the top of Mt Alyeska, explore the town of Girdwood, and gaze at the Portage Glacier during a cruise on Portage Lake. View Alaska's majestic wildlife during stops at scenic viewpoints and a visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Then discover the best spots for restaurants and cultural attractions in Anchorage on a comprehensive city tour.

Suit up, strap in and ride an 4WD ATV into the Valley of Fire on a full-day off-road tour from Las Vegas. Follow your guide into the Mojave Desert on beginner or expert trails, and watch for big horn sheep and lizards as you roll across the sand and rocks. Take in sweeping views of brilliant cliffs and formations, enjoy a wilderness lunch and experience Nevada's arid scenery at its most rugged, untamed and gorgeous.

Escape to a winter wonderland at the Chena Lakes Recreation Area on this 2-hour snowshoe tour from Fairbanks. As a guide takes you over snow-covered trails at a leisurely pace, watch for wildlife such as moose, birds, snowshoe hare and foxes. Explore forests and frozen lakes in this tranquil environment, and hear the sound of your snowshoes crunching softly in the snow. This is a perfect budget-friendly activity for the family.

Take the ultimate Circle Island adventure on this guided, full-day, small-group tour from Honolulu. Stop at Diamond Head, the world-famous icon of Hawaii; beautiful Hanauma Bay, a pristine marine ecosystem; Halona Cove Beach, famous for its appearance in the 1953 movie 'From Here to Eternity' and much more. Also, check out one of the most beautiful panoramic views in the world, the breathtaking Pali Lookout and the historic Waimea Valley, featuring a botanical garden and waterfall. Lunch and a Honolulu hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Discover Florida's wild Everglades on an exciting full-day tour from the Greater Fort Myers/Naples area. You'll travel by airboat deep into the secluded Western Everglades, explore Big Cypress National Preserve by van and foot, and take a leisurely cruise through a mangrove forest. Enjoy commentary from your naturalist guide as you spot manatees, dolphins and native birds and lunch featuring exotic alligator appetizers!

Start your day strong with a leisurely 5-mile sightseeing run. As you follow your guide at an easy pace over the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges and into Wall Street, you'll see more of the city in one morning than you could if walking. Take breaks to learn about landmarks you may not have noticed on your own, and finish the tour at the iconic Charging Bull statue.

Immerse yourself in the neighborhood that Bob Dylan, Ernest Hemingway and Carrie Bradshaw all called home during this popular running tour through Manhattan's Village. You'll jog past NYU's campus, through tree-lined streets and major parks. Your guide will point out neighborhood highlights, including popular restaurants, theater spots, celebrity homes and historic landmarks. Your run concludes with a coffee at one of the top coffee shops in the Village. 

Spend the day traversing Yosemite's backcountry from Badger Pass to Dewey Point. Strap on snowshoes and embrace the cold as you traverse the winter wonderland and get panoramic views of Yosemite, including El Capitan. This hike reaches heights of 7,200 feet and ranges from moderate to difficult. There's also the option to extend the hike to Crocker Point or Stanford Point for a max round trip circuit of 10.5 miles.

Take on Haleakala, one of Maui's most imposing, and beautiful, dormant volcanoes, during this 8-hour hike. Challenge yourself with this 11.3-mile (18.1-kilometer) trip at 10,000 feet (3,000 meters) of altitude, traveling down into the crater of this rugged volcano. As you walk, you'll enjoy magnificent views and observe local plant and animal life like the spiny 'Ahinahina' (Silversword). Some included mid-trip snacks, plus a post-hike picnic lunch, help keep you fueled up for more adventures. A backpack, raincoat, water bottle and round-trip hotel transport are also covered.

Soar through Alaska's boreal forests on this guided Talkeetna zipline tour. Bound off from platform to platform, and marvel at views of ravines, Chulitna and Susitna valleys, Mt Denali (formerly Mt McKinley) and the Alaska Range. Your adventure includes nine ziplines, three suspension bridges and a spiral staircase, providing different vantage points to appreciate nature and the wildlife. Before ziplining, stop in the historic railroad town of Talkeetna, where you'll enjoy lunch and hear gold-mining lore. Hotel transport included.

Explore the western canyons of Sedona, Arizona on this guided, 3-hour, 4x4 tour. See this desert town's red-rock buttes, steep canyon walls, and pine forests - a scenic drive full of fun for the entire family. Along the way, learn about the history of the area, the rock formations, and the local traditions. Choose from one of several departure times throughout the day.

Escape to the wilderness of Florida's Everglades on this guided, full-day adventure from Fort Lauderdale. This exciting small-group tour includes an airboat ride through Everglades National Park, a drive through Big Cypress National Preserve, a nature walk through a cypress forest and a scenic boat ride through the 10,000 islands of Everglades National Park in search of a variety of wildlife. Lunch (with alligator appetizers) is provided and a hotel pickup and drop-off are included at select Fort Lauderdale area locations.