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Find GoExploring guides to the best adventure activities, with practical context for choosing experiences worth the journey.

  • The Cascade in Yerevan, Armenia.

    Armenia in 10 days: monasteries, mountains and scenic roads

    Plan 10 days in Armenia from Yerevan to Garni, Tatev, Lake Sevan and Dilijan, with local food and mountain walks.

  • The Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia.

    Bolivia in 12 days: salt flats, Andes and Lake Titicaca

    Plan a 12-day Bolivia itinerary through La Paz, Lake Titicaca and Uyuni, with time for altitude and the southwest lagoons.

  • Cotopaxi rises above Ecuador’s Andean grasslands.

    Ecuador in 10 days: the ultimate mainland adventure

    Plan a 10-day mainland Ecuador itinerary from Quito and Mindo to Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños and the Amazon foothills.

  • The crater lake and rocky rim of Santa Ana volcano in El Salvador.

    El Salvador in 10 days: volcanoes, surf and hidden gems

    Plan a 10-day El Salvador itinerary with Santa Ana volcano, Maya sites, coffee towns, waterfalls and Pacific surf.

  • Stone towers and mountain slopes around Ushguli in Upper Svaneti.

    Georgia in 12 days: the ultimate Caucasus adventure

    Plan a 12-day Georgia itinerary through Tbilisi, Kazbegi, Kutaisi and Svaneti, with mountain walks and village stays.

  • Yurt camp by Song-Kul in Kyrgyzstan.

    Kyrgyzstan in 10 days: mountains, yurts and alpine lakes

    Plan a 10-day Kyrgyzstan itinerary from Bishkek to Issyk-Kul, Karakol and Song-Kul, with mountain walks and yurt stays.

  • The Jesuit mission ruins at Trinidad, Paraguay.

    Paraguay in 10 days: an underrated South American journey

    Plan 10 days in Paraguay with Asunción, Ybytyruzú forest, Saltos del Monday and the Jesuit missions near Encarnación.

  • Mount Tatamailau rising above the Timor-Leste highlands.

    Timor-Leste in 10 days: reefs, islands and mountain trails

    Plan 10 days in Timor-Leste with Ataúro Island, Dili, coffee country and a sunrise walk up Mount Ramelau.

  • A riverside street in the hot-spring town of Kinosaki Onsen, Japan.

    Kinosaki Onsen: day trip or overnight ryokan stay?

    Plan a first Kinosaki Onsen visit: compare a day trip with a ryokan stay, understand bath passes and tattoo rules, and check bathhouse closures.

  • Old terraces at Sap Bani Khamis beside the Jebel Shams Balcony Walk in Oman.

    Hajar Mountains, Oman: Jebel Shams or Jabal Akhdar?

    Choose an Oman mountain route with Jebel Shams canyon walks, Jabal Akhdar village terraces and time around Nizwa and Misfat Al Abriyeen.

  • Zebras in Samburu National Reserve in northern Kenya.

    Samburu National Reserve: wildlife and a first safari stay

    Plan a Samburu safari in northern Kenya: understand the Samburu Five, choose a camp and ask the right questions about community experiences.

  • The Yukon River and footbridge at Miles Canyon near Whitehorse.

    Whitehorse and Yukon: river walks, canoe trips and local culture

    Choose outdoor experiences around Whitehorse, from Miles Canyon walks to guided canoe trips and First Nations cultural activities in Yukon.

  • Mount Tatamailau, also called Ramelau, rising above the Timor-Leste highlands.

    Timor-Leste travel guide: Ataúro reefs and highland walks

    Plan an adventure in Timor-Leste with Ataúro snorkelling, village stays and Mount Ramelau trekking, with time for boat and road connections.

  • Tea plantations around Haputale in the central highlands of Sri Lanka.

    Pekoe Trail, Sri Lanka: how to plan a tea-country walking trip

    Plan a Pekoe Trail walking trip in Sri Lanka: choose a highland base, compare day walks with linked stages and check passes and local access.

  • Horses and herders on the summer pastures around Song-Kol in Kyrgyzstan.

    Bishkek and the Tien Shan: hikes, horse rides and yurt stays

    Choose a Kyrgyzstan adventure from Bishkek: compare Ala-Archa day hikes, Song-Kol yurt stays and longer mountain trips around Karakol.

  • SchafbergBahn cogwheel train in Austria.

    Ride the SchafbergBahn to the summit above Wolfgangsee

    Climb Austria’s Schafberg by historic cog railway for sweeping views over Wolfgangsee and the Salzkammergut lakes.

  • Gros Morne Mountain above the coastal lowlands of Newfoundland, Canada.

    20 Best Adventure Activities in Canada

    Find Canada's best outdoor adventures, from glacier hikes and backcountry canoe routes to tidal flats, Arctic rivers and Atlantic headlands.

  • Mont Blanc seen from Cordon in the French Alps.

    20 Best Adventure Activities in France

    Find the best adventure activities in France, from Alpine hikes and Corsican trails to Atlantic surfing, river paddling and cycling routes.

  • Mount Bromo and its volcanic landscape at sunrise in East Java, Indonesia.

    20 Best Adventure Activities in Indonesia

    Find Indonesia's best outdoor adventures, from volcano hikes and rainforest treks to world-class diving, surf breaks and river trips.

  • The north faces of Tre Cime di Lavaredo rise above the Dolomites.

    20 Best Adventure Activities in Italy

    Find Italy's best outdoor adventures, from Dolomites hut hikes and Etna's lava trails to rafting, coastal walks, cycling and sea kayaking.

  • El Castillo rises above the archaeological site at Chichén Itzá, Mexico.

    20 Best Adventure Activities in Mexico

    Find Mexico’s best outdoor adventures, from high volcanoes and desert trails to cenotes, Pacific wildlife and community-led experiences.

  • Climbers stand near the summit marker on snow-covered Jebel Toubkal.

    20 Best Adventure Activities in Morocco, from the Atlas to the Sahara

    Find the best adventure activities in Morocco, including Atlas trekking, desert hikes, Rif waterfalls, Atlantic surf and local craft experiences.

  • Himalayan mountain scenery along the Everest Base Camp route in Nepal.

    20 Best Adventure Activities in Nepal, from Himalayan Treks to River Journeys

    Plan Nepal adventures from Everest and Annapurna treks to rafting, canyoning, wildlife walks and community experiences.

  • A view across the Chocolate Hills on Bohol, Philippines.

    20 Best Adventure Activities in the Philippines

    Plan the best adventure activities in the Philippines, from mountain treks and island surf breaks to reef diving, river rafting and sea kayaking.

  • Table Mountain rises above Cape Town and the Atlantic coast.

    20 Best Adventure Activities in South Africa

    Plan South Africa adventures from Table Mountain and the Cederberg to Drakensberg peaks, coastal trails, reefs and wildlife reserves.

  • The narrow path of the Cares Trail cut into the cliffs of Picos de Europa.

    20 Best Adventure Activities in Spain

    Find the best adventures in Spain, from Pyrenean hikes and Atlantic surf to volcanic trails, canyoning, rafting and coastal paddling.

  • Limestone karsts rise from Cheow Lan Lake in Khao Sok National Park, Thailand.

    20 Best Adventure Activities in Thailand

    Find Thailand's best outdoor adventures, from jungle hikes and river rapids to limestone climbs, island paddles and coral reefs.

  • A hot-air balloon floats above Cappadocia's volcanic landscape.

    20 Best Adventure Activities in Türkiye

    Plan Türkiye adventures from Cappadocia's valleys and the Lycian Way to Kaçkar trekking, sea kayaking, rafting and winter sports.

  • Himalayan terrain above the valleys of Nepal.

    12 Outdoor Adventures in Nepal Beyond the Classic Treks

    Try Nepal’s river rafting, canyoning, climbing, paragliding and mountain biking, with practical notes on choosing an operator.

  • Braided blue channels of the Vjosa River flowing through southern Albania.

    20 Best Adventure Activities in Albania

    Discover Albania's best adventures, from Alpine treks and wild rivers to canyons, caves, beaches and ancient landscapes.

  • Snow-covered Chimborazo rising above Ecuador's high Andean grassland.

    20 Best Adventure Activities in Ecuador

    Discover Ecuador's best adventures, from volcano climbs and Amazon rafting to Galápagos diving, wildlife and ancient trails.

  • Hikers looking into the crater of Santa Ana volcano in El Salvador.

    20 Best Adventure Activities in El Salvador

    Discover El Salvador's best adventures, from volcano hikes and Pacific surf to waterfalls, lakes and archaeological landscapes.

  • A traveler kayaking across Lake Atitlan beneath Guatemala's volcanoes.

    20 Best Adventure Activities in Guatemala

    Discover Guatemala's best adventures, from volcano climbs and jungle ruins to caves, lakes, rivers and Pacific surf.

  • Colorful mountains and a trail on Iceland's Laugavegur trek toward Thorsmork.

    20 Best Adventure Activities in Iceland

    Discover Iceland's best adventures, from highland treks and volcano caves to glacier lagoons, hot rivers, whales and remote coasts.

  • Sea ice gathered beneath the snowy mountains of Japan's Shiretoko Peninsula.

    20 Best Adventure Activities in Japan

    Discover Japan's best adventures, from mountain pilgrimages and volcano hikes to rafting, diving, skiing and wildlife encounters.

  • The stone gateway of Intipunku overlooking the green mountains around Machu Picchu in Peru.

    20 Best Adventure Activities in Peru

    Discover Peru's best adventures, from Inca trails and Andean summits to Amazon wildlife, desert cycling, surfing and remote ruins.

  • A high mountain path crossing the rugged peaks of Madeira toward Pico Ruivo.

    20 Best Adventure Activities in Portugal

    Discover Portugal's best adventures, from Atlantic surf and island volcanoes to long-distance hikes, canyoning, caves and wildlife.

  • Karst cliffs and a path in the Škocjan Caves landscape in Slovenia.

    20 Best Adventure Activities in Slovenia

    Discover Slovenia's best adventures, from Alpine hikes and Soča rafting to vast caves, canyoning, cycling and winter climbs.

  • Stone terraces of Ciudad Perdida surrounded by forest in Colombia.

    20 Best Adventure Activities in Colombia

    Discover Colombia's best outdoor adventures, from mountain treks and jungle expeditions to rafting, diving and wildlife encounters.

  • Small boats exploring a mangrove channel in Costa Rica.

    15 Best Adventure Activities in Costa Rica

    Plan an active Costa Rica trip with the country's best rafting, hiking, surfing, diving, canyon, cave and wildlife adventures.