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Q: What are the best places for snorkeling and scuba diving?

When searching for somewhere exciting for your next scuba and snorkeling adventure, we recommend destinations that combine thrilling experiences with cultural connections for a unique trip: Great Barrier Reef, Australia Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Ambergris Caye, Belize Bali, Indonesia Azores Islands, Portugal Tuamotu Archipelago, French PolynesiaGalapagos Islands, Ecuador

Q: What are the best places for hiking and trekking?

The best hiking and trekking destinations have diverse scenery and offer an array of exciting challenges, and our list of the top places for hiking and trekking includes: Inca Trail, Peru Kilimanjaro, Tanzania W Circuit, Patagonia Cinque Terre Coastal Trail, Italy Abel Tasman, New Zealand The Lost City Trek, Colombia The Annapurna Circuit Trek, Nepal

Q: What are the best places for cycling?

Cycling is an exceptional way to explore the world and get acquainted with a new destination. Our list of the best places for cycling offers scenic views, connections to local culture, and ways to travel between popular destinations for an unforgettable experience: Great Ocean Road, Australia Carretera Austral, Chile La Farola, Cuba Canal du Midi, France National Highway 1, Vietnam

Q: What are the best places for skiing and snowboarding?

Skiing and snowboarding are quintessential winter activities, and our list of the best places to ski and snowboard explores the combination of scenery, luxury, and unique experiences for active travelers of any skill level: Courchevel, France Hokkaido, Japan Wanaka, New Zealand Zermatt, Switzerland Cortina D’Ampezzo, Italy St. Anton, Austria Cerro Catedral, Patagonia

From trekking through high-altitude mountain passes to wandering through ice caves, kayaking down whitewater rapids to zip-lining across jungle canopies, an active adventure allows you to experience local scenery and culture as you explore. Find inspiration for your active vacation with Zicasso’s sample itineraries, and fill out a Trip Request to speak with a destination specialist to learn more about the endless possibilities.

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8 Day Trip IdeaFrom $3,600

Explore Tuscany Tour: Ancient Towns, Coastlines, Snorkeling & Trekking

Elba, Portoferraio, Volterra, Marciana Marina, Marciana +7 more

Hiking Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia, Argentina

15 Day Trip IdeaFrom $8,100

Hiking Patagonia: Two-Week Active Adventure

Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine National Park, El Chaltén

Hiking Cape Roca on the coast in Sintra, Portugal

9 Day Trip IdeaFrom $3,000

Adventurous Portugal Coastal Hiking Tour

Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, Vila Nova de Milafontes, Cabo Sardao +3 more

10 Day Trip IdeaFrom $8,500

10-Day Unforgettable Diving Exploration of Greece

Athens, Mykonos, Delos, Rhenia, Santorini +5 more

11 Day Trip IdeaFrom $5,800

Spain's Majestic Landscapes Trekking Tour

Málaga, El Chorro, Antequera, El Torcal de Antequera, Pampaneira +7 more

7 Day Trip IdeaFrom $2,600

Spellbinding Volcano Tour of Ecuador

Quito, Andes Mountains, Cotopaxi, Baños, Riobamba +2 more

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Elephants at Makalali Private Game Reserve in South Africa

10 Day Trip IdeaFrom $6,900

Big Five Horse Riding Safari & Game Drives in Kruger

Kruger, Makhutswe River, Makalali Private Game Reserve, Balule Game Reserve

Touring bicycle parked at Plaza de España in Seville, Spain

12 Day Trip IdeaFrom $4,700

Spain Bike Tour: Cycling Tour of Los Pueblos Blancos

Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Baena, Carmona

Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia

17 Day Trip IdeaFrom $8,600

17-Day Off Road Adventure: Hike, Kayak and Discover Patagonia

Buenos Aires, El Chalten, El Calafate, Ushuaia

10 Day Trip IdeaFrom $8,700

10-Day Croatia Adventure: Kayaking, Hiking, Gliding and More

Rovinj, Buje, Groznjan, Parenzana, Livade +8 more

8 Day Trip IdeaFrom $7,200

8-Day Golf Tour of Spain

Barcelona, Girona

15 Day Trip IdeaFrom $7,400

Eclectic Australia Experience: Shark Diving to Cultural Immersion

Melbourne, Port Lincoln, Adelaide, Port Douglas, Sydney

Popular Active Adventure Destinations

Woman hiker overlooking Lake Wanaka from Roy's Peak Track in New Zealand

New Zealand Hiking

Baby gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda

Gorilla Trekking

Australia's Great Barrier seen from a helicopter

Great Barrier Reef

Travel Tips for Your Active Adventure Trip

What are the top places for active adventures?

Whether looking for a thrilling excursion on rushing whitewater or the excitement of a scenic trail, the right active adventure destination speaks to your interests. From rugged landscapes to gorgeous beaches, our best places for an active adventure include:

New Zealand: Much more than just adrenaline sports, New Zealand is home to exceptional landscapes and incredible wildlife, making it easy to enjoy an adventure when touring the Great Walks, whitewater rafting, or whale watching.
Switzerland: Known for its alpine scenery, glistening lakes, and storybook villages, touring Switzerland is an adventure into the collection of heritage and scenery, whether on a wine discovery or boat tour, a family hike, or a scenic train ride.
Costa Rica: Golden beaches, impressive wildlife, and exploration of intense biodiversity make Costa Rica a comfortable destination for adventure. It is the perfect place for spotting turtles and ziplining, whitewater rafting or waterfall treks, and much more.

Peru: Discover ancient ruins on a multi-day hike, learn to surf on curling waves, and venture into the desert in search of historic geoglyphs. Peru offers stunning opportunities for actively exploring the rich combination of cultural and natural wonders.

What types of adventure activities should I experience?

Active adventure opens the door to new experiences and incredible memories most travelers couldn’t dream of, and here are some of the top adventure activities to do on your trip:

Take a hot-air balloon ride over the riverbanks and desert landscape of Luxor, Egypt
Climb the glistening surface of an ancient glacier at Franz Josef in New Zealand
Horseback ride the stunning pampas of Patagonia in Argentina
Cycle the gorgeous rolling hills of Tuscany during an Italy tour
Explore the wilderness on a walking safari in Zambia
Kayak off the coast of Dubrovnik for an exceptional view of Croatia’s coastline

Scuba dive in Australia to learn more about the Great Barrier Reef’s ecosystem and marine life

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Chile, Argentina Honeymoon Review: Patagonia, Perito Moreno Glacier, Horseback Riding, Glacier Trek, 2-Week Trip

Zicasso’s travel agent and his team planned an amazing honeymoon to Patagonia for us. We loved all the accommodations he recommended and our itinerary was full of unique experiences and thoughtful touches. We would highly recommend this travel company to anyone traveling to Chile and Argentina!

New Zealand, Australia Honeymoon Review: Mount Cook, Hamilton Island, Great Ocean Road, Helicopter Ride, Snorkeling, 25 Nights

Zicasso’s travel company planned an amazing honeymoon for us. We worked with our travel agent and all her recommendations were great! We had several phone calls with her and communicated a lot via email to fine-tune our itinerary ahead of time. She was very patient with all our changes.

We also enjoyed the app, which helped us keep track of everything in one place (flights, tours, hotel details, documents).

Belize Travel Review: Caracol, Belize Zoo, Blue Hole Flyover, 9-Day Trip

Zicasso’s tour company was excellent. The trip was perfectly organized, the hotels were fabulous, and the excursions were just what we wanted. Our travel specialists kept in touch and made sure things were going well, offering any help we needed. I would highly recommend this travel company to anyone planning a trip to explore Belize.

Italy Travel Review: Sorrento, Taormina, Rome, Pompeii, Mount Etna, Wine Tasting, 2 Weeks

We had a fabulous trip to Italy, including to Sorrento, Taormina, and Rome. Zicasso’s travel specialist made sure every detail was taken care of, including stays in beautiful, well-located hotels and excursions that were interesting and fun for our family.

For example, she arranged for an airport host to assist us with our arrival to and departure from the Rome airport, and she was simply amazing, whisking us through the airport and eliminating stress for our family.

New Zealand Travel Review: Rotorua, Christchurch, Queenstown, Franz Josef, Maori Experience, 2-Week Trip

Zicasso’s travel agent did an excellent job planning this trip. We loved New Zealand.

If we were to do it over, we would probably reduce the hours on buses and vans by perhaps flying, for example, from Christchurch to Queenstown.

We loved our Māori cultural evening and the Redwoods evening light show in Rotorua.

We wondered why we were collected at 8am and driven to the airport in Rotorua, where we ended up spending over six hours at the airport, leaving little time to spend in Christchurch that day. It did not make any sense to us.

We loved Queenstown and the accommodation at our hotel in Queenstown. Queenstown was the highlight of our trip. Unfortunately, and beyond anyone's control, our kayaking trip was cut short due to windy weather and we were unable to do the glacier heli-hike in Franz Josef, also due to weather conditions, leaving us with a lot of time in a much less desirable town and our worst accommodation for nearly two days.

The rail adventure was superb.

Greece Trip Review: Athens, Naxos, Meteora, Santorini, Acropolis, Cooking Class, 10 Days

Our trip to Greece was definitely five-star. There were very few glitches in the trip; overall, it was a very good experience.

Zicasso’s travel specialist was very helpful during the planning phase of the trip. For instance, during the planning phase, she recommended that we visit Naxos rather than Paros because she was concerned that Paxos would be partially shut down because of the timing in late October. We believe she was correct in this judgment. She was very responsive whenever we had a problem.