Adventure Vacations

For those who aren’t content to simply sit on a beach and read a book during vacation, maybe it’s time to consider a different route. Adventure vacations are a unique and different way to spend a holiday, whether it’s a family vacation, a group of friends getting together, or a couple trying to figure out an alternative to a traditional destination.

Outdoor adventure vacations can take many forms. One way to experience the great outdoors is to take a trip to a dude ranch. Whether your goal is to become an experienced cattle roper and see what life is like on a ranch, or to saddle up a horse and ride across mountain ranges, having dinner by campfire until thousands of starts, there are plenty of dude and guest ranches out west to choose from. Ranches that offer hospitality, rustic elegance, plenty of scenery and lots of adventure are the idea way to get the family together for adventure vacations.

Other outdoor adventure vacations take you from the dude ranch right into the jungle. Eco tours and jungle lodges are a great way to teach children (or even learn something yourself) about nature, our environment, and the rainforest. Adventure travel resorts in Ecuador, Belize, and Peru all offer delicious food, eco-friendly and comfortable lodging, flora and fauna unlike anywhere else on earth, and the chance to visit some of the most remote and treasured jungles on earth.

For those who prefer the cold over hot, steamy rainforests, cross country skiing can be an option for a trip. Many adventure travel resorts in the mountains of Colorado and Montana have packages for skiers. Or, for an even more unique adventure, why not try a dog sledding vacation? Great for animal lovers and adventurers alike, these outdoor adventure vacations are a great story to share with friends and family. In Canada, visitors to Quebec and the Yukon Territory can mush with the best of them as they hang onto the sleds and view the Canadian wilderness from a truly unique vantage point.

Yellowstone National Park is idea for families looking for adventure vacations while seeing some of the country’s wonders. Guests can walk, hike, white water raft, and much more, while staying in campgrounds or inns on the premise.

For the wild at heart, trek over to Africa to experience a safari. Safaris truly are adventure vacations beyond all others, with the chance to see lions, zebra, giraffes, elephants, rhinos, and much more. The game reserves have incredible accommodations, making these adventure travel resorts perfect for families who don’t mind roughing it, or for those who don’t mind spending more to get all-inclusive vacations that include everything from lodging, food, drinks, and safaris.

For those who want a little more culture in their lives, cultural tours to countries such as Japan, China, Thailand, Nepal, and India provide western tourists with a unique experience incredible cultures, people, sights, food, and art, that not everyone is lucky enough to get a chance to see.