active travel tours

Gate formed from rocks in Arches National Park in USA

Active travel tours

Ways to go

Want to get closer to the world? Our active travel tours take you deep into the great outdoors, so you can soak up every beautiful detail of our planet. Your team of adventure travel experts will let you in on all the best trails and viewpoints, so you can spend whole days exploring iconic national parks at your own pace. Whether you want to wander through the world’s oldest trees in California, gaze at stars in Sequoia, or explore Utah’s Canyon Country, you’ll not only see the world - you’ll really get to know it.

Top Active Travel Tours

Machu Picchu in Peru
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4.7

Highlights of Peru

8 Days

1 Country

4 Locations

8-Day Peru Tour from Lima to Machu Picchu

Internal Flights Included

From

$5,325

Save up to $527

Northern California Guided Tour
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4.5

Northern California with Yosemite National Park

8 Days

1 Country

8 Locations

8-Day California Tour of San Francisco, Lake Tahoe & Yosemite National Park

From

$4,715

Was

$5,227

Save up to $645

A cruise with a Swiss flag on Lake Lucerne
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4.6

Best of Switzerland

9 Days

1 Country

11 Locations

9-Day Switzerland Tour of Zürich, Zermatt, St. Moritz and Lucerne

From

$5,265

Was

$5,850

Australia and New Zealand Panorama Guided Tour
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4.3

Australia and New Zealand Panorama

15 Days

2 Countries

7 Locations

15 Day Australia and New Zealand Tour from Melbourne to Auckland

Internal Flights Included

From

$12,878

Active travel tours inspiration

Adventure-filled active vacations with epic trails & natural landscapes

Craving adventure? Whether you’re a first-time active traveller or a seasoned explorer, our active tours let you take the lead. From challenging hikes in Arches National Park to peaceful floats down the Colorado River, these adventure tours can be as action-packed or leisurely as you like.

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Take on the best hiking trails - at your own pace

Ready to go your own way? You’ll get to choose your ideal hiking trails in the world’s greatest national parks, all with the guidance and support of your team of adventure travel experts. Whether you want to challenge yourself on the famous trails of Zion and Capitol Reef or take an easy scenic stroll in Yosemite or Bryce Canyon, you’ll be free to let your adventurous spirit shine on our active trips and wilderness tours.

Lake, mountains and trees of Yosemite National Park at sunrise

Get immersed in the beautiful natural landscapes

Our active travel tours let you experience Mother Nature’s handiwork in high definition. Explore iconic landscapes like the meadows and mountains of Yosemite Valley and the natural sandstone arches at Arches National Park. Then get off the beaten track to discover hidden gems like the pink and orange sand dunes in Coral Pink Sands State Park or the striking basalt columns at Devils Postpile National Monument.

Gigantic trunks of old trees in Sequoia National Forest in USA

Experiences with local experts

Love outdoor travel? We’ll introduce you to the local experts who are just as passionate as you are. Meet a renowned national park photographer and get photography tips in Moab. Hike into Antelope Canyon with local Navajo guides and learn how nature carves out these stunning slot canyons. Go stargazing in Sequoia National Park with a skilled local naturalist and meet a local bumblebee expert in Kings Canyon National Park.

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