LAND BASED MULTI ACTIVITY HOLIDAYS GUIDE
If you like your vacations action packed rather than super chilled, then a land based activity vacation could be just the ticket. Not only will you keep the adrenalin pumping on a daily basis, you’ll do so in gorgeous surroundings, with a bit of local culture thrown in too. With land based activities, the main focus is on hiking, biking and jumping off mountains, rather than on over and under the water pursuits.
Jumping into canyons, hurtling down hills or strolling through a forest; land based activity vacations are as hardcore or as gentle as you make them, but they’re never short on adventure.
Unlike a single activity break, you don’t have to spend the entire time doing one thing; you’ll be mixing the tried and tested with the new and adventurous. You could head to Costa Rica to hike through rainforest and zip line through the trees; to Spain for some horse riding, climbing and gentle strolls though ancient towns; or to Thailand for city exploration and off-road hijinks. The possibilities keep on coming. Find out more in our land based activity vacations guide.
Our Land based multi activity Vacations
Altiplano de Granada activity vacation, Spain
Multi-activity cultural vacation in fabulous rural Andalucia
From
€207 to €270
6 days
ex flights
Activity vacation in Montenegro
An active villa vacation at stunning Lake Skadar, Montenegro
From
£645 to £745
7 days
ex flights
Family adventure vacation to France
Life enhancing family adventure & yoga in the French Alps
From
£834
7 days
ex flights
Slovenia multi activity vacation
Up the adrenaline on this exhilarating tour of Slovenia
From
US $1460
8 days
ex flights
Wellbeing vacation in North Iceland
A self-drive tour where you can visit and pamper yourself
From
£1100 to £5000
8 days
ex flights
Family winter vacation in Lapland with Father Christmas
Magical four day ultimate family Lapland adventure
From
£1195 to £1295
4 days
inc UK flights
Luxury wilderness Northern Lights vacation, Finland
Nangu Northern Lights Activity Vacation
From
£1995 to £2225
5 days
inc UK flights
Ecuador and Galapagos family activity vacation
View world famous wildlife in award winning National Parks
From
£5595
15 days
ex flights
Carpathian Mountains snowshoeing vacation, Romania
Enjoy the charm of the Transylvanian winter on snowshoes.
From
€572
7 days
ex flights
Kerala Hike, bike & kayak in India
Cycling, hiking & kayaking through Kerala countryside
From
US $1700
13 days
ex flights
Plitvice Lakes family activity vacation in Croatia
Rafting, kayaking, cycling and hiking in Plitvice Lakes
From
£955 to £1155
8 days
inc UK flights
Family winter adventure in Finland
Great range of activities in Lapland's winter wilderness.
From
£1255 to £1545
4 days
inc UK flights
Northern lights family vacation, tailor made
A mix of Lapland family activities and a relaxing Spa hotel
From
£995 to £1145
4 days
inc UK flights
Northern Lights vacation in Finnish Lapland, Harriniva
Hunt for the Northern Lights in Finnish Lapland
From
£1645 to £2125
8 days
inc UK flights
Chitwan safari & rafting in Nepal
Enjoy diverse culture, exhilarating rafting and wildlife
From
US $485 to US $550
8 days
ex flights
Romania activity vacation, Western Carpathians
A multiactivity escape for adventurous travelers.
From
€445
4 days
ex flights
Family vacation in Finnish Lapland, pick and mix activities
Pick and mix family activity vacation in Ruka, Finland
From
£725 to £1415
8 days
inc UK flights
Disabled activity vacation in Catalonia, Spain
Accessible country hotel with activities for everyone.
From
€306 to €675
8 days
ex flights
Madeira family vacation
Snorkel with dolphins in the crystal clear waters of Madeira
From
£1545
8 days
inc UK flights
Galapagos activity vacation
Trek, bike, kayak and snorkel on this fantastic adventure
From
US $3150
7 days
ex flights
Finnish Lapland Autumn Northern Lights vacation
Northern Lights quest, huskies, reindeer, amethysts & more!
From
£1440
5 days
inc UK flights
Yukon Northern Lights vacation, Canada
Explore the Yukon wilderness and see the Northern Lights
From
£2615
8 days
ex flights
Multi activity vacation in Bulgaria
Multi-activity adventure vacation in Bulgaria
From
€750 to €995
8 days
ex flights
Northern Lights vacation in Norway, Tromsø and Lyngen Alps
View the autumn Arctic sky - Tromsø and the Lyngen Peninsula
From
£685
4 days
ex flights
Costa Rica family activity vacation
Experience the natural wonders and activities of Costa Rica
From
£2715
13 days
ex flights
Sierra Nevada winter walking vacation in Spain
Sun, snow and mountain views in the beautiful Alpujarras
From
€1175 to €1375
8 days
ex flights
Lapland Autumn Northern Lights vacation
Few better ways to witness an autumn Aurora
From
£1395
5 days
inc UK flights
Austria activity vacation, hiking, snowshoeing & yoga
Relaxingly active snowshoe & yoga in the Austrian mountains.
From
€1200 to €1500
7 days
ex flights
Alentejo Coast family activity vacation, Portugal
Family multi-activity week on the Alentejo coast, Portugal
From
£920
8 days
inc UK flights
Your own group winter activity vacation
Tailor made short break encapsulating the best of Lapland
From
£1200
4 days
inc UK flights
WHAT DO LAND BASED MULTI ACTIVITY HOLIDAYS ENTAIL?
What types?
What types of land based activity are there?
Take a land based activity vacation and you can work up a sweat in a multitude of different ways. Many involve walking in some way, shape or form, whether it be full-on scrambles up a mountainside, hiking through tropical forests, trekking through hilltribe villages or gentle local walks near your accommodation. Biking is popular, too – from hopping on to mountain bikes to negotiate hillside trails to dodging the traffic to explore vibrant cities such as Bangkok or Chiang Mai. You might also get to climb, scramble and slide your way through gorges and caves with a bit of canyoning; scale a mountainside for a day or two of rock climbing; get in the saddle to explore the countryside on horseback; or take to the skies with a day of paragliding.
How tough?
How tough are they?
Land based activity vacations range from easy to challenging, though a decent level of fitness is required for most trips as you’ll probably do some long walks as well as cycling. Some vacations will involve staying in comfortable hotels with plenty of downtime built in, while others will be more like an expedition, with challenging hikes, cycling and other activities, plus nights spend in the wilderness under canvas. For the most part, you won’t have to haul around your own gear. If you’re moving from place to place luggage is usually transferred for you, allowing you to do your thing with nothing more than a daypack, a bottle of water and the spirit of adventure.
Small group or tailor made?
Small group or tailor made?
Joining a group of around eight to 12 likeminded people takes the pressure off on the organisational front. You get the advantages of traveling with a knowledgeable guide, plus there’s the camaraderie of sharing the adrenalin highs (as well as the aches and pains) with your fellow travelers. Expert guides know all the secret spots and will ensure that the activities run smoothly and that everyone gets the most out of the experience. You just need to turn up with an open mind.
The advantage of taking a tailor made tour is that the range of activities can be selected and adapted to suit you and any other members of your party. You choose your destination, your accommodation and the activities you would like to do and then hand the organisation over to your tour operator. You’ll be able to go at your own pace and won’t have to worry about keeping up with the group.
Our top Land based multi activity Vacation
Activity vacation in Montenegro
An active villa vacation at stunning Lake Skadar, Montenegro
From
£645 to £745
7 days
ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct
2019: 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct
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Family friendly?
Are they family friendly?
In a word, yes. Many operators offer land based activity vacations aimed at families. Small group tours are best suited to older children and teenagers, who will appreciate having kids of a similar age to socialise with; and the guides are usually used to working with kids of varying ages. If you’re traveling with younger children, then a tailor made vacation including gentler walks and cycles and bypassing some of the more adventurous activities is probably your best bet.
Nomadic or centre based?
Nomadic or centre based?
If you like to come home to familiar comforts after a day’s adventure, then you could choose a centre based vacation where you can do a different activity every day but return to the same place at night. This allows you plenty of time for outdoorsy fun, without the hassle of packing and unpacking.
Alternatively, if you’re looking to channel your inner nomad then you could choose a trip that takes you from place to place. You’ll stay in a variety of accommodation, usually with your bags being transferred for you, though on the odd trip you might have to carry your belongings yourself, particularly in remote areas.
Accommodation
Accommodation
On tailor made tours, accommodation very much depends on you and your preferences. Go on a small group tour and you could stay in anything from hotels to jungle huts to local homestays to campgrounds, or even full on wild camping. Opt for a camping trip and you and your fellow trip mates should be prepared to pitch in and help the guide set up and take down the camp, but that’s all part of the bonding experience.
More about Land based multi activity
The first step when booking a land based activity vacation is deciding where in the world you’d like to go, as this can end up determining the types of activity you’re able to do.
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