Active Adventure

Adventure Travel is in the eye of the beholder.

You don’t have to skydive or swim with sharks to call your trip a life-changing experience.  Active adventure isn’t always about how fast or high you go, but about seizing the opportunity to see the world from a brand-new perspective.

Whatever adventure you seek, our travel advisors can work with you to design the perfect trip. Covington’s vacation planners get to know their clients to match them with suitable travel companies and itineraries, ensuring travel experiences that enlighten, excite, and enrich. Plus – our travel advisors have the expertise and connections to customize your itinerary, arrange VIP experiences, and provide exclusive amenities.

WHITE-WATER RAFTING
Extreme Factor: Low to High

White-water rafting is an exhilarating activity and suitable for all ages. Under the care of a capable guide, travelers can learn about the local culture and landscape while enjoying active adventure. Plus, the ride allows opportunities to spot wildlife from a safe distance.

TRY IT: The Colorado River in the Grand Canyon, Zimbabwe’s Zambezi River, and Costa Rica, where the weather lends itself to year-round rafting.

SNORKELING
Extreme Factor: Low

For a fun day of tropical fish-peeping, strap on fins, a mask, and a snorkel and head to the sea. Snorkeling is an easy activity – basic swimming skills, good equipment, and an understanding of the ocean are the most essential requirements.

TRY IT: Snorkeling is a must during any water-based vacation, be it in the Caribbean or the Maldives, on the Great Barrier Reef, or in the warm waters of the Hawaiian Islands, where adventurers can spot pristine coral reefs and sea turtle habitats.

MOUNTAIN BIKING AND ROAD CYCLING
Extreme Factor: Medium

Second only to hiking, mountain biking is one of the most popular ways to engage in the great outdoors. Equipped with knobby tires and serious suspension, mountain bikes are built especially for active off-road adventures. Guided road cycling tours are great for families, friends, and solo travelers. Activity levels range from slow and steady to super technical, so let your travel advisor help you find one that best suits your fitness level.

TRY IT: Pedal through Patagonia’s Lanín National Park or go off-road in Iceland.

HORSEBACK RIDING
Extreme Factor: Low to Medium

Saddling up is a great way to take in the landscape. Enjoy a sunset ride on a beach or a multi-day active adventure into remote wilderness.

TRY IT: Ask your vacation advisor to arrange a ride through your destination’s mountains, countryside, or coasts.

Track the Big Five in Africa

Africa’s “Big Five” are among the wildlife that can be spotted on our classic safaris evoking expeditions of yesteryear. Go out in search of the Elephant, Rhino, Lion, Leopard, and African Buffalo, alongside expert trackers and experienced guides, whose passion for these animals runs deep. Encountering the Big Five on safari is one of those exhilarating bucket list experiences that evoke a sense of wonder whether it’s your first time or your next time.

Top Trending Adventure Destinations

1. Iceland
2. Galapagos/Ecuador
3. Costa Rica and Chile/Patagonia (tie)
4. New Zealand
5. Peru
6. Cuba
7. Antarctica
8. Arctic/North Pole
9. South Africa
10. Australia

Top Active Adventures 

• Hiking/trekking

• Biking

• Kayaking

• Small-ship expedition cruising

• Food and wine

• Safaris/wildlife viewing

• Walking

• Photography

• Scuba Diving

• Arts and Culture