Adventure travel holidays for 2017

One option is to sit on a beach for two weeks in some nondescript sunny country.

Or, as more and more people are choosing to do, you could try something different – you could go on an adventure.

With that in mind, we’ve collated 10 of the most amazing adventure holiday options out there – from canoeing down the Amazon to husky sledding under the Northern Lights.

The Amazon Challenge

Ever thought you and Tarzan aren’t all that different? Well then opt for this jungle adventure.

This trip from Large Minority will see you travel along the Amazon River from a corner of Colombia through to Peru and Brazil.

Along the way, you’ll see pink dolphins, dodge Piranhas as you paddle downstream in a dugout canoe and compete in the indigenous Olympics.

Rickshaw Run

Travelling 3,000km across India in a tuk-tuk probably won’t be the smartest move you’ve ever made, but that’s why this is so brilliant.

Scrapes and stories that you’ll be telling forever are virtually guaranteed (even if most involve going to the toilet/lack of said toilet).

The trip is incredibly simple – a party at one end, a party on the other and a 7-horsepower vehicle to get you between them.

What route you take is up to you.

And there’s no guide or back-up vehicle – you’re on your own. Good luck!

Peru Safari

Peru is famous for its stunning scenery and archaeological sites.

What better way to discover them than driving yourself around this mythical South American country in your own 4×4?

And with the help of a guide in a back-up vehicle, you won’t get lost on the trail to Machu Picchu.

The Ultimate Voyageur Canoe Journey

Ever thought of going to Canada and paddling around in a 36ft canoe? Yeah, us neither.

To celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, a recreation of the Canadian fur trade experience is being organised.

It will see groups of 12-14 people in replica canoes making their along the northern coast of Lake Superior.

Stunning scenery and intense solitude on the way to Thunder Bay are guaranteed.

Arctic Expeditions

Lapland isn’t only home to Father Christmas, it’s also where you can see the spectacular Northern Lights.

On the trips organised by Transun, you can also experience sledding behind a pack of huskies, snowmobiling at speed over frozen rivers or some ice fishing.

Various packages, from a few nights to a week, can be arranged in the Swedish Lapland, with prices including flights and the thermal outfits you’ll be needing.

Hidden Morocco

Think Morocco and exotic souks, snake charmers and bartering for rugs might come to mind.

You can experience all this on a journey to Marrakesh with Water By Nature but it also includes a trip to the Atlas Mountains where your raft awaits.

Stunning scenery, hidden gorges and exciting rapids can be found along the river Ahansel.

The night skies around the campfires are out of this world.

Extras could include quad biking, a hot air balloon trip or a camel ride.

Tonga Survivor

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What’s more adventurous than choosing to get stranded on a deserted island with no shelter, water or equipment to catch your dinner?

On this Tonga Survivor Island Expedition, you’ll have to work with your fellow travellers to figure out how to survive.

It’s like a disaster movie or The Island, only without the cameras (which might be a blessing when it turns out you’re less like Bear Grylls than you thought).

Philippines Sailing Challenge

Spend just over a week racing other teams from one palm tree covered island to another, while sailing across the stunning blue waters of the Philippines.

As well as the race, there are daily challenges in this action packed adventure.

Stay in some of the most secluded and beautiful beaches you can imagine – or perhaps build your own shelter for the night as one of the challenges requires.

It’s amazing fun (but with a good amount of relaxation time) – especially for those with a competitive side.

Cycle Tanzania

This cycling trip is a unique way to see the wildlife and nature of the Serengeti.

But any fears of pedalling for your life while chased by a black rhino can be allayed – there is a support vehicle all the way.

It’s helpful for when the going gets tough as well.

You’ll roast your own coffee, see flamingos on Lake Natron and roll your way down on two wheels into the Great Rift Valley.

Sardine Run Adventure

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Billed as the ‘Great Shoal on Earth’, you’ll witness one of the greatest wildlife phenomenons on this diving trip.

Every summer, millions of sardines migrate north, attracting various hungry predators in the process .

Dolphins, sharks, seals and even the occasional Orca could turn up and you could be there to join them as you spend a few days at sea.

Source: http://metro.co.uk/2017/02/14/need-a-break-here-are-the-10-best-adventure-travel-holidays-for-2017-6446089/