If you’re looking to boost your health and fitness while exploring beautiful landscapes, an outdoor adventure holiday could be the perfect escape. Whether you’re seeking a challenging hike, a relaxing retreat, or a chance to immerse yourself in nature, these fitness-focused trips offer incredible benefits for both body and mind. Here are some Outdoor Adventure Holidays around the world to inspire your next active getaway.
Run a Marathon in Jersey
With stunning granite cliffs and golden sands, the Channel Island Jersey combines a beautiful and varied coastline with a long list of exciting sporting events, from walking, running, surfing and cycling. Round the Rock is an unforgettable race offering options for solo, relay, marathon, and half marathon. Whilst the island itself is only 9 miles by 5, the route is 48 miles around the coast. Other challenges include the Durrell Challenge, Jersey Marathon, Island Walk 2025 and Accuro Jersey Triathlon. Held on Sunday, 13th July 2025.
More info: jersey.com
Go GI Jane in Thailand
Want a life-changing experience which will improve your mental and physical strength in the company of other like-minded women? Kickstart your journey to your health and fitness goals on this female-only intensive boot camp, set against the striking mountains of Koh Samui. Work out alongside British Military Trainers to lose weight and improve your mental and physical strength. With daily yoga classes and rigorous activities like boxing and circuits, you will be pushed to your limits, leaving you feeling body-confident and headstrong.
Cost:7 nights at GI Jane Thailand from £1095pp. Price includes full board, optional return private transfers and a wellness programme.
More info: Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891, healthandfitnesstravel.com)
Ski in Savoie Mont Blanc
Want to try a snowshoeing tour with a stop for mulled wine in an igloo? Savoie Mont Blanc offers some of the best skiing in the world and many fun other outdoor activities. Go on a zip wire, an organised electric bike tour during the apres-ski, snowshoeing, ice diving and snowbiking, and skiing. Try tummo yoga, also called ‘cold yoga’, and even a descent in a bob raft on the Olympic bobsleigh run, followed by a night skiing experience.
More info: https://www.savoie-mont-blanc.com/
Kayaking in Canada
Just a 6-hour flight from the UK, Nova Scotia boasts stunning natural beauty and rich heritage. If you’re an adventurous person, Tidal Bore Rafting should be on your list of things to do in Nova Scotia!
One of the most thrilling activities you can experience in Nova Scotia is kayaking through the stunning Bay of Fundy, known for having the world’s highest tides. As you paddle along its dramatic coastline, you’ll be surrounded by towering cliffs, lush forests, and the incredible ebb and flow of the tidal waters. The Bay is teeming with wildlife; you might spot seals, dolphins, and various seabirds along the way.
More info: www.novascotia.com
Trek the Mountains of Morocco
On this exciting trip, you will venture deep into a remote area in the heart of the High Atlas Mountains, trekking beneath the peak of Jebel M’goun, the third-highest mountain in Morocco, and walking the spectacular deep M’goun Gorges. The one-week camping trek is in a wild and remote area frequented only by Ait Atta Berber nomadic farmers. The trek crosses the arid High Atlas from the north before finally emerging into the lush Valley of the Roses. This is adventurous trekking with plenty of river wading and offers a chance to explore Berber villages and see the sights of Ouarzazate, Kasbah Amherdhil, Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, and Marrakesh.
More info: https://www.mountainkingdoms.com/holiday/mgoun-gorges-trek-morocco
Climb in Scotland
The perfect base for keen walkers and outdoor enthusiasts, Skye Basecamp, is run by Skye Guides, the island’s biggest provider of professional instruction and guidance for walking & climbing. Hike up Beinn na Caillich, a local hill which tempts hikers to test their stamina from the horizon. Then, spend the night in this Scottish hostel with stunning views across Broadford Bay after discovering the magic of the wild Scottish countryside.
More info: www.scottish-hostels.com.
Explore a Volcano National Park in Costa Rica
One of Costa Rica’s top hiking destinations, Arenal Volcano National Park, offers a range of trails that wind through wildlife-rich rainforest and old lava flows, all anchored by one of the world’s most active volcanoes. The park is filled with rivers, thermal hot springs, waterfalls, and wildlife and presents endless activities for visitors. Excursions include hiking and waterfall rappelling to canopying and exploring via a hanging bridge tour. Those looking for activities on the water will find Lake Arenal to be an ideal location for canoeing, fishing, and kite surfing. Visitors can also take in the spectacular La Fortuna Waterfall as it plummets 200 feet out of the dense forest into a tranquil pool below.
More info: G Adventures
Gorge Walk in Wales
For an exciting and adventurous experience in Wales, Gorge Walking typically involves scrambling, climbing, crawling, waterfall jumps, and more. The Brecon Beacons National Park is the perfect setting for Gorge Walking. Also known as Gorge Scrambling, Canyoning or “Canyoneering”. The Brecon Beacons National Park is the ideal setting for Gorge Walking; it covers 500 square miles and has been designated an area of outstanding natural beauty.
More info: www.blueocean-adventure.co.uk/gorge-walking-wales/
Cycle in Rutland
Visitors keen to explore the local area on two wheels will discover tranquil waterside trails, pretty picnic spots, children’s play areas and plenty of pub stops and shops en route. Boasting the largest fleet of bikes in the UK, an e-bike tour of Rutland from Rutland Cycling allows visitors to cover more ground than on a traditional bicycle, with the added power boost making the pedalling much less strenuous for cyclists of varying fitness levels. A map created by Discover Rutland highlights culinary hotspots along the route. The area is also great for keen ornithologists, who might spot rare birds, such as the elusive Osprey, while out and about!
More info: www.discover-rutland.co.uk/listing/rutland-cycling
Trek in Morocco
Wander picturesque coastal trails in little-known areas of Morocco on these trekking holidays. From gentle and easy-paced routes to summiting North Africa’s highest peak, choose the holiday which suits you. You can also get the opportunity to drink mint tea in traditional Berber villages, relax in a hammam steam bath, trek with camels and more!
More info: www.mountainkingdoms.com
Outdoor adventure holidays offer the perfect blend of excitement, relaxation, and personal growth, allowing you to reconnect with nature while staying active and healthy. From hiking through the rugged mountains of Scotland to kayaking in the vibrant waters of the Bay of Fundy, there’s an endless variety of destinations that cater to all types of outdoor enthusiasts.
Whether you’re seeking a thrilling challenge, a peaceful retreat, or a chance to explore untouched landscapes, these adventures provide memorable experiences that benefit both your physical fitness and mental well-being. So, if you’re ready to step out of your comfort zone and embrace the great outdoors, the world is full of incredible opportunities waiting to be discovered.
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Natasha Sones has an outside family adventure travel blog: www.natashasoneseditorial.com/blog. Follow her blog or her Instagram account, @natashastarseeker, if you love family lifestyle articles.
