At Wanderlust, we love the great outdoors. And what better way of experiencing the diverse and fascinating landscapes of the world than through a new adventure?
Kayaking in Vancouver (Shutterstock)
Dog-sledding in the Arctic (Shutterstock)
Stand up paddleboarding in the canals of the UK (Dreamstime)
Horseriding across the United States' best national parks (Dreamstime)
Try climbing a challenging mountain (Shutterstock)
Have a go at scuba diving (Dreamstime)
Mountain bike in the steep hills of Italy (Shutterstock)
Sea kayak past huge icebergs (Shutterstock)
Dog-sled your way through the Arctic or surf in a tropical paradise. Climb up a volcano or discover the world’s best dive sites. Cycle your way around capital cities or explore the countryside on horseback.
Whatever outdoor activity you choose, it’s bound to offer a unique and fun-filled perspective on the place you’re travelling through. The choices are endless.
If you want a gentle intro to adventure or a high-adrenaline, dice-with-death escapade, someone somewhere will offer the activity for you. Here’s just a few options to get you started…
The list of outdoor activities is almost never-ending. We've split them into the categories below to help you find what you're looking for more quickly. Simply click the category that most appeals to you...
Outdoor adventures in the rest of the world
Sea kayak in Glacier Bay National Park (Shutterstock)
Surf in El Salvador (Dreamstime)
Stand-up paddleboard in the Virgin Islands (Dreamstime)
Dive and discover caves in the Mediterranean
Have a go at abseiling down a waterfall (Dreamstime)
Want an outdoor activity on water?
Whether you're after a gentle paddle down a lake or a white water rafting experience to get the heart racing, getting out on the seas, rivers and oceans is a great way to start any adventure. Here's a few different ideas...
Hike across a desert (Dreamstime)
Climb an active volcano (Dreamstime)
Go horseriding in Africa
Cycle through Vietnam's countryside (Dreamstie)
Whether you're climbing up a snow-capped mountain or hiking across a desert, journeying across land is a fantastic way to see the world around you. Here's some different activities you can try...
Follow a levada trail in Madeira (Shutterstock)
Go white water rafting in Costa Rica (Shutterstock)
Float above Namibia in a hot air balloon (Shutterstock)
Sail your way around Canada (Dreamstime)
Ride a camel in Dubai (Dreamstime)
Hike Tongariro National Park in New Zealand (Dreamstime)
The great outdoors can be enjoyed all around the planet. But some countries are better than others at certain activities.
Have a think about where you have always wanted to travel and see which outdoor activities your chosen destination can be combined with...
Desperate to get out in the great big outdoors and itching to get going on an activity?
If you haven't got the time or indeed the patience to choose your own adventure, then allow us to decide for you. Read on for our quick top 10 trips that offer guaranteed outside action...
A lake in Isle Royale National Park (Shutterstock)
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