Adventure travel

By Lonely Planet

Embark on an adventure into the great unknown.

One of Europe’s most attractive via ferratas opens in Kosovo
Lonely Planet - Brana Vladisavljevic
Travellers looking for outdoors thrills have a new destination to consider, as the Via Ferrata Berim – the longest and highest attraction of its kind in the Balkans – was officially launched this October.
Are you ready for an extreme all-terrain run around Flores Island in the Azores?
Lonely Planet - Sandra Henriques
Flores Island, in the Azores, will welcome the first edition of the Azores Trail Runâ – Extreme West Atlantic Trail on 24 November. The announcement was made in April 2018, at the end of the First Flores
The world's walking routes with the most traffic on Instagram
Lonely Planet - Fionnuala McCarthy
Going on a hike when travelling allows us to experience a destination from a different perspective – you get close to nature and fauna of the region, and learn about the environment and culture while getting
Vietnam Hike, Bike & Kayak
gadventures.com.au - Written by: Erika GIlbert,
Day 1Ho Chi Minh City Arrive at any time. There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting. Please note: most nationalities require a …
How to prepare for a perfect voyage to Antarctica
Lonely Planet - MaSovaida Morgan
Majestic landscapes, sensational wildlife and a surreal remoteness lure intrepid dreamers to Antarctica, the pristine last frontier of our planet. A destination this extreme may incite an urge to chart
Thrills and skills: 13 off-the-wall activities for adrenaline junkies
Lonely Planet - Louise Bastock
You’ve thrown yourself off a platform suspended 200m in the air with what amounts to a giant elastic band around your ankles; you’ve paddled down swirling rapids and maybe even jumped out of a helicopter
Top free wheelin’ all-American adventures
Lonely Planet
Partial to parkour? Go giddy at the sight of a glacier? Whether your kicks come in the form of skiing, surfing or chasing a storm, the USA has an adventure for you. Find budget thrills and spills in the
Exploring Norway’s north on the Nordlandsbanen
Lonely Planet - Gemma Graham
The Nordlandsbanen rail route is a storybook of varied landscapes. Skirting alongside the rugged islets of Norway’s jagged coastline, and gliding inland between undulating hills overlain with rich green
Sicily’s best coastal hikes
Lonely Planet - Gregor Clark
With its volcanic islands, rugged shorelines and brilliant blue-green waters, Sicily offers some of the most dramatic coastal landscapes on earth, along with a slew of gorgeous trails. Whether you’re for
Ten tips for tackling your first bike tour
Lonely Planet - Sarah Webb
Long-distance cycle tours are a cheap, challenging and entirely unforgettable way to see the world. But are you willing to swap planes and hotel beds for a tent, two wheels and the open road? Here are
Family adventure destinations
Lonely Planet - Imogen Hall
Want to try something new for your next trip? Push your family out of their collective comfort zone with these ideas for an adventure you can have together. 1. Iceland Travel to Iceland and within one
Bikepacking: travel on two wheels
Lonely Planet - Patrick Kinsella
Mark the bicentenary of the birth of the bike – or ‘velocipede’ as Karl Drais called his invention in 1817 – with these multi-day off-road cycling adventures. Alps 2 Ocean Trail, New Zealand From the ankles
Five rides: cycling in the French Alps
Lonely Planet - David Else
Whether you’re keen to conquer La Marmotte or just looking for leisurely lakeside pedal, cycling in the French Alps is no longer the preserve of the professionals. We’ve tyre-tested a variety of routes
Conquering Choquequirao: the long walk to Peru’s lesser-known ‘lost city’
Lonely Planet - Mark Johanson
Rambling along the bumpy road from Cuzco out to Cachora, it becomes abundantly clear that I’ve left the feverish Machu Picchu crowds behind and am now entering into the less polished corners of the Peruvian
Mountains, quarries and surf lagoons: adventures in North Wales
Lonely Planet - James Smart
With its grand mountains, rolling hills and stunning coastline, the castle-packed, Welsh-speaking heartland of North Wales has always been an epic place for the active. And the addition of new facilities
Accessing Aysén: how to explore Chilean Patagonia’s glacier country
Lonely Planet - Mark Johanson
In the often overlooked northern extremes of Patagonia lies Aysén, Chile’s least-populated region, where only 1.2 humans per square mile dwell. While there isn't an abundance of people around, what the
Myanmar's water world: exploring Inle Lake
Lonely Planet - Catherine Bodry
In the unique watery world of Inle Lake, Intha fisherman row canoes with one leg, gardens float, and wooden homes perch above the water on rickety stilts. Take some time to explore one of Myanmar's most
New Zealand's secret paradise: the best of Taranaki
Lonely Planet - Brett Atkinson
Tucked away on the central west coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Taranaki region is both overlooked and under-appreciated. But for more intrepid travellers, the area dubbed 'the 'Naki' is definitely
Top experiences in Montenegro’s northern highlands
Lonely Planet - Brana Vladisavljevic
The secret of Montenegro’s gorgeous coastline is well and truly out; meanwhile, those in the know have been turning their compasses towards its epic northern highlands. The spirit of adventure steers off
Trekking Ethiopia's Simien Mountains
Lonely Planet - Olivia Pozzan
Ethiopia is a land of legends and mystery – the Queen of Sheba and the Ark of the Covenant to name but two. The landscape is also mesmerising. In the far north are the Simien Mountains – a mystical world
Adventures in Perak: outdoor thrills and spills in the heart of Malaysia
Lonely Planet - Anita Isalska
Perak's cliffs, caves and ancient forests are more than a feast for the eyes. These majestic landscapes demand that you jump in – feet first – to swim, hike, raft, and get marvellously sweaty. For adventures
Get active in Bermuda
Lonely Planet - Lauren Finney
Bermuda is an undeniably picturesque place that conjures visions of delicate pink beaches with palms swaying in the breeze, but it’s also a great location for those who like their vacations action-packed.
Another look: San Diego from air and sea
Lonely Planet - Patricia Carswell
San Diego’s nickname is ‘America’s Finest City’, and with great weather, plenty of attractions and an enviable ocean-side location it’s hard to disagree. But forget the zoo and the themes parks and even
Meet a traveller: Robbie Shone, cave explorer and photographer
Lonely Planet - Louise Bastock
Down a dark, dark tunnel, in a dark, dark cavern, you'll find Robbie Shone, camera poised to capture what lies beneath the earth’s surface. For many, the idea of venturing into an abyss is heart stopping,
Stavanger's outdoor adventures
Lonely Planet - Kerry Christiani
Built on the riches of oil, Stavanger conceals a pristine old town of timber houses that twists down to its high-spirited port. There’s plenty to hold you in the city now urban regeneration has got a with
Bikepacker tales: how to see the world from a saddle
Lonely Planet
How would you like to traverse a country, or even a continent, on two wheels? Inspired by our new book Epic Bike Rides of the World, we invited three blogging bikepackers to recount their most epic journeys
Family Travel
Epic ride: family bikepacking in Ecuador
Lonely Planet - Cass Gilbert
The picturesque Quilotoa Loop has big mountains, big views... and, above all, big climbs: adventurous cycling, without doubt. But family friendly? Yes and, somewhat surprisingly, very much so. It feels
Outdoor adventures in Pembrokeshire
Lonely Planet - Kerry Christiani
Nowhere in the UK can rival Pembrokeshire, in Wales’ wild southwest, for coastal adventures. Here, you can eye puffins on Skomer, feel your stomach somersault as you jump from giddy heights while coasteering
A guide to outdoor adventures in Kosovo
Lonely Planet - Bridget Nurre Jennions
Stand anywhere in Kosovo and you will feel the pull of the mountains. This small, diamond-shaped country is almost completely surrounded by majestic peaks, making it perhaps one of Europe’s most surprising