World’s Best: 26 Top Adventure Trips to Book for 2026, Chosen by the Experts
If you’re searching for the top adventure trips in the world, you’re in the right place.
Though you could pick any one of our award-winning small-group adventures, each led by the best local guides, we think these 26 trips offer something particularly special in 2026.
Whether you want to uncover hidden towns before everyone else, venture into brand-new destinations, witness the Northern Lights at their most dazzling, or take on a bucket-list trail with upgraded comfort, this list has your next great story written all over it.
These are the very best adventures to book for 2026 – and we can’t wait to show you what we’ve discovered.
Europe
1. Walks & Food of the Italian Riviera
This newly revamped adventure uncovers the best of the famously beautiful Italian Riviera, offering a well-balanced blend of scenic walks, cultural landmarks and exquisite regional cuisine. But it’s our base, Chiavari, which truly sets this apart from the rest. Forbes recently said the town is ‘so delightful, authentic and complete as a holiday destination you can’t help but wonder why it hasn’t yet exploded with international travellers.’ We couldn’t agree more. If you want to explore the Riviera with the benefit of staying in Chiavari, join us on Walks & Food of the Italian Riviera.
Walks & Food of the Italian Riviera
Stay in the Riviera’s ‘secret city’ for an adventure of glorious walks, regional food and renowned wines
2. Iceland Northern Lights
Join aurora experts in the Icelandic countryside to search for the ethereal Northern Lights. Our stage in the Solar Cycle, a natural 11-year fluctuation in the sun’s magnetic activity, means that 2026 promises to be among the best aurora-viewing year in a decade with more intense and more frequent displays. If you’ve ever dreamt of seeing the Northern Lights, now’s the time to book that trip to Iceland!
Iceland Northern Lights
Visit Iceland in search of the aurora borealis, tumbling waterfalls and glittering glaciers
3. Walking the Amalfi Coast
One of our most popular trips in 2025, this adventure captures the best hikes in the Amalfi Coast, accompanied by a tour leader who knows the very best viewpoints. Our family-run hotel, Due Torri, is exclusive to us, meaning you’ll experience a warm welcome, authentic food and pizza demonstrations from our old friends, the Acampora family. If you haven’t been already, 2026 is the time to find out why this trip is so popular.
Walking the Amalfi Coast
Discover the highlights of Europe’s most dramatic coastline on foot with true experts of the region
“Every direction I looked was breathtaking, and every day left me feeling inspired, connected and genuinely grateful ”
4. Signature Greece | Songs of the Lyre
Part of our new Signature Collection, which takes you to the very heart of a destination, Songs of the Lyre uncovers Greece like never before. Every day brings even deeper immersion. Cook alongside a Naxian family. Dine and dance at Elaiolithos Estate during a private folklore evening. Stay at Kapsaliana Village Hotel, a boutique retreat within a restored 18th-century village. This is the Greece of the people, experienced through their eyes, and we can’t wait to run our first departures in 2026.
Signature Greece | Songs of the Lyre
5. Mont Blanc Hiking Highlights
Already one of our most popular hiking adventures, this iconic trip has the added benefit of upgraded chalets for the 2026 season, meaning you can experience some of the finest hikes in the world with even more comfort when you return back to base. Our friendly chalet teams provide a warm, family-style atmosphere throughout your stay, meaning you can fully relax, ready for the next adventure.
Mont Blanc Hiking Highlights
Walk the best of Mont Blanc Circuit in France and Italy
“This was our first Exodus adventure and it certainly exceeded our expectations. The majesty of the Mont Blanc region was awe-inspiring! ”
6. Porto to Lisbon Atlantic Ride
Ride past the sandy beaches and fishing villages of Portugal’s Atlantic coast on this much-loved cycling adventure. Our 2025 Tour Leader of the Year winner, João Colaço, hails from this very route, born in the small coastal town of Marinha Grande. The chance to experience this adventure, perhaps with João himself, means you’re getting an unrivalled experience with the best in the business.
Porto to Lisbon Atlantic Ride
Follow scenic forest and ocean-side paths as you cycle the Atlantic coast of Portugal
7. Finnish Wilderness Week
If you’re as addicted to adventure as we are, you will have read that winter escapes are the hot thing – but not as we once knew them. In 2026, travellers are trading busy ski resorts for untouched frontiers and wilder experiences, and that’s the essence of this trip. It’s a true adventure in Finland’s remote winter wonderland: snowshoeing through the Oulanka landscape, mastering the basics of cross-country skiing, and enjoying a dog-sledding adventure in Riisitunturi National Park.
Finnish Wilderness Week
Mixed activity week in a remote part of Finland
8. Classic Dolomites Hikes – Premium Adventure
Explore the jagged peaks of the Dolomites with an International Mountain Leader, staying at Hotel Adler in Villabassa. It’s always been the best in town, but a new partnership with one of the world’s top restaurants, Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler, has really elevated the experience. The three-Michelin-starred restaurant now runs masterclasses for Adler’s kitchen team and offers discounts for Adler guests – a delicious reason to book this trip for 2026.
Classic Dolomites Hikes – Premium Adventure
Superb walking in Italy's most spectacular mountain range
“This was an epic adventure in every way, the hikes, the scenery, the hotel, the food, it was all brilliant ”
Asia
9. Discover Laos in Comfort
After a brief absence, we’ve returned to Laos! And we couldn’t be more excited. With this new trip, we really are going deeper than we ever have before, allowing you to go far beyond the backpacker trail. The chance to travel mostly by train means you’ll be embracing the resurgence of rail travel, while you also enjoy a selection of wonderful hotels, including a resort deep within the protected forests of Nam Kat Yorla Pa.
Discover Laos in Comfort
Immerse yourself in the cultures and wild landscapes of Laos, while staying in beautiful hotels each night
10. Cycling Vietnam
If you’re new to small-group bike tours, this is the trip for you. It was one of our most popular cycling trips of 2025 and consistently receives excellent feedback – just check out the reviews! Alongside many other adventures, you’ll cycle the famed Hai Van Pass, cruise among the limestone pinnacles of Ha Long Bay, and relax at a tropical beachside resort on Whale Island.
Cycling Vietnam
Ride from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, witnessing Vietnam’s beauty unfold
“Another memorable holiday with Exodus! Vietnam has exceeded all expectations! Definitely one of my favorite destinations and one to strongly recommend. ”
11. Signature Japan | Through Temples & Time
Japan gets the Signature Collection treatment with this new adventure, a full immersion that takes you to the very heart of the people and culture. Like all journeys in our new Signature Collection, Through Temples & Time reveals the true Japan with private invitations, rare encounters, and experiences few will ever share.
Signature Japan | Through Temples & Time
12. India Tiger Safari
Single-animal safaris, where you focus your wildlife watching on just one animal, are one of the big travel trends for 2026, providing a deep insight into the subject. With the chance to visit the three best tiger parks in India, you’ll come away from this trip as a true tiger expert.
India Tiger Safari
A comprehensive wildlife tour of India's best tiger parks
13. Discover South Korea
K-Pop (and K-Pop: Demon Hunters), kimchi, Squid Game… even Baby Shark: the global explosion of Korean culture (or hallyu) is one of the great cultural phenomena of our times. If you haven’t already, then 2026 is the time to visit South Korea and go beyond the headlines to explore a culture that everyone’s talking about, but few truly experience authentically.
Discover South Korea
Explore the Land of the Morning Calm
“This trip was amazing from start to finish! It was such a great mix of culture, history, food, and scenery – every day felt different and full of new experiences. ”
14. Ancient & Modern Japan
A revamped itinerary in 2025 has breathed new life into what was already an incredible adventure. We now take you even deeper into the culture and natural wonders of Japan. Along the way, you’ll use the excellent public transport, including the iconic bullet train, to get around, explore the lantern-lit geisha district of Gion, and explore ancient samurai culture in Kanazawa.
Ancient & Modern Japan
Explore Zen gardens, temples and the most iconic sights of Japan
Americas
15. Discover Costa Rica
If you’re a first timer to animal-watching adventures, what better place to start than one of our most popular wildlife trips of 2025? Guided by a tour leader who knows all the animals’ favourite hiding spots, you’ll journey deep into the Esquinas rainforest, glide over the wildlife-rich waterways of Tortuguero, and search for monkeys in Manuel Antonio National Park. Plus, the gentle nature of the tour means you can ease yourself into this style of adventure and fully enjoy every experience.
Discover Costa Rica
Join eagle-eyed guides for a wildlife-watching trip through the mountains, rainforest and coast
“This is by far the best one I have done so far. This trip shows you how diverse the country is with its different ecosystems and wildlife. ”
16. Signature Costa Rica | Where the Wild Answers
Already one of our most popular destinations, Costa Rica joins our new Signature Collection. Diving deeper into the wildlife and culture than ever before, it promises exciting, immersive experiences each day, plus an unforgettable stay at Tocu Tent Camp, a sanctuary of comfort, conservation and biodiversity set within the remote wetlands of Caño Negro.
Signature Costa Rica | Where the Wild Answers
17. Discover Guatemala
Immerse yourself in Maya culture and tropical landscapes on this newly launched adventure, our first solely dedicated to Guatemala. You’ll explore colonial streets, summit an active volcano, and enjoy an unforgettable sunrise trip to the Maya ruins of Tikal. You’ll also tour Chichicastenango market – one of the best markets in the world for authentic local culture – to meet the vendors and peruse Maya artistry.
Discover Guatemala
Go deep into the wonders of Guatemala, meeting the Maya and exploring landscapes like nowhere else
18. Glamping on the Inca Trail
Newly launched, this Peruvian adventure follows the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – but this time with the added benefit of glamping as you go. Enjoy exquisite chef-prepared food on the trail, plus the benefits of a massage each night and spacious tents with raised beds that have mattresses and pillows (bliss after a hiking day).
Glamping on the Inca Trail
Trek the classic Inca Trail, glamping each night to wake each morning refreshed
19. Essential Bolivia
This new Bolivian trip is a spellbinding adventure taking in the very best bits: the mind-bending Uyuni salt flats, spouting geysers, and giant cacti. It also stops at Potosí, named one of the best places to go in 2026 by Condé Nast Traveler. Here, you’ll meet a former miner to learn about the town’s tragic past and explore a mining market, where vendors sell dynamite and chemical products used in the extraction process.
Essential Bolivia
The best of Bolivia, picked by local experts to showcase a land of extraordinary diversity in just over a week
Africa
20. Ancient Egypt & Nile Cruise – Premium Adventure
Having been invited to the soft opening of the much-talked-about Grand Egyptian Museum, we can say the wait for it to fully open was worth it. Visit in 2026 and you’ll be one of the first through the doors, allowing you to view the unrivalled collection of ancient relics before everyone else. The astonishing exhibitions provide deep insight into the world of the pharaohs, perfectly setting the scene for your adventure in Egypt.
Ancient Egypt & Nile Cruise – Premium Adventure
Discover ancient Egypt in style along the Nile from Luxor to Awan
“We had a fabulous holiday with a great informative guide who organised everything very efficiently and the group all gelled together. ”
21. Highlights of Morocco
We run so many incredible Africa trips that it takes something truly special to be top of the pack. This adventure has done just that, being one of our most popular Africa trips of 2025. Encompassing the very best of Morocco, led by the best guides in the country, you’ll explore all four Imperial Cities, camp in the Sahara, and visit Tighza, a remote Amazigh village that has welcomed our groups for years.
Highlights of Morocco
Imperial cities, Atlas Mountains, Sahara Desert and the Atlantic coast
22. Cape Town & the Garden Route
They call it ‘the greatest road trip in South Africa’ − but the Garden Route is really one of the world’s great adventure trails. Expect dramatic coastal views, beautiful vineyards, buzzing city life and wonderful wildlife – the very best of the Rainbow Nation. If vitality and variety are on your wishlist for 2026, this is an excellent choice.
Cape Town & the Garden Route
South African icons: safari, dramatic coastal roads, electric cities and unforgettable landscapes
“The time in South Africa was something I will never forget. The people, the scenery, the animals, the food…all of it was so much more than what I expected ”
23. Signature Morocco | Echoes of the Minaret
Morocco is always magical. But this new journey, part of our Signature Collection, takes your experience deeper than ever before. Among the many immersive experiences, you’ll explore Marrakech medina in vintage sidecars, hear tales of resilience from village elders in the Atlas peaks, and stay at an elegant Sahara camp. This is a game-changing trip in a much-loved destination.
Signature Morocco | Echoes of the Minaret
Middle East
24. A Week in Jordan
If you’re captivated by a stargazing adventure, one of the big travel trends of 2026, then this Jordan trip will be nothing short of magnificent. After exploring Petra, one of the 7 New Wonders of the World, we head into Wadi Rum to stay in our private Exodus camp. The desert setting – away from the city lights – is ideal for studying the night sky, while the traditional zarb dinner beforehand is an unforgettable way to start your evening under the stars.
A Week in Jordan
From Amman to the Dead Sea via Petra and the Wadi Rum desert, visit Jordan's essential stops
“Jordan was nothing sort of spectacular, offering a balance between culture, history, religion and leisure. It certainly is a trip that has to be done at least once in your life. ”
25. A Week in Oman
When it comes to trending destinations, nowhere saw a bigger surge in interest than Oman for us in 2025. Saying that, it’s still off most people’s travel radar, so if you’re thinking of going, now’s the time. On this adventure, you’ll discover Oman’s highlights: ancient heritage, Bedouin culture and vast landscapes, while also spending a night at a remote resort in the Wahiba Desert.
A Week in Oman
Explore ancient and natural wonders in the Pearl of Arabia
26. Signature Jordan | Stars and Desert Sands
Jordan is trending in 2026, and this new Signature Collection adventure takes you deeper into the Kingdom of Time than ever before. Journey through Petra on the quieter Backdoor Trail with a local archaeologist. Spend an evening in Wadi Rum with an expert astronomer. Stay at Feynan Ecolodge, a solar-powered desert retreat in the Dana Biosphere Reserve. Expect the extraordinary.
Signature Jordan | Stars and Desert Sands
So there you have it: our 26 top adventure trips for 2026. If you still haven’t found what you’re looking for, check out our exciting collection of new trips or search by activity: hiking, cycling, culture, wildlife, winter, polar or family.
