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.

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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.

Laos

Discover Laos in Comfort

Immerse yourself in the cultures and wild landscapes of Laos, while staying in beautiful hotels each night

10 Days from £ 2599

Culture

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.

Vietnam

Cycling Vietnam

Ride from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, witnessing Vietnam’s beauty unfold

14 Days from £ 1895

326 reviews

Cycling

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.

Japan

Signature Japan | Through Temples & Time

9 Days from £ 6545

Culture

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

India Tiger Safari

A comprehensive wildlife tour of India's best tiger parks

16 Days from £ 3699

108 reviews

Wildlife

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.

South Korea

Discover South Korea

Explore the Land of the Morning Calm

12 Days from £ 4499

14 reviews

Culture

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.

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Ancient & Modern Japan

Explore Zen gardens, temples and the most iconic sights of Japan

14 Days from £ 5145

102 reviews

Culture

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.

Costa Rica

Discover Costa Rica

Join eagle-eyed guides for a wildlife-watching trip through the mountains, rainforest and coast

15 Days from £ 3799

334 reviews

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.

Costa Rica

Signature Costa Rica | Where the Wild Answers

9 Days from £ 6635

Culture

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.

Guatemala

Discover Guatemala

Go deep into the wonders of Guatemala, meeting the Maya and exploring landscapes like nowhere else

10 Days from £ 2349

Culture

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).

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Glamping on the Inca Trail

Trek the classic Inca Trail, glamping each night to wake each morning refreshed

9 Days from £ 3399

Walking & Trekking

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.

Bolivia

Essential Bolivia

The best of Bolivia, picked by local experts to showcase a land of extraordinary diversity in just over a week

8 Days from £ 3299

Culture

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.

Egypt

Ancient Egypt & Nile Cruise – Premium Adventure

Discover ancient Egypt in style along the Nile from Luxor to Awan

9 Days from £ 4399

21 reviews

Culture

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.

Morocco

Highlights of Morocco

Imperial cities, Atlas Mountains, Sahara Desert and the Atlantic coast

15 Days from £ 1495

132 reviews

Culture

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.  

South Africa

Cape Town & the Garden Route

South African icons: safari, dramatic coastal roads, electric cities and unforgettable landscapes

12 Days from £ 2145

80 reviews

Culture

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.

Morocco

Signature Morocco | Echoes of the Minaret

9 Days from £ 5685

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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.

Jordan

A Week in Jordan

From Amman to the Dead Sea via Petra and the Wadi Rum desert, visit Jordan's essential stops

9 Days from £ 1395

332 reviews

Culture

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.

Oman

A Week in Oman

Explore ancient and natural wonders in the Pearl of Arabia

7 Days from £ 2249

10 reviews

Culture

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.

Jordan

Signature Jordan | Stars and Desert Sands

9 Days from £ 5245

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