World’s Best: 20 Top Adventure Trips to Book for 2027, Chosen by the Experts
If you’re searching for the top adventure trips in the world, you’re in the right place.
Although you could pick any one of our award-winning small-group adventures, each led by knowledgeable local guides, we think these 20 trips offer something particularly special in 2027.
Some of our experts’ choices coincide with major cultural moments and milestone anniversaries. Others feature redesigned itineraries, new accommodation or experiences available for the first time. What they all share is the chance to return home with a remarkable story.
These are the very best adventures to book for 2027.
Europe
1. Hike Turkey’s Lycian Way (new)
Time Out named the Lycian Way the world’s most beautiful hiking trail in 2025 – and our new adventure brings together some of its finest sections. Walk Roman roads above turquoise bays, cruise among the sunken ruins of Kekova and visit the ever-burning flames of Chimaera – guided by a leader who knows all the best viewpoints.
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Hike Turkey’s Lycian Way
Trek through Turkey's amazing rock formations in Cappadocia
2. Trekking the Camino de Santiago
Hike El Camino in 2027 and you’ll do so with pilgrims celebrating an Año Xacobeo (Camino Holy Year). This extra-special event only takes place when the Feast of Saint James (25 July) falls on a Sunday and sees celebrations take place throughout the year. It’s also the only time when the Porta Santa (Holy Door) of Santiago Cathedral is opened, allowing pilgrims to enter and follow a tradition stretching back thousands of years.
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Trekking the Camino de Santiago
Follow Spain's most celebrated pilgrimage route
3. Walking the Slovenian Alps (new)
Head to the mountain-wrapped town of Kranjska Gora for a hiking adventure in the magnificent Julian Alps. This new itinerary in northwest Slovenia reveals the most beautiful trails in the region: a slideshow of limestone spires, glacial lakes and tumbling waterfalls. We base ourselves at Hotel Kompas, where days can end with a dip in the pool or relax in the sauna.
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Walking the Slovenian Alps
Peak beauty… find it in the dramatic Julian Alps with a tour leader who knows all the best views and trails
4. Walking in Andorra
Our classic hiking trip in the mountainous microstate of Andorra has an exciting new base! Hotel Guillem is set in the mountain-wrapped town of Encamp, providing a characterful home in the peaks. When you want to ease tired legs, it has a spa with a heated pool, sauna and hot tub.
“Andorra is a beautiful country and the Exodus trip perfectly captures the essence of it ”
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Walking in Andorra
Discover the highlights of Andorra
5. Walking the Amalfi Coast
Walk through the remarkably preserved streets of Pompeii, then follow spectacular coastal paths above the Mediterranean on our classic Amalfi Coast adventure. The journey feels especially timely following the release of National Geographic’s Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston, which revisits the final hours of the city before the eruption of Vesuvius in 79CE.
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Walking the Amalfi Coast
Discover the highlights of Europe’s most dramatic coastline on foot with true experts of the region
6. Signature Portugal | Lisbon, Porto & Heritage (new)
Our latest Signature journey takes the cultural trail from Lisbon to Porto to new heights, going slow to truly venture to the heart of each place we visit. Rare access and deep immersion shape the itinerary: join master artisans to paint your own azulejo, explore the one-time HQ of the Knights Templar with a historian and stay at an 18th-century palace. You’ll also unwind in the therapeutic forest of Bussaco and, of course, taste and sip some of the finest local produce.
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Signature Portugal | Lisbon, Porto & Heritage
7. Italian Apennines: Walks & Wildlife
We’re celebrating five years of partnering with the Rewilding Apennines team in 2027, hosts of this adventure in the Abruzzo mountains. See their crucial work in action, joining their expert guides in this remote region of Italy to visit bear corridors, track wolves and spend a night in a mountain refuge. Better yet, all profits from this trip go to their vital biodiversity restoration work.
“We had a great trip with a fantastic knowledgable and patient Filippo guiding us ”
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Italian Apennines: Walks & Wildlife
Discover the flourishing Italian Apennines with Rewilding Europe
8. Hiking Portugal & Spain’s Historic Frontier
Criss-cross La Raya, the Portugal-Spain border, on a fascinating and scenic hiking adventure that showcases shared traditions and national identities. Exploring on foot, you’ll discover historic frontier villages, hear the rare Western Romance language of fala, and follow the Camino de Hierro through tunnels and bridges. There’s also time for an olive oil tasting, join a rewilding expert to spot semi-wild horses, and enjoy the facilities of our Superior Comfort-rated accommodation.
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Hiking Portugal & Spain's Historic Frontier
Go beyond the Algarve and explore Portugal's pristine coastal trails
Asia
9. Best of Sri Lanka (2027)
Our 2027 edition of this popular trip promises to make the Gem Island sparkle brighter than ever. Extended by a day, it now features one of Sri Lanka’s great train journeys, cutting through tea country from Nanu Oya to Ella. It now also ends in the seaside town of Ahangama – ideal if you want a relaxing extension on the south coast.
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Best of Sri Lanka (2027)
See how bright the Gem Island sparkles on this compact adventure packed with authentic experiences
10. India’s Golden Triangle
Jaipur hosts year-long celebrations in 2027 to mark 300 years since its formation. And there’s no better way to celebrate the Pink City’s big milestone than exploring it for yourself on our ever-popular Golden Triangle adventure. Our exploration of Rajasthan’s capital includes a walking tour at dawn, in which we get to see the famous city wake from its slumber, followed by a tour of the city’s most astonishing landmarks.
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India's Golden Triangle
A gateway to India’s fascinating culture and spectacular Moghul architecture.
11. Search for Snow Leopards with Valerie Parkinson
Join Valerie Parkinson in 2027 as she marks 40 years of leading Exodus adventures in the Himalaya. Search remote ridgelines for elusive snow leopards while learning from one of Exodus’s most celebrated mountain guides. Her experience, local knowledge and passion make this landmark departure a rare opportunity.
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Search for Snow Leopards with Valerie Parkinson
Search for the elusive Snow Leopard with trekking guide Valerie Parkinson
12. Borneo Wildlife Discoverer
Launched in 2026, our partnership with iNaturalist took Citizen Science adventures to the next level, allowing our groups to easily identify and document living species through the iNaturalist app. If that sounds like your bag, there’s no better place to experience it for yourself than Borneo, where our citizen scientists have already snapped incredible photos of everything from long-tailed macaques and Horsfield’s tapirs to Asian weaver ants and sphinx moths. The question is, what will you discover in 2027?
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Borneo Wildlife Discoverer
Showcasing the best of Borneo – wildlife, rainforests and beaches
Americas
13. The Inca Trail
You don’t really need an excuse to visit the Inca city of Machu Picchu. But 2027 offers an especially compelling one: it marks 20 years since the site was named one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Cross high passes and cloud forest before entering through the Sun Gate. Permits are limited, and anniversary-year demand makes early booking especially important.
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The Inca Trail
Follow in the footsteps of the Incas as you trek to the once-lost city of Machu Picchu
14. Cycling Costa Rica (new)
Be among the first to ride our new Costa Rica cycling adventure in 2027. Pedal through volcanic landscapes and tropical rainforest, travelling between the Pacific and Caribbean coasts. You’ll also swap two wheels for a boat to explore Tortuguero’s wildlife-rich waterways, watching for monkeys, tropical birds and other rainforest residents.
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Cycling Costa Rica
From coastlines to lava fields, marvel at Costa Rica’s beauty from the best seat in the house – your saddle
15. Discover Costa Rica
The UN has named 2027 the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism, with Costa Rica chairing the committee helping to turn that ambition into action. See why the country is a natural fit for the role as you journey through cloud forests, volcanic landscapes and tropical waterways, watching for sloths, howler monkeys and flashes of brilliantly coloured birdlife.
“We saw a huge number of creatures and an amazing 174 species of birds. This holiday was fabulous! ”
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Discover Costa Rica
Join eagle-eyed guides for a wildlife-watching trip through the mountains, rainforest and coast
16. Colombia: Culture, Coffee & Caribbean – Medellin Flower Festival (special departure)
Celebrate the 70th edition of Medellín Flower Festival in 2027, a vibrant cultural landmark paying tribute to the region’s flower-growing heritage. For this extra-special departure of our Colombia: Culture, Coffee & Caribbean adventure, we head to the magnificent orchid displays at Medellín Botanical Garden and view the festival’s iconic Silleteros Parade from a viewing platform. Outside of the celebrations, we explore Bogotá, Cartagena and the coastal forests of Tayrona National Natural Park, and enjoy an encounter with the Indigenous Arhuaco community.
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Colombia: Culture, Coffee & Caribbean – Medellin Flower Festival
An in depth tour of Colombia – natural beauty, colonial cities and archaeological sites.
Africa
17. Discover Namibia in Style (new)
Experience is everything on this new adventure in Namibia. Not only will you see towering desert dunes, spot iconic safari animals and stargaze in the bush, but you’ll do it all with the comfort of elevated accommodation. Standout stays include Sossusvlei Lodge, overlooking the desert; stylish Mokuti Lodge beside Etosha; and Eagle’s Rest Lodge, where resident trackers lead you in search of rhinos.
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Discover Namibia In Style
Vast open spaces, shifting desert scenery and wildlife
18. Highlights of Morocco
Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster The Odyssey is sure to send travellers on their own journey of discovery around Greece. So, play it smart and head to Morocco instead. Here, the ksar (fortified village) of Aït Benhaddou stood in for Troy, while the seaside town of Essaouira was another key filming spot. Explore both on our own epic: Highlights of Morocco.
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Highlights of Morocco
Imperial cities, Atlas Mountains, Sahara Desert and the Atlantic coast
19. Signature Egypt | Treasures of the Nile
Experience more of the Nile on our redesigned 2027 Signature Egypt journey. An additional day aboard an elegant dahabiya creates more time to relax, watch life along the riverbanks and explore away from the busiest routes. In Luxor, a Signature Day lets you personalise your discovery with a choice of experiences.
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Signature Egypt | Treasures of the Nile
20. Discover Botswana & Victoria Falls (new)
Maximise your wildlife watching on this new safari adventure through Botswana. Led by keen-eyed guides, you’ll glide across the Okavango Delta by mokoro canoe, track iconic safari animals in wildlife-rich national parks, and finish by crossing into Zimbabwe to marvel Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Exclusive camps in the national parks and well-located safari lodges, place you right in the action, meaning the game watching doesn’t stop when the day’s activities draw to a close.
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Discover Botswana & Victoria Falls
Safari through Botswana's best wildlife reserves and Victoria Falls
So there you have it: our top adventure trips for 2027. 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.
