7 Awesome Adventures to Kickstart Your 2021

Adventure means different things to different people. Climbing a mountain might be the ultimate conquest for some. Pursuing adrenaline spikes from extreme sports for others. Then again, the chance to try some world-class food and wine is where adventure lies. And of course, there’s the adventure of simply trying something new or different. What kind of adventurer are you, and where will it take you in 2021?

 

1. The one for snowy swashbucklers

If getting wrapped up for daring glacial escapades is your flavour of adventure, Iceland is your playground. Our Aurora & Adventure in Iceland trip is a five-day whirlwind of snowy hikes and quad bike thrills over volcanic sand. You’ll search for geysers and soak in geothermal hot creeks and the iconic Blue Lagoon.

 

2. The one for hedonists

For extra special treats and pampering, Sunrises & Summits in Bali piles on the decadence. Dance in swanky beach clubs, mix cocktails in fancy hotels, laze on a sunbed by an incredible infinity pool. And toast a sunrise with a glass of fizz after conquering a volcano climb. This is Bali with bells on.

 

 3. The one for wine aficionados

Does pairing shiraz and chocolate, and chardonnay and cheese sound like your kind of adventure? Our eight-day Cabernet & Capers in South Africa trip has you covered. But it’s much more besides sampling delicious vinos. You’ll scramble up Table Mountain, cycle to Boulder’s Beach to see a penguin colony and sandboard over Atlantis Dunes.

 

4.  The one for legend lovers

Are you captivated by the intrigue and mysteries of the past? Delve into history on a nine-day Pyramids & Pharaohs of Egypt trip. It’s a proper immersion into ancient Egypt, with visits to Giza, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Temples of Abu Simbel, Luxor, and Valley of the Kings.

 

5. The one for thrill-seekers

If testing your limits and flooding your body with adrenaline is what a great holiday means to you, look no further than Costa Rica. Our Rainforest & Restful Retreats in Costa Rica trip packs in high octane activities. You’ll try river tubing, night hiking, rainforest ziplining and surfing. It was only right that we balanced out the thrills with long soaks in thermal baths and a catamaran trip to search for turtles and dolphins.

6. The one for gourmands

How does Italian gelato, Sicilian street food, cannoli pastries and granita sound? If it’s delicious cuisine that stirs your wanderlust, then take a jaunt through Sicily. Our Street Food & Sunshine in Sicily trip could be the tonic you need to recover from the pandemic perils of 2020.

 

7. The one for fearless adventurers

Clamber through deep forests. Take a jeep safari over a red-sand desert. Ride a camel. Climb a mountain to reach the ultimate viewpoints. Sleep under the stars. If you want raw adventure, Jordan has it in spades. Our Desert to Dead Sea in Jordan is an action-packed journey through a fascinating and beautiful country.