December 14, 2015 Read time - 3 minutes So, the million-dollar question: what’s hot for the coming year? We’ve whittled down a list to give you the inside track on the best adventure holidays in the world. From newest adventures to important world events you don’t want to miss, here are our top 16 adventures. Top Adventure Trips Finnish Wilderness Week Free ice climbing at Basecamp Oulanka 2016 marks the 10th anniversary of our partnership with Basecamp Oulanka, the ecolodge we call home in Finland. Join the excitement with an ice climbing session. Take me there: Finland winter trips Journey to Persia Nasir ol Molk Mosque Be one of the first to revisit Iran now the FCO advice has changed. Glittering gold mosques decorated with intricate geometric designs – this is Islamic art and architecture at its finest. Take me there: Asia tours Vietnam Food Adventure Goi Cuon, Vietnam We’ve all got a taste for culinary adventure at Exodus HQ. Sizzle and drizzle, slice and dice, crunch and munch your way around Vietnam on our new foodie adventure, one of our culinary travel feasts. Take me there: Vietnam trips Philippines Adventure Walking in the Philippines From exquisite white sand beaches to an eight kilometre subterranean river, with tropical forests, volcanic craters and emerald rice terraces in between, the scenery is never short of exceptional. Take me there: Philippines Adventures Pyrenees Activity Week Kids cycling in the Pyrenees Brand new, we’ve found the very best of the Pyrenees for families craving an outdoors romp: canyoning, 4WD excursions, walking and cycling, surrounded by granite peaks and alpine lakes. Take me there: Pyrenees trips Walking the Prosecco Hills Church in the Prosecco Hills Despite earning fame for their sparkling wines, these hills should be just as known for their scenic walking and picturesque towns. Yet they remain a hidden gem. Go now, before everyone else does. Take me there: Trips to Italy Three Peaks of Ladakh Snow-dusted scenery on Three Peaks of Ladakh Trek. Photo by Richard Bowman (Exodus client) Good things come in threes, and that’s certainly true of this trek. Hike three majestic summits, with incredible views over the Indian Himalaya. Make 2016 the year you take on your first 6,000m peak. Take me there: Ladakh trips Cycling the Lake District of Chile & Argentina Cycling past Osorno Volcano Break the cycle of Christmas excesses on your bike. Get away from it all, halfway towards the ends of the Earth. The scenery is off the scale, indomitable Andean peaks and glistening lakes. Take me there: Trips to Argentina Marine Wildlife of the Maldives Manta Ray You’ll want to be on board for this one. Sail the rich waters of the Maldives and don snorkels to swim with Whale and Reef sharks, graceful Manta and Stingrays, and a kaleidoscopic array of fish. Take me there: Adventure trips to the Maldives Arctic Lights The Northern Lights The Aurora Borealis has been all over the news in recent years and rightly so. If you’ve been green with envy at every new time lapse, then it’s time to head for Norway and see for yourself. Take me there: Winter trips to Norway Self-Guided Trails of La Palma Volcanic vistas on La Palma With direct chartered flights to La Palma arriving fresh off the runway ready for 2016, the timing has never been better to discover this volcanic isle at your own pace, the quietest of the Canaries by far. Take me there: Spain trips Cycle Romania Rural Romania It’s Lonely Planet’s Best Travel Region for 2016 – and we agree. Ancient monasteries, shepherds tending their flock and you, sedately, unobtrusively, cycling through the heart of it all. Take me there: Tours of Romania Highlights of the Basque Country San Sebastian The European Capital of Culture 2016 is chic San Sebastian in the Bay of Biscay. Bask in the glory of the Basque Country with dramatic coastal walks and fine dining on the French-Spanish border. Take me there: Spain tours Land of the Jaguar Jaguar 2016 may be the year of the Brazil Olympics but if you want to embrace the destination beyond the games, head deep into the Pantanal where otters frolic in the rivers and Jaguars roam the jungle. Take me there: Pantanal trips Last but never, ever, least... Everest Base Camp Everest Base Camp Rub shoulders with the highest point on earth, Mount Everest. Base Camp is an iconic, before-you-die trek, and there's no better time to pay homage to this hiking giant and inject some much-needed employment to the Nepalese tourism than 2016. We predict quiet trails and a warm welcome. Take me there: Everest Trips Browse our trips below and find out more about the best adventure holidays in the world.
Finnish Wilderness Week 150 reviews Mixed activity week in a remote part of Finland Winter Activity level: Moderate Ages: 16+ 8 Days from $2,879 USD Guided (Incl. Taxes) View More Details
Walking the Prosecco Hills 42 reviews Unveil one of the world’s best yet largely undiscovered wine regions. Walking & Trekking Activity level: Leisurely / Moderate Ages: 18+ 8 Days from $2,079 USD Guided (Incl. Taxes) View More Details
Peaks of Ladakh Trek 6 reviews Walking & Trekking Activity level: Tough Ages: 18+ 16 Days from $3,999 USD Guided (Incl. Taxes) View More Details
Cycling the Lake District of Chile & Argentina 18 reviews Discover the beauty of the Andean Lake District on two wheels. Cycling Activity level: Moderate / Challenging Ages: 16+ 13 Days from $4,799 USD Guided (Incl. Taxes) View More Details
Marine Wildlife of the Maldives 13 reviews Spectacular marine wildlife including Whale sharks and Manta rays Wildlife Activity level: Leisurely Ages: 18+ 7 Days from $3,779 USD Guided (Incl. Taxes) View More Details
Cycle Romania 31 reviews Cycle through the ancient villages and sweeping landscapes of Romania Cycling Activity level: Moderate Ages: 16+ 9 Days from $2,079 USD Guided (Incl. Taxes) View More Details
Everest Base Camp Trek 161 reviews The iconic Himalayan trek to the foot of the highest mountain on Earth Walking & Trekking Activity level: Challenging Ages: 16+ 16 Days from $3,199 USD Guided (Incl. Taxes) View More Details