World’s Best: 14 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 14 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. 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
3. 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
4. Highlights of Spain by Rail
See Barcelona’s recently transformed skyline in 2027, following the completion of the Sagrada Família’s centre piece, the Tower of Jesus Christ. Explore Gaudí’s extraordinary vision at the basilica and Park Güell, then travel by rail to Madrid, Seville and Córdoba for world-class galleries, Moorish palaces and vibrant neighbourhoods.
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Highlights of Spain by Rail
Discover the iconic sites of Barcelona, Madrid, Seville and Cordoba
5. 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
Asia
6. 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
7. Everest Base Camp Trek
The release of Apple TV’s biographical drama film Tenzing (released in 2026) provides more than enough inspiration to visit the famed base camp. Led by experienced Himalayan guides, trek through Sherpa villages, Buddhist monasteries and immense glacial landscapes before reaching the world’s most famous mountaineering base beneath Everest.
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Everest Base Camp Trek
The iconic trek to the foot of the highest mountain on Earth
8. 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
Americas
9. 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
10. Cycling Costa Rica (new)
Be among the first to ride our new Costa Rica adventure in 2027. Pedal through volcanic landscapes and tropical rainforest, traveling 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
11. 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
Africa
12. 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
13. Highlights of Morocco
Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster The Odyssey is sure to send travelers 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
14. 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 personalize your discovery with a choice of experiences.
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Signature Egypt | Treasures of the Nile
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.