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Adventure Travel

Adventure travel beckons the curious, the thrill-seeker, the boundary-pusher. And as more and more travelers approach their vacations with active and open minds, hotel and tour operators have either shifted or expanded what they offer to better cater to this breed of adventurer. From finding the best off-road vehicle routes in South Africa to seeing snow leopards in Ladakh, India, to simply finding a resort that has plenty to keep the kids busy, T+L has plenty of intel to interest both beginners and seasoned explorers who are planning their ideal travel pursuit.
Man rows raft down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon
9 of the Best Adventure Destinations in the U.S. for an Action-packed Getaway
A boat and snorkelers in the Great Barrier Reef
I Followed Teams of Scientists on a Mission to Save Australia’s Great Barrier Reef — Here’s What I Learned
Guest in a cage dive with the Rodney Fox Shark Expeditions by Neptune Island in South Australia
I Went Cage Diving With Great White Sharks Off the Coast of South Australia — Here's How You Can, Too
A family on a snowy glacier in Antarctica
I Took a Disney Expedition Cruise to Antarctica With My Whole Family — and It Was the Best Trip We've Ever Taken
A couple holding up a "just married" sign on a zodiac boat after getting married in Antarctica
I Took a Cruise to Antarctica and Spontaneously Got Married in the Coldest Place on Earth
View of Main Street in mountain town with glowing line on the mountain, indicating trail lines
This 600-mile Trail Will Connect 15 Mountain Towns Across the American West
The railbiking track going over water
Railbiking Is a New Adventurous Way to Experience Train Travel — Here Are the Best Places to Try It in the U.S.
Scenic view of snowcapped mountains in Zermatt, Switzerland
This Stunning Swiss Town Has Cozy Chalets, Epic Skiing, and One of the Highest Mountains in Europe
Landscapes and bridges along the Trans Bhutan Trail
I Hiked the Ancient Trans-Bhutan Trail When It Reopened After 60 Years — Here's What It Was Like
Sunset over the Watchman and the Virgin River.
5 Expert Tips for Visiting Utah’s 'Mighty Five' National Parks — From the Best Hikes to Ways to Beat the Crowds
Rock formations at Sullivan Bay, on the island of Bartolomé
This Epic Cruise to the Galapagos Gets You Up Close to Penguins, Sea Turtles, and Reef Sharks
A beach in Sicily and Caren Osten and husband with their bikes
I Biked My Way Through Sicily — and It Was the Best Way to Discover Small Towns, Delicious Food, and Local Culture
SkyBridge Michigan in Boyne Falls, a 1,200-feet-long it's purported to be the world's longest timber bridge
This U.S. Resort Is Now Home to the World’s Longest Timber-towered Suspension Bridge
A group of four men wade into the water of a lake in Turkey
With Ancient Ruins and Striking Landscapes, Turkey's Lakes Region Is a Hidden Gem
Quad biking across salt flats in Botswana
I Quad Biked 250 Miles Across Botswana's Salt Flats — Here's How to Plan Your Own Epic Adventure
Bikepacking on the Galloping Goose Trail near Telluride, Colorado
How to Plan a 'Bikepacking' Trip This Summer — and Why It's the Perfect Way to See the U.S.
Commerce Photo Composite
The Best Bike Racks for Your Next Outdoor Adventure
sleeping bag
The 12 Best Sleeping Bags of 2023, Tested and Reviewed
Best Hiking Boots Tout
The 16 Best Hiking Shoes and Boots of 2023
A horseshoe river bend at Grand View, in New River Gorge National Park
I Went Whitewater Rafting, Sailed Down a Zip Line, and Slept in a Tree House in West Virginia's New National Park
Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington
These Are the Best Hikes in the U.S., From Maine to California
Exterior of the new domes at Las Qolqas Eco-Resort & Spa
This Hotel's New, Open-air Dome in the Middle of Peru's Sacred Valley Has Stunning 360-degree Views
Best Hiking Shoes for Women
The 12 Best Hiking Shoes for Women of 2023
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting the Galápagos Islands
Hikers on Backbone Trail, with views of Santa Monica and Marina Del Rey
This 67-mile Hiking Trail Takes Travelers From L.A. to Malibu — and the Views Are Beautiful
A view of a refuge stop tucked into the mountains of Argentina
How to See the Most Spectacular Glaciers in Argentina's Los Glaciares National Park
Aurora Fatbike Tour with Terra Riders
Canada's 'Wilderness City' Has Gold Rush–era Saloons, National Park Adventures, and Spectacular Northern Lights Views
Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, as seen from the town of Silverton
These Southwestern Mountain Towns Show a Quieter Side of Colorado — With Hot Springs, Hiking, and Boutique Hotels
Northern Lights, Kirkjufell Mountain, Snaefellsnes, Iceland
How to See the Northern Lights in Iceland
Commerce Photo Composite
The 10 Best Waterproof Backpacks of 2023
TripAdvisor trips of a lifetime
How to Travel to Machu Picchu
looking up at a rigid straight bridge hangs between two mountains
World's Scariest Bridges
Alaska Northern Lights
When and How to See the Northern Lights in Alaska
Pinnacle Peak is a park in Scottsdale Arizona which has hiking trails and many desert plants in the hills of Arizona.
9 Best Hikes in Scottsdale for Amazing Views of Wildlife, Desert Landscapes, and Geological Formations
lofoten islands norway arctic aurora borealis northern lights
Everything You Need to Know to See the Northern Lights in Norway
Hiker on the Lanikai Pillbox Trail, Kaiwa RidgeTrail
7 Best Hikes on Oahu for Amazing Ocean Views
Watch the Next Eclipse from Little Rock, Arkansas
The Best Places in the U.S. to See the NEXT Total Solar Eclipse
Explore northern lights excursions in Scotland.
12 Best Places to See the Northern Lights Around the World
Significant Other Trips Before Marriage
9 Trips to Take With Your Significant Other to See If They're 'the One'
How to Travel to Patagonia
How to Travel to Patagonia
Elevated view across Reykjavik, Capital Region, Iceland
The Perfect Three-day Weekend in Iceland
Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand
These Cool Caves Are the Ultimate Adventure Destinations
Majestic mountain landscape, Machu Picchu, Peru
10 Best Adventure Vacations Around the World
Steaming Bluff offers excellent views of Kīlauea Caldera and the changes at Halema‘uma‘u Crater.
15 Volcano Hikes in Stunning Destinations Around the World
Ice Monolith with group of people in raft, Antarctica
How to Visit Antarctica
Snowmass Village Ski Lifts at dusk
7 Best Colorado Ski Towns
Female hiker along shores of Alice Lake, Idaho
The Best Hikes in Every State
Dolly Beach, Christmas Island, Australia
A Guide to Vacationing on Christmas Island
Great Island
This Overlooked Region Has Some of the Loveliest Hikes in New England
Exterior of Mashpi Lodge
6 Gorgeous Rain Forest Hotels — From Glamping Retreats to Tree House Stays
Lifestyle image of glamping tent at Sun RV Resorts at El Capitan
5 Under-the-radar Glamping Sites Across the U.S.
Torres Del Paine National Park Trail Trek Patagonia Chile
Everything You Need to Know to Trek Patagonia's Torres del Paine
Idyllic beachfront apartment in Malibu
The Best Airbnbs in California, From Beach Bungalows to Clifftop Oases Above the Clouds
Herman Gulch Trail in Colorado
The Best Dog-friendly Hikes in the U.S. — From Easy Loops to Tougher Treks
Photos of North American man, Bert, who sailed the world without a compass arriving home to his family.
Canadian Man Takes Social Distancing to an Extreme and Sails Around the World Alone in 265-day Voyage
Light Packing Guide Travel Tips Asia
I Traveled for 90 Days With Two Weeks' Worth of Clothes — Here's What I Learned About Packing
13 Best Waterproof Hiking Boots of 2022
The 13 Best Waterproof Hiking Boots of 2023
African icons in South Luangwa National Park Zambia
8 Amazing Walking Safaris Around the World for Adventurous Travelers
Machu Picchu Tour
10 Secrets of Machu Picchu
Two people underwater scuba diving in Belize
I Became a Certified Scuba Diver on Vacation — Here's How
Kayaking in sunshine off Prospect Point, Antarctic
This Epic Antarctica Cruise Offers Adventures Like Helicopter Rides, Submarine Trips, and Whale Sightings
A hiker in Kluane National Park, Canada
Canada's Kluane National Park Is a Remote Adventure Paradise With Glaciers, Hiking, and Rafting
Travellers Autobarn campervan
Gift Your Graduate the Adventure of a Lifetime With a Campervan Rental for an Unforgettable Road Trip