A Year of Adventure Travel: Trips for Every Season

Each season has its own perfect adventure. Whether you’re craving sunshine in winter, wildflower hikes in spring, summer safaris or fall rides through wine country, here’s an outdoor adventure for every month to spark your wanderlust.

January:

Hilltop view of a lake and other hills

Australia's Tasmania Multi-Adventure Tour

Craving warm weather in January? Tasmania’s got you covered—bike beneath Cradle Mountain, ferry across Lake St. Clair and kayak Freycinet’s turquoise bays, with Pumphouse Point as your luxe lakeside retreat.

February:

Two guests kayaking, sharp mountains in distance.

Argentina's Patagonia Lake District Multi-Adventure Tour

Patagonia perfection: paddle sparkling Lake Nahuel Huapi, raft glacial rapids, horseback ride like a gaucho and unwind at the legendary Llao Llao Resort, where the Andes meet the sky.

March:

Row of houses along a mountain with grassy patches

Spain's Canary Islands Multi-Adventure Tour

Sun seekers, this one’s for you—snorkel beneath Los Gigantes’ soaring cliffs, hike La Palma’s Ruta de los Volcanes and cycle past volcanic craters on the surreal, lunar-like slopes of Mount Teide.

April:

New Zealand Countryside with Backroads

New Zealand North Island Multi-Adventure Tour

April brings mild weather to New Zealand—ideal for paddling to Cathedral Cove, white water rafting on the Tongariro River and biking through Hawke’s Bay wine country before sampling its world-class vintages.

May:

The famous Delicate Arch at Arches National Park, Utah

Utah's Arches & Canyonlands Hiking & Walking Tour

Hike among towering sandstone arches, winding slot canyons and sweeping desert views in two of America’s most iconic parks. Spring’s mild weather makes May the best time to explore the hiking trails of Arches and Canyonlands.

June:

people riding bicycles down a beachfront road

South Africa & Botswana Active Safari

Spot elephants, lions and giraffes on backcountry game drives, then hike and bike through the Okavango Delta and Kruger National Park. June’s dry season means cool days, fewer mosquitoes and peak wildlife viewing on this bucket list adventure.

July:

Girl sitting on a rock looking out to a lake and valleys

Switzerland Hiking & Walking Tour

Hike Alpine meadows and glacier trails beneath the towering Eiger and Jungfrau, ride gondolas to high-altitude panoramic views and explore picture-perfect villages surrounded by Switzerland’s most dramatic peaks.

August:

Group of people riding bikes on a road in the middle of a town

Croatia Bike Tour

Take in the natural beauty of the sparkling Dalmatian Coast as you pedal from seaside villages to vineyard-draped hillsides. Swim in the Adriatic, explore UNESCO towns and savor seafood fresh from the sea after a day in the saddle.

September:

Hikers walking past an old village wall

Morocco Hiking & Walking Tour

Hikers visit Berber villages in the Atlas Mountains, wander ancient medinas and cross golden dunes before relaxing in riads filled with Moroccan hospitality. September brings cooler evenings, perfect for adventure seekers to explore desert and city alike.

October:

Wide shot of the Fairmont Le Château during sunset, river in foreground.

Quebec Bike Tour

Pedal past maple forests, sparkling rivers and storybook villages as autumn colors set the countryside aglow. October in Quebec means crisp rides, cozy inns and a front-row seat to Canada’s fall foliage.

November:

Waterfall Costa Rica

Costa Rica Bike Tour

Pedal past volcanoes, coffee plantations and rainforests alive with howler monkeys and toucans. Ride quiet roads to the Pacific coast, where golden beaches and laid-back towns capture pura vida at its best.

December:

Snowy landscape with snow covered trees and orange sunset

Yellowstone & Tetons Snow Adventure Tour

This December getaway brings you to snow-draped valleys and steaming hot springs in Yellowstone and Jackson Hole. Snowshoe through quiet forests, ski beneath the Tetons and watch bison and elk roam across a glittering winter landscape.

 

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