{"id":55781,"date":"2017-02-01T07:15:43","date_gmt":"2017-02-01T12:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=55781"},"modified":"2021-05-19T08:07:26","modified_gmt":"2021-05-19T12:07:26","slug":"active-travel-getaways-book-asap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/fitness\/active-travel-getaways-book-asap\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Incredible Active Travel Getaways You\u2019ll Want to Book ASAP"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photo (clockwise from top left): Exodus Travels, G Adventures, Inc, \u00a9Backroads\/Brenda Ernst, \u00a9 G Adventures, Inc<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It\u2019s time to take your workout out of the gym and on the road! These awe-inspiring active travel vacations will give you a reason to hike<\/a>, bike<\/a>, swim and snorkel \u2014 with delicious food, fun and relaxation<\/a> in between.<\/p>\n

Besides amazing adventures, the companies that host these trips offer friendly, informed guides to show you the ins and outs of every town you visit. They\u2019ll also take care of meals<\/a> and transporting your luggage. (Hey, it\u2019s a vacation after all!) While most of these getaways happen in groups, you can often veer off and explore at your own pace. So any stressors<\/a> you experience in everyday life? They\u2019ll vanish once you hit the road. Sign up for one of these escapes to cure any case of wanderlust!<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>The 10 Most Incredible Hiking Trails in the World<\/a><\/p>\n

7 Active Travel Vacations You Won\u2019t Want to Pass Up<\/h2>\n
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Photo courtesy of REI Adventures<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

1. REI Adventures White Mountain Hut-to-Hut Snowshoe<\/a> <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Best for: <\/strong>Snow-capped eco-adventuring<\/p>\n

Consider REI the gold standard for eco-friendly active escapes, whether you\u2019re looking for a weekend of camping<\/a> or trekking through Africa. You don\u2019t have to leave the U.S. for this cold-weather favorite, though. Set in New Hampshire, the trip spans three days and offers breathtaking mountaintop views, as well as hiking and snowshoeing. You\u2019ll work your way to Crawford Notch and Zealand Valley during the day, and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of Appalachian Mountain Club\u2019s Highland Center and Zealand Falls Hut at night. It\u2019s the perfect way to extent hiking<\/a> season through the colder months. And for those earth-friendly bonus points? REI is known for using reusable and recyclable materials wherever possible. Plus, they support the local culture of the hosting cities.<\/p>\n

Price:<\/strong> $449 for lodging, one breakfast, two lunches and snowshoes; rei.com<\/p>\n

Dates offered: <\/strong>February, March and December 2017<\/p>\n

Alternate itinerary: <\/strong>REI staffers\u2019 new favorite trip is a hiking adventure in Camino de Santiago Spain<\/a>. The eight-day trek provides views of the ocean, hidden coves and country sides while you travel from Bilbao to Santiago.<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Discover Outdoors<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2. Discover Outdoors Great Range Traverse<\/a><\/h3>\n

Best for: <\/strong>A break from the daily grind<\/p>\n

Discover Outdoors makes it super easy to flee the fast-paced urban life in favor of some QT with nature. So take a weekend to test your strength<\/a> and endurance on this 21-mile journey over 10 of the Adirondack High Peaks. Departing from New York City, you\u2019ll head upstate to climb more than 8,000 feet in total with water, fuel and informative tour guides to help you along the way. The highest point of the hike comes in at 5,344 feet \u2014 the Empire State\u2019s tallest peak \u2014 where you\u2019ll see beautiful, wooded landscapes. When you reach base camp, get ready for a delicious dinner and campfire chats before cozying up in the cabin. Aka glamping at its finest.<\/p>\n

Price:<\/strong> From $675 for roundtrip transportation from NYC, lodging and all meals; discoveroutdoors.com<\/p>\n

Dates offered: <\/strong>May 27-29, 2017<\/p>\n

Alternate itinerary: <\/strong>Discover Outdoors offers several beginner-friendly day trips and multi-day escapes throughout the entire year, all in the Northeast. (And there are plenty you can sign up for today to embrace the winter!) Check out their Starter Snowshoe trips<\/a> to cover more moderate distances at a slower pace.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>The 15 Best Destination Half-Marathons in the World<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of G Adventures, Inc<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3. Merit Travel Costa Rica Kayaking<\/a><\/h3>\n

Best for: <\/strong>Seeing a city from the water<\/p>\n

While most trips on this list challenge your legs, this nine-day adventure works your upper body like no other. You\u2019ll paddle the waters of Costa Rica\u2019s coolest kayaking spots for a whole new view of the lush green scenery. Glide along Lake Arenal (where you can also paddleboard<\/a>), and when you hit the canals of Tortuguero, keep an eye out for monkeys and sloths. Swimming<\/a> and waterfall sightings also fill the itinerary. Even better, Merit Travel\u2019s trip consultants know the lay of the land, so they\u2019ll give you some insider info on can\u2019t-miss stops on your trip.<\/p>\n

Price: <\/strong>$1,028 for lodging, three breakfasts, four lunches and three dinners, plus activities; merittravel.com<\/p>\n

Dates offered: <\/strong>March 11-19, 2017 (other dates available upon request)<\/p>\n

Alternate itinerary: <\/strong>Staffers say one of the best trips Merit Travel offers is a trekking adventure through Iceland<\/a>. You\u2019ll visit geysers, hot springs, volcanoes and more, while learning Icelandic culture. Have a girls’ getaway in mind? Merit Travel also offers women\u2019s-only trips.<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Exodus Travels<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

4. Exodus Travels Slovenia Mixed Activity<\/a><\/h3>\n

Best for: <\/strong>Off the beaten path exploration<\/p>\n

It\u2019s safe to say Exodus takes the idea of adventure travel to dream-worthy levels. They have 500 itineraries in 90 countries, and they aim to give you a peak into the local life at each destination. On this eight-day escape, you\u2019ll literally dive right into Central European activities. Plan to spend lots of time on the Soca River while you whitewater raft, canyon and kayak. On land, you\u2019ll mountain bike and zip-line on one of Europe\u2019s longest and fastest lines. Then after a few fun-filled days, you get time to hang in the cute small town of Kobaris.<\/p>\n

Price: <\/strong>From $1,285 for lodging, seven breakfasts, six dinners and all activities; exodustravels.com<\/p>\n

Dates offered: <\/strong>June-September 2017<\/p>\n

Alternate itinerary: <\/strong>If you\u2019re jealous of your friends who got to visit the Amalfi Coast this year, you can have an even better adventure with any one of these five adventure trips<\/a> Exodus offers (their most popular). You can even do some island hopping<\/a>.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>The 15 Most Epic Trail Races Across the U.S.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of \u00a9 G Adventures, Inc.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

5. G Adventures Galapagos Multisport<\/a><\/h3>\n

Best for: <\/strong>Once-in-a-lifetime wildlife adventures<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re an animal lover, this trip is for you. The Galapagos Islands have the highest number of rare species in the world, so you know the wildlife will leave a lasting impression. You\u2019re likely to spot giant tortoises, sea lions and giant manta rays, all in their natural habitat. Even better, you have the options to swim, snorkel, kayak, surf<\/a>, bike and hike throughout the eight-day trip. Another perk to traveling with G Adventures: In partnership with the nonprofit, Planeterra<\/a>, they\u2019ve helped launch and support 50 community development programs and businesses worldwide. G also guarantees departures for 100 percent of their trips (no canceling if they don\u2019t get enough people) and if you have to withdraw or delay a trip, your deposit stays active until you\u2019re ready to go.<\/p>\n

Price: <\/strong>From $2,399 for lodging, excursions, seven breakfasts, four lunches and two dinners; gadventures.com<\/p>\n

Dates offered: <\/strong>February-December 2017<\/p>\n

Alternate itinerary: <\/strong>G Adventures also offers budget-friendly \u201cYolo\u201d tours<\/a> for 18 to 39 year olds \u2014 a great option for solo travelers. These trips include a packed schedule with activities throughout the day and dancing well into the night.<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

6. VBT Cycling Piedmont: Into Italy\u2019s Slow Food Farmland<\/a><\/h3>\n

Best for: <\/strong>Touring (and tasting!) the town on a two-wheeler<\/p>\n

VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations offers several biking<\/a> trips throughout Italy \u2014 some of which include airfare \u2014 but this is one of their newest. You\u2019ll spend 10 days pedaling past countless villages, castles and vineyards, where you\u2019ll stop to learn about grape production and tour the distillery. (Who can resist getting up close and personal with an Italian winery?) You\u2019ll also get to eat farm-fresh, delicious cuisine and learn to make your own pizza. And you don\u2019t have to worry about indulging, considering you\u2019ll bike for 15 to 45 miles a day. To top it off, the company\u2019s trip leaders all reside in the country they lead excursions, so they know local customs and can provide historical context for each location.<\/p>\n

Price: <\/strong>From $3,995 for lodging, bikes, six breakfasts, two lunches and four dinners; vbt.com<\/p>\n

Dates offered: <\/strong>May-June, September-October 2017<\/p>\n

Alternate itinerary: <\/strong>Another new trip this year, VBT offers a walking tour of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks<\/a> so you can explore gorgeous, natural scenery right in the U.S.<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of \u00a9Backroads\/Brenda Ernst<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

7. Backroads Mallorca Bike Tour<\/a><\/h3>\n

Best for: <\/strong>Getting active at your own pace<\/p>\n

One of Backroads\u2019 coolest trips offered, according to staffers, is this six-day adventure. It takes you on a tour of the Mediterranean, as you cycle through granite mountains, past amazing water views and around lavender groves. It also challenges you with steep ascents, followed by fun, fast-paced declines. Choose your distance each day \u2014 anywhere from 20 to 50 miles \u2014 and ride it at your own pace. (Backroads provides Garmin GPS devices, complete with directions for the various routes. You can also get an E-bike if you want an extra boost on climbs.) Enjoy incredible meals, including homemade lunches<\/a> made by trip leaders, and luxurious accommodations. Backroads\u2019 friendly, knowledgeable staff takes care of all the details so you can travel carefree.<\/p>\n

Price: <\/strong>From $4,498 for lodging, bikes, all breakfasts, five lunches and four dinners; backroads.com<\/p>\n

Dates offered: <\/strong>April-June, September-October 2017<\/p>\n

Alternate itinerary: <\/strong>Backroads also offers U.S. biking and hiking trips including the new Death Valley Bike Tour<\/a> and the popular California Wine Country Bike Tour<\/a>. Some of their more wallet-friendly trips involve camping, like the Bryce and Zion National Parks<\/a> trip, where you don\u2019t even have to worry about setting up the tent. Staffers will do it for you post hike \u2014 plus have meals ready and waiting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Have feet, will travel\u2026 and hike, bike and kayak. These active travel vacations are so incredible, you’ll want to get them on the calendar, stat. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":51,"featured_media":55800,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[21,24,6],"tags":[157,288,289,341,343,174,100],"class_list":["post-55781","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cardio","category-exercise","category-fitness","tag-biking","tag-cardio","tag-exercise","tag-tax1living-well","tag-tax2exercise","tag-travel","tag-workout"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55781","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/51"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55781"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55781\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/55800"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55781"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55781"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55781"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}