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Adventure Travel

What better way to add a serious helping of adventure to your life than by going abroad? Sure, you can find adventure at home, but the best adventure tours will exist far outside your comfort zone. Surfing at Bondi Beach? Ziplining through the rainforest canopy in Costa Rica? Hiking to Everest Base Camp? The ideal adventure will leave you smarter, more fulfilled, more worldly, and (of course) wanting more. Here’s everything you need to know to have the adventure of a lifetime abroad!
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mini adventure with Maximo Nivel
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MAXIMO NIVEL

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Volunteer Adventure—2 weeks in Latin America

The Volunteer Adventure program combines 1 week of volunteering with 6 days of travel and exploration in Guatemala. This is an excellent option if you are interested in learning more about international volunteering and you want to ensure you visit the...

seamester
9.67103 reviews

Seamester Study Abroad at Sea

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Seamester Study Abroad and Gap Year Voyages

Seamester is the educational adventure of a lifetime! For more than 40 years, we have offered unparalleled educational voyages where students spend a semester at sea sailing between islands, countries, and even continents. We design our programs to pro...

IVHQ - AT
9.552010 reviews

International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]

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World's #1 Affordable Volunteer Programs Trusted By 140,000+

At International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), we unite people from over 96 countries who want to make a meaningful difference while exploring the world. With 300+ projects in 40+ destinations, IVHQ offers the widest selection of volunteer programs globally—fro...

Peru
9.23140 reviews

Gapforce

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South America Explorer with Gapforce

Visit two of South America’s most iconic countries—Peru and Ecuador—and discover the lost lands of the Incas! Start your adventure in South America with intensive Spanish lessons, then step up the adventure with an epic trek across the Andes to Machu P...

horseback safari
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African Horse Safaris

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Horse Riding Working Holiday Zimbabwe

This is the perfect opportunity for anyone passionate about horses! It doesn’t matter if you’re looking to make a meaningful contribution or develop relevant skills for academic (or work) purposes, we welcome participants across all riding levels. Taki...

Georgiana french language teacher
9.9212 reviews

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Learn French & Stay at Your Teacher’s House (Near Paris)

Escape to the charming countryside of Paris, just 30 km southwest of the City of Light, in the heart of the breathtaking Vallée de Chevreuse.Welcome to Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, a hidden gem where nature, history, and culture blend harmoniously. Here, ...

How to Adventure Travel Abroad

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Adventure travel is meaningful travel that gets you out into the world to have active, hands-on experiences. Popular types of adventure travel include scuba diving, hiking, eco tours, and white water rafting.

This depends on your goals and preferences. However, some of the most iconic adventure trips include trekking in New Zealand, surfing in Australia, cooking classes in Italy, and going on safari in South Africa.

To go on an adventure trip, you need to think about where you want to go, what you want to do, and what your budget is. Once you've set some goals for yourself, it'll be easier to find and apply to adventure travel programs.

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Well deserved holiday went well more that imagined

September 15, 2025by: Onesmaus Jamleck - KenyaProgram: 7Day Unlimited Bush Safari: Masai Mara Amboseli Safari Kenya
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Team led by William were very instrumental in the planning and advice if the best family itinerary. Our driver Moses, very entertaining, friendly and accommodative to our children many questions answering all. Climax was at Masai mara watching the wildebeest in thousands while Amboseli was so cool and morning refreshing watching Mount Kilimanjaro while having breakfast.

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Lilas Hampe

Lilas Hampe

RealStep

Alumni

I was inspired to go abroad by the idea of experiencing something completely different from my everyday routine. The thought of waking up just steps a...

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Olivia Haan 2018

Olivia Haan 2018

Travel For Teens

Alumni

I have been abroad a few times now but I was very drawn to China based on its history and culture. I have been to Thailand before but wanted to explor...

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