These Are The Very Best Adventure Holidays In Europe

Tough enough to brave the Arctic wilds or lava-spewing volcanoes? You’ll find plenty of adrenaline-fuelled excursions when you book on one of these Culture Trip adventures.

Europe isn’t just about architectural splendour, history and culture. There are plenty of opportunities to get active as well, from snowmobiling across an Icelandic glacier to hiking in the Caucasus Mountains. Book yourself onto one of these small-group trips and you’ll be conquering epic landscapes in no time.

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A man and a Land Cruiser camper taking a break in Truso Gorge, on the Tergi River in Kazbegi, Georgia, during summer

Explore remote villages and trek in the Georgian Caucasus

With snow-capped mountains, remote villages and churches, and forests teeming with wildlife, Georgia, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, is an adventure lover’s paradise. On Culture Trip’s nine-day tour, you’ll have the chance to spot golden eagles, wild boar and possibly bears and wolves on a hike through Lagodekhi National Park in the foothills of the Caucasus. Trek to Gergeti Trinity Church, which sits on a grassy ridge close to the Russian border, explore the remote village of Juta – with superb views of the jagged Chaukhi massif – and top it off by soaking in ancient sulphur baths in Tbilisi.

From US$1287

Next available from 18th May 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Tbilisi, Georgia

ENDS AT

Tbilisi, Georgia

DURATION

9

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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Aerial view of Miradouro da Vista do Rei, Sao Miguel, Azores

Kayak on crater lakes and abseil down waterfalls in the Azores

This remote Portuguese archipelago, far off in the middle of the Atlantic, is Europe’s ultimate adventure playground. Our six-day trip focuses on São Miguel, the main island, and starts with an exploration of the Sete Cidades volcanic complex. You’ll cycle around and kayak on the two giant crater lakes, before swapping land for sea on a whale and dolphin-spotting marine safari. Then it’s time to discover Ribeira dos Caldeirões, where we’ll canyon down mountain streams and abseil across a waterfall. Downtime comes in the form of a cocktail-making class and a cozido stew dinner – a hearty meat and veg dish cooked in an underground pot using only natural geothermal heat.

From US$1928

Next available from 23rd Jun 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Ponta Delgada, Portugal

ENDS AT

Ponta Delgada, Portugal

DURATION

6

GROUP SIZE

8

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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This is an updated version of an article originally written by Lauren Williams. Additional words by Gethin Morgan.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.