The Best Tours For Moderate Physical Activity

Whether it’s trekking, wild swimming or cycling you’re after, book your spot on one of these Culture Trip tours and discover action-packed adventure all around the globe.

Looking to break away from the daily grind on a small-group tour which includes a moderate level of activity, along with comfortable accommodation, cultural experiences and delicious food aplenty? From specially curated adventures in Costa Rica to a safari experience in South Africa, Culture Trip has you covered. Here, we’ve picked out the best Culture Trip adventures with a moderate physical activity level.

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Costa Ricas La Fortuna Tabacon Hot Springs resort with guests sitting in a pool between thermally heated waterfalls

Ziplining through cloud forests and swimming in waterfalls in Costa Rica

This nine-day Costa Rica adventure strikes the perfect balance between exploration and relaxation. Keep your eyes peeled for capuchin monkeys and jaguars as you walk along hanging bridges on a wildlife safari in Arenal National Park, before hiking through the jungle to La Fortuna waterfall, where you’ll be able to cool off in the rock pool below. You’ll also go white water rafting on the Balsa River, soak in hot springs, and have an opportunity to go ziplining through Monteverde Cloud Forest. In Tamarindo, a trendy town on the Pacific coast, you can learn to surf, relax your body and mind in a yoga class, or head out on an optional mountain biking adventure.

From US$2023

Next available from 11th May 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

San Jose, Costa Rica

ENDS AT

Tamarindo, Provincia De Guanacaste

DURATION

8

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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A group of hikers walk the bush in Seoraksan National Park in Gangwondo Province, Korea

Go from pulsating cities to majestic mountains in South Korea

Think of Korea and you might think of the neon-lit streets of Seoul, or even the pungent seafood markets of Busan, but there’s so much natural splendour to enjoy here too. You’ll get to discover both sides of South Korea on this 10-day adventure, starting and ending in the capital city. You’ll get up close to the North Korean border at the Demilitarized Zone, hike the rich forested mountains of Seoraksan National Park, and cycle through the ancient city of Gyeongju. You’ll even get the chance to learn martial arts and meditation at a rural Buddhist Temple – all that and more, served with plenty of bibimbap and a hearty shot of soju.

From US$3223

Next available from 19th May 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Seoul, South Korea

ENDS AT

Seoul, South Korea

DURATION

10

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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Maja Proescholdt and Gethin Morgan contributed additional reporting to this article.

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