Adventure Activities
Activities with an adrenaline element: ziplines, white-water rafting, canyoning, skydiving, jet boats, bungee jumps, ATV rides and indoor skydiving. Most of the companies here are single-site operators, so the key questions are safety record, instructor certification, weight and age limits, and what the weather policy says when a jump or a river is called off. Listings cover what the price includes (photos and video are often extra), how long you are actually doing the activity versus waiting and being briefed, and how far the site is from the nearest city. Book directly or through a platform, but read the cancellation terms.
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Booking marketplace and operator software listing 300,000 things to do from independent tour companies, strongest in US cities and Hawaii with listings worldwide.
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Small-group adventure tour operator founded in 1990, running trips on every continent including Antarctica, with Lifetime Deposits and a published Ripple Score
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UK-registered B Corp that co-creates small-group hiking, paddling, cycling and winter trips with local hosts across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.
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Experience-gift platform selling themed gift boxes and eVouchers that recipients redeem for one of 150,000+ activities, tours and getaways worldwide.
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Affiliate comparison site for tours around San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, covering geysers, salt lagoons, volcano climbs, sandboarding and stargazing from local operators.
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London-based tailor-made luxury travel company, founded in 2005, that designs private adventure, safari and expedition-style trips to all seven continents, planned through an enquiry with a travel expert.
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Cruise excursion broker selling shore tours and activities in Cozumel and Caribbean ports, serving cruise ship passengers with ATVs, snorkeling, diving, and Mayan ruins access.
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Ecopark operator in Puerto Morelos offering ATVs, ziplines, cenotes, snorkeling, and cultural tours.
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Oahu operator running UTV tours, ziplines, E-bike trails, horseback riding, and ocean voyages through valleys and private islands.
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Global marketplace connecting travelers to 10,897 outdoor activities from 3,506 local operators across 61 countries.
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Downtown Moab adventure hub, open since 2003 and part of Western River Expeditions, offering rafting, Hummer safaris, Arches tours, canyoneering and multi-day river trips.
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Global tours and activities marketplace selling shore excursions, adventures and experiences in Greece, Italy, Spain, China and worldwide.
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Reykjavík tour and transport company since 1968, running Golden Circle and South Coast day tours, Flybus airport transfers and selling glacier, snorkeling and hot spring trips.
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Finnish destination management company running own safaris, husky rides and Northern Lights tours across 4 Lapland locations.
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Icelandic tour operator running multi-day minibus tours, day trips, and Northern Lights hunts across Iceland.
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Cancun-based tour operator running boat tours, snorkeling, diving and Mayan ruins excursions across the Riviera Maya and Yucatan Peninsula.
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Family-owned tour operator in Cozumel offering small-group snorkeling, jeep tours, diving, and fishing excursions guaranteed to return cruise passengers to their ship on time.
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Family-run Key West watersports operator since 1984, running sunset and dinner cruises, sandbar trips, reef snorkeling, parasailing, jet ski tours and boat weddings.
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US marketplace and gift-certificate seller listing over 1,600 adventure experiences from partner operators, from helicopter rides and skydiving to ATV tours
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Aussie-owned marketplace selling 4,000+ tours, theme park passes and attraction tickets across 50 regions of Australia plus Queenstown in New Zealand.
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Hawaii-owned booking platform selling guided tours, activities, and vacation packages across all four main Hawaiian islands with local guides.
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A Lahaina-based ticket agent selling discounted Maui helicopter tours, snorkel trips, luaus, ziplines and ATV rides from local operators, priced in US dollars.
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A holiday booking platform specializing in small-group tours and tailor-made trips with a focus on supporting local communities and wildlife conservation.
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Local Bali operator offering private day tours, half-day trips, multi-day packages, activities and car charters throughout Bali and Nusa Penida.
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Reykjavik bus tour company dating to 1960, running guided day trips and small-group multi-day tours plus summer shore excursions from ports around Iceland.
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Hurghada-based Egyptian tour company selling hotel-pickup excursions and private tours from the Red Sea resorts, Cairo and Luxor, with online booking in euros
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San José travel agency and tour operator, founded in 1999, arranging private Costa Rica day tours, cruise shore excursions, student trips and multi-day vacation packages.
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Giza-based Egypt tour company selling Pyramids day tours, Cairo and Luxor excursions, Nile cruises, desert safaris, transfers and multi-day packages priced in US dollars
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Open marketplace where local operators and guides list day tours, activities and multi-day trips worldwide, booked online with a deposit and reviewed for travel-money rewards.
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Private Cape Town tour operator offering customized day tours, wine tours, safaris, chauffeur services, and multi-day Garden Route trips from a licensed local team.
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Las Vegas tour agency selling discounted Grand Canyon helicopter, airplane, bus, boat and rafting tours with free hotel pickup, locally owned since 2001.
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Grand Canyon and Las Vegas helicopter operator since 1965, with flights, landing tours, and combo experiences combining air and ground adventures.
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Swiss operator offering helicopter skydiving and scenic flights over the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau from 3 dropzones in the Jungfrau Region.
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Booking platform for guided hiking, cycling, climbing, skiing and sailing trips run by vetted local guides and outfitters, from Iceland and the Alps to Utah and Japan.
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Kathmandu-based, Nepali-owned operator founded in 2006, running treks, peak climbs, biking, heli trips and tours across Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet, with prices published in USD.
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Kathmandu trekking company founded in 2004 by mountain guide Binod Thapa, running Nepal treks, cultural and jeep tours and arranging helicopter trips, plus Tibet, Bhutan and Sikkim.
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Reykjavik-based Icelandic operator with roots in 1983 river rafting, running glacier hikes, Highland treks, Silfra snorkeling, ice caves and multi-day small-group tours.
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Moshi-based Tanzanian operator running KPAP-audited Kilimanjaro climbs from Machame to the Northern Circuit, plus Tanzania safaris and Zanzibar packages, with group and private departures.
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Small-group hiking, biking and multi-adventure tours from EF Education First, launched in 2024, with boutique hotels, local guides and Tour Directors across Europe, Japan and Costa Rica.
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Global adventure tour operator running mountain treks, safaris, and guided trips across Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America with small groups.
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Nepal trekking operator running Himalayan treks across Annapurna, Everest, Langtang, and Manaslu regions plus Tibet and Bhutan tours.
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Guided glacier hiking, glacier-lake kayaking, whitewater rafting and ziplining from Jostedal in Norway's Jostedalsbreen National Park and Sognefjord region.
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Customized private and group tours across South America, designed from 9 offices in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador and Peru.
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Kathmandu trekking company founded in 2009 by two brothers, running guided treks, tours, peak climbs and heli trips in Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan with its own guides.
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Operator of Arctic expeditions in Svalbard combining hiking, skiing, kayaking, and small-group experiences over 30 years.
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Patagonia travel specialist that plans tailormade, trekking, group and specialist trips with local partners across Chilean and Argentinian Patagonia.
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Belizean family-owned tour operator in San Ignacio offering cave tours, Mayan ruins, hiking, birding and cultural experiences.
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Göreme-based tour company that books Cappadocia balloon flights with licensed operators and runs its own day tours, ATV rides, transfers and Istanbul add-ons
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TURSAB-licensed Turkish travel agency selling Cappadocia balloon flights, guided day tours and private van services, plus Antalya excursions and multi-day Turkey packages.
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Veteran-owned small-group tour operator offering 9 to 13-day Peru journeys limited to 8 guests per departure
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Cancun hotel zone marina where guests drive their own speedboats through the Nichupté Lagoon mangroves to snorkel at Punta Nizuc, plus jet ski tours and rentals.
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Puerto Rican bioluminescent kayaking, mini boating, and snorkeling operator on the island's east coast
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Family-owned Banff company running small-group sightseeing and wildlife tours in its own buses, and booking partner-run rafting, heli and dogsled trips in the Rockies.
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Ugandan tour company offering gorilla trekking, safaris and special tours in Uganda, Rwanda, Congo and Burundi, with profits going to a local school.
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Global escorted tour operator running small-group safaris, river cruises, and land journeys across 6 continents.
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Victoria Falls operator running its own lodges, Chobe day trips, Zambezi cruises, rafting and helicopter flights, with a conservation trust and community programs.
Frequently asked questions
How can I book activities if I'm traveling with a large group or want a custom itinerary?
You can use luxury travel designers like Black Tomato for tailor-made expeditions or marketplaces like Manawa and Project Expedition to find various local operators. For organized small-group travel, companies like G Adventures or Much Better Adventures offer structured trips across multiple continents.
Can I find adventure activities specifically for cruise ship passengers?
Yes, brokers like Cozumel Cruise Excursions specialize in selling shore tours and activities for passengers visiting Caribbean ports. Project Expedition also serves as a global marketplace for booking excursions and adventures.
What kind of adventure activities are available for families or solo travelers?
You have many options ranging from single-site operators like Kualoa Ranch for ziplines and UTV tours to global tour operators like G Adventures that run small-group trips. If you prefer specific regional experiences, Safartica offers husky rides and Northern Lights tours in Lapland.
Are there ways to book local outdoor activities in a specific country?
Many providers focus on specific regions, such as Reykjavik Excursions for Iceland or Atacama Chile Tours for activities around San Pedro de Atacama. For broader access to thousands of local operators worldwide, you can use Manawa.