Get ready to pack your bags and lace up your hiking boots, because 2023 is the year to take your fitness goals to new heights with these eight unforgettable trips around the world. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a newbie looking to push your limits, these destinations offer a perfect blend of breathtaking scenery, challenging activities, and unparalleled opportunities to get fit while you travel.
- Wild Patagonia Exploration: Patagonia National Park in Chile is a dream destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. Join Wildland Trekking for a horse-supported trek through this remote and pristine region, where you’ll be rewarded with views of glacier-fed lakes, towering mountains, and untouched wilderness. Learn about the local culture around a campfire at night and experience the thrill of true exploration as you navigate this rugged terrain.
- Antarctic Adventure by Air: If you’ve always dreamed of visiting the bottom of the world, Adventure Life offers an unforgettable experience that skips the rough seas of the Drake Passage. Fly to King George Island and board a ship to explore the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Kayak the icy waters or hike on shore to see penguins, seals, and other wildlife up close.
- Camp and Mountain Bike Canyonlands: The White Rim Trail in Utah’s Canyonlands National Park is a bucket list destination for mountain bikers. Join Escape Adventures for a four-day camping and biking tour of this spectacular region, where you’ll pedal through towering rock formations and ancient ruins. Detour to explore hidden slot canyons and experience the thrill of riding some of the best singletracks in the country.
- Active Yellowstone Adventures: Yellowstone National Park is a wonderland of natural beauty and adventure. Stay at The Wilson Hotel in Big Sky, Montana and use it as a basecamp for a wide range of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, snowshoeing, skiing, and more. Explore the park’s geysers, waterfalls, and wildlife on guided tours or strike out on your own to experience the park’s wonders at your own pace.
- Ozark Mountain Biking: Bentonville, Arkansas is home to some of the best mountain biking trails in the country, set against the stunning backdrop of the Ozark Mountains. Join Escape Adventures for a five-day tour of this vibrant region, where you’ll ride world-class singletrack, visit state-of-the-art museums, dine on delicious local cuisine, and soak up the small-town charm of this historic community.
- Islands, Andes and Amazon: Ecuador is a country of incredible diversity, from the enchanting Galapagos Islands to the majestic Andes Mountains and the lush Amazon Rainforest. Join this 15-day tour with Scalesia Galapagos Lodge, Sacha Lodge, and Hacienda Piman to experience the best of Ecuador’s natural and cultural treasures. Hike near active volcanoes, paddle blackwater creeks and lakes, shop at South America’s biggest craft market, and more.
- Gravel Cycling in Italy: Tuscany is one of Italy’s most beautiful and iconic regions, renowned for its rolling hills, vineyards, and medieval villages. Join Tourissimo for a cycling tour of the Strade Bianche, the historic white gravel roads that wind through this picturesque landscape. Enjoy the finest food and wine Italy has to offer and experience the cultural richness of this region.
- Jackson Hole Retreat: For a true American wilderness experience, head to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where you can hike in Grand Teton or Yellowstone National Park, ski on world-class slopes, relax in nearby hot springs, and test your limits on a ropes course. Retreat to the cozy yet modern cabins at Fireside Resort and soak up the stunning mountain views.
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Written by: Jason Smith
