Whether you would like to scale a mountain, paraglide over a desert or churn up white water rapids, great adventures await in spectacular destinations all over the world. Let the world be your playground with these top-rated premium activity tours for discerning travellers.

Multiple thrills await on upscale adventure packages to Peru, where you can take a boat trip on the highest lake in the world and explore the cultural legacy of the Incas at the lofty citadel of Machu Picchu. Elsewhere in Latin America, you can embark on exhilarating hikes through the mesmerising landscapes of Patagonia, including the famous “W trek” in the Torres Del Paine National Park. To the north, meanwhile, premium USA and Canada tours show you best of those countries’ national parks, from the Grand Canyon to the Canadian Rockies.

Luxury active trips to India offer full-on adventure featuring boat trips on the Ganges, chances to witness Hindu ceremonies, visits to spectacular historical sites and temples and safari rides in search of magnificent Bengal tigers. Or you could head to China to wander amid dramatic natural wonders such as the Stone Forest and the Tiger Leaping Gorge and go sailing on the magically scenic Li River.

For epic hiking adventures within Europe, try our premium activity holidays in Iceland, which plunge you into an entrancing world of waterfalls, canyons, ice-tipped volcanoes and glacial lagoons. As well as trekking through landscapes that feel like being on another planet, you can experience ice climbing on a glacier and soak your limbs in naturally heated pools.

There are active nature adventures galore on luxury packages in Africa, showcasing wildlife and incredible scenery from the Namibian desert, to the wonderful Kruger National Park in South Africa, to the regal Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. For a different kind of wildlife experience, try our sumptuous active holidays in Costa Rica for rainforest walks, zipline canopy tours and immersive jungle river cruises. Or jump aboard a luxury polar cruise for thrilling encounters with polar bears, penguins and whales.

Our 5-star adventure tours brim with quality, comfort and a first-class experience in every respect. Browse them now to see full details of what to expect.

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