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Europe active adventure tours

Off the beaten path thrills with an old-world backdrop…

Europe is more than just the famous stuff you read about in guidebooks. It's about pedalling past timeworn farms in Slovenia's Julian Alps, kayaking over a Byzantine metropolis in the Turkish Mediterranean and hiking to a 17th-century mountain castle fueled by homemade Dalmatian brandy in the belly. Even the glacier views from Switzerland's Bernina Express train seem thick with legend. We're all about finding those epic adventures that your friends back home haven't experienced... let alone heard of. Ready? Let's do it.

Europe active adventure highlights

People hiking in the Pyrenees mountains
Hike in the pristine Pyrenees Mountains
For a tiny, landlocked country, Andorra offers a serious bounty of summer fun. Delve into the pristine Pyrenees Mountains and walk along a single track through forested slopes, where the scenery shifts from pine forest plants and rhododendrons in June, wild fruit in midsummer and mushrooms in September. Watch for thickset mountain horses grazing on the high slopes. Ascend to the Cabana Sorda Lake for lunch, which sits below an impressive amphitheatre; from there, hardcore hikers can continue to the peak – sitting at around 2,600 metres – and be rewarded by bird’s eye views of the valley.
Group rafting on the river in Catalonia, Spain
Raft world-class whitewater rapids in Catalonia
The town of Sort, in Spain, translates to ‘good luck’ in Catalan, but you won’t need much of that when rafting around here. The local waterways are rated in the top five in the world for their optimal combination of safety and enjoyability. And the best bit is, they’re just a hop, skip and jump across the border from our adventure base in Andorra. Take a detour from the hiking and biking and enjoy a 14-kilometre stretch of exhilarating whitewater rapids. You’re in good hands with local guides, and, crucially, there’s a bar at rafting HQ for a well-earned tipple afterwards.
Paklenica Nation Park, Croatia
Cycle the beech and black pine forests of Croatia
The rocky landscapes of Dalmatia were made for two-wheeled touring and this stuff calls for some knobby tyres. Jump into the saddle of a mountain bike, click on those suspension forks and hit the forests of Paklenica National Park. Just don’t let those views of serrated Velebit mountain peaks distract you too much – or the eagles, deer and bears. This is a land of untouched nature, eclectic wildlife, and zillions (OK, definitely thousands) of plant species, many of them endemic. Historic stone villages one minute and Adriatic Sea views the next… this is not your average MTB adventure.
Kayakers on the Amalfi Coast, Italy
Kayak along the picture-perfect Amalfi Coast
The beauty of Italy’s Amalfi Coast really comes alive when seen from the water. The walking trails linking the tiny villages, such as the famous Footpath of the Gods, are an absolute must, but kayaking is the way to go to soak up the postcard views of those colourful clusters of houses built into those much-photographed hills by the sea. The excursion ends up in the quaint little beach Santacroce, a secluded hundred-metre-long strip of rugged Amalfi perfection. It’s the perfect spot for an afternoon aperitivo before the return paddle begins.

Why choose us

Adventure is in our genes

We’ve been running our active adventures for over a decade, which means we know the best local suppliers and experts on the ground to give you an exciting and safe experience.

Expert leaders

Don’t know what a carabiner is? Or how to secure a harness? No worries! Our experienced local leaders will show you the ropes and give you safety briefings – while also showing you the sights.

Safety first

Our leaders are specially trained to run active adventures, so you're well taken care of. We run safety assessments on all our activities to meet local standards as well as our own comprehensive safety policy.

Learn new skills

Our trips are about discovering a new destination and unlocking new skills – like horse riding, canyoneering or mountain biking. They're designed to teach you something new (and maybe even make you an enthusiast, too!).

Support the locals

We use travel as a force for good. We have close relationships with the communities we visit and always use local adventure providers on our trips. By travelling with us, you'll also be empowering local communities.

Sustainable travel

We strive to use travel as a force for good. That’s why we choose to give back to the communities we visit, carbon offset all our trips and take our social and environmental responsibilities seriously. We’ve been officially certified as the world’s largest travel B Corp, which means when you choose Intrepid Travel, you can rest assured you’re travelling to improve the planet.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 based on 179 reviews submitted.
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Slovenia: Hike, Bike & Raft

Jessica · Traveled July 2024
Fantastic tour - guided by Saša! Slovenia is a must do destination with lovely people and absolutely beautiful nature. The itinerary was great and fit a lot of exploring into it.
Review submitted 19 Jul 2024

Slovenia: Hike, Bike & Raft

Ann · Traveled July 2024
Overall well organised trip . More information regarding if we had E bikes or not would have been helpful . More information re initial meeting point would have also been helpful .
Review submitted 19 Jul 2024

Slovenia: Hike, Bike & Raft

Ann · Traveled July 2024
It was ok It would of helped to have known if we had e bike or not I would of liked to know meeting point upon arrival
Review submitted 19 Jul 2024

Amalfi Coast: Hike & Kayak

Emma · Traveled July 2024
I highly recommend this tour. Each day was filled with memorable experiences from the different hikes to swimming in beautiful locations like Positano & Capri. Everyone in our group was lovely, we felt like family. The hikes can be challenging, especially in hot July weather so consider your fitness level and time of year you choose to go. Our guide Enrico was also amazing!
Review submitted 15 Jul 2024

Amalfi Coast: Hike & Kayak

Kirsty · Traveled July 2024
Can not recommend this trip highly enough. A simply beautiful area of Italy, and so many hidden gems that you wouldn’t find by your self. Fabulous, knowledgeable leader as well.
Review submitted 15 Jul 2024
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