Every once in a while, you can feel an urge to experience something beyond a normal vacation. It might be one of epic scale, such as a trip along the Mekong River. One that takes you back through history, like Australia's Great Ocean Road, or experiencing the mountains and desert along South Africa’s Garden Route. Or, it might be a journey to one of the Earth’s farthest-flung reaches, Antarctica or the Arctic.
Where do you begin to plan one of the world’s truly great journeys? This is where our specialists come in. By train, car and boat, and on foot, they’ve tried and tested all of our featured journey ideas. They can help you to plan in every detail whichever most inspires you, tailoring each day to your interests. And, they'll tell you anything from what to wear on a gorilla trek to their favorite sights along the Inca Trail.
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Our recommended adventure itinerary ideas
Our itinerary ideas will give you a starting point for what your trip could entail. Treat them just as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you and there are many more options available.
Our expert guides to choosing your adventure vacation
Penned by our specialists from their own travels, these guides aim to inspire you with suggestions of where to spend your vacation. Giving tips for what to experience and recommendations for where to stay, we share our ideas for the best destinations to consider.
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Cruising the Mekong
Kate from Audley's product team journeyed up the Mekong River on RV Mekong Pandaw from Vietnam to Cambodia. During the seven night cruise there were plenty of opportunities to explore vibrant markets and quiet riverside villages, discover secluded temples and visit local schools as well as enjoying the beautiful scenery and bustling life on the river.
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Trekking to and around Machu Picchu ![Machu Picchu, Peru]()
Trekking to and around Machu Picchu
Trekking to and around Machu Picchu
Trekking to and around Machu Picchu offers walks to suit all abilities, from day hikes to multi-day treks. Peru specialist, Anna, picks some of her top choices, including the Inca Trail, Salkantay Trek and short walks from Machu Picchu.
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Antarctic expedition cruises ![M/V Orlova, Antarctica]()
Antarctic expedition cruises
Antarctic expedition cruises
Audley’s Polar specialists describe what to expect from a trip to Antarctica. They explain the logistics of cruising on an expedition vessel and how you explore the wildlife and landscapes. They also discuss what makes Antarctica such a captivating destination.
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Arctic cruises to Svalbard ![The Sea Adventurer in the Canadian Arctic]()
Arctic cruises to Svalbard
Arctic cruises to Svalbard
Polar specialist Tom shares his experiences of expedition cruising in Svalbard in the Arctic Circle. He talks about the scenery you’ll be immersed in, the wildlife you may encounter, and what life’s like on board a polar expedition vessel.
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A trip of two halves: the Garden Route and Eastern Cape safari ![Gorah Elephant Camp, Eastern Cape Game Areas]()
A trip of two halves: the Garden Route and Eastern Cape safari
A trip of two halves: the Garden Route and Eastern Cape safari
You can take in many of South Africa’s highlights along the Garden Route, from Plettenberg Bay’s golden sands to the Tsitsikamma Forest. End with a Big Five safari in the Eastern Cape. South Africa specialist Cara outlines things to see and do along the route.
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Indochina cruises ![Sunset upon return to Indochina Sails Junk, Halong Bay, Vietnam]()
Indochina cruises
Indochina cruises
Southeast Asia specialist Mark shares his cruising in Indochina highlights. Picking his favorite ways to travel down the Mekong through Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, as well as taking in the limestone karsts of Halong Bay, and the local culture and landscapes along the Red River and on Lake Tonle Sap.
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