Escape to the Wilderness
If you really want to get away from it all, check out our
top 5 wilderness holidays
. Escape the concrete jungle for a real one, or be dwarfed
by towering icebergs, not towering skyscrapers. Here are the
five A's – five destinations starting with
'A' for Adventure.
Alaska
Alaska is wonderfully diverse. All in one day you can hike
on an ice age glacier, take a husky sled ride and glide
along the coastline by seaplane. Weeklong and day cruises
are a great way to see Alaska – popular destinations
are Glacier Bay, Kenai Fjords and Prince William Sound.
These trips offer dramatic mountain scenery, tidewater
glaciers and an array of wildlife.
Amazon
The Amazon is still a remote and mysterious destination.
Tourism is not overly developed on the world's largest
(by volume) river, which makes exploring it all the more
exciting. The best gateway is through northern Brazil, from
where you can hire a boat with a guide and cook, and set out
on an expedition deep into the forest. Before you depart,
ensure you've had all necessary 'jabs' and
that you've taken out appropriate travel insurance.
Africa
If you're planning an African safari, consider some
Northern African destinations. Yes, countries like South
Africa and Tanzania offer great ecotourism options through
snow-capped peaks, lush subtropical coasts and vast national
parks. But if you head north to places like Mali,
you'll find rare expeditions into the Sahara. Witness
camel trains laden with salt blocks, visit remote tribal
villages that aren't on any map, or set out on a
breathtaking riverboat journey down the Niger River.
Antarctica
In the most remote continent on the planet, things are
larger than life. Journeying into Antarctica by boat,
you'll pass icebergs the size of small countries and
snow-covered mountains almost 150 million years old.
Icebreakers offer safety and comfort onboard, but it's
well worth taking up options like spending a night (in a
well-insulated sleeping bag) under the stars. Visiting
Antarctica is a transforming experience.
Australia
You might not even need a sleeping bag when camping out
under the Australian night sky. Because of the huge
distances and sparse populations in central Australia,
it's best to travel as part of a guided tour.
Companies in Western Australian and the Northern Territory
offer a range of adventures through the Kimberley region,
into Kakadu, or longer four wheel drive trips between Perth,
Broome and Darwin.
No matter where you escape to, make sure your insurance
covers you for any mishaps that might befall you in the
great outdoors. Then you can relax and enjoy an incredible
and rare all-natural experience.
Get an online adventure travel insurance quote for your wilderness trip.
