Wilderness Adventure Tours to Escape to the Wilderness

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.

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