Adventure holidays

Adventure travel ranges from a gentle snorkel to a high-altitude trek. We match the trip to your fitness and experience, and we only use licensed, insured operators for activities.

Popular adventures

• White-water rafting on the Ganga at Rishikesh (September to June).
• Scuba diving for beginners on Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) in the Andamans, or certified dives in El Nido (Palawan) and off Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef.
• High-altitude road trips in Leh and Spiti Valley (summer only).
• Paragliding at Manali's Solang Valley, Pokhara and Bir.
• Bungee and jet boats in Queenstown, the world's adventure capital.
• Desert camps in Jaisalmer, Wadi Rum and Merzouga (Sahara).
• Tamil Nadu's hills: forest treks around Kodaikanal and Valparai in the Western Ghats.

High-altitude treks and 5,000-metre camps

From Ladakh's passes to Everest Base Camp, these treks climb high. Heights are approximate.

Above about 3,500 metres the air holds much less oxygen. Every high trek we plan starts with acclimatisation days, climbs gradually and uses licensed guides, and we ask for a medical check-up before you book. Altitude sickness can affect anyone, however fit: the rule on the mountain is to go down if symptoms get worse.

Safety first

Altitude, weather and operator standards matter. We build in acclimatisation days for Ladakh and Spiti, recommend travel insurance that covers the activities you plan, and tell you honestly when a season is not right for an activity.