Active Travel Adventures
212 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsLooking for a FUN adventure for your next vacation? Active Travel Adventures curates multi-day world wide adventure travel holidays for reasonably fit folks who love to hike, bike, paddle or otherwise stay active for a more immersive experience when they vacation and explore our planet and its people.
These are all adventures that YOU can do, especially if you train (I'm 64, so if I can do it, so can YOU!). It's easy to find the right adventure for you: We cover mild adventures like cycling (flat) the historic and beautiful Netherlands, to taking an African safari, to taking a walking holiday from one medieval village to the next in Europe.
And if you are up for a bigger challenge, then check out climbing Kilimanjaro, trekking to Everest Base Camp or Annapurna in Nepal's majestic Himalayan mountains, or hiking the Mont Blanc circuit through Italy, France and Switzerland.
But most adventures we cover are rated a 3 out of 5 for difficulty. Examples include (eBikes available) cycling Greek islands or island hopping from Split to Dubrovnik in Croatia (both while sleeping on a cool ship!), hiking in Banff, the Dolomites, Patagonia, or trekking to Machu Picchu.
Long distance hikes we cover include the Coast to Coast and Cotswold Way in England, the West Highland Way in Scotland and other famous UK trails.
Of course, we often cover doing an El Camino, including the French Way (Camino Frances), the Portuguese Way, the Primitivo, the original way from Oviedo. We've even BIKED the El Camino! We have also walked the Camino's sister trail, the Kumano Koda trail in Japan.
If you like the water and to paddle, we've rafted the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon (and we've hiked the Grand Canyon, too!) as well as through Canyonlands National Park. We've rafted the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, as well as day trips as part of other trips on the Pacuare River in Costa Rica and the Tulley River in Australia. We've also snorkeled the Galapagos Islands and the Great Barrier Reef!
Naturally, we cover the amazing National Parks, including Olympic, Acadia, the Grand Canyon, Arches, Zion, Arches, Rocky Mountains and more!
Sometimes we even travel on horseback, including in Iceland, Ireland and other exciting destinations!
Often the trips are multi-activity, like the ones in New Zealand, Italy, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Costa Rica. On multi-activity trips, we mostly hike, but we usually do some biking and paddling as well.
Sometimes we go on expedition cruises, like to Antarctica, the Falkland and South Georgia islands or to Greenland. Here we hike and get to paddle among the icebergs, while traveling on a small ship for closer access to the amazing landscape!
On occasion we backpack and camp, but mostly we day hike and stay in comfortable inns at night. We have backpacked St Olav Ways in Norway, the Kungsleden trail in Sweden, in Iceland and Greenland, as well as section hiked the Appalachian Trail, or 'AT'.
We visit exotic countries like Bhutan, Vietnam and Thailand. In short, we cover the world's most exciting adventures that regular people can do on their vacation.
Sometimes, we cover skills that you need in order to go on an adventure, from traveling solo, how to choose a tour company, how to save money for travel, how to save money ON travel, and outdoor skills you need to learn (also check out our sister podcast, the Adventure Travel Show podcast (ATSP) for deep dives into adventure skills).
ATA's mission is to inspire and empower you to lead a bigger life through adventure travel. Travel the Active Travel Adventures way!
Be sure to visit the ActiveTravelAdventures.com website where we make it easy to find the right adventure for you! You can search by time of year you can travel, what activity you want to do and which continent you want to visit. Learning about all the outdoor skills from ATSP are available to check out there as well. We aim to be your one stop shop for adventure travel!
One the website, you can see photos and videos of the adventure covered, plus get more information about the trip covered. You can also get a FREE Travel Planner for each adventure by signing up for our once a month newsletter.
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Hike Mont Blanc
December 03, 2018 23:24 - 36 minutes - 29.2 MBClassic Bucket List trek of the Tour du Mont Blanc through three countries: Italy, France and Switzerland. The Mont Blanc Trek is considered one of the most beautiful hikes in the world! This adventure can be done as a guided trip, as our guest, Linda Cohen Dickens did with Active Adventures,an affiliate of Active Travel Adventures (but two different companies), as a self-guided trip or you can plan the whole thing on your own and according to your budget. See the webpagefor more det...
Hike Mont Blanc Circuit in France, Italy and Switzerland
December 03, 2018 23:24 - 36 minutes - 29.3 MBClassic Bucket List trek of the tour du Mont Blanc circuit through three countries: Italy, France and Switzerland. The Mont Blanc Trek is considered one of the most beautiful hikes in the world! This adventure can be done as a guided trip, as our guest, Linda Cohen Dickens did with Active Adventures,an affiliate of Active Travel Adventures (but two different companies), as a self-guided trip or you can plan the whole thing on your own and according to your budget. See the webpagefor ...
Peru adventures: Hike Machu Picchu, bike the Sacred Valley and Paddle in the Amazon rainforest
November 26, 2018 09:16 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBOn today's show, we hike the iconic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru. We also explore the region by biking the Sacred Valley and canoing in the Amazon rainforest (fishing for pirrhanas!). It's definitely a Bucket List adventure! Linda and Harry went with my affiliate, Active Adventures. As an ATA listener, you can save $200 OFF any of their tours by using my exclusive Active Adventures Promo Code Email me for an exclusive Active Adventures $200 off Promo Code good for this or any of...
Hike Machu Picchu in Peru
November 26, 2018 09:16 - 1 hour - 51 MBQuebec Multi-Sport Adventure Travel
November 04, 2018 18:59 - 30 minutes - 24.4 MBMany people visit Quebec City for its 400 year old architecture and historical charm, but did you know it is an amazing outdoor adventure travel destination. You can hike Quebec's hundreds of miles of trails, bike Quebec province for miles upon miles of dedicated trails (including the Blueberry Trail), you can paddle in Quebec's stunning fjords plus challenge yourself on the via Ferrata. Quebec takes adventure seriously and has an amazing array of experiences for you to explore! Learn ...
England's Cotswold Way Long Distance Walking Path : Part Two
October 29, 2018 16:26 - 44 minutes - 35.9 MBThe Cotswold Way footpath is an enchanting walking holiday through England’s bucolic countryside filled with stone cottages, thatched roofs, medieval villages, pastures and gardens. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about training for this adventure. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). Get the monthly ne...
England's Cotswold Way Walking Path : Part Two
October 29, 2018 16:26 - 44 minutes - 35.9 MBThe Cotswold Way footpath is an enchanting walking holiday through England’s bucolic countryside filled with stone cottages, thatched roofs, medieval villages, pastures and gardens.
Introduction to the Active Travel Adventures Podcast
October 25, 2018 23:21 - 6 minutes - 5.31 MBMulti-Sport Adventure in Glacier National Park
October 25, 2018 23:20 - 25 minutes - 20.4 MBHike the West Highland Way : Scotland's Most Popular Long Distance Trail
October 25, 2018 23:18 - 22 minutes - 18.2 MBHike the West Highland Way : Scotland's Most Popular Long Distance Trail Take a week to walk the most popular and beautiful long distance trail in Scotland! You'll walk along the stunning lock Lommond (lake) and experience traditional Scottish culture as you walk from one historic medieval village to the next along established foot paths used by locals and farmers, alike. Your luggage is transferred to each night's lodging so all you have to do is walk and enjoy the experience. COMPLE...
Hike Scotland's West Highland Way
October 25, 2018 23:18 - 22 minutes - 18.2 MBHike the Long Distance Kungsleden Trail in Sweden
October 25, 2018 23:17 - 28 minutes - 23 MBHike Sweden's Most Popular Long Distance Hike - The Kungsleden Trail The Kungsleden Trail (the King's Trail) of Sweden is the country's most popular long distance hike. Learn all about it and what to expect on today's show. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about training for this adventure. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Pla...
Hike the Kungsleden Trail in Sweden
October 25, 2018 23:17 - 28 minutes - 23 MBGalapagos Adventure Travel
October 25, 2018 23:16 - 58 minutes - 46.9 MBHike and Snorkel the Galapagos Adventure
October 25, 2018 23:16 - 58 minutes - 46.9 MBAdventures in the Galapagos Islands Definitely one of the most unique and incredible places on Earth!!! The wildlife in outstanding. On tadya's show we will hike and snorkel our way on four of the Galapagos Islands, and learn about this unique destination on our land-based adventure. SAVE!!! Consider going with affiliate, Active Adventures. Email me for an exclusive Active Adventures $200 off Promo Code good for this or any of Active's exciting adventure travel tours! COMPLETE SHOW...
Travel Safely Tips
October 25, 2018 23:15 - 29 minutes - 23.3 MBPisgah National Forest : US National Forests
October 25, 2018 23:15 - 29 minutes - 24.1 MBPisgah National Forest : US National Forests Hike
October 25, 2018 23:15 - 29 minutes - 24.1 MBPisgah National Forest : US National Forests On today's show, we explore the national forests of the United States, using the beautiful Pisgah National Forest in NC as an example. There are lots of way to go on an adventure in the US National Forests, from hiking, paddling and biking. To camping and backpacking - often for FREE!!! Get the scoop on today's show. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about training for...
Adventure Travel Bhutan in the Himalayan Mountains: Part Two
October 25, 2018 23:13 - 35 minutes - 28.8 MBAdventures in Bhutan: Part II Definitely the most exotic place I have EVER been! I absolutely LOVED Bhutan and its people. Surrounded by the formidable Himalayan mountains, it remained unconquered and thus kept its unique culture. Learn all about adventures and the culture of Bhutan in today's show. Kit went with Bhutan Gateway Travel and highly recommend them! Bhutan requires that you hire a local guide and these are the folks I trust. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for ...
Adventure Travel Bhutan in the Himalayas : Part Two
October 25, 2018 23:13 - 35 minutes - 28.8 MBAdventure Travel Bhutan Part One: Culture
October 25, 2018 23:12 - 37 minutes - 30 MBAdventures in Bhutan Part I: Culture
October 25, 2018 23:12 - 37 minutes - 30.1 MBAdventures in Bhutan: Part I Culture of Bhutan Definitely the most exotic place I have EVER been! I absolutely LOVED Bhutan and its people. Surrounded by the formidable Himalayan mountains, it remained unconquered and thus kept its unique culture. Learn all about adventures and the culture of Bhutan in today's show. Active Adventures offers an exciting Bhutan tour. Email me for an exclusive Active Adventures $200 off Promo Code good for this or any of Active's exciting adventure tra...
Walking the El Camino in Spain
October 25, 2018 23:11 - 46 minutes - 37.6 MBWalking the El Camino de Santiago High on many people's Bucket List is to walk one of the famous El Camino de Santiago pilgrimmage trails in Europe. On today's show, we learn how to do this amazing experience and what to expect. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about training for this adventure. SAVE!!! Consider booking your El Camino with ATA affiliate Follow the Camino! You can save 5% with the exclusive Foll...
Lodge to Lodge Trek Nepal along the route to Mount Everest
October 25, 2018 23:10 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBTrek Nepal in the Himalayan Mountains Definitely one of the most unique and incredible places on Earth!!! Fly in to Kathmandu (and then the exciting Lukla airport) to begin your trek along the initial path of the Everest Mountain climbers! Stay in traditional tea houses along the route. Learn all about this exciting adventure on today's show. SAVE!!! Consider going with my affiliate, Active Adventures. Email me for an exclusive Active Adventures $200 off Promo Code good for this or ...
Trek Nepal
October 25, 2018 23:10 - 49 minutes - 67.5 MBAdventure Travel Fears
October 25, 2018 23:09 - 22 minutes - 18 MBConquer Your Adventure Travel Fears
October 25, 2018 23:09 - 22 minutes - 18.1 MBConquer Your Adventure Travel Fears Many people hold back on going on an adventure because they are afraid. Can they do it? Will I get hurt? And other reasons. Get tips on how to conquer or mitigate your fears on today's show. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about training for this adventure. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Trave...
Hike and Raft Costa Rica
October 25, 2018 23:08 - 51 minutes - 41.5 MBAdventures in Costa Rica: Hike and Paddle
October 25, 2018 23:08 - 51 minutes - 41.6 MBAdventures in Costa Rica: Hike and Paddle Explore one of the planet's most beautiful and ecologically diverse countries on today's show! We hike mountains and volcanoes of Costa Rica, we raft and paddle the Pacuare River (considered on of the Top 10 most beautful day rafting trips in the world!), and explore the culture, landscape and wildlife of this stunning country. SAVE!!! Consider going with ATA affiliate, affiliate, Active Adventures. Email me for an exclusive Active Adventure...
UK's Best Walking Holidays
October 25, 2018 23:06 - 23 minutes - 19 MBUK's Best Walking Holidays One of the best (and most fun!) ways to explore a country is on foot! On a European walking holiday, you walk from village to village via scenic pedestrian paths created over the centuries. On the best walking holidays, you walk from one charming and historic medieval village to another. A company transfers your luggage so all you carry is a daypack. No need to camp as a comfy inn awaits you at the end of the day. Meet locals and other international walkers ...
Cycle Tour the Danube River
October 25, 2018 23:05 - 48 minutes - 39.2 MBCycle Tour the Danube River from Passau to Vienna
October 25, 2018 23:05 - 48 minutes - 39.2 MBTrek Machu Picchu plus Hike and Bike the Sacred Valley of Peru An exciting way to see Europe is by bike! Today, we cycle along the beautiful Danube river from Passau to Vienna (and you can bike all the way to Budapest!). It's all downhill, making it a fairly easy adventure. You can do this trip self-guided, where your luggage is transported to each evening's lodge for you, or you can go on a boat and bike tour so you only unpack once since you stay on the boat that is sailing down the D...
15 Benefits of Adventure Travel
October 25, 2018 23:03 - 28 minutes - 22.7 MB15 Benefits of Adventure Travel Adventure travel offers significant benefits over traditional travel. Learn more on today's show why you should incorporate active travel on your next vacation! SAVE!!! Consider using ATA affiliates to save! Visit the Resources page for ATA recommended tour companies and get exclusive listener discount promo codes. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about adventure travel. Get FR...
Whitewater Raft the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon
October 25, 2018 23:02 - 41 minutes - 33.6 MBWhitewater Raft the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon
October 25, 2018 23:02 - 41 minutes - 33.6 MBWhitewater Raft the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon Ever wanted to see the Grand Canyon from below? Instead of hiking down and back up the Grand Canyon, consider RAFTING the Colorado River THROUGH the Grand Canyon!!! Learn all about this beautiful and exciting active adventure on today’s show. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about trafting the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. Get FREE Travel Pla...
Multi-Sport Adventure in Cassis France
October 25, 2018 23:01 - 20 minutes - 16.8 MBHike, Bike and Kayak Adventures in Cassis France
October 25, 2018 23:01 - 20 minutes - 16.8 MBHike, Bike and Kayak Adventures in Cassis France I loved Cassis so much that I considered moving there! Tucked along the Mediterranean Sea in the beautiful south of France (a brief train ride from Marseille!), is Cassis. I saw mostly French day tourists in this charming and unpretentious fishing village, so you get to experiencce the real France. The stunning collanques (towering cliffs with cool bays to paddle and explore) offer great hiking and kayaking. You can also take a boat t...
Climbing Kilimanjaro Part One
October 25, 2018 23:00 - 49 minutes - 39.8 MBClimb Kilimanjaro Part I Definitely a Bucket List adventure for many hikers, climbing Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is an amazing, but DOABLE trek! The trail is not technical, it is just high (Africa's tallest mountain). Learn all about this beautiful and challenging adventure on today's show. Save $200 if you go with my affiliate, Active Adventures . Email me for an exclusive Active Adventures $200 off Promo Code good for this or any of Active's exciting adventure travel tours! COMPLETE...
Climb Kilimanjaro Part II
October 25, 2018 22:59 - 32 minutes - 26.5 MBClimb Kilimanjaro Part I Definitely a Bucket List adventure for many hikers, climbing Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is an amazing, but DOABLE trek! The trail is not technical, it is just high (Africa's tallest mountain). Learn all about this beautiful and challenging adventure on today's show. Save $200 if you go with my affiliate, Active Adventures . Email me for an exclusive Active Adventures $200 off Promo Code good for this or any of Active's exciting adventure travel tours! COMPLETE...
Climb Kilimanjaro Part Two
October 25, 2018 22:59 - 32 minutes - 26.5 MBWildlife Safari in Tanzania Africa
October 25, 2018 22:58 - 41 minutes - 33.6 MBAmazing Africa Tanzanian Wildlife Safari Whether you plan to combine your adventure with climbing Kilimanjaro or not, one of the world’s most EPIC adventures is to go on an African Safari!!! You will not believe the vast quantity of exciting animals, from lions, giraffes, elephants, rhinos, gazelles and so much more!!! We cover a trip of a lifetime on today’s show. Go with my ATA affiliate to save $200 with listener exclusive Active Adventures . Email me for an exclusive Active Adven...
Great Barrier Reef Plus More Adventure in Australia
October 25, 2018 22:56 - 15 minutes - 12.1 MBGreat Barrier Reef Plus More Adventure in Australia Go on an adventure in the land down under! On today's show, we head to Cairns in Australia to snorkel the Great Barrier Reef to see exciting fish and turtles. We raft the stimulating Tulley River, considered one of the Top Ten most beautiful day rafting trips of the world, and discuss Daintree Rainforest. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about training for this adv...
Visit Olympic National Park
October 25, 2018 22:55 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBHike Olympic National Park
October 25, 2018 22:55 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBOlympic National Park Explore the three unique environments of Olympic National Park! From the dazzling cliffs of the Pacific, to the rainforests with seemingly prehistoric trees, to snow capped mountains. It's one of the US's best National Parks! COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about today’s show. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future ...
Sprained Ankle while Hiking with Dr. Christopher Segler
October 25, 2018 22:53 - 41 minutes - 32.9 MBItaly Multi-Day Bike Tour
October 18, 2018 20:57 - 50 minutes - 40.8 MBMulti-Day Bike Tour in Italy's Stiletto Heel: Puglia
October 18, 2018 20:57 - 50 minutes - 40.8 MBPuglia: Cycle the Stilleto Heel of Italy Go on a wonderful cycling adventure in the lesser touristed stilleto heel of Italy! Highlights of a Cycle Tour of the Italian Puglia Region Sassi, ancient Matera districts and the Park of Rock Churches Locorotondo and Cisternino, whitewashed villages Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage site Ostuni, an architectural jewel referred to as “the White Town” Staying in Masseria (farmhouse) Gallipoli, founded by Greeks, located by the Ionian Se...
Hike Iceland
October 18, 2018 20:56 - 40 minutes - 32.8 MBWhere else on the planet can you simultaneously straddle two continents (Europe and North America), and hike in the most unusual and varying landscapes in the world? Iceland!!! The competing tectonic plates mean you can actually SEE that the land is ALIVE! Gasses spout, geysers spray, volcanos explode, lands collide, and springs erupt in this unusual island nation that is tempered by the warmth of the Gulf Stream despite the fact that it sits just south of the Arctic Circle. Progressive ...
Adventure Travel Planning Guide
October 18, 2018 20:55 - 16 minutes - 13.1 MBAdventure Travel Planning Guide Planning an adventure can be complicated and has many logistical challenges. Get helpful tips on planning your next adventure on today's show! COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about today’s show. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). Get the monthly newsletter here. C...
Hiking Volcanoes in Nicaragua
October 18, 2018 20:53 - 21 minutes - 17.2 MBHiking Volcanoes in Nicaragua One of my most favorite trips was a hiking, backpacking and cultural adventure in Nicaragua, considered by many to be the next 'Costa Rica'. NOTE: It is imperative that you use a trusted guide service at this time as there have been incidents of unrest in recent years and you want to go with someone familiar with the current situation, for your own safety. I also recommend visiting this State Dept link for the latest updates. Contact me if you would li...