| For travellers who want more than just sun, sea | | | | of its vast landscape and observe the amazing |
| & sand, here are five of the most awe-inspiring | | | | adaptations of its flora and fauna. |
| activity holidays in the whole world. | | | | In Botswana, by contrast, you can walk with |
| Horse Riding in Iceland | | | | cheetahs and spot the 'big five' - lion, elephant, |
| Iceland has some of the most unique landscapes in | | | | buffalo, rhinoceros and leopard. The blue of the |
| the world - rugged, beautiful, largely uninhabited, and | | | | national flag represents the peaceful nature of the |
| perfect for an off the wall activity holiday. Sweeping | | | | country - this is a wonderful area to get a taste of |
| glaciers and geothermal curiosities offer a great | | | | real Africa without the hazards, and can be a good |
| sense of being close to nature and its phenomenal | | | | place for a family activity holiday. |
| power. | | | | Madagascan Wildlife Holiday |
| An adventure holiday through Iceland on horseback | | | | Legendary for the diversity of its wildlife and flora, |
| can bring you up close to the island's natural wonders, | | | | most of which is found nowhere else on earth, |
| providing a truly exhilarating way of experiencing the | | | | Madagascar's riches include unique landscapes, dazzling |
| fantastic scenery, and the pure-bred Icelandic horse | | | | Indian Ocean beaches, tropical island archipelagos and |
| is gentle, spirited and eager to please. | | | | pristine reefs. |
| Scuba Diving on the Great Barrier Reef | | | | On an adventure holiday in Madagascar you can see |
| Australia has some of the most diverse and amazing | | | | a wide variety of lemurs, endemic birds, |
| scuba diving locations in the world, and Queensland's | | | | extraordinary reptiles, frogs and weird-looking plants. |
| Great Barrier Reef tops them all for an ultimate | | | | On a Madagascan activity holiday you can explore |
| activity holiday. | | | | wildlife hotspots in the eastern rainforests and in the |
| Nearly everyone has heard of the largest reef in the | | | | bizarre 'spiny desert' of the semi-arid south. And on |
| world, a well-established destination for adventure | | | | the northwest coast you can explore the wildlife-rich, |
| holidays. However, many don't have any idea of its | | | | seasonally dry forest of Anjajavy, where you can |
| vastness, with 500 islands covering an area as large | | | | also relax by the sea. |
| as Great Britain! | | | | Trekking in Peru |
| This marine wilderness and nature reserve has 400 | | | | For the classic trek, start off in the city of Cuzco, |
| species of coral, 1500 species of fish, 4000 species | | | | Peru, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire. Journey |
| of mollusc, 500 species of seaweed, 200 species of | | | | into the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Then trek the |
| birds and something for all ages for an exceptional | | | | Inca Trail for 4 days over original Inca stonework |
| family activity holiday. | | | | winding through majestic mountain passes. |
| Travelling Across Africa | | | | Walking for six to seven hours a day, this is probably |
| Take a few weeks out for a real African adventure | | | | more of an adventure holiday than a family activity |
| holiday, travelling overland across the marvellous | | | | holiday. Follow in the footsteps of the Incas trekking |
| areas of Namibia and Botswana. | | | | high into the breathtaking mountain scenery with |
| The northern Namib desert is called the Skeleton | | | | vistas of glaciate peaks topping 20,000 feet. |
| Coast because sailors washed ashore from | | | | Arrive at the incredible site of Machu Picchu - the |
| shipwrecks over the centuries soon turned into | | | | 'Lost City of the Incas'. Explore the ruins and discover |
| skeletons! On an activity holiday to the Namib you | | | | the secrets of the remarkable archeology and natural |
| can experience the vivid colours and changing moods | | | | history of this magical place. |