The Best Private Trips to Book for an Adventure Holiday

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Message your most adventurous travel buddies and prepare for the thrill of a lifetime when you book one of these Culture Trip itineraries as a private trip.

There’s plenty of pros for going private. Obviously it means you can keep the guest-list locked down, so you can enjoy memory-making travel experiences with only the ones you love most. It also allows for far greater flexibility on travel dates, group sizes (minimum of 4) and even age requirements. Simply get in touch with our Travel Experts to organise your personalised Culture Trip adventure.

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Volcanic Iceland

There’s only one place to start, and that’s perhaps the ultimate adventure destination on the planet. Iceland barely feels of this Earth, with its surreal volcanic landscape of unique rock formations and epic water features, all covered in a sheet of pure white. Our five-day itinerary offers you the ultimate adventure holiday in Iceland. Fuelled on geothermally baked bread, Arctic char and (for those who brave it) fermented shark, you’ll be sneaking behind bone-shatteringly powerful waterfalls, snowmobiling across vast icy glaciers and hiking across the spectacular frozen tongue of Sólheimajökull. You’ll also get a private tour of the Golden Circle and a stroll along a black-sand beach, plus entry to the Blue Lagoon on our final morning – those mineral-rich waters are exactly what your muscles will need having spent a few days going toe-to-toe with the elements.

From US$2889

Next available from 17th Feb 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Reykjavik, Iceland

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ENDS AT

Reykjavik, Iceland

DURATION

5

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

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STYLE

Discovery

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Adventurous Ecuador

This little South American gem might be small but it crosses both the Andes and the Amazon, which means a pretty extraordinary array of natural features to clamber over, across and through. Our eight-day Ecuador itinerary is full of adrenaline-fuelled activities, so be sure to stock up on chocolate in Quito. From there it’s non-stop, starting with a horse ride in Cotopaxi National Park and a hike around Limpiopungo Lagoon. The bravest members of your group will have a go on the vertigo-inducing Swing at the End of the World, while your bike ride along the Baños Waterfall Route will be the most scenic in your lifetime. As we approach the Amazon you’ll go whitewater rafting down Jatunyacu River and spot rainforest creatures on a nighttime jungle hike. Luckily, our Amazon lodge is as cosy as anything, so you can rest and recover before your trip comes to an end.

From US$2199

Next available from 9th Mar 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Quito, Ecuador

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ENDS AT

Quito, Ecuador

DURATION

8

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

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STYLE

Discovery

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Atlantic Azores

This remote volcanic archipelago, far off the coast of Portugal, makes a case for being Europe’s premier adventure playground. Our six-day itinerary certainly echoes that claim, as we explore the many natural bounties of São Miguel, its largest island. The fertile volcanic grounds, and a warmer climate that Iceland, means this place glows in hues of green and blue. You’ll get to explore every shade as you cycle around the surreal volcanic crater lakes of Sete Cidades, before getting a closer look at those green waters on a kayak. You’ll go whale watching off the coast, canyon down slippery ravines in Ribeira dos Caldeirões and hike around Furnas Lake. Respite will come in the form of natural bubbling hot springs, evening cocktails and a hearty cozido stew, which you’ll help prepare before letting it simmer underground for six hours, cooking with only the geothermal heat provided by the island itself.

From US$1529

Next available from 29th Mar 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Ponta Delgada, Portugal

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ENDS AT

Ponta Delgada, Portugal

DURATION

6

GROUP SIZE

8

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

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STYLE

Discovery

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Blissful Bali

You might associate this Indonesian paradise with spiritual retreats and party tourists, but Bali’s magical landscape makes for a perfect adventure destination. Our 12-day epic blends the best of both worlds, with much of the high-energy activities taking place in the first week. You’ll trek across rice paddies to discover rural villages and scenic hilltop views, hike to Banyumala Twin Waterfalls for a picnic and a swim, as well as taking part in a challenging FlyHigh Yoga session. On day five you’ll set the alarms early for a stunning sunrise hike to the top of Mount Batur, a giant volcano with epic views across the island. Watching the sun gently bathe Bali in a warm glow, having walked all the way to the top yourself, is about as worthy a reward as you imagine. Later on we’ll speedboat you over to Gili Trawangan, a tiny island where a gorgeous beach resort awaits. If you’ve still got the energy you can snorkel with sea turtles and walk around the entire island (it only takes a few hours). If you’re tapping out, though, we don’t blame you – especially when you see the pristine beaches, the infinity pool and the onsite spa facilities.

From US$1929

Next available from 16th Mar 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Bali, Indonesia

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ENDS AT

Bali, Indonesia

DURATION

12

GROUP SIZE

18

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

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STYLE

Discovery

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Go Wild in the Galapagos

You and your friends will feel like old-school explorers when you land on the Galapagos Islands, a remote archipelago off the coast of Ecuador, made most famous by Charles Darwin and giant tortoises. This five-day itinerary is all about close encounters with some of the world’s most exotic creatures, starting with two nights at a glamping site that shares real estate with upwards of one hundred roaming tortoises – luckily, these laid-back old timers are the perfect campmates. You’ll spot white-tipped reef sharks as you kayak in the Itabaca Channel, snorkel with sea lions and penguins, stroll past iguanas and see exotic frigatebirds on the lava trails of San Cristóbal. If that doesn’t get you inspired, then we don’t know what will.

From US$2499

Next available from 13th Jan 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island

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ENDS AT

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal Island

DURATION

5

GROUP SIZE

14

PHYSICAL RATING

Light

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STYLE

Discovery

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KEEN TO EXPLORE THE WORLD?

Connect with like-minded people on our premium trips curated by local insiders and with care for the world

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.

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