USA & Canada Active Holidays

Limber up for a kayaking trip into Vancouver Island’s spectacular wilderness as your helpful guide points out local wildlife from eagles to seals and even river otters. No experience is necessary to enjoy this blissful paddle on the wild side.  

Tucked away in its own national park, Saguenay Fjord offers spectacular wilderness framed by dense forest and craggy mountains. Home to an abundance of flora and fauna, keep your eyes peeled for signs of wildlife on a relaxing paddle as the sunset fashions an array of beautiful pastels on the water. Pure bliss!  

An overnight tour to Yosemite National Park is the best way to experience its stunning scenery. This small group tour is operated by biofuel vehicles and includes a one night stay near to the park. Explore both Yosemite Valley and the high country including Glacier Point and Yosemite Falls.  

Not far from Seattle, this national park is a gorgeous area and best explored on foot. Your expert guide will show you the very best areas of the park and lead you on a number of short hikes to enjoy remarkable views and the fresh mountain air. Also included is a delicious homemade lunch.  

If you like the outdoors, you’ll love Algonquin! Home to numerous lakes, dense forest and rocky ridges, grab yourself a paddle as it’s time to explore. With an expert guide navigate the waterways then stretch your legs on a leisurely hike, before a well-deserved lunch is served lake side.    

See up close and personal how the powerful Yukon River has shaped the high cut banks and wide river valley of this rich landscape aboard a downriver canoe journey. Your friendly guide will help you spot the local wildlife, and if you’re lucky you may even see a bald eagle.    

G Adventures has defined small group travel for over 30 years. With over 80 active small group adventure tours, get closer to your destination by hiking, biking, and multi-sporting your way through it. Look forward to top-notch equipment, experts, and adventurous opportunities on an active tour with G Adventures.

For travellers yearning to get off the beaten track, Intrepid opens a whole new world. Intrepid’s active trips are pulse-racing adventures for those who like their travel with a dash of adrenaline. Opportunities to explore local culture are still embedded throughout, but the outdoor active excursions, are what they’re all about.

The original small group adventure holiday and a company specialising in outdoors active holidays. Walking and cycling tours have been engrained in Exodus from the start, 50 years ago. Whether you are after a leisurely cycling tour in the Loire Valley, or a challenging climb up Mt Kilimanjaro, Exodus will have a tour for you.

Discover destinations around the world with Explore's range of walking and hiking holidays - an ideal way to explore a destination in depth and take in its landscapes. From mountains to coastlines, deserts to villages, you'll get right under the skin of your chosen destination.