Exploring the world with friends or family through adventure is a wonderful way to see what the world has to offer. An adventure vacation is always that much more fun in a group where you can experience various cultures and stunning landscapes, all while having a laugh together.
Discover some of the best destinations for a unique group adventure vacation that everyone will love. Catch thrills and have a once-in-a-lifetime experience with the people you love to create wonderful, fond memories to look back on.
Madagascar
Madagascar offers plenty of adventure for groups to enjoy, suiting everyone’s interests. This African island is ideal for animal lovers as there’s plenty of local wildlife, including lemurs! You can trek and wild camp through canyons, forests, and peaks of the Isalo and Andringitra National Parks.
There are even opportunities to hike to the summit of one of Madagascar’s highest mountains, Pic Boby. These adventure activities are perfect for spotting wildlife together, especially lemurs. See how many you and your friends can spot from ring-tailed and red-fronted browns to tiny, cute mouse lemurs.
Also, if you are thinking about giving back as a group through volunteering projects, then Madagascar has a plethora of opportunities for you and your friends to partake in.
Great Barrington
The Berkshires in Massachusetts is an iconic escape for many group adventurers. You can have a tranquil paradise vacation to explore lakes and even hike to the largest waterfall in Massachusetts, Bash Bish Falls.
As well as physical adventure, the Berkshires offer plenty of exploration opportunities, such as the quaint main street where you can browse quirky independent stores and have delicious meals at a quaint restaurant. You can also explore the Mount for a historical and cultural adventure, as well as Edith Wharton’s estate for any literature lovers.
Japan
Japan is packed with adventure opportunities for group vacations, especially for hiking lovers. You can discover the natural and cultural highlights of this wonderful country in various ways.
Tokyo offers a bustling city adventure where you can experience unique food stalls and vibrant stores. You can also kayak and cycle around multiple lakes and catch a thrill with stunning views of Mount Fuji. There’s also Kyoto to explore zen gardens and various mountain hiking trails.
For an ultimate cultural adventure, you could visit a monastery and see how Buddhist monks live.
Canada
If you and your friends or family are avid skiers, you could head to Canada. Whistler is an amazing skiing destination that will cater to anyone’s interests. Even if someone in your group isn’t a keen skier, there are other activities to do and plenty of relaxation opportunities in traditional chalets.
The skiing courses are extremely varied, and the hills are steep to challenge even the best skier. The area is beautiful with a gorgeous quaint village that has alpine-style architecture and snow-capped mountains.
Nepal
Nepal is an excellent adventure destination for groups with lots of activities to choose from. You can climb mountain peaks and explore the magnificent Himalayas. There are also epic valleys to discover where you can see yaks roam the rugged terrain and opportunities to get up close and personal with peaks and glistening glaciers. You could even trek to Everest’s base camp through Solukumbo where you can experience a culture like no other.
Vietnam
Vietnam is packed with natural wonders to explore. You can navigate stunningly green jungles, subterranean worlds, sub-tropical bays, and magical caves. There are opportunities to kayak in various bays, particularly Lan Ha Bay which is a geographical phenomenon. You can hike jungles in National Parks and explore lakes.
The unique adventure Vietnam offers is the chance to dive and swim into the Elephant Cave where you can catch a thrill through watercourses and caverns.
Italy
A surprisingly good adventure vacation destination with friends or family is Italy. There are mountains to hike with panoramic, picturesque views on the Amalfi Coast. Or you can discover the remote region of the Apennines. This region gives you opportunities to hike the jaw-dropping landscapes of Maiella National Park where you can spot endangered wildlife such as Marsican bears, wolves, and golden eagles! You can even hop into a canoe to explore the river while taking in breathtaking views of greenery and mountains.
Try out some of these top adventure vacation destinations for groups and catch various thrills while marveling at wondrous landscapes with the ones you love. These adventure vacation destinations will create cherished memories with your loved ones that you will look back on for years to come.