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Activities Abroad are a leading specialist tour operator for year round activity holidays in Europe and other exciting worldwide destinations. We have many years experience of creating the ultimate action packed activity holidays for families, single parent families, adults only, groups, couples, and singles.

Austria - Activity holidays in the Styrian Alps

The Salzkammergut region is an area of outstanding natural beauty characterised by crystal clear lakes and towering peaks. Our activity holidays in ...

Canada - Jasper

The widest of wide open spaces are the backdrop to the small town of Jasper. We’ve featured some long safaris designed to explore the very best this ...

Canada - Winter adventure in Quebec Province

Quebec Province is less than seven hours flying time from London but a world away in time and space. Compare the sophistication of Montreal and the ...

Canada - British Columbia - Whistler

Whistler Village was designed with the visitor in mind, featuring West Coast architecture and spectacular mountain views. The Village is also a strong...

Canada - Activity holidays in the Humber Valley

Humber Valley is a luxurious resort nestled in the Appalachian Mountain range, on the northern bank of the Humber River and Deer Lake in western ...

Canada - Activity holidays in the Yukon

The Yukon Quest Trail is widely acknowledged as playing host to the toughest dog sled race in the world known as the Iditarod. Where better to ...

Costa Rica - Activity holidays in Costa Rica

If there is any other country in the world that is more suited to active exploration than Costa Rica then we would like to know about it. From coast ...

Croatia & Slovenia - White Istria and the Julian Alps

In Slovenia, the towering peaks of the Julian Alps provide a stunning backdrop for a fabulous range of adventure sports based on, and around, the fast...

Finland - The Thousand Lakes - Kuhmo

Enjoy Christmas and New Year in typically Finnish fashion. Our holidays here in "The Thousand Lakes" are designed to rekindle all those childhood ...

Finland - Suomu - Arctic Circle Hotel

Suomu nestles peacefully amongst silent snow covered winter fells. This tiny ski resort is a popular weekend retreat for Finns seeking some genuine ...

Finland - Winter activity holiday in Lapland - Jeris

Jeris Hotel and Winter Cottages enjoy an enviable setting overlooking beautiful Lake Jerisjarvi in North West Lapland. The proximity to the Pallas-...

Finland - Winter holidays in Lapland - Nellim

Nellim is a small village located in northern Lapland just 10kms from the Russian border. For a genuinely Lappish experience there are few places to ...

Finland - Winter Adventure in Lapland - Salla

Salla lies within the Arctic Circle close to the Russian border. At first glance it appears to be a sleepy kind of place but dig under the surface and...

Finland - Kemi & The Gulf of Bothnia

Situated on Finland’s west coast and looking out onto the Gulf of Bothnia, Kemi is a modern city offering a unique range of activities. The city is ...

Finland - Activity holidays Lapland - Luosto

Nestling in the fells of Central Lapland is the unspoilt village of Luosto. Located 90 minutes north of the Arctic Circle this small ski resort offers...

Finland - Activity holidays in Lapland - Kittila

Our winter adventure in Kittila has become a firm favourite, so much so that one client suggested "it should be made compulsory". Situated 200kms ...

Finland - Adventure holidays in Lapland - Harriniva Centre

Quite simply, we love this place and judging by the feedback, so do our clients. Situated 230kms north of the Arctic Circle, this wilderness hotel ...

Finland - Iso-Syote - Saija Lodge

“Saija” (pronounced “Sigh-ya”) translates from Lappish to English as “the quiet place” and rarely was anywhere better named. Situated on the shores of...

Finland - Adventure holidays in Lapland - Kuusamo

Ruka and Kuusamo are the ideal destinations for combining Nordic activities with downhill skiing and snowboarding. You can drive a snowmobile across ...

France - Activity holidays in the Pyrenees Orientales

The Pyrenees Orientales is officially the sunniest region in France with over 300 days of sunshine every year. It is also a stunningly beautiful area ...

France - Adventure holidays French Pyrenees

Thrills and spills in France’s sunniest region. Our adventure holidays in the Pyrenees were a complete sell out last year and with good reason. Great ...

France - Activity holidays in the Alps Maritimes

Rural France at its very best. Despite being only an hour from the Riviera and Provence, the Roya Valley remains largely untouched by tourism and ...

France - Active breaks in the Ardeche

The Gorge d’Ardeche is known locally as the "Grand Canyon of Europe". The river winds its way past steep canyon walls and towering cliffs creating the...

France - Activity holidays in Corsica

Corsicans are intent on retaining their culture, identity and tradition and with good reason. This is an island of wonderful contrasts with the ...

Germany - Active breaks in the Bavarian Alps

With fast flowing rivers and towering mountain scenery you can’t fail to be impressed by Bavaria’s alpine beauty. Our activity leader Thomas is ...

Italy - Veneto and the Asiago Plateau

Asiago and the small town of Gallio are situated on a high plateau in the Veneto region of Northern Italy. The plateau is nothing short of beautiful ...

Italy - Activity holidays in Tuscany

This gentle activity week is based in a converted Tuscan farmhouse just 700 metres from the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci. As well as the activities...

Norway - Norway - Tromso and Lyngsfjord

Tromso - Gateway to the Arctic Congratulations! You have just become privy to one of Europe’s best kept short break destinations. Tromso may only be ...

Norway - Spitsbergen

Spitsbergen is so far north that there are few, if any, daylight hours during November, December and January.  During this deep winter period the best...

Norway - Winter adventure holidays Lapland - Karasjok

Approximately 90% of Karasjok’s 2,900 inhabitants are Sami and immersing yourself in their fascinating culture is an integral part of any visit to ...

Norway - Activity holidays in Lapland - Savalen

Is this the perfect destination for winter activity holidays in Norway? The snow arrives in November and lies until late April, there’s a great range ...

Norway - Finse

First things first and this more or less sum up Finse. It is completely car free so if you want to go you can either walk (not advisable) or take the ...

Norway - Kirkenes Snow Hotel Adventure

The terrain gets pretty dramatic this far north. Your adventure playground consists of mountains, fjords, forests, lakes and even the Barents Sea ...

Portugal - Atlantic Coast

Surf’s up folks! Escape the Algarve and discover a stunning corner of Portugal which remains largely unvisited by overseas visitors. Golden beaches ...

Slovenia - The Julian Alps

In Slovenia, the towering peaks of the Julian Alps provide a stunning backdrop for a fabulous range of adventure sports based on, and around, the fast...

South Africa - Activity Holidays in Kwazulu-Natal

We escape the Kruger crowds to explore the less visited but equally remarkable province of KwaZulu-Natal. Spectacular mountain, bush and coastal ...

Spain - Adventure holidays in Empuriabrava

All the adventure, the rush and the adrenaline of solo skydiving, but with the comfort of jumping with an experienced instructor. The really, really ...

Spain - Activity holidays the Catalan Pyrenees

The Spanish Pyrenees have become an adventure sports hotspot and at the heart of the revolution is the town of Sort. From our base on our activity ...

Sweden - Winter activity holidays Lapland - Kiruna

There are a lot of very good reasons to travel to Kiruna. It’s from here that you will find some of the best snowmobiling trails in Lapland, dog sled ...

Sweden - Lapland - Aurora Retreat

Escape the world at Aurora Retreat and be inspired by beautiful landscapes and pure nature in a genuine eco-friendly environment. At Aurora you can ...

Sweden - Adventure holidays Lapland - Gallivare

Believe it or not, Gallivare (pronounced "yellow-vor-ray") in Swedish Lapland played host to the Santa Games in November 2005. Santas from as far ...

Turkey - Activity holidays on the Mediterranean Coast

From the stunning vistas of the Turquoise Coast to the traditional villages of the mountainous interior, our adventure holidays in Turkey explore some...

United Kingdom - Adventures in the Lake District

Based around Derwent Water - "The Queen of the English Lakes" - and the picturesque Borrowdale Valley, our Lakeland holidays are the active way to ...