The Best Adventure Holidays in the US
A is for adventure – and these thrilling TRIPS by Culture Trip and other small-group tours ensure you’ll have one you won’t ever forget in the mighty United States.
Off-road adventures, epic trekking trails and glacier hikes all come as standard on adventure trips in the US. Its vast national parks and endless landscapes are an adventure playground for intrepid travelers – from the wilderness of Yellowstone to the arctic tundra of Alaska. If you’re looking for an action-packed adventure holiday in the US, join one of these exciting off-grid adventures, bookable on Culture Trip.
Off-Road Adventures in Utah and Colorado – TRIPS by Culture Trip
Want to find the best American adventure tours? Travel to Utah and Colorado, where the rugged Rocky Mountains collide with the red deserts and canyonlands of Moab. This eight-day group holiday from TRIPS by Culture Trip takes you from Denver, west through the mountains, to Arches National Park, where you can hike, mountain bike, ride horses and go canyoneering before experiencing an off-road Hummer tour in the desert. Next up is Canyonlands National Park – before you have the chance to relax in Strawberry Park Hot Springs and another adventure begins in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. You’ll tackle the mighty Trail Ridge Road – a hiking route that rises to an altitude of about 12,000ft (3,658m) – as well as take a wild dip in Bear Lake, then finish the tour with craft beers and cocktails in Denver.
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Next available from 1st Jan 1970
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STARTS AT
Denver, Colorado
ENDS AT
Denver, Colorado
DURATION
8
GROUP SIZE
13
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Active
Track wolves in Yellowstone National Park – by Intrepid Travel
One of the best USA adventures has long been found in the oldest national park in the country. Travel to Wyoming and experience the raw wilderness and geothermal energy of Yellowstone – designated as a nature preserve in 1872. But this six-day tour starts in the former frontier town of Jackson, where you’ll first head off hiking into Grand Teton National Park. This majestic mountain range is home to bears and beavers, and you may even spot a herd of buffalo on the plains below. On day four, the trip heads north to Yellowstone National Park, where you’ll be awed by the Grand Prismatic Spring, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and the Old Faithful geyser. Then comes the highlight for real thrillseekers: spending a day tracking wildlife with a professional wolf tracker.
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STARTS AT
Jackson, Mississippi
ENDS AT
Jackson, Mississippi
DURATION
6
GROUP SIZE
12
PHYSICAL RATING
Light
STYLE
Discovery
Cruise the Kenai Fjords National Park – by Intrepid Travel
Alaska is known as the Last Frontier in America, and there’s no better place for American adventure tours than the largest state in the nation. This six-day group trip focuses on the Kenai Peninsula, where you start in the urban surrounds of Anchorage before making the epic overland journey south to Seward. Here, you’ll explore the Kenai Fjords – by boat, kayak or on hiking tours – as you experience outdoor Alaska in its rawest and wildest form. There’s every chance you’ll see orcas and humpback whales as you tour through the fjords before the trip ends with a hike to Exit Glacier and an off-piste dog-sledding adventure through the tundra.
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STARTS AT
Anchorage, Alaska
ENDS AT
Anchorage, Alaska
DURATION
6
GROUP SIZE
10
PHYSICAL RATING
Light
STYLE
Discovery
Epic canyon hikes through Zion, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon and Joshua Tree National Parks – by Intrepid Travel
Is a 10-day road trip from Las Vegas to Los Angeles the ultimate American adventure? We think so – and we think you will, too, when you’re off-roading through Monument Valley and standing in awe on the edge of the Grand Canyon. Your journey begins in Vegas, but you’ll soon leave the casinos behind on your way east to Zion National Park. Make the tough hikes to Angels Landing and the Narrows slot canyon before you travel farther east to Bryce Canyon National Park, where there’s more slot-canyon action. The adventure continues in Monument Valley, as you’re guided through the canyons and landscapes on a Navajo-led 4×4 tour, before moving west to the Grand Canyon, Joshua Tree National Park and finally, Los Angeles.
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STARTS AT
Las Vegas, Nevada
ENDS AT
Los Angeles, California
DURATION
10
GROUP SIZE
12
PHYSICAL RATING
Light
STYLE
Discovery
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meet our Local Insider
Hanna
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A GUIDE?
2 years.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB?
It's the personal contact, the personal experiences. I love meeting people from all over the world... I really like getting to know everyone and feeling like I'm traveling with a group of friends.
WHAT DESTINATION IS ON YOUR TRAVEL BUCKET-LIST?
I have so many places on my list, but I would really lobe to go to Africa. I consider myself an “adventure girl” and Africa feels like the ULTIMATE adventure!
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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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