Our Favorite Adventures: Top Recommended Travel & Outdoor Vacations from Outdoors International

Looking for an unforgettable journey focused on exploration, wildlife, stunning landscapes, and active pursuits? Welcome to "Our Favorite Adventures," a curated collection of exceptional non-hunting and non-fishing trips handpicked by the experienced team at Outdoors International. These represent some of the best adventure travel and outdoor vacation experiences available worldwide, selected based on outstanding client feedback, unique access, exceptional guides, family-friendliness (where applicable), premier destinations, and partnerships with our most trusted and proven global tour operators.

This selection showcases the quality and breadth of immersive travel experiences we help plan beyond our traditional hunting and fishing offerings. Whether you're dreaming of witnessing the Great Migration on an African photographic safari, hiking among towering peaks in Patagonia, rafting a wild river, kayaking alongside marine life, or simply seeking a unique family vacation immersed in nature, these trips offer inspiration and represent the quality Outdoors International stands for.

Explore adventures highlighted for their excellence, which may include:

  • Iconic Wildlife Viewing & Photographic Safaris: Featuring standout trips to witness Africa's spectacular wildlife (Serengeti, Okavango Delta), Alaskan bear viewing expeditions, Galapagos Islands cruises, primate trekking in Uganda/Rwanda, and other world-class nature encounters.
  • Hiking, Trekking & Mountain Adventures: Showcasing incredible guided treks in renowned mountain ranges (Alps, Andes, Himalayas, Rockies), explorations of U.S. National Parks (Yellowstone, Yosemite, Zion, etc.), and unique hiking journeys worldwide.
  • Water-Based Expeditions: Highlighting thrilling whitewater rafting trips (e.g., Grand Canyon, Idaho's Salmon River), scenic sea kayaking tours (e.g., Alaska, Baja, San Juan Islands), wilderness canoeing adventures, and relaxing river floats suitable for families.
  • Unique Lodging & Cultural Experiences: Featuring stays at exceptional wilderness lodges, authentic dude ranches, charming estancias, or unique accommodations (like the Icehotel) combined with cultural immersion and outdoor activities.
  • Family-Friendly Outdoor Vacations: Trips specifically recommended for families seeking shared adventures, learning experiences, and quality time in beautiful natural settings.

While this collection highlights some of our top recommendations in adventure travel, it's just a starting point. The world is full of incredible places to explore! Use these "favorite" adventures to ignite your imagination, then connect with one of our expert consultants. We'll listen to your specific interests, desired activity level, timeframe, and budget to tailor the perfect non-hunting, non-fishing outdoor adventure for you, your family, or your group, utilizing our extensive network of vetted global partners.

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I didn't think an experience like this was possible.

This trip, was, for me at least not just a trip, for me it was a real adventure, a real experience. I love the wilderness and this trip afforded me the opportunity to connect with the Alaskan wilderness in ways very few people do. It was an experience I will never forgot in a place I can’t wait to get back to.

Oliver Fischer

The outfitter handled everything perfectly.

We were thankful that Outdoors International hooked us up with a great outfitter because they were able to find us an acceptable alternate on short notice. Overall the two year process to get this float in was seamless and worry free. Just like it should be.

Thank you, Stan Masneri

What an amazing experience!

The lodge was out of this world! Our rooms, the delicious food, the incredible wildlife and the scenery were amazing. Our photo safari guide was truly exceptional and had us on animals almost constantly. We saw over 30 different species and had some incredible up close experiences. Africa is amazing!

Scott Navares

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