7 ADVENTURES ABROAD FOR UNDER £795

With travel restrictions easing, now’s the perfect chance to lock in an exciting adventure without it having to cost the earth. Whether it’s climbing to new heights, stretching the ole legs across new landscapes, immersing yourself in ancient cultures, enjoying new delicacies or simply getting away from the screen. Here are some amazing adventures abroad for under £795 and less than 5 days off work. Plus these countries are now open for UK visitors. So dust off your passport and pack your bags, we’re going on an adventure.

1. MT TOUBKAL – SUMMER TREK

From the bustling Marrakech, venture into the heart of the High Atlas via traditional Berber communities which line the route to the ‘Roof of North Africa’. You’ll learn their customs and enjoy hearty home-cooked meals. The views enroute are spectacular, but nothing compares to what you’ll see (and feel) at the summit of Toubkal (4167m) with 360-degree views across the Atlas ranges to the Sahara Desert.

Departures: from April – October 2022 & 2023
Length of trip: 5 days
Cost: £495 per person
For more info: visit Mt Toubkal Summer Trek

 

2. MT TOUBKAL – WINTER TREK

Winter is a great time to trek in the Toubkal National Park as it offers a true winter mountaineering experience. The mountains are virtually deserted apart from the friendly local Berbers and fellow mountaineering enthusiasts. This is great intro to winter trekking and Morocco is a perfect alpine mountaineering destination right on your doorstep. Whilst not a technical climb, the use of crampons and ice axes are required on most trips and you’ll have the chance to learn and practice these skills before summit day. Mt Toubkal has captivated mountaineers for centuries. Your ascent up the rocky giant of North Africa is no picnic, but is accessible to anyone in good shape and hungry for a thrilling mountain adventure in crisp mountain air.

Departures: from November – March 2022 & 2023
Length of trip: 5 days
Cost: £515 per person
For more info: visit Mt Toubkal Winter Trek

 

Or if you’re needing help with deciding on when to visit the High Atlas Mountains, visit our Blog on climbing Toubkal in Summer or Winter. 

3. MT TRIGLAV SLOVENIA

This action-packed adventure will immerse you in the majestic scenery and quirky traditions of the Julian Alps, introduce you to via ferrata and alpine scrambling and see you summiting the highest peak in Slovenia, Mt Triglav at 2864m, and all in just 3 days. This is your chance to discover the visually spectacular world of pristine mountains and snowcapped peaks to ascend this rocky centrepiece. The climb to the summit is outstanding and excitingly airy along a breath-taking trail which offers some brilliant scrambling and sections of via ferrata. You’ll be rewarded with incredible panoramic views from the summit across the Julian Alps and as far as neighbouring Austria, Italy and Croatia.

Departures: from June – August 2022 & 2023
Length of trip: 3 days
Cost: £405 per person
For more info: visit Mt Triglav Slovenia Trek

 

4. SLOVENIA TRIPLE CHALLENGE – HIKE, BIKE & KAYAK

From the soaring peaks of the Julian Alps to the sparkling blue-green lake of Bohinj, this is the ultimate setting for an incredible adventure. Hike to the summit of Mt Triglav, bike the scenic green trails of Bohinj Valley and kayak the crystal-clear emerald glacial Lake Bohinj and paddle down the Sava Bohinjka River. This new and exclusive adventure is the perfect way to experience this fantastic green country.

Departures: from June – August 2022 & 2023
Length of trip: 3 days
Cost: £405 per person
For more info: visit Slovenia Triple Challenge

 

5. SAHARA DESERT TREK

There are very few places on Earth that compare to the incredible landscapes you’ll see with exploring the Sahara Desert, the world’s largest hot desert. It’s the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the colourful and ever-shifting desert scenery whilst accompanied by local Berber Guides. Plus enjoy the immense flavours of homecooked cooked tagines and the warmth of freshly baked bread as it’s uncovered from desert ovens. Dining under the canvas of a traditional Bedouin tent is an appetising experience and sipping your mint tea as you marvel at the abundance of twinkling stars in the dark night skies.

Departures: from October – January 2022 & 2023
Length of trip: 8 days
Cost: £725 per person
For more info: visit the Sahara Desert Trek

 

6. SPANISH 3 PEAKS – SUMMER TREK

Located in the stunning Sierra Nevada National Park, Los Tres Picos, also known as the Spanish 3 Peaks, involves summiting three of Spain’s highest peaks. In just three days you’ll traverse the beautiful mountains and scramble to the summit of Alcazaba at 3,371m, Veleta at 3,394m and then on to Spain’s highest mountain – Mulhacén at 3,482m. This less visited mountain range is the second highest in Europe after the Alps and includes 15 peaks over 3,000m. This fantastic mountain adventure is only a short trip from the UK where you can immerse yourself in the easy going Andalusian mountain culture and way of life.

Departures: from June – September 2022 & 2023
Length of trip: 5 days
Cost: £725 per person
For more info: visit Spanish 3 Peaks – Los Tres Picos 

 

7. SPANISH 3 PEAKS – WINTER TREK

Experience the Sierra Nevada mountains in the atmospheric wintery conditions as these picturesque peaks are typically shrouded with snow. Traversing these peaks is a tough back-to-back mountain challenge, however you’ll be trekking in small groups accompanied by certified local winter mountain guides who will teach you winter mountaineering skills. This is the ideal opportunity to recapture the sense of exploration in this less visited mountain range during the low season.

Departures: from November – March 2022 & 2023
Length of trip: 5 days
Cost: £720 per person
For more info: visit Spanish 3 Peaks – Winter Trek

 

We hope this provides you with some inspiration to get out and explore. There’s also plenty of adventures available in the UK ranging from 1 – 3 day trips and from £75 – £865 per person.

As well as carefully crafting amazing and meaningful adventures across the planet, we’ve made booking them as flexible, safe and as simple as possible. With the ongoing impact of COVID-19, we’ve made a number of updates to our safety guidelines, flexible booking conditions and trip departures. For more info, visit our Travel with Confidence page. And remember we’ll give you a complimentary Adventurous Ewe Water-To-Go Bottle with your departure abroad to help eliminate our single use plastic footprint in the countries we visit.

So, whether you’re planning a last-minute escape or planning further ahead, whenever you’re ready to book your next trip, we’re with you every step of the way. Ensuring not only your safety and well-being but that of our leaders, crew and the communities we visit, always. Plus giving you peace of mind with your booking.

Please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions about any of our adventures or what travel requirements are in place for the countries we venture too. Simply email Jim at jim@adventurousewe.co.uk or call 01492 588 069.