15 Adventure Excursions to Rock This Year

Surfing is available year-round in Fiji, and the Coral Coast is especially alluring as home to the Matanivusi Eco Resort. Travelers can book a stay at this beachfront resort through World Surfaris and participate in numerous other activities if they grow tired of surfing, including game fishing, diving, snorkeling, paddle boarding and kayaking.

Put your mental and physical strength and endurance to the test with a guided ascent to the summit of North America's highest mountain. RMI Expeditions can help travelers conquer the feat with confidence as they've been excelling on the Denali mountain peak for decades.

California's Yosemite National Park is chock-full of scenic hiking trails suitable for a wide range of different experience and skill levels. No matter which you choose, you'll be guaranteed some excellent photo opportunities along with a tremendous sense of accomplishment in the end.

For an authentic Moroccan experience, thrillseekers can tour the sand dunes of the Sahara Desert comfortably atop a camel with the help of G Adventures. (Guides will teach guests how to mount and dismount their camels as well as provide other helpful tips to ensure a smooth journey.)

You'll certainly want to get up close to the Great Barrier Reef through activities like snorkeling and scuba diving. However, a brief helicopter flight can produce eye-popping views of the reef and help you fully appreciate the scope of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Travelers looking to experience the Northern Lights like a true arctic adventurer can book a dog sledding tour of Greenland through Greenland Adventures. Incredible views, remote villages and cozy accommodations are among the many highlights.

Cross the North Pole off your bucket list this year by booking a 14-day adventure with Quark Expeditions. In addition to standing on top of the world, guests will cruise the Arctic via Zodiac and experience break-taking views by way of helicopter and hot air balloon.

Iceland's jaw-dropping landscape and nature are perhaps best seen on the back of a horse. Iceland Trail Rides provides passionate guides, experienced trail horses and traditional Icelandic cuisine to keep guests energized for several hours of relaxing sightseeing.

Get your blood pumping on the Browns Canyon section of the Arkansas River in Colorado with a whitewater rafting excursion. This beloved stretch of rapids is ideal for any skill level and provides rafters with plenty of time to take in the scenery. Wilderness Aware Rafting offers half- and full-day trips during the summer months.

Experience the world's largest salt flat on the Salar de Uyuni with Collette's 14-day Cultures of Peru and Bolivia tour. Travelers will spend two nights on the Uyuni Salt Flats, exploring them via 4x4 vehicles while also observing traditional methods of salt extraction.

Visitors to Juneau can gain a one-of-a-kind perspective of the Alaskan rainforest with the help of Alaska Zipline Adventures. The packages offered are suitable for groups of all ages and abilities and feature helpful expert guides to ensure a stress-free cruise through the trees.

A guided bike tour of Moab, Utah will be an excellent measuring stick of your courage and stamina. Rent a proper mountain bike if you don't already have your own and begin your journey with a warmup on Klondike Bluff before ratcheting it up on the Magnificent Seven Trails.

Experiencias Xcaret's Xenotes Oasis Maya Tour takes travelers to four different types of cenotes near Cancun. Guests are accompanied by a certified guide who will assist them in a variety of activities, including snorkeling, swimming, rappelling, kayaking and ziplining.

Learn all there is to know about one of the New Seven Wonders of the World with a Machu Picchu tour from G Adventures. Make the Lost City of the Incas the climax of your next trip or just one of several exciting stops on an extended journey through South America.

Myanmar's ancient temple city of Bagan is home to more than 2,000 Buddhist monuments that contrast wonderfully with the surrounding green plains. For just $340, travelers can book a 45-minute hot air balloon ride above Bagan just as the sun rises to create an unforgettable backdrop.