Sport Tours & Active Vacations

What our customers ask about Sport Tours & Active Vacations

• How do seasons affect sport tours?

  Weather plays a big role in when you can enjoy different activities. Take Vietnam's hiking and kayaking tours - they're best from October to April when temperatures are a comfortable 68-77°F (20-25°C), and you'll stay at places like the Fortuna Downtown Boutique. If you're heading to Costa Rica, try to avoid the rainy season from May through November, especially for activities like rafting. For the Austrian Lakes tours, plan your trip between June and September when the 65-75°F (18-24°C) weather is perfect for biking and hiking.

• What's the terrain like on sport tours?

  You'll encounter all kinds of landscapes depending on where you go. Peru takes you through high Andean trails and jungle paths, while Croatia shows off its coastal roads and island routes. In Ecuador, you get a mix of everything - volcanic landscapes, Amazon rainforest, and cloud forest paths. As one traveler told us: "The biking was mostly downhill with stunning views of the Andes, while rafting sections offered grade III rapids through beautiful canyons."

• How much activity time should I plan for each day?

  Most days include 3-6 hours of activities, plus you'll get rest days too. In Peru, you might spend 3 hours mountain biking or 4 hours rafting. The Croatia family tours keep it lighter with 3-4 hour bike rides followed by relaxing beach time. Between activities, you can recharge at comfortable spots like Hotel La Floresta in Banos, Ecuador.

• Where do you stay during sport tours?

  You'll find a good mix of places to stay, from regular hotels to eco-lodges. Croatia offers smaller, family-run places like Villa Nora in Hvar. In Ecuador, you might stay at Jamu Lodge in the Amazon or treat yourself to Termas Papallacta Spa & Resort, where you can soak in natural hot springs after a day of adventure.

• What kind of food do you get during activity days?

  You'll get meals that keep your energy up throughout the day. On Peru's tours, expect filling breakfasts, packed lunches for the trail, and good dinners after your activities. Finland's winter tours include "7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 7 dinners." One happy traveler mentioned: "The food was excellent and provided good energy for our activities."

• What activities are usually included in sport tours?

  You'll get to try lots of different activities like biking, rafting, kayaking, hiking, zip-lining, and canyoning. In Ecuador, you can raft the Jatunyacu River, bike through misty forests, and hike in Cotopaxi National Park. Croatia offers cycling past lavender fields, coastal hikes, and paddleboarding in quiet bays. Companies like Adventure Journeys and Meridien Ten provide all the gear you need.

• How do tours balance activity and rest time?

  You'll typically spend 4-6 hours being active each day, with plenty of breaks built in. The Costa Rica tour mixes up challenging activities like canyoning with downtime at places like Hotel Giada in Samara Beach. In Vietnam, you get full rest days between big activities, and hotels like the Costarena Beach Hotel give you comfortable places to relax. There's always time to unwind in the evenings, and some days are completely free for recovery.