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8 Trips to Get Fit in 2023

by Mary Melnick

Mar 20, 2023

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Looking to get in shape this year but need a little motivation? Check out these eight trips around the world to help you get fit in 2023.

 

Wild Patagonia Exploration

Join Wildland Trekking to explore the mountains of Chile’s newly designated Patagonia National Park on foot. On this journey, guests go horseback riding through the remote Aysen region and hike past glacier-fed lakes, high plateaus, pristine forests and expansive grasslands. At night, gather around a campfire and learn about local history and culture.

 

Antarctic Adventure by Air

Book a Classic Antarctica Air Cruise through Adventure Life and skip the two-day voyage through the turbulent Drake Passage. Explore South Shetland Island and the Antarctic Peninsula. Throughout the trip, take advantage of opportunities to kayak the austral waters or hike and snowshoe on shore.

 

Camp and Mountain Bike Canyonlands

Utah’s 100-mile White Rim Trail loops in and out of a multicolored array of spires, arches, buttes and mesas carved by the Green and Colorado rivers. During the four-day tour from Escape Adventures, guests mountain bike through off-road routes while admiring secret passageways, hidden canyons and ancient Puebloan ruins.

 

Active Yellowstone Adventures

Set on the edge of Yellowstone National Park in Big Sky, Montana, The Wilson Hotel serves as a basecamp for active adventures. Guests can hike, mountain bike, whitewater raft, snowshoe, ski, explore the surrounding town and marvel at the natural wonders and wildlife in the park.

 

Ozark Mountain Biking

The Ozark Mountains provide the perfect backdrop for one of the best mountain biking trail systems in Bentonville, Arkansas. Escape Adventures offers a five-day mountain biking tour where travelers can enjoy miles of singletracks with scenic views, as well as world-class restaurants, colorful boutiques and a state-of-the-art museum in town.

 

Islands, Andes and Amazon

Explore the enchanting Galapagos Islands at Scalesia Galapagos Lodge, discover the Amazon Rainforest at Sacha Lodge and experience the Andes at Hacienda Piman during a 15-day tour of Ecuador. Guests hike near active volcanoes, learn about native animals and flowers, paddle blackwater creeks and lakes, ride through mountains aboard a train and shop around one of the biggest craft markets in South America.

 

Gravel Cycling in Italy

Cycle Tuscany’s scenic Strade Bianche through hilly vineyards and medieval villages while enjoying food and wines from one of Italy’s finest culinary regions. The itinerary includes cycling the historic white gravel roads in Crete Sensei while making cultural stops and admiring the region’s authentic beauty.

 

Jackson Hole Retreat

For those looking for an endless adventure surrounded by stunning views, check out Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Embark on a daytrip to Grand Teton or Yellowstone National Park for wildlife, hiking, skiing, ropes courses and a soak in the nearby hot springs.

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