Adventure holiday ideas for couples

Whisk yourselves away from the chaos of everyday life with a self-guided couple’s road trip around Iceland’s Golden Circle. Geysers of boiling water shoot through the lunar landscape and pearly-white waterfalls tumble over mossy cliffs. Explore at your own pace and cosy up in your own private yurt at Nattura Yurtel. Book a winter break for the chance to see the fluorescent shards of the Northern Lights or make the most of endless sunlight and the fiery skies of the Midnight Sun with a trip during the summer. 

For couples who love cycling, a self-guided cycling tour along the quiet rural roads of Southern Spain is the ideal getaway. Pedal through quiet Moorish villages, go in search of prehistoric caves and follow trails to the gateways of timeworn castles. A trip in spring will reveal a sea of pink almond and apricot blossom, as well as verdant green mountains and clear blue skies. Take your time and follow the route at your own pace, and, if one or both of you need an extra boost, electric bikes are available for an additional fee. 

Our two-week private rail journey across Japan is the perfect trip for adventurous couples. From the ultra-modern cityscapes of Tokyo to the ancient temples of Kyoto, you’ll have the freedom to explore all of the must-see sites at your own pace with the assurance of comfortable accommodation and expert transport advice. Climb aboard a high-speed bullet train to the rejuvenated city of Hiroshima, and head to the steaming hot springs of Jigokudani Onsen to come face to face with snow monkey bathing in steaming hot springs. 

For couples who want to see the Big Five, a private safari holiday in the game reserves of South Africa and Swaziland will give you a great chance. Set off on a wild 4x4 ride through the vast grasslands of Kruger National Park in search of black rhino and follow your expert local guide as they sniff out a pride of lion shading under a large Baobab tree. Sightings of buffalo and elephant are likely at busy waterholes, but you’ll need a bit of extra luck on your side to catch a glimpse of a well-camouflaged leopard lurking in the undergrowth.