Take to the water for a fun-filled package holiday

While a relaxing break is all very well, sometimes you need something a little more exciting: more action, thrills and spills to make your holiday both memorable and invigorating. Adventure tours are becoming a popular way of not only having an energetic break but also seeing a little more of your chosen destination. After all, who needs to lie around all day when you could be exploring, sightseeing and filling up your camera’s memory to the max?

The action packed Pacific Dream tour allows you to explore three mountain ranges, four major cities, 10 national parks and even the Grand Canyon, alongside a host of other historic monuments and tourist sites. Given the scope of things to do, this holiday is perfect for the energetic and excitable types, so be prepared to take part in the odd challenging activity. Why not try white-water rafting along the Snake River before hiking through a forest of the largest trees in the world, the Giant Sequoias? And you could follow this up with an exploration of the breath-taking sights of Yellowstone National Park.

Water babies will be spoilt for choice with the activities on offer; sea kayaking, jet boat rides and the scenic Sunset Sailboat Cruise are all perfect for getting back to nature while a visit to the sea aquarium will enable you to see the beautiful ocean creatures at close quarters. The Pacific Dream tours come with their own tour guide and personal adventure bus, meaning that you can explore America in style, although you’ll still be able to get in touch with your inner ‘castaway’ with 23 nights of camping thrown in for good measure.

And if you really fancy exploring America’s rich history, why not try the Canadian Pioneer tour for an insight into how the Native Americans and New World settlers would have lived and travelled? You’ll be able to trek along ancient trade routes in both the US as well as in Canada as well as visiting some of the earliest towns to be established in the colonial era, before examining some of the beautiful architecture and designs found in the Old Town area of Quebec. You can, however, expect plenty of physical activity too: canoeing, white-water rafting and hiking are all sure to feature. You’ll even be able to take on the Niagara Falls with the Maid of the Mist excursion, as well as exploring the Acadia and Algonquin national parks.

And finally, those looking for singles holidays or to make plenty of new friends need look no further than the Mountie trek. Perfect for bringing you together with your fellow holidaymakers, you can tackle the Sulphur Mountain Hot Springs, mountain bike and even take an overnight canoe trek. And if that doesn’t break the ice, there’ll be plenty of opportunities to socialise with a Western saloon evening (for those who harbour cowboy-style ambitions), a glacier walk and a memorable evening of rollerblading! The Mountie trek blends all-action days with fun evenings and guided city tours of Vancouver and Seattle, making it perfect for those looking to meet new people and let their hair down.

However you choose to spend your time away, if you’re looking for excitement and plenty to do then you could do a lot worse than take an adventure tour across your chosen destination. Perfect for those who like to keep busy, these holidays are great if you find beach holidays a little slow-paced. And not only will you see more of the area, but you’ll also be able to try out a range of activities and maybe even make some new friends; just make sure you’ve packed your comfiest shoes before you set off!