DESTINATIONS WEEKENDS ACTIVE & ADVENTURE
LEFT: Mount
Toubkal,
Morocco RIGHT:
Brown bear, Finland
BELOW:
Paragliding in the Alps
before trekking through scenic valleys, tranquil villages and silent slopes across two active days, experiencing traditional Berber culture and mountain hospitality along the way. At the summit they’ll be rewarded with spectacular views over the surrounding peaks, the sands of the Sahara glowing orange in the distance and tumbling down in soft, velvety waves – now that’s a productive weekend. Book it: From £255 land-only, departing from Marrakech, including transfers, land transport, accommodation, all meals, equipment and a local leader (flights not included).
keadventure.com
w SOAR OVER NEW YORK Picture New York City and soaring over the treetops on a
hang-glider probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But clients can do just that thanks to Funway Holidays’ full- day excursion from the city. The trip combines a half-hour flight over the scenic Hudson Valley with a visit to an apple orchard for some freshly brewed cider and a hearty lunch. “The experience offers a glimpse into the exhilarating world of aero-sports, offering amazing views over the beautiful valley," says product destination manager Malcolm Davies, who recommends tagging on a helicopter flight over Manhattan the following day to complete the aerial-infused weekend. Book it: The full-day Hang Gliding and Orchard Adventure costs from £265; the New York City Scenic Helicopter flight costs from £125.
funway4agents.co.uk
w PARAGLIDE IN THE ALPS The Alps are one huge adventure playground and it’s not just
in winter that its hills are alive. Hiking, mountain biking, paragliding and a string of other up-top adventures in Europe’s highest mountain range are also available in the warmer months. The French winter resort of Chamonix makes an excellent base for trying them out over a long weekend, with flights whizzing you over in around an hour and a half. For an Alpine experience with a difference in the region, suggest Inghams’ Ice, Air & Rapids package. It features a full-day guided hike over the huge, jagged glacier that is the Mer de Glace, combined with a tandem paragliding flight over the mountains and an adrenaline-
pumping white-water rafting excursion in neighbouring Italy. Book it: The Ice, Air & Rapids add-on costs from £260. Inghams offers four nights’ half- board at the three-star Hotel Pointe Isabelle in Chamonix, France, from £544 per person in September, including flights and transfers.
inghams.co.uk
w SEE BEARS IN FINLAND Around 1,200 brown bears roam the vast, untouched wilderness that is eastern Finland. The region’s remoteness makes it something of a haven for wildlife lovers – and anyone looking to surround themselves with pristine nature for a few days. Glimpsing these elusive
creatures isn’t easy, though, so for clients wanting some help from an in-the-know guide, look to Explore. The operator offers a three-night Brown Bear Weekend, combining evening viewing sessions from hides in the forest with nature walks, Finnish sauna rituals and optional canoeing excursions in Finland’s picturesque Kainuu region. Book it: From £875 per person including flights, most meals, transport and a guide.
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