Unique and adventurous honeymoon ideas
Do you and your fiancé love adventure? If so, perhaps leave the lazy (and clichéd) beach honeymoon to others, and instead take on something extraordinary together! We've got some great, adventurous alternatives for you!
Are you and your fiancé keen for an adventure-fuelled start to married life?
A growing love for adventure honeymoons
Top trending adventure honeymoon ideas
Go on a traditional big game safari and mountain gorilla trek in Uganda Go on a Big Five safari in Tanzania and see the Great Wildlife Migration Explore the hidden gems of Sri Lanka , which includes an exciting safari
It makes more sense for you and your partner to hike along a narrow mountain path, than to just go out to dinner.
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Climb Kilimanjaro
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Seven different Kilimanjaro routes
All tents on the Kilimanjaro climb sleep two, so as newlyweds you'll have your own little home on the mountain for the duration of your trek.
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I climbed Kilimanjaro last year with Follow Alice and it was an unforgettable experience!! All the planning was made at their side and I just enjoyed the beautiful climb – so simple and well delivered.
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Tanzania safari
Highlights of a Tanzania safari
Go on safari in the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater Spot lions, leopards, wildebeests, black rhinos, African elephants, cheetahs, giraffes and much more! Camp overnight in some of Africa’s most beautiful national parks Watch the sunrise over the African savannah Experience the rich culture of the Maasai people
Our exciting destinations
Lake Manyara National Park Serengeti National Park Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire National Park Lake Natron
Gorilla trek in Uganda
An adventure-packed itinerary
Go on a mountain bike safari in Lake Mburo National Park Hike to see chimpanzees in the wild Take a boat cruise to see Murchison Falls Go on a game drive in beautiful Murchison Falls National Park Quad bike around Bunyonyi to explore local villages Row in traditional dugout canoes on Lake Bunyonyi to visit some of its islands, and zip line into the water Take an evening walk into the town of Kabale Go on a boat safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park's Kazinga Channel Trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to see a gorilla troop
Go on a day hike or multiday trek in the soaring Rwenzori Mountains , home to Africa's third highest peak! Travel north for a game drive in Kidepo Valley National Park , possibly the best game park in the country Travel east to hike to Sipi Falls and abseil down its cliff face, then visit a coffee plantation for some yummy coffee tasting
Trekking to see mountain gorillas
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Really adventurous honeymooners could combine a gorilla trek in Uganda with a Kilimanjaro climb in Tanzania, as the two East African nations are neighbours.
Trek to Everest Base Camp
Highlights of the Everest Base Camp trek
Take an exciting flight from Kathmandu to the mountain town of Lukla Trek for two weeks through the beautiful Sagarmatha National Park Stay in traditional Sherpa villages and experience the local culture and cuisine Visit Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and other important cultural sites See wild and domesticated animals like musk deer and wild goats See Mt Everest , Khumbu Glacier and many other spectacular Himalayan peaks and glaciers Visit the world’s most iconic base camp Stay on the shore of the beautiful Gokyo Lake Challenge yourself physically and mentally as you trek at great altitude Make friends with fellow trekkers from around the world
How far is the trek to Everest Base Camp?
We hike the Everest Base Camp trek via Gokyo Lakes, an exciting alternative to the classic trek route that takes in more of the area.
Who should do the Everest Base Camp trek?
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Trek the Annapurna Circuit
Annapurna Circuit people and culture
The Annapurna Circuit trek route
At the end of the Annapurna Circuit you stay in a luxurious lakeside resort in Pokhara where there's fine dining, a spa and more.
Who should hike the Annapurna Circuit?
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Discover Bhutan
Adventure activities to get the heart racing
Take a sightseeing hike around the Himalayan town of Punakha and visit its beautiful seventeenth-century fortress Punakha Dzong Go white-water rafting down the Mo Chu river Take a bike ride from Paro to Thimphu, passing through paddy fields, virgin forests and sleepy villages Hike to Taktshang Monastery, also known as Tiger’s Nest, which clings to the side of a cliff
A fix of culture and history
Spend a day exploring the culturally rich Thimphu, Bhutan’s gorgeous capital city Visit Motithang Takin Reserve to see gnu goats, also called takins Learn about Bhutanese arts and crafts at the National Institute of Zorig Chusum Tour a traditional Bhutanese farmhouse and farm before being treated to a delicious lunch
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Hidden Gems of Sri Lanka
What's so special about Sri Lanka?
An exciting and action-packed itinerary
Kite surf , whale and dolphin watch, cycle and visit the mangrove swamps in Kalpitiya Go on a tuk-tuk ride in the historic city of Kandy and climb Baiharawa Kanda Buddhist statue Take a guided climb to the top of the Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress Go on a jeep safari in Minneriya National Park Climb to the top of the famous Adam’s Peak in the Central Highlands Go canyoning and white-water rafting or kayaking in the rainforest of western Sri Lanka Go surfing, diving, snorkelling and swimming at some of the country’s best southern beaches
At Follow Alice we’re all about adventure, exploration and meeting new people.
A great dose of history and culture
Take a guided tour of the well-preserved seaside Galle Fort built in the 1500s by the Portuguese and later extended by the Dutch Visit the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project to learn about these special animals Visit the iconic stilt fishermen who sit on simple stick stands while line fishing in the sea Take a scenic train journey to Hatton and explore the Uva Halwapthethe Tea Estate and its factory Take a guided tour of the fascinating Dumbulla Rock Cave Temple in central Sri Lanka
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Wonders of Iceland
Iceland has as many sights and experiences to offer as you care to take in!
A super varied itinerary
Explore the unique city of Reykjavík Hike to the impossibly pretty waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Gulfoss Visit the geysers Geysir and Strokkur Go on a glacier cave tour inside Kötlujökull Hike (using crampons) on the glacier Skaftafell Kayak or boat on Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon Explore the fjords , peaks and villages of east Iceland Visit Dettifoss , Europe's second most powerful waterfall Explore a lava tunnel in the remote Snæfellsjökull National Park
Travel the circuit route of Iceland
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