Below find top worldwide active travel destinations for each month of the year.
Let's get some travel inspiration going!
January
Zermatt, Switzerland
Excellent for skiing with views of the Matterhorn.
Whistler, Canada
Offers a range of winter sports activities.
Aspen, Colorado
World-class skiing and winter resorts.
February
Banff, Canada
Stunning winter landscapes and skiing.
Lapland, Finland
Northern Lights and winter activities.
Lake Tahoe, Nevada USA:
Skiing, snowboarding, and winter hiking.
March
Patagonia, Argentina/Chile
Hiking and exploration in autumn beauty.
Moab, Utah USA
Ideal for hiking and mountain biking.
Everest Base Camp, Nepal
Trekking season begins in Everest Base Camp.
April
Nepal, South Asia
Prime trekking season in the Himalayas.
Yosemite, California USA
Waterfalls at their peak, great for hiking.
Amalfi Coast, Italy
Ideal for coastal walks and exploring.
May
Machu Picchu, Peru
Machu Picchu's dry season is perfect for trekking.
Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Great Barrier is ideal for diving and snorkeling.
Tuscany, Italy
Cycling and exploring the countryside.
June
Canadian Rockies
Hiking, kayaking, and wildlife viewing.
Galapagos Islands
Snorkeling and exploring unique ecosystems.
New Zealand
Skiing in the Southern Alps, winter begins.
July
Swiss Alps
Hiking, mountain biking, and stunning scenery.
Kenya
Safari season and witnessing the Great Migration.
Costa Rica
Rainforest adventures and surfing.
August
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Climbing season for the famous mountain.
Iceland
Hiking, whale watching, and exploring natural wonders.
Yellowstone National Park, USA
Wildlife and natural features.
September
Interlaken, Switzerland
Ideal for outdoor adventures like hiking and paragliding, pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists.
Pyrenees, France/Spain
Pyrenees is great for trekking and enjoying the early fall scenery.
Lake District, UK
Offers a serene landscape for walking and cycling, with cooler temperatures and less rainfall.
October
Mallorca, Spain
Ideal for hiking and cycling with cooler temperatures and beautiful autumn landscapes.
Dolomites, Italy
Especially appealing in October, with fewer crowds and the larch trees turning a golden yellow.
Black Forest, Germany
The Black Forest is great for hiking and enjoying the stunning fall foliage.
November
Atacama Desert, Chile
Ideal for desert adventures and stargazing, with clear skies.
Everglades National Park, USA
Cooler temperatures and less humidity make it ideal to visit.
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Cooler and dry, perfect for exploring the ancient temples.
December
Queenstown, New Zealand
Summer season is perfect for adventure sports like bungee jumping and skydiving.
Chamonix, France
A premier destination for skiing and snowboarding in the Alps, with opportunities for alpine adventures like ice climbing and snowshoeing, all in the shadow of Mont Blanc.
French Alps
Prime skiing and snowboarding season with beautiful winter landscapes.