Top 10 accessible adventure holiday

Our top 10 accessible adventure holidays take in everything from self drive African safaris to the Great Wall of China, the Galapagos Islands, Angkor Wat and the River Nile. In many cases, these trips are designed by people with accessibility requirements themselves, who know the challenges and what you need to travel with confidence. There’s still much work to be done, but with the trips below we’re stripping away the limits to adventure.

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Top 10 accessible adventure holidays

Our top 10 accessible adventure holidays have been carefully crafted to offer a fully inclusive experience so that you can get out there and explore the world in confidence. And we know that accessible doesn’t just mean wheelchair-friendly, so an assessment of your individual needs is always at the heart of planning your trip. It’s true that there’s still a long way to go in making adventure travel universally accessible, but below you’ll find some examples of the progress being made.

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1. Small ship cruising on Egypt’s River Nile

We make exploring the temples, tombs and treasures along the Nile easy and pleasant for wheelchair users. Every element of the tour is designed to give you peace of mind that you can get from A to B in comfort. That means air-conditioned, specially adapted vehicles, fully accessible hotels, and assistance boarding the cruise, as well as on excursions led by knowledgeable local guides.

Our top trip: Wheelchair accessible Nile cruise
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Read more: Nile cruising travel guide

2. Culture, wildlife & adventure in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is renowned for stewarding its nature – almost a third of the country is protected. But it has plenty for cultural travellers as well, from cookery lessons to learning the art of oxcart painting in Sarchi. Our bespoke accessible holidays also offer adventures from river floats to surfing. Plus, a portion of the cost of every trip is donated to a holiday fund for a Costa Rican with accessibility needs.

Our top trip: Wheelchair accessible holiday in Costa Rica
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Read more: Costa Rica travel guide

3. Sensory sightseeing in the Galapagos Islands

This Galapagos Islands adventure is adapted for blind travellers and those with limited vision. On mainland Ecuador, enjoy hands-on cookery lessons, guided market tours, and sensory walks through rainforests and orchid farms. Then fly to the Galapagos Islands, where you can snorkel in calm bays, hear raucous bird colonies, and learn about the archipelago’s many species and the efforts to conserve them.

Our top trip: Ecuador and Galapagos holiday for blind travellers
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Our travel team is always happy to discuss your particular requirements when it comes to accessibility. If we know early in the process exactly what you need then through communication with suppliers we can make appropriate holiday recommendations, and ensure that every aspect of your trip will meet your needs, from accommodation to meals and support.

4. Touring India’s Golden Triangle

Our wheelchair accessible tour of India’s iconic Golden Triangle – Delhi, Agra and Jaipur – takes in key sights, from the Taj Mahal to Agra Fort to the Amber Fort. It also offers the chance to browse the stalls in local markets and visit an elephant sanctuary. Every activity has been carefully checked for accessibility and full support is provided, beginning with an assessment of your specific needs.

Our top trip: Wheelchair accessible Golden Triangle tour
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5. Cultural journeys in China

China is becoming more accessible for wheelchair users. Lifts and assistance are available in many subway stations. Sites such as the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace have ramps. Plus, travellers with limited vision will find many excursions, such as the Great Wall, are also tactile. Our cultural tour of Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai is led by fab local guides and uses locally owned hotels wherever possible.

Our top trip: China accessible cultural tour
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6. Temples & elephants in Thailand

Enjoy a sensory tour of Chiang Mai’s famous night market, take part in a tactile Buddhist ceremony, and get your limbs loosened with a massage from a blind masseuse in the ancient capital of Ayutthaya with a tour designed expressly for members of the visually impaired community. Travel in confidence from Bangkok to Phuket as you are accompanied throughout by sighted chaperones.

Our top trip: Thailand holiday for blind travellers
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7. Whale watching in the Azores

The Azores is a very accessible destination for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility. Boat tours for whale and dolphin watching use large, stable catamarans, while transfer vehicles can carry foldable chairs and walking frames. Our holidays support conservation efforts, with research scientists frequently accompanying tourist boats to record sightings and provide fascinating insights.

Our top trip: Azores accessible whale watching holiday
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8. Self drive adventures in South Africa

A self drive holiday gives you independence, and if you require the use of a wheelchair or accessible accommodation, we can arrange a suitable itinerary for you to easily explore South Africa’s beautiful Garden Route, Winelands and national parks. You’ll stay in a range of luxurious locally run hotels that prioritise organic local food, while the holiday also financially supports rhino conservation initiatives.

Our top trip: South Africa self drive holiday
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9. Family fun in Spain

Our activity breaks for families in Spain are based in a boutique sports hotel set into the gorgeous Catalonian countryside. Guests with accessibility requirements of all kinds will find an inclusive environment with accessible rooms and amenities, including a pool. Activities, from horse riding to kayaking, can be adapted for travellers with vision, mobility or cognitive issues.

Our top trip: Catalonia family activity holiday in Spain
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10. Exploring London

Our holidays for blind and partially sighted travellers let you negotiate London’s scale and bustle in confidence with no need to board a coach. Enjoy tactile behind-the-scenes experiences at iconic sites like Saint Paul’s Cathedral and the British Museum, gourmet food tastings, audio walking tours of Soho, Chinatown and Greenwich, and the thrill of evensong at Westminster Abbey. All led by sighted local guides.

Our top trip: London holiday for blind travellers
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