Here are best water-based activity holidays for 2016. A couple tours give new tackle old top choices. For example, a river paddling in Yukon tour offers the opportunity to see wild bears and moose roaming the shorelines while a visit to Guatemala and Belize incorporates a kayaking trip on Lake Atitlan to the indigenous town of San Marcos.
An eight-day Rhodes holiday incorporates an introduction to this watersport, which was initially practiced by Hawaiians in the 1960s. The basics are clear to master and the paddle makes it simple to drive the board forwards and drop down into a wave. Different highlights incorporate cruising and windsurfing lessons as well as free utilisation of new fleet of boards that empower cruising over longer distances. Outside of the water, there are complimentary mountain bicycle and street cycling guided tours. The resort additionally has tennis courts, a watersports centre, a gym and a spa - so there's plenty things to do.
Sea kayaking in Croatia
Different activities abroad are offering another adventure in the Croatian Adriatic went for families. Situated in the three-star Aparthotel Castrum Novum in the little fishing town of Novigrad, this eight-day visit incorporates ocean kayaking in Novigrad Bay, white water rafting in Cetina River and a kayak safari down Zrmanja and Krupa Rivers. In addition to water activities, there is a trekking trip to Paklenica National Park and a cycling journey to Krka River National Park. Highlights incorporate the city of Zadar, Skradinski Buk waterfall and a Franciscan religious community on Visovac Island. There will be an opportunity to spot uncommon flowers, flacons, hawks, deer and foxes along the way and the alternative to visit the shorelines of Omis or Diocletian's Palace in Split, with a free day to rest and unwind.
Sailing in Sardinia and Corsica
Sail over Sardinia and Corsica on board a monohull yacht on Intrepid's new eight-day Sardinia and Corsica Sailing Adventure. Sail to the captivating Costa Smeralda before proceeding onward to Isola Caprera, crossing the strait to the antiquated port of Bonifacio. The tour additionally takes in the Maddalena Archipelago, drifting towards the islands of Lavezzi, Spargi and Santo Stefano. Highlights incorporate the King Aragon Steps; Bonifacio with its sandy shorelines and medieval houses roosted on limestone precipices; and Caprera Island which is bungled with strolling and cycling trails and is home to royal seagulls, peregrine falcons and wild goats. The itinerary is adaptable so there's a great opportunity to drop anchor where you wish for a snappy wander or swim.
Surfing in Portugal
Situated in Vila Nova de Milfontes in the heart of Vicentine Coast Natural Park, this new eight-day Portugal Family Adventure from Exodus offers a large group of activities including surfing and bodyboarding lessons. If your attempts to remain on a board for the first time aren't a resounding accomplishment, there's a lot of activity to be had somewhere else: orienteering by kayak on stream Mira, abseiling from an extension at Milfontes or swimming in a lagoon and jumping from a rope swing.
River canoeing in the Yukon
Artisan Travel is offering a River Canoeing in the Yukon trip which begins in Whitehouse, pedalling at a comfortable pace more than 320km through the Yukon wilderness. Setting up camp every night on the riverbank, this 10-day visit does not require past experience so is suited to explorers of all capacities. Highlights incorporate the Royal Canadian Mounted Police stations; the small local town of Carmack which has just 500 tenants; and abandoned trading stations such as Hootalinqu.
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