If sitting still isn't your ideal holiday activity or you find it utterly impossible, scroll down for some of the best active hotels around the world.
Be it exploring with local fisherman, galloping across the pampas, diving with whale sharks or scenic hiking, the below are definitely an indoor-outdoor type of trip.
FOGO ISLAND INN, CANADA
What to do there?
- Hike craggy coastlines
- Explore the bay with a local fisherman
- Take part in artist-led drawing & painting sessions
SOL Y LUNA, PERU
What to do there?
- Mountain biking
- Horseback riding to Moray and Maras
- Kayaking In the Huaypo Lake
- Tandem flights
MASHPI LODGE, ECUADOR
What to do there?
- Swim through clear lagoons and hidden waterfalls
- Do a tandem Sky Bike safari
- Take a yoga class on the terrace
SAL SALIS, AUSTRALIA
What to do there?
- Swim and snorkel
- Scuba dive with whale sharks
- Fishing
- Hiking
CASTELLO DI VICARELLO, ITALY
What to do there?
- Wine tasting and vineyard walking
- Cooking classes
- Countryside biking
- Yoga and meditation
EXPERIMENTAL CHALET, VERBIER
What to do there?
- In winter: hit the slopes
- In summer: hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, skydiving, canyoning and paragliding
THE RANCH AT ROCK CREEK, USA
What to do there?
- Horseback riding
- Fly-fishing
- Archery
- Yoga
CHAMBA CAMP THIKSEY, INDIA
What to do there?
- Archery classes
- Cookery classes
- Guided village and heritage walks
- Rafting
PACUARE LODGE, COSTA RICA
What to do there?
- White-water rafting (to get to/from the hotel!)
- Canyoning
- Horseback riding
SIX SENSES ZIGHY BAY, OMAN
What to do there?
- Paragliding (to get to the resort!)
- Stand up paddleboarding
- Bootcamp in their "jungle-gym"
- Bach volleyball
EXPLORA PATAGONIA, CHILE
What to do there?
- More than 40 different activities on offer
- Such as: trekking, galloping across the pampas, exploring the lake and spotting wildlife on a scenic stroll.
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Destinations - worldwide
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Trust - multiple trusted partners
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Service - the extra touches
Flights, hotels and transfers are booked as a given but Paper Plane believes it's the extra touches that mean the most to any trip so can happily assist with tours, restaurants, activities and any personal requests.
