Top 10 Outdoor & Active Experiences
To celebrate Scott Dunn’s 40th anniversary, the Forty Collection features epic outdoor and active experiences. From whitewater rafting adventures to paragliding into a five-star resort, check out our top outdoor and active experiences.
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Scale heights and ride the rapids in the Dolomites
Dolomites, Italy
Embrace adventure in the Italian Dolomites with a day of high‑octane thrills. Conquer dizzying heights on a via ferrata, climbing ladders and steel cables to reach breathtaking alpine panoramas once reserved for experts. Then plunge into exhilarating white‑water rafting, where every twist of the river delivers fresh adrenaline and spectacular new views of the mountains.
Journey to the centre of the Earth
Iceland
Descend into Iceland’s dormant Thrihnukagigur volcano, the only place on Earth where you can step inside a magma chamber. After a scenic hike, you’ll be lowered 120 metres into a vast cavern once alive with molten lava. Marvel at shimmering mineral walls glowing copper, violet and obsidian as your expert guide reveals the science behind this extraordinary adventure.
Dive into the icy wild on a Polar snorkelling safari
Antarctica
Discover Antarctica from a breathtaking new perspective on a polar snorkelling safari. Slip beneath the frozen surface to explore surreal ice formations and vibrant marine life. Watch penguins dart past and seals glide gracefully through the water, with glowing blue icebergs shimmering around you. An exhilarating encounter with the hidden wonders of the White Continent.
Venture from Moon Valley to the Milky Way
Atacama Desert, Chile
Awaken your spirit of discovery in Chile’s Atacama Desert, a land of striking contrasts and celestial wonder. Explore the otherworldly Moon Valley, where golden dunes and salt flats glow at sunset. As night falls, gaze at a canopy of stars so vivid the Milky Way feels within reach. Guided by a world renowned astronomer, enjoy a private stargazing session beneath the clearest skies on Earth.
Ride the white-water rapids of the Pacuare river
Costa Rica
Feel the adrenaline surge as you raft the churning rapids of Costa Rica’s Pacuare River, the only way to reach the hidden Pacuare Lodge deep in the Central Valley rainforest. Twist through steep canyons and lush jungle alive with birds and wildlife, before arriving at your secluded retreat. An exhilarating journey and cinematic arrival that feels straight out of a Bond movie.
Perfect your backhand in a Mediterranean paradise
Costa Navarino, Greece
Train like a pro at the renowned Mouratoglou Tennis Centre, set against the stunning Costa Navarino coastline. With state-of-the-art facilities and personalised coaching for all ages and abilities, enjoy expert year round training designed by legendary coach Patrick Mouratoglou, mentor to Serena Williams, Coco Gauff and Stefanos Tsitsipas. Younger guests can embrace their own adventures at the Explorers Kids Club.
Drift beneath the Northern Lights on a frozen Arctic lake
Finnish Lapland
Float weightlessly in a frozen lake beneath the dazzling Northern Lights in Finnish Lapland. Safely cocooned in a thermal suit, drift in pure serenity as ribbons of green and violet light dance across the sky. Guided by experts, this aurora ice floating experience is a rare chance to drift beneath the Northern Lights, an ethereal immersion into the magic of the Arctic night.
Ride a Sky Bike through the cloud forest canopy
Ecuador
Soar above the Chocó cloud forest on Mashpi Lodge’s one-of-a-kind Sky Bike, a tandem bicycle suspended on a sturdy cable that lets you glide silently through the treetops. Take in sweeping views of cascading waterfalls, winding rivers, colourful butterflies and exotic birds. Balancing exhilaration with serenity.
Journey deep into the Sahara with an off-road adventure
Morocco
Embark on an adrenaline pumping 4x4 safari across Morocco’s Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga. Begin at sunrise over the sand dunes, then venture into a surreal landscape of unmarked trails, towering dunes, rocky plateaus and remote wadis. Pause in timeless Berber villages for a picnic lunch of fresh local dishes before continuing your desert adventure, where shimmering mirages awaken the spirit of discovery.
Sail the Remote Paradise of Raja Ampat
Indonesia
Step aboard Rascal for a luxury cruise through Indonesia’s Raja Ampat Islands, home to some of the richest marine life on Earth. With five elegant cabins, tailormade itineraries, a private chef and seasoned crew, Rascal is your floating sanctuary. Dive or snorkel among coral gardens, swim with manta rays and turtles, or drop anchor for barefoot picnics on deserted beaches and hikes across untouched islands.
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