In brief: Six high-impact adventures: sail Croatia, Sardinia and Corsica, and French Polynesia; raft Morocco’s Ahansel, Peru’s Cotahuasi, and Nepal’s Karnali. Small groups, expertly arranged logistics, and optional extensions (Montenegro, Sahara, Machu Picchu). Best seasons vary by trip.

Holiday tables are perfect for big-trip plotting. Pass the potatoes, share a story, pick a week. If you’re itching for a plan, here are six stand-out adventures (three under sail, three by raft) that balance comfort, character, and proper wow.

1) Croatia: Islands, Konobas & Hidden Bays (Sailing)

Short hops, turquoise swims and stone-walled harbours set the tone. Days are easy—island-hopping, paddle boards, secret coves—and nights end in our favourite konobas with fresh seafood and local wine. Add a Dubrovnik wander, or extend into Montenegro for Kotor’s fjord-like bay (and a cheeky rafting day if you fancy it)

2) Sardinia & Corsica: Maddalena Magic to Bonifacio’s Cliffs (Sailing)

A dream combo: Sardinia’s Maddalena Archipelago (Caribbean-blue shallows) and Bonifacio’s dramatic limestone walls and candlelit alleys. Expect calm anchorages, white-sand inlets and long lunches that slide into golden-hour swims. Boutique, breezy, beautiful.

3) French Polynesia: Lagoons, Reefs & Quiet Luxury (Sailing)

Think Moorea, Raiatea, Bora Bora: glassy lagoons, reef snorkels, and evenings at anchor beneath a velvet sky. When conditions allow, we arrange humpback encounters (Aug–Oct). Unhurried, small-group sailing with gorgeous hotels ashore and zero faff.

4) Morocco: Gorges of the Ahansel & Marrakech (Rafting)

Spring delivers Morocco at its best. Float beneath cathedral-high canyon walls, camp under star-splashed skies, then trade river sandals for a Marrakech ramble—souks, spices, rooftop sunsets. Optional Sahara extension for dunes, kasbahs and a night under a billion stars.

5) Cotahuasi, Peru: Rapids in the World’s Deepest Canyon (Rafting)

Wild, remote, and worth every mile. Tackle technical whitewater in the Cotahuasi Canyon, hemmed by towering walls and Andean terraces. Pair with time in Arequipa (and Machu Picchu on a separate leg if you’re making it a longer epic). Expedition feel, dialled logistics.

6) Karnali, Nepal: Big Volume, Big Beaches, Big Smiles (Rafting)

The Karnali River is a classic: warm, rolling wave-trains, gold-sand beach camps, and Himalayan horizons. Two sweet spots in spring and autumn, each with its own flavour. Go now: there’s a dam on the horizon, and this river deserves to be experienced free and wild.

Mini-FAQ (for quick planning)

What are the best sailing trips in 2026?
Croatia, Sardinia & Corsica, and French Polynesia for easy island-hopping, calm anchorages, and standout food/wildlife.

What are the best rafting trips in 2026?
Morocco’s Ahansel (spring canyons), Peru’s Cotahuasi (deep-canyon whitewater), and Nepal’s Karnali (big-volume waves, beach camps).

When is the best time to go?
French Polynesia: Aug–Oct; Morocco: Mar–Apr; Croatia/Sardinia–Corsica: Jun–Sep; Karnali: Mar–Apr or Oct–Nov; Cotahuasi: May–Jun (trip dependent).

Are these guided small-group trips?
Yes: expert guides, small groups, and seamless logistics with optional extensions (Montenegro, Sahara, Machu Picchu).

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Give us a call and chat with someone who knows these adventures inside out. We’ll walk you through cabins, water levels, and the little touches that make a trip sing, then send the right dossier and dates.