Top Group Travel Adventures for Young Adults

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Nick Dauk

Senior Travel Writer

Kick back with new friends on these unforgettable under-30 travel adventures with our most exciting trips.

You’re only young once and those passport pages aren’t going to stamp themselves. It’s time you venture out of your comfort zone and book a long-haul flight to the adventure of a lifetime. Don’t feel like going it alone? Unite with like-minded buddies by joining these travel groups for young adults. Trek through Jordan. Go on a safari in South Africa. Venture into the DMZ on the South Korean border and send your folks a photo they’ll never believe. Do it all while you’re young with these amazing under-30 travel experiences from Culture Trip.

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South Korean soldier stands guard on the DMZ; North Korea is in the background

Traverse cities, mountains and the DMZ in South Korea

Imagine your parent’s faces when you show them photos from the Demilitarized Zone, a mere 558ft (170m) from the North Korean border. What’s a shocking adventure to them is merely a safe stop on this 10-day trip for young adults through South Korea. You’ll venture from the boozy karaoke bars of Seoul to the bike-friendly roads of Gyeongju. You’ll feast your eyes on the Bulguksa Temple, gorge on bibimbap and return home to show your family and friends the kindness filling South Korea’s borders.

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Next available from 10th Mar 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Seoul, South Korea

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ENDS AT

Seoul, South Korea

DURATION

10

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

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STYLE

Discovery

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Two snowmobiles race across Brokarjoekull glacier, a tongue of Vatnajoekull

Escape to Iceland’s frozen wilderness

Prepare to spend five days open-mouthed as you discover Iceland’s incomparable natural wonders on this small-group trip for young adults. On departing Reykjavik, you’ll discover the waterfalls and mountains that inspired The Lord of the Rings, zoom across a glacier on a snowmobile, sink your feet into black volcanic beaches and soak in natural hot springs. Keep your fingers crossed for a glimpse of the Northern Lights, too, something you’ll always remember experiencing with your travel group for young adults.

From US$2889

Next available from 17th Feb 2024

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STARTS AT

Reykjavik, Iceland

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ENDS AT

Reykjavik, Iceland

DURATION

5

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

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STYLE

Discovery

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A hiker standing on Lion’s Head, with Table Mountain in the background

Enjoy the complete South African experience

How do you begin to get an authentic taste of Africa’s southerly nation? Well, thanks to the expert guidance of our Local Insider, this trip is a satisfying three-course meal. To start, we’ll delve into the cultural diversity of Cape Town, forged in the fires of the country’s complex past. Next on the table – after Table Mountain, of course – is an exploration of the Garden Route’s sublime natural bounties, from limestone caves to luscious national parks, epic coastlines and endless vineyards. Your dessert? A luxurious stay on a stunning safari game reserve, where you can join us in search of the Big Five and bask in the glory of the South African wilderness.

From US$2899

Next available from 3rd Feb 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Cape Town, South Africa

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ENDS AT

Cape Town, South Africa

DURATION

11

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

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STYLE

Discovery

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Lorna Turnbull and Siobhan Grogan contributed to this article.

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Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.

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