Fit and Over Fifty?

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Courtesy of Intrepid Premium (formerly Peregrine) Adventures

Mature travellers have been around. They know what they like and are realistic, but that doesn’t mean that they’ve lost the joy of experiencing new places, meeting new people. There’s good choices today for anyone looking for pre-planned trips whether with a group or on their own.

One Last Big Adventure?

So many adventure travellers have maintained their health and have kept active. Insurance policies now exist to be able to insure much higher ages of people, given good, stable health conditions. Are you ready to take a plunge into those trips you’ve maybe decided are not for you any longer?

Below are some samples of group and independent travels that are suited to fit and over 50 travellers depending on tastes, budget, health and activity level.


Walking Holidays in Portugal, Europe

boat on sea

Prices from $599pp CAD. Trekking and walking holidays can be enjoyed without a lot of frills and we have some great options if you’re more interested in the outdoors than the hotel star ratings. Self guided means pre-planned and prepaid, but no group or guide. Just you and the joy of walking. See selection. Continue reading

Blue Roads Touring, Premium Small Group Tours

white concrete structure with green and red plants

All Blue-Roads Tours are conducted at a comfortable, leisurely pace that allows you to soak up the atmosphere around you. ‘Fast’ is not our style, in terms of food and transport. We love winding, cobbled streets and rustic routes that lead to restaurants which ooze back-road charm. We handpick our hotels to make sure that they encapsulate the character of the place you’re exploring. Continue reading

Masai Mara and Gorillas – 15 Days

mountain gorilla photo

The Masai Mara, a vast grassland teeming with animals, has an astonishing amount and mixture of game, including lions, cheetahs and at certain times of the year, the wildebeest migration. Lake Nakuru National Park has an incredible variety of birds as well as a healthy population of White and Black rhinos while Queen Elizabeth National Park is home to hippos, elephants, buffalo, leopards and the elusive tree-climbing lions as well as a huge variety of birds. Murchison Falls National Park is one of the most impressive parks in Africa, renowned for its scenic beauty, spectacular falls and abundant wildlife, including elephants, buffalo, Ugandan kobs (antelope), leopards, and over 450 different species of birds. The highlight of the trip is undoubtedly an hour with Mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda. This close-up encounter is arguably the most sensational wildlife experience of them all. Continue reading