Adventure honeymoon ideas for couples who hate lying by the pool

By the Nexara Holidays travel desk · 2 min read

Not every couple wants a week by the pool. If you would rather share an adrenaline rush or a big landscape, try these adventure honeymoon ideas.

In India

• Learn to dive in the Andamans. A try-dive or beginner course on Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) is unforgettable. See Scuba diving for first-timers in the Andamans.
• Road trip through Ladakh. Cross high passes from Leh, camp by Pangong Lake and ride Bactrian camels in Nubra.
• Raft and do yoga in Rishikesh. White water on the Ganga by day, sunset aarti by night. See Rishikesh.
• Ski in Gulmarg in winter.
• Trek in Coorg or Chikmagalur from a coffee-estate homestay.

Abroad

• Queenstown, New Zealand: bungee, jet boats, skydiving and Milford Sound. See Queenstown.
• Cappadocia, Turkey: a sunrise hot-air balloon flight over fairy chimneys. See Cappadocia.
• Bali: a sunrise trek up Mount Batur followed by spa time.
• Krabi: rock climbing at Railay and kayaking through mangroves.
• Iceland: glacier hikes and northern lights in winter.
• East Africa: a safari in the Masai Mara followed by Zanzibar's beaches.

Balance adventure and rest

Plan rest days between big activities, and finish with a few relaxing nights.

Safety

Choose licensed operators, check your fitness for each activity and buy travel insurance that covers adventure sports. See Travel insurance explained: what it covers and why it matters.

See our Adventure holidays and Honeymoon packages pages for itineraries.

Planning the order

Put the most demanding activity early, when you have energy, and the relaxing part last. For example, a Ladakh road trip followed by a quiet resort in Kerala, or Queenstown's adventures followed by a few days in Fiji. Check fitness requirements and age limits for each activity when you book.