Adventure spas are a relatively small group of spas that take you outside your comfort zone with opportunities for all-day hikes, rock-climbing, mountain biking and challenges that are sometimes more psychological than physical.
Top adventure spas are good choices for active people who want to combine adventurous outdoors activities with spa treatments. All destination spas (aka health spas) have fitness classes, yoga and outdoors activities, but adventure spas take it up a notch with rock climbing, kayaking, mountain-biking, hiking in rugged terrain, and horseback-riding.
Travelers of all fitness levels are usually welcome at adventure spas, with activities tailored from novice to advanced athletic skills. However, at some adventure spas, guests must be in good physical shape due to the nature of the terrain itself and the activities offered.
Have a conversation with a spa concierge or reservation agent to find out what's offered and the level of difficulty and variety to make sure it's the right adventure spa for you.
