Activity & Adventure Holidays

Whatever their location, our activity holidays keep everyone entertained. There is a mix of hotel-to-hotel holidays, where you move on every two days, and single-centre trips, where you are based in one hotel for the duration. It all depends on what you're looking for and who you're travelling with.

We offer canoeing holidays along Europe's tranquil, winding rivers. You don't need any experience, and the flow of the river does much of the work by propelling you along. If walking or cycling activities are more up your street, there's plenty for you to choose from. Whatever you're looking for in a break from the ordinary, we've got an activity holiday for you.

Use the options above to refine your search or scroll down the page to see our range of activity holidays.

What types of activity holidays are available?

Whatever you're looking for on an activity holiday, we aim to make sure that there's an option that is suitable for all abilities and preferences. For those looking to enjoy the natural beauty of the outdoors at an easy, relaxing pace, our walking holidays are the perfect option for you.

But for those of you who want to kick it up a notch and take in the local culture and landscape on two wheels, look no further than our cycling holidays. Explore at your own pace with our self-guided routes that allow you to discover the British countryside or travel to foreign shores.

Why choose Headwater for your activity holidays?

We have 35 years of experience crafting and fine-tuning activity holidays that focus on the great outdoors. Our itineraries are selected so you can enjoy all the regional highlights and cultural gems that all our holiday destinations offer.

Our awards speak to the dedication we put into constructing our activity holidays. In 2020 alone, we received three awards at the British Travel Awards, including Winner for Best Company to Central and Northern Europe.

Sustainable travel is at our core as we understand the responsibility of tackling the climate emergency. In 2021, we became the first tour operator to set the goal of becoming Nature Net Positive by 2024.

For further information on our activity holidays, please do contact us or give our sales team a ring on 01606 720199. We'll be happy to answer your questions.