Helping animal lovers get closer to nature whilst using their precious holiday time to enhance their well-being, Health and Fitness Travel, the leading experts in wellness holidays worldwide, share their inspired collection of wellness holidays for animal lovers. From a wellness spa safari in South Africa, to an active horse riding escape in Utah’s Red Mountains, holidaymakers will love combining the experience of unforgettable animal encounters with revitalising wellness activities.
In between animal encounters, keep active or relax and rejuvenate at these healthy retreats with a vast array of spa treatments, wellness activities and fitness classes. Offering everything from yoga and meditation to cycling and surfing, these inspiring wellness holidays for animal lovers are designed to keep you fit and healthy whilst travelling the world in search of your favourite furry and feathered friends.
Icelandic Horses at Wellness Tours
The Icelandic horse stands alone as the only breed worldwide with its distinctive five-gait walking technique, allowing for a uniquely smooth and comfortable riding experience. These elegant creatures embody Iceland's pride and are a symbol of its rich heritage. Furthermore, the abundance of opportunities to traverse through Iceland's dramatic landscapes, featuring waterfalls and glaciers, makes it an ideal destination for a hiking and trekking holiday. Add a touch of spirituality with guided meditation and yoga classes, followed by relaxing dips in geothermal baths and hot springs. For those inclined, there's even a chance to try a cooking class. Iceland offers a diverse and enriching escape for every adventurer.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Wellness Tours from £3,125pp. Price includes breakfast (1 lunch, 2 dinners inlcuded), a choice of programmes, return flights and transfers.
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Dolphin Spotting in Portugal
Experience a magical marine encounter dolphin spotting at this luxury wellness retreat on the South East coast of Madeira. With large schools of dolphins swimming the waters of the Mid-Atlantic throughout the year, climb aboard and witness the beauty of wild dolphins in their natural habitat as they play amongst the waves. Whales also frequent these waters and may grace you with a once in a lifetime sighting. Complement this holiday experience with a variety of wellness activities at this luxury retreat, whether perfecting your yoga or unwinding with rejuvenating Ayurveda spa treatments.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Galo Resort from £815pp or £960 for single occupancy. Price includes breakfast, a choice of programmes, return flights and transfers.
Humming Bird at Costa Rica Discover Recover
Explore one of the world’s most richly bio-diverse environments in tropical Costa Rica, the ideal destination for an adventure holiday. Zipline through the forest canopy surrounded by the unforgettable call of howler monkeys, before spotting iguanas, toucans, sloths, butterflies and hummingbirds on a jungle crocodile safari tour or Veragua rainforest park tour. Mix things up with a cultural coffee plantation tour, a San Jose city tour, or revive at Volcan Arenal’s hot springs and enjoy dinner with a view of the glowing volcano. Recover from your adventures at your luxury wellness retreat, with spa treatments, reviving surfing and calming yoga.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 10 nights in Costa Rica from £2,425pp or £3,415 for single occupancy. Price includes breakfast, a Discover Recover programme, return flights and transfers.
Scuba Diving in the Maldives
Learn to dive and gain PADI certification in one of the world’s best diving destinations, on this luxury wellness holiday for marine life lovers. Dive in and explore the crystalline waters of the Indian Ocean, boasting an abundance of marine life; including whale sharks, manta rays, turtles and beautifully vibrant corals and schools of fish. Make a splash above the water with a surfing lesson, before rejuvenating after a day in the ocean with luxurious spa treatments or complimentary yoga classes in the open-air yoga pavilion.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Maalifushi from £4,840pp or £8,665 for single occupancy. Price includes full board, a scuba diving programme, return flights and transfers.
Giant Tortoise in the Galapagos Islands
Embark on this luxury adventure holiday to the captivating Galapagos Islands and visit the home and breeding centre of the iconic giant tortoise. Amidst the tropical islands, encounter 14 distinct tortoise species, with lifespans exceeding 170 years. Rejoice in the biodiversity and natural wonders of the Galapagos.
When not befriending these prehistoric reptiles, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station for insights into their history, take a hike to the Sierra Negra volcano, or explore the astonishing black beach as you go kayaking and snorkelling. Boasting an incredible variety of activities, this stands out as one of our preferred multi-activity holidays, promising a balanced blend of discovery and relaxation.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 10 nights at Active Tours from £2,525pp. Price includes breakfast (5 lunches, 2 dinners), a choice of programmes, return flights and transfers.
More information: View Active Tours - Galapagos
Camel Riding at Paradis Plage
If you’ve already got the t-shirt for horse riding on holiday, spice things up on your next wellness holiday with a camel ride across the beaches of Morocco. Experience the ultimate in dessert transportation and cruise along the beautiful golden sands of Agadir on a camel. With an oceanfront yoga pavilion and three scheduled group yoga classes a day, Paradis Plage is the ideal beach retreat for a spa, surf and holiday. Make the most of your surroundings with activities from surfing, to mountain biking and nature walks.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Paradis Plage from £820pp or £1,240 for single occupancy. Price includes breakfast, a choice of programmes, return flights and transfers.
Elephants at Thailand Discover Recover
Discover a humbling holiday experience by meeting over 400 rescued animals at the WFFT Wildlife Rescue Centre in Thailand. From orphaned baby monkeys to injured lorises and civets, help out by giving a rescued elephant a shower and learn how the work of the trust is helping Thailand’s most beautiful and endangered creatures. From Health and Fitness Travel’s exclusive Discover Recover collection, explore Thailand’s cultural surroundings on a temple tour or visit to the Damnern Saduak Floating Market, before taking part in a traditional Thai cooking class. Recover after an awe-inspiring few days, with luxurious spa treatments and complimentary fitness classes, at a choice of wellness retreats.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 10 nights in Thailand from £1,995pp or £2,195 for single occupancy. Price includes a choice of boards, a Discover Recover programme, return flights and transfers.
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