More and more people are opting for adventure holidays in far-flung destinations, experts have suggested.

Industry figures show that more than 400,000 people jet off on high octane holidays every year, from trekking on the Inca trail to living alongside locals in Madagascar.

It’s not just young people on gap years who are opting for such expeditions either, with agents reporting plenty of demand from older travellers looking for life-changing experiences. To this end, Audley Travel has launched a new magazine offering experiences in remote parts of Australia and Burma among other exotic destinations.

Recent years have seen big travel firms set up dedicated arms for adventure holidays, as growing numbers of holidaymakers opt for thrill-seeking breaks that will be as demanding as they are relaxing. However, such travellers will want to ensure their airport transfers from airports such as Heathrow and Stansted are arranged to ensure their weary bodies can make it home with the minimum of fuss.

Wild Frontiers Adventure Travel head of sales Natalie Morris said: “We run groups of 12 people – often for people who hate the idea of joining groups. They haven’t got the time to tackle these difficult journeys by themselves.”

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