Options For Gay Adventure Trips

Options for gay adventure travel can be found throughout the world any time of the year. From skiing in the Chilean Andes or snowboarding at one of New Zealand’s several ski resorts, to trekking to the mouth of volcanoes in Iceland, Hawaii or Ecuador, there is truly no end to the available options for gay adventure vacations.

Whether your perfect getaway involves a demanding mountain climbing challenge, seeking out ancient ruins in rainforests or a more leisurely journey to view the statues on Easter Island, your ideal gay weekend or adventure vacation is accessible.

If your idea of the perfect gay adventure vacation involves beautiful beaches, rainforests, volcanoes and island exploration, Ecuador, Chile and Hawaii are all excellent options. Ecuador offers a wide array of landscapes, including tropical beaches, lush rainforests, the famous Galapagos Islands and snow-capped volcanoes, such as Cotopaxi.

In Chile, those looking for gay adventure travel will find exceptional skiing and snowboarding in the Andes, breathtaking beaches, Easter Island, volcanoes, the Mirador de Chepu Penguin Colony, and the vast Patagonia landscape, including the arid deserts of the Torres del Paine National Park.

If a gay weekend adventure will fit your schedule better, you may want to consider a short vacation to one of the islands of Hawaii, where you will find a plethora of outdoor adventure options, as well as more leisurely pursuits, such as dining, shopping and entertainment, on each of the major islands.

As in Ecuador and Chile, visitors to Hawaii will find beautiful beaches, an active volcano waiting to be explored, rainforests and plenty of opportunities to partake in island exploration. With gorgeous waterfalls, cliffs and canyons, a coral reef perfect for snorkeling and diving, the snow-capped Mauna Kea and beaches boasting black sand, Hawaii never disappoints when it comes to adventure travel.

For different types of gay adventure trips, a trip to Iceland will provide the chance to combine fun activities like bird or whale watching with kayaking, rafting, hiking, ice climbing and getting your certificate for crossing the Arctic Circle on Grimsey Island. You can also see an active volcano and Europe’s largest glacier or take a swim in the fluorescent blue waters of the geothermal Blue Lagoon. Other options include exploring the volcanoes of Bali, the jungles of Brazil or the variety of landscapes in Australia’s Top End in the Northern Territory.

Regardless of where your adventurous side takes you, you are sure to have a fabulous experience when you opt for one of the many destinations that offer exciting options for outdoor activities. When you choose a destination that also has opportunities for leisurely, relaxing activities or a fun night on the town, it can make for an even better adventure travel experience. To get the most from your gay adventure, you may want to consider opting for an organized tour, which will ensure you have a safe, well-planned, exciting adventure.

Howie Holben pilots Spirit Journeys, a gay vacations organization that focuses on personal growth travel. Howie has travelled the world learning from indigenous peoples. There is more about Howie, his work and gay travel with a spiritual focus at Spirit Journeys website.

Gay Travel Sites In India

India is a country with many distinguishing characteristics and has plenty to offer all kinds of travelers. From pristine coastlines to snow-covered Himalayas, and all of the diverse terrain between the two, India offers abundant gay trips to relax or partake in amazing adventures. India has long been a center for spirituality and important advancements in natural medicine, making a gay vacation to India the perfect option for those in search of the opportunity to center themselves, rejuvenate their spiritual side and refocus on the things that really matter in life.

Of course, India has many other sides, which allow for gay vacations that also focus on exceptional dining experiences, visiting important historical, cultural and sacred sites, experiencing life in a rural Indian village, exploring India’s untouched wilderness or partaking in shopping trips that include both modern boutiques and traditional bazaars.

Those who take a gay vacation to India will find that it is very difficult to find a noticeable LGBT community, even in urban areas. In 2009, the Delhi High Court took an important step towards decriminalizing same-sex relations when it voted to overturn a–8-year-old law still on the books from when India was a British colony. This antiquated law, which is no longer upheld in Delhi, but is still enforced in the rest of the country, prohibits “carnal intercourse against the order of nature” and includes same-sex intercourse, as well as some heterosexual sexual acts.

Activists are trying to rectify this situation, but in the meantime, those who are on gay tours to India should be aware of this. With that said, there are many LGBT people living in India and there are some gathering spots, as well as the cruising areas you can expect in nearly any country, no matter how conservative. While there are mixed feelings at both a community and government level about LGBT folks, ideas about sexuality are changing, making India an ever-improving option for gay travel.

While the subject of same-sex relationships may still be somewhat taboo in India, it is a popular destination for gay vacations and most LGBT travelers report no problems during their gay tours. One way to help ensure that you do not experience issues during a gay vacation to India is to participate in an organized tour arranged by a well-established, professional company offering exceptional tour opportunities that cater to the LGBT community. Opting for traveling to India as part of a tour group is a great way to make sure you do not miss some of the most popular attractions, visits to sacred temples and life-changing experiences available when traveling in India. Opting for traveling to India as part of a group is a great way to make sure you do not miss some of the most popular attractions, visits to sacred temples and life-changing experiences available when traveling in India.

Article from spiritual author Howie Holben. Howie runs Spirit Journeys and SpiritWear they offer metaphysical jewelry.