Get Your Fit On – Sundrenched Mountain Highs, Challenging Cycling Odysseys, Hiking Safaris & More From Exodus Travels

It’s never been easier to follow through on New Years Resolutions to live healthier and travel more

Forget about fly-and-flop vacations and all you can eat buffets, today’s winter travelers are chasing the sun in new ways that swap sand and tans for more active pursuits, like swimming in Belize’s sapphire sinkholes, crossing Costa Rica by bike and hiking up volcanoes to hang out with howler monkeys in Guatemala. Exodus Travels offers more than 600 unique getaways to help travelers follow through on their 2016 resolutions to live healthier and travel more. Trip-goers looking to get their fit on can choose from a range of activity levels, from gentle walks and light paddling to sweat-inducing cycling and extreme mountainous treks. Preparing for each adventure is made easier with Exodus’ free downloadable cycling and hiking fitness guides.

With 42 years of experience operating topnotch guided and self-guided trips around the globe, check out Exodus’ top healthy holidays to escape the winter blues:

1. Cycle Mexico 


Covering more than 340 kilometers, road warriors cycle through colorful villages like Izamal, explore the magnificent Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza and lesser-known Coba, and cool off in the transparent waters of enormous cenotes, natural sinkholes in the limestone bedrock that reveal underground lagoons and rivers. The Yucatan trip culminates with a ride in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, home to thousands of technicolor species of flora and fauna, before chilling out on the palm-fringed beaches of Tulum. 10-days from $2,295 USD

2. Cuba Mixed Activity

Active island-seekers can now hike, bike, cave and snorkel their way around Cuba with Exodus’ newest tour to the rapidly changing nation. Cycle the Vinales Valley, known for its tobacco farming and lush countryside, swim in the notorious Bay of Pigs, hike to waterfalls in Topes de Collantes Nature Reserve, and snorkel off the coast of Maria La Gorda, one of the most uninhabited regions of Cuba. A walking tour of Old Havana and visits to the Che Guevara Mausoleum and the Cueva de los Portales, Che’s headquarters during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, are also included. 11-days from $2,035 USD

3. Cycle Nicaragua, Costa Rica & Panama

Exodus’ challenging ride through the tropics spans three of the most popular countries in Central America. The 571-kilometer route takes cyclists into Costa Rica's steamy cloud forests, alongside active volcanoes in Nicaragua and to the tropical Panamanian paradise of Bocas del Toro. Scenic climbs through monkey forests that drop onto postcard perfect Pacific beaches are worth the extra effort. Off the bike, energetic explorers raft the Tenorio River, peruse local handicraft markets in tiny pueblos and relax tired muscles in La Fortuna’s thermal hot springs. 15-days from $3,345 USD

4. Cycling Colombia


Cycling Colombia is a unique getaway designed to push limits. Biking more than 574 kilometers, travelers can expect to see few tourists along the remote route, some of which is used on the infamous Vuelta a Colombia cycling race. Guaranteed to break a sweat, the guided adventure features challenging climbs up lush mountains in Zona Cafetera with rewarding views of fragrant coffee farms down below. On the way to Zaragoza, cyclists catch their breath on flatter terrain while passing sugar cane fields and family-owned vineyards. 13-days from $3,335 USD

5. Costa Rica Coast to Coast

This two-wheel tour has pedal-pushers biking up to 45 kilometers per day along the Pacific coastline. From the capital San Jose, travelers saddle up and cycle south, crossing the 3,400-meter Cerro de la Muerte pass into the Orosi Valley. Coffee farms and banana plantations wiz by bike riders as they charge towards La Fortuna, a small community located at the foot of Arenal volcano. The route is moderately paced with plenty of breaks to explore the wildlife-rich rivers and waterways. In Tortuguero, guests check into a small lodge with direct access to the beach where nesting turtles come ashore to lay eggs. 14-days from $3,295 USD

6. Guatemalan Highlands & Volcanoes

Not for the faint of heart, this Central American trek will challenge thrill-seekers as soon as they set foot on Guatemalan soil with an ascent up Pacaya volcano, peaking above lush subtropical forest. The high-intensity adventurecontinues with hikes along Lake Atitlan’s steep terrain en route to rural villages and Mayan ruins. Hot spring soaks and relaxing in a Temazcal, a traditional sweat lodge, will have hikers back on their feet in no time. The trip wraps up in Antigua, Guatemala’s colonial jewel, or if adrenaline junkies need one more mountain high, an optional hike up Cucurucho Mountain awaits. 15-days from $2,295 USD

7. Cycle Kerala & Tropical India

Feel the burn on this 500-kilometer ride across southern India. From gentle sweeps through ancient ruins, such as Tippu Sultan’s capital, to the huff and puff 1,251-metee ascent to Ooty hill station, this trip is perfect for active travelers itching to step up their fitness game. Cyclists share roads with local herds of white oxen, holy cows, and women in colorful saris carrying water pots high atop their heads. The excitement builds daily as adventure seekers jump in a jeep safari in Bandipur National Park in the hopes of making eye contact with wild elephants and the elusive Indian tiger. An Exodus guide leads the group across the rolling Nilgiris, before a wild descent into lush tea-covered slopes. Lined with coconut and mango trees, the route slows down with a ride along the coast to Varkala. 14-days from $2,375 USD

8. Walking South Africa’s Garden Route

Experience the wild beauty of South Africa by foot during this new Exodus tour. Hikers need to be in tip-top shape to endure the two-day, 35-kilometer Alexandria Trail, which loops through an evolving landscape of indigenous forest, sand dunes and seashore. After completing the circuit, the route journeys into Tsitsikamma National Park, known for its breathtaking waterfalls. A trip to South Africa isn’t complete without tasting the world-renowned red and white wines of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. One last hike up to Table Mountain for a sunset cocktail caps off this African adventure.14-days from $2,885 USD

9. Walking The Highlands of Sri Lanka

Island adventurers can soak up more than just the sun on thisaction-packed camping trip that passes through the rice paddies and emerald green tea plantations of Sri Lanka’s mountain ranges. Hearts will race at the legendary World’s End natural wonder, known for its dramatic 1,050-meter drop. After summiting Adam’s Peak, hikers head into Yala National Park to spot wild elephants and leopards. Cultural visits to Sri Lanka’s ancient temples and historic hill stations complement the highland trek. 15-days from $2,375 USD

10. Trails of Borneo

Welcome to balmy Borneo where outdoor fitness fiends can tackle trails in ancient rainforests and protected parks, like Mulu National Park, home to the largest caves on earth. More than 3,500 plant species, 170 species of orchid, 262 bird species and 300 species of butterflies call Mulu home. On this trip, summit chasers can tick off the 4,095-meter Mt Kinabalu, South East Asia’s highest mountain. The trek begins at 2 a.m. in order to reach Low’s Peak in time for the most spectacular sunset that stretches across the island. 14-days from $3,055 USD

To book with Exodus Travels, call 1-844-227-9087 or visit exodustravels.com.