Eye On Travel: Are you feeling very Olympic? It’s time for your legacy!

Athletics: Be a cool runner

As we near the end of the Rio Olympics, all those late nights on the sofa cannot have failed to inspire us all to go out and achieve something. For inspiration and motivation why not join an activity based small group trip to get a goal of your choice?

Granted there are not many Long Jump or Hammer throwing holidays around but there are plenty of challenges out there if you are up for it. Let’s have a look at some of these to create your own Olympic legacy.

Cycling: Beyond the Velodrome. And Bilbao.

Whether you were glued to every minute of the track cycling gold runs or don’t know the difference between Omnium and Immodium, two wheels are a great way to travel. Especially outside and in a straight line.

Try a moderate level cycling trip following the route of the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain. Complete 283km of the important sections to get a Pilgrim’s Certificate.

HOW: Explore! offer 8 day trips from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela from £899 in Autumn and Spring including flights, transfers, bikes, support, guide and accommodation.

Peru in full colour: High Inca Levels

If you prefer two feet to two wheels then there are some great trekking opportunities out there that are a bit more than a Sunday stroll via the pub.

One of the most famous trips in the world is in Peru: The Inca Trail. By walking you will get to Machu Picchu before the day trippers and see sunrise from the Gateway to the Sun. The 4 day trek reaches an altitude of 4,200m.

HOW: Exodus offer an 11 day trip from £1,999 including flights to Cuzco, guides, porters, meals and accommodation (aka tents). April-November is the dry season.

I am Sailing: Cross the sea

For those with nautical minds, there are plenty of places in the Caribbean where you can try sailing but to get a real sense of achievement try a two week trip from the Bahamas to Key West via Cuba.

With a maximum group size of 8 plus crew this is an adventurous trip. Enjoy snorkelling, swimming with turtles and catching your own dinner before an extended stopover in Havana.

HOW: Intrepid offer this 13 day single hull yachting trip from £2,404 excluding flights. No sailing experience is necessary but you will need to get involved - it’s the best way to learn!

Thailand: What’s the Story, Morning Dory

Continuing aquatically, if you prefer your diving to be unsynchronised and into correctly coloured water then head to the warm Andaman sea off the coast of Thailand. Use Phuket as a base to complete a beginners, a refresher or advanced PADI diving course around Phuket and Koh Phi Phi.

For those with experience (20+dives incl PADI Advanced) take a Liveaboard trip out to the Similian Islands far away from the crowds for some of the world’s best diving.

HOW: Stay 10 nights in 4* Phuket from £937pp with flights. PADI courses are around £250-£300pp for 3 days. A 4 day Liveaboard to the Similian Islands is around £500pp (14 dives).

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