Outdoor Austria Adventure Tour

Idyllic alpine scenery, snowy mountains mirroring in a small lake in Tyrol, Austria.

What to expect on this itinerary

For over 11 days you will hike, climb, kayak, canyon, raft, balloon and fly through the Alps.Trails twist between epic mountains, lakes glisten beneath rugged peaks, rivers flow between medieval villages. Welcome to Austria and the ultimate outdoor adventure itinerary. And from Tyrol to Salzkammergut there are few finer landscapes to explore, anywhere else on Earth.

Countries Visited

Austria

Places Visited

Innsbruck, Salzburg, Hallstatt

Suggested Duration

11 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Innsbruck - Lounging around in Tyrol

You will fly into Innsbruck, a cute World Heritage city at the heart of Tyrol. Note that another possibility is to fly into Zurich, Switzerland, not far over the border. Tyrol is home to Austria’s highest mountains and you’ll spend the first five days in this western part of the country. Nothing is planned for today. After a private airport transfer you can stroll around the old town, get a feeling for Austria, and get some rest before your Austrian outdoor adventure.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Day 2

Lienz - Across the Austrian Alps

Day 3

Lienz - Guided Rafting on the Isel River

Day 4

Lienz - An Experience with the Grossglockner

Day 5

Lienz - Climbing in the Alps

Day 6

Salzburg - Kayaking around Salzburg

Day 7

Salzburg - The Bavarian Mountains

Day 8

Hallstatt - The Mountains above the Lakes

Day 9

Hallstatt - Alpine Ballooning Experience

Day 10

Hallstatt - Hiking and Biking

Day 11

Salzburg - Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Soar across the Alps on a private scenic flight, an epic insight into Europe’s most fabled mountain scenery
  • Feel the thrills of canyoning and rock climbing, on a full-day adventure in East Tyrol
  • Tackle Austria’s highest mountain and choose your level of adventure at the Grossglockner, from crazy trails to tepid ascents
  • Rush down the River Isel in a raft, on a white-water rafting day trip through the heart of Tyrol
  • Cruise over Austria’s Lake District on a sublime hot air balloon ride from nearby Hallstatt
  • Explore the best of Salzkammergut with mountain biking and hiking in iconic scenery
  • Kayak part of the way to Salzburg on a leisurely downriver afternoon full of spills and serenity
  • Hike the famous Eagle’s Nest and discover the Bavarian Mountains, where green pastures flow beneath ragged peaks

Starting Price

$5,400 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.

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