Why now?
Begin the northern summer in one of the hemisphere's premier national parks.
You'll see some of Britain's wildest and most beautiful scenery, amazing caves, England's longest stalactite, a unique underground tunnel and lake, and the Pennine Way, arguably the most famous national trail.
GO: TURKEY
Europe
In June, Turkey's Çoruh River is fed by snowmelt, topping it up to its churning best. It's one of the world's best rafting rivers - grade four and five rapids await. If you can tear your eyes from the white-water, the scenery is spectacular.
GO: THE SERENGETI
Tanzania
Africa's most famous park is a place that guarantees immersion in the quintessential African landscape - it's a seething mass of endlessly migrating wildebeests.
GO: NAMIBIA
Africa
Namibia's attractions are unparalleled, with the vast dune seas of the Namib Desert, the surprising oasis of Sossusvlei and the immense Fish River Canyon.
GO: BOVEC
Slovenia
This small Slovenian town has a great deal to offer adventure-sports enthusiasts, with the Julian Alps above, the Soca River below and Triglav National Park behind.
WILDLIFE: Orang-Utan Viewing
Indonesia
Fitness/Expertise Level
Not required
Why Now?
It's the dry season, which is the best time to visit Sumatra. You can get a good look at these gorgeous primates at the Bohorok Orang-Utan Viewing Centre.
Trip Details ›MOUNTAINEERING: Climb Elbrus
Russia
Fitness/Expertise Level
Good fitness required
Why Now?
Catch the climbing season at mighty Elbrus, whose ascent and descent have variously been done by ski, light aircraft, hang gliding, paragliding and motorcycle.
Trip Details ›WILDLIFE: Track Tigers in India
India
Fitness/Expertise Level
Not required
Why Now?
The tail end of the dry season offers the best chance of tiger sightings at Corbett National Park, home to around 10% of the country's 1500 tigers and many other beasties.
Trip Details ›RIVER SURFING: Surf in Munich
Germany
Fitness/Expertise Level
Basic surfing skills required
Why Now?
Because your visit will coincide with the Munich Surf Open. Grab your board and hit the artificially created wave in a creek in the city centre.
Trip Details ›ADVENTURE: Cruise the Sepik River
Paua New Guinea
Fitness/Expertise Level
Not required
Why Now?
It's dry, there are fewer mosquitos and the river's full. The Sepik is a community as well as a river, so hire a canoe and take a calming cruise through its artistic villages.
Trip Details ›SURFING: Bali
Indonesia
Fitness/Expertise Level
From surf learners to surf legends
Why Now?
June offers the best surf conditions: pick up the swells and epic waves that have journeyed across the globe just to tumble onto Bali's holiday beaches.
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