A smiling woman paddles a kayak on the Green River with canyon walls in the background on a Bad Adventures trip in Labyrinth Canyon.

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dreaming of adventure
to being an adventurer.

A dozen itineraries. Seven national parks. Breathtaking kayaking, hiking, basecamping, and backpacking.

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A bridge spanning the Susquehanna River near Montgomery, Pennsylvania with lush greenery in the background and a vibrant sky.

Paddle Happy: West Branch

3
Days

Effortless to Mild

Canoe or kayak from one live music performance to the next in Central Pennsylvania.

Four kayakers paddle on a beautiful lake in Colorado on a Bad Adventures guided trip with the Rocky Mountains in the background.
New for 2023
Kayaking + Day Hiking

Rocky Mountain Kayaking & Hiking

5
Days

Moderate

From

$1499

Backcountry kayak camping, plus fantastic day hikes that bring us back to a comfy basecamp each night.

A woman wearing a backpack admires a scenic alpine lake on a Bad Adventures guided backpacking trip in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Kayaking + Backpacking

Rocky Mountain Kayaking & Backpacking

5
Days

Moderately Challenging

From

$1399

Our more challening Colorado adventure with overnight backpacking that takes us deep into the backcountry.

A sunrise illuminates the hoodoo rock formations of Bryce Canyon National Park.
Day Hiking

Zion & Bryce Canyon Hiking

5
Days

Moderate

From

$1599

Explore spectacular Southwest Utah with day hikes that return to a comfy basecamp each night.

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Don’t settle for a life without adventure.

Two kayakers paddle on a lake in Colorado on a Bad Adventures trip at dawn with a vibrant sky and the Rocky Mountains in the background.

Photo by Kara Foran on a Guided Expedition Kayaking trip in July, 2022

We make trips-of-a-lifetime possible.

Four adventurers hike together in Bryce Canyon National Park on a guided Bad Adventures trip.

Photo by Kara Foran on a Guided Hiking trip in August, 2022

The adventure is yours. We’re here to guide you.

You’re not a passenger or sightseer. You’re an adventurer! And that makes all the difference.

Whether you're brand new or a swashbuckling outdoor veteran, join a small group of incredible people and amazing guides. No matter if you adventure as a couple, with friends, or as a solo traveler, you’ll fit right in.

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I'm so happy I said yes to this trip. What an epic adventure. I saw the most beautiful sights. Everything was well planned and organized. Our guides were wonderful and safety was a priority. The food was delicious. I look forward to my next trip with Bad Adventures. (Emphasis added.)

Pam L. from Langhorne, PA
after a Big Bend Kayaking & Caverns trip
in November, 2022

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