Recovery centers exist all over the world, offering just about every kind of retreat you can think of. Some are affordable, while others cost as much as a private rehab. You will find silent meditation camps in the jungle, yoga escapes in Hawaii, beachfront wellness programs and spa packages that wind down before dark.
What is harder to find is a sober travel experience that brings real adventure.
Not everyone wants to spend a week on a lounge chair or start every morning with breathwork and end it by 7 p.m. Some of us want more. We want to be challenged, pushed and satisfied by the kind of days that leave our muscles tired in the best way. That might mean trekking deep into the jungle, climbing Himalayan peaks, riding scooters through the backroads of northern Vietnam or spending a week underwater earning a scuba certification. Quiet retreats have their place, but for us, the pull is toward bold, physical adventure.
Sober adventure travel is growing because there are people who do not want to lose intensity and excitement when they step away from alcohol and drugs. We want something that can take its place — something far better. A few companies understand this and build trips that deliver adrenaline, connection and meaning without the crash of hangxiety or the haze of the morning after.
In this blog, we will take you through the sober travel companies that get adventure right. These are trips that skip the juice cleanse and go straight into the action. The kind of experience where the moment you land, it is time to move and every reward is yours to keep.
Capsule Adventures
Capsule Adventures was started by Ryan Lee, a former tech sales professional who hit a breaking point after years of relying on drugs and alcohol. He ended up alone in an Airbnb, convinced he might not make it through. Instead, he got sober. With the help of therapy, cognitive behavioral tools, time spent outdoors, and eventually travel, he found solid ground again.
Capsule is his way of giving back. It is a thank you to the people he met along the way and a way to offer something he wished had existed when he first quit drinking and using drugs. Capsule Adventures is built for people who want to hike, dive, camp, explore and feel the clarity that comes with traveling sober. You arrive and find energy, challenge and a group of people who understand what it means to live fully. These trips are for anyone who wants to use their time off to go all in, mind and body.
Destinations are chosen to pull you out of autopilot. Past trips have included trekking to Machu Picchu, scuba diving in Indonesia, a safari in Botswana and exploring the backroads of Northern Vietnam. Every itinerary is built to deliver both motion and meaning.
Capsule Adventures Trip Details
Capsule Adventures runs fully sober (and sober curious) group trips in small formats.
- Boutique hotels or upscale glamping, when available
- From $2,200 (location-dependent)
- Includes lodging, local transport, most meals and all major activities
- Trips run across Peru, Vietnam, Botswana and South Africa
- Open to sober and sober curious travelers who can commit to a dry trip
“Doing the Machu Picchu trip with Capsule was one of the best decisions I’ve made. It was seven days of hiking, sharing stories, and pushing myself in the right ways. I wasn’t relying on anything to make it better. And that made all the difference.” – Nosif Prasla (Machu Picchu Trek)
Choose Life Sober Adventures
Choose Life runs guided trips for small groups in incredible places, built around movement and connection. Every itinerary blends high-energy adventure with a recovery-focused community, giving you the space to push yourself in the best way. Whether it is trekking through Costa Rica or standing at the Sun Gate above Machu Picchu, the goal is to show you what you are capable of.
Each trip is designed with intention. By the time you head home, you are not just rested, you are reconnected to yourself and ready for whatever comes next.
Choose Life Trip Details
Community-focused, adventure-packed and fully supported:
- Small group sizes for a close-knit, supportive vibe
- Includes lodging, transport, most meals and guided activities
- Destinations include Peru, Costa Rica, Kenya and more
- Designed for sober and sober curious travelers seeking growth through challenge
“One of the most incredible experiences of my life. Every day was full of once-in-a-lifetime moments with incredible people where sobriety was our common purpose. I came home feeling refreshed and more confident in my recovery.”
NomadicAddictt
NomadicAddictt is a small, passion-led project run by Zac, a solo sober traveler who walked away from corporate life. His own path toward clarity inspired him to create intimate, alcohol-free trips around the world, from Southeast Asia to South America.
The goal is simple: to show that life after addiction can be bold, beautiful and free of alcohol. These trips are for sober and sober curious travelers who want genuine cultural exchange and personal growth.
Itineraries often include local homestays, multi-day treks, cooking classes and eco-focused adventures. Each journey becomes a shared story, a chance to build confidence alongside people who understand the road you are on. Groups stay small, experiences stay authentic and destinations range from Bali and Nepal to Patagonia, places that encourage challenge and change.
NomadicAddictt Trip Details
- Small groups, highly personalized itineraries
- Moderate to rugged accommodations like guesthouses, campsites
- Pricing starts around $1,800 (flights separate)
- Includes lodging, meals, activities and local guides
“Engaging intimately with culture and nature helped me embrace sobriety as a celebration.”
We Love Lucid
We Love Lucid was started by Lauren, an Irish expat who quit drinking in 2016 while living in South Korea. After seeing how much of social life was built around alcohol and how few options there were for people who didn’t want any part of it, she set off on a round-the-world trip that reshaped her view of sobriety.
Vast, open landscapes like Mongolia and Siberia gave her the quiet and space she needed after years in Seoul. But it was the small Spanish town of Ronda that sparked the idea for something bigger.
We Love Lucid grew from one question: What if travel could offer the same thrill, clarity and connection, without the alcohol? Lauren’s trips are not yoga retreats or silent meditation weekends. They are built for sober solo travelers who want to push themselves, connect deeply and experience something real.
From hiking the trails of Andalusia to exploring Cornwall’s rugged coast or the wild reaches of the Scottish Highlands, every trip is designed to prove that adventure does not need a drink in your hand to be unforgettable.
We Love Lucid Trip Details
Trips are designed for sober solo travelers seeking challenge and connection.
- Small group trips based in the UK and Europe
- Lodging ranges from boutique hotels to cozy guesthouses
- Pricing available per trip (around £600–£1000)
- Past destinations include Spain, England and Scotland
“The stunning city of Ronda with El Tajo as its heartbeat just blew me away, and then Lauren brought it to a new level with her variety of adventures!”
Hooked Travel
Hooked was created by Darci Murray, who blended her lifelong love of travel with her commitment to sobriety. After giving up alcohol in 2017, she noticed how few options existed for serious adventure without the drinking. In 2022, she launched her first trip — an alcohol-free journey through Iceland that mixed cold-water plunges, mountain hikes and deep cultural experiences.
Hooked builds each itinerary around high-impact days. You might be riding monster trucks in Nashville, trekking across Icelandic ice caps or diving into local traditions. Sober life coaches join many trips to help travelers stay present and make the most of each moment.
While companions who are not fully alcohol-free are welcome, the trips are designed with sober travelers in mind. The focus stays on immersive, sensory-rich experiences that leave you with more than just a photo album.
Hooked Trip Details
- Alcohol‑free group adventures with a travel expert and sober life coach
- Fully curated with no retreat vibe
- Typical trips: sensory‑rich itineraries across Iceland, Morocco, Tanzania and the US.
- Pricing varies per trip
“We fill in the holes that are typically spent drinking. You see more and do more because suddenly there are more hours in the day.”
Why Choose Sober Adventure Travel?
For people who want a real challenge and true connection, most sober retreats fall short. The travelers these companies attract are not looking to fill the gap between journaling sessions. They want to throw themselves into something that makes them feel alive. That is where Capsule Adventures, We Love Lucid, NomadicAddictt, Choose Life, and Hooked come in. They are creating trips that feel different — the kind you wake up excited for.
Each company has its own style, but they share the same truth: you can keep your edge and stay sober at the same time.
By (NEW) Sober Curator Contributor: Ryan Lee, Founder of Capsule Adventures, Follow on IG @capsuleadventures or website capsuleadventures.com
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