The Best Father’s Day Gifts for Dads Who Love to Travel

Hike to Machu Picchu Together in Peru

Up the ante on your outdoor adventure by heading south to spend a week with your dad and Mountain Lodges of Peru. 

Mountain Lodges of Peru has been taking explorers through untouched regions on lodge-to-lodge journeys for more than a decade. Their Salkantay Trek, for example, is a seven-day journey from Cusco to Machu Picchu that weaves through a historic section of the Inca Trail, traversing 15 different ecosystems and villages. 

And though the hike is taxing—you are hiking at 15,000 feet, after all—you’ll spend each night in a different luxury lodge nestled in the Andes Mountains. There, you can crack open a cold one with your old man and spend some quality time. The experience costs $3,890 a piece including food, lodging, and transportation. 

Build a Boat With Your Dad in Maine

Sometimes the best Father’s Day gift is the one you can both enjoy forever. That’s why we love The WoodenBoat School in Maine. 

You and your dad can choose from a variety of classes together. If you have basic woodworking skills, you can take part in the six-day Building the Amesbury Dory-Skiff class. You’ll learn from professional boatbuilder Graham McKay and construct a traditional 14-foot Amesbury rowing skiff with the rest of class. 

The skiff is built from traditional methods, according to the school: The bottom and topside are planked in northern white pine, and the frames, stem, and pretty much everything else is crafted from white oak.

At the end of the week, the boat will be given away via lottery system. But, even if you don’t win, you’ll still have the skills necessary to build your own and walk away with memories that’ll last a lifetime. Classes are $850 per person. 

Go on a Heli-Fishing Expedition in British Columbia

Surprise Dad with an extraordinary fishing experience: heli-fishing in British Columbia.

Compass Heli Tours can take you for a trout-fishing trip deep in the Coast Mountains. On the way to your fishing spot—in a private helicopter, nonetheless—you’ll both enjoy stunning views of the valleys, waterfalls, and brilliant blue rivers winding through the forest below.

At the end of the flight, you’ll be dropped off at Paradise Lake, a remote destination already set up for your enjoyment. You can hop into one of the company’s angler kayaks and cast your line. While in the water, you may even catch a glimpse of a moose, elk, or even a bear on land. 

And don’t worry if your day’s catch isn’t fruitful. Compass will have a gourmet picnic ready for you to feast on. 

The trip includes a 30-minute sightseeing flight, gear, licenses, photos, lunch, and more for $3,400 (up to four people). 

Hang Ten at Surf Camp in Costa Rica

Paddling out into the ocean with your dad to sit in the lineup and quietly wait for a wave together is a sacred kind of moment—even if neither of you are avid surfers.

Surf Simply in Costa Rica can teach you both how to hang ten with one of their many camps. It’s actually an inclusive week-long adventure.

The company’s qualified coaches work with just 12 guests each week, meaning you’ll get plenty of attention and valuable learning time via customized video feedback, theory lessons, and in-water coaching.

The company offers its week-long lessons for $8,960 for two people, which includes a private bungalow on the beach to share, meals, transfers, a massage, stretch classes, day-off activities, epic photos from your surf sessions, and more. 

Take a Motorcycle Tour in Italy

Dad love motorcycles almost as much as he loves bucatini? Gift him a motorcycle tour of Italy. 

With Tuscany Motorcycle Tours, you and your old man can hop on some hogs—either a Ducati Multistrada 1200, BMW S1000XR, BMW R1200GS, or a similar bike—and ride from Florence to Tuscany and back again, visiting some of the area’s most vibrant streets along the way.

You’ll even get a little culture in by visiting historical spots like the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the ancient Abbey where the original Sword in the Stone still remains. 

Guests can choose from one-day, two-day, or one-week tours ranging from $115 for day trips to $1,500 for seven-day excursions. 

Get in Touch With Your Inner Cowboy in Wyoming

Sometimes the best way to bond with your dad is to sweat together. We can’t think of a better way than ranching at Red Reflet Ranch in Wyoming. 

You and Dad can join the cowboys in herding the cattle. This, of course, involves riding with the wranglers to look over the herd and moving them as needed. 

But the work doesn’t stop at cattle drives. You can also take part in branding and gathering to get a taste of the true Western lifestyle. 

Following your day of hard labor, you can sit back and relax in one of the ranch’s cabins—including the Ponds Chalet, located at the mouth of red rim canyon. The 1,620-square-foot lodge has three bedrooms and enough plush beds for up to six guests (so the whole family can join). Soak in the six-person hot tub to sooth sore muscles, then BBQ some steaks, and enjoy some beer as you lounge on the outdoor furniture. Rates begin at $750 per person, per night, and include all meals, snacks, beverages and spirits, and activities. 

Follow the Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Dad more of a laidback traveler—or a bourbon buff? Consider Kentucky Bourbon Trail Tours.

You can choose to take a public tour with a group, which will mosey to three different breweries in the area—Maker’s Mark, Limestone Branch, and Barton 1792—for $149 per person. Or you can get a custom tour instead.

You and Dad can experience behind-the-scenes access, including straight-from-the-barrel tastings, mixology classes, and bourbon flights at several of the distilleries.

You’ll learn all the ins and outs of the bourbon-making process, thanks to your highly knowledgeable tour guide. Moreover, with the custom tour, the company will plan your entire day, including meals along the way. Pricing is available upon request. 

Paintball With Your Pops in West Virginia

Celebrate Father’s Day with a trip that brings out your inner child. At Adventures on the Gorge in West Virginia, you can take part in a two-hour morning or evening paintball event, which includes gear and guided game play ranging from Civil War-style battles to classic Capture the Flag.

Following the game, you can both retire to a nearby cabin, which could be the two-bedroom Mountaineer Cabin. Each cabin comes with a fully equipped kitchen, a private hot tub, and wood-burning fireplace. 

Moreover, as a guest, you have access to all the local amenities, including Canyon Falls Swimming Hole, scenic trails, overlooks and decks, three restaurants, four retail stores, and more. Prices for the two-bedroom cabin begin at $289 a night. Paintball will run an additional $64 per person.