The Top 5 Sober Travel Groups in 2025
There are recovery centers dotted all over the world, offering every kind of retreat you can imagine. Some are reasonably priced. Others cost as much as a private rehab. You’ll find silent meditation spots in the jungle, yoga-focused getaways in Hawaii, beachfront wellness programs, and spa retreats that wrap up by sunset.
What you won’t find as easily is a sober travel experience that feels adventurous.
Some of us aren’t looking to relax on a beach. We don’t want to be up at dawn for a breathwork session, or in bed by 7 p.m. We want something more. We want to be stretched, pushed, and fulfilled by the kind of experiences that make your body ache in the best way possible. We want to get lost in the jungle, climb a mountain in Nepal, ride scooters through the backroads of northern Vietnam, or spend a week underwater working toward a scuba certification. Solace doesn’t suit us. Intrepid adventure does.
Sober adventure travel is on the way up. There are people out there who don’t want to give up intensity and excitement just because we’ve given up alcohol and drugs. We want something to replace it. Ideally, with something ten times better. And as rare as it is, there are a few companies out there who understand that. They’re creating trips that offer adrenaline, connection, and meaning without the inevitable hangxiety, the morning after a big night before.
In this blog, we’ll introduce you to the sober travel companies doing adventure right. These are the sober trips that leave the juice cleanse behind and dive straight into the action. The excursion where, as soon as you land, it’s go time, and the reward is all yours to savour for all time.
So, let’s get into it, shall we?
1. Capsule Adventures
Capsule Adventures was created by Ryan Lee, an ex-tech sales professional turned sober traveler who reached a breaking point after years of dependence on drugs and alcohol. He found himself isolated in an Airbnb, convinced that this might be it. Instead, he got sober. Through therapy, cognitive behavioral tools, outdoor movement, and eventually travel, he found his footing.
Capsule was born as a way to give back. It’s a thank-you to the people he’s met along the road, and a chance to offer something he couldn’t find when he first quit drinking and taking drugs. Capsule Adventures is for people who want to hike, dive, camp, explore, and feel the clarity that comes from sober travel. You’ll show up and be met with energy, challenge, and a group of people who understand what it means to live life fully. These trips are made for those who want to make the most of their time off by going all out with mind and body!
Trips go to places that pull you out of your default setting. Past itineraries have included trekking to Machu Picchu, scuba diving in Indonesia, a safari in Botswana, and exploring Northern Vietnam. It’s an adventure with plenty of meaning and motion.
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 (depending on location)
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)
2. Choose Life Sober Adventures
These guys offer small-group guided experiences in breathtaking locations that promote movement and connection. Their trips combine high-energy adventure with recovery-minded community, creating a space where you can challenge yourself. Whether you’re trekking through Costa Rica or summiting Machu Picchu, the focus is always on what you can do for YOU.
Choose Life builds each trip with care, so that by the end, you’re not just recharged, you’re reconnected to yourself, and ready to meet any challenge head-on.
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.”
3. NomadicAddictt
NomadicAddictt is a smaller, passion-driven venture led by Zac, a solo sober traveller who left corporate life behind. Inspired by his journey toward clarity, he curates intimate, alcohol-free trips across the globe, from Southeast Asia to South America.
The mission: prove that life post-addiction can be wild, beautiful, and alcohol-free. These journeys are for sober and sober-curious travelers who want a deeper cultural and personal connection.
Trips often include local homestays, multi-day treks, cooking classes, or eco-adventures. Each trip becomes a shared story, an opportunity to rebuild confidence among peers. Expect small groups, authentic experiences, and destinations like Bali, Nepal, Patagonia, basically anywhere that encourages growth.
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.”
4. We Love Lucid
We Love Lucid was founded by Lauren, an Irish expat who quit drinking in 2016 while living in South Korea. After realizing how much of social life revolved around alcohol, and how limited the options were for people who didn’t want to drink, she set out on a round-the-world trip that completely reframed what sobriety could look like.
Vast, empty landscapes like Mongolia and Siberia offered her the silence and space she needed after years in Seoul. But it was a small town in southern Spain, Ronda, that sparked the idea for something bigger.
We Love Lucid is her answer to a simple but powerful question: What if there were travel experiences that offered the same thrill, clarity, and connection, but none of the booze?
Her trips aren’t focused on wellness in the typical way. They’re not yoga retreats or quiet meditation weekends. These are made for sober solo travelers looking to challenge themselves, connect with others, and experience something real.
Whether you’re hiking through Andalusia, exploring the coast of Cornwall, or diving into the Scottish Highlands, these experiences are designed to remind you that adventure doesn’t need a drink in your hand to feel exhilarating.
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!”
5. Hooked Travel
Hooked was founded by Darci Murray, who combined her lifelong travel passion with her sober lifestyle. After giving up alcohol in 2017, Darci realized there were almost no options that offered serious adventure without drinking. By 2022, her first trip, an alcohol‑free adventure in Iceland, combined cold‑water plunges, mountain hikes, and immersive cultural exploration.
Hooked ensures every day is packed with high‑impact activities, from monster‑truck rides in Nashville to ice‑capping in Iceland, supported by sober life coaches to enhance presence and reflection. Trips are inclusive, allowing companions who aren’t completely alcohol‑free, but the focus remains on immersive, sensory‑rich exploration.
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 crave a challenge and true connection, most sober retreats miss the mark. The kind of person these companies serve isn’t looking to kill time between journaling workshops. They want to dive headfirst into life. That’s where companies like Capsule Adventures, We Love Lucid, Nomadic Addict, Choose Life, and Hooked come in. They’re building something different. Something worth getting out of bed for.
Each one reflects a different voice, but they all point to the same truth: you don’t have to slow down to stay sober.
