If sixty is the new forty, the travel industry is taking advantage of it to the fullest, offering cured packages for the sexagenarians, septuagenarians and even octogenarians. From cruises to skiing, Europe and Japan, there is something for everyone, even a trip to Antarctica.

Booking.com travel predictions 2025 suggest that the Baby Boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) are redefining adventure trips, with 30%interested in high -octane activities (compared to 11%in 2024) such as the surfing of sand (42%), paratrooper (34%), diving of caves (36%) (22%) or even volcano (22%). One of the four Boomers seeks to push their comfort zones and re -connect with his adventurous spirit.

The EaseMytrip travel portal offers special discounts for 60 years or more. “The popular cities for this age group are Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore and London. There have been about 20% annual growth in the reserves of the elderly, and outgoing trips have almost tripled since 2021, ”said Rikant Pittie, CEO and co -founder of Easemytrip.

Nationally, destinations such as Varanasi, Ayodhya, Haridwar and Rishikesh are popular for spiritual trips, while Kerala reimbursements and GOA beaches are relaxing vacations. Sikkim is preferred for natural beauty, while there is even enthusiasm to see the northern lights in the North Pole or Antarctica adventures.

Karevoyage’s travel travel numbers by Senior Citizen Karevoyage have tripled between March 2021 and March 2024, promoted by greater interest in non -traditional and adventurous destinations. “While demand has exceeded 10,000 travelers every year, we intentionally limit it below 10,000 to keep quality standards and operational,” said Shefali Jain Mishra, founder of Karevoyage.

Last year, the company organized a 10 -day trip to Antarctica for 10 older people, which also included a 75 -year -old man. “The planning of such an expedition required a meticulous preparation, and there was additional care for health and other factors,” said Mishra, whose company has also organized tours to cherry trees in Blossoms of Japan, the winter landscapes of Finland, the fjords of Norway, Iceland Cruising, Sailing along the rivers of Europe, among others.

SD NANDAKUMAR, President and Chief of Country – Holidays & Corporate Tours – SOTC Travels, also said that places like Iceland, Japan and Eastern Europe are popular options. “The demand for international trips among the elderly has seen significant growth in recent years, which represents 10-12% of our total clientele, a demography that is increasingly seeking unique, non-traditional and adventurous destinations,” he said, and added that they anticipate continuous growth in this segment.

“Security is a main concern for the elderly, since this age group seeks ease of travel and convenience. After Covid, the demand for travel has boosted, “said Gaurav Kumar, founder of the Delhi-based travel company for the elderly, Phurr Group Tours, which began in 2018 and has served about 5,000 tourists in the age group of 50-75 to date. Between 2021 and 2023, the company saw a 100% annual income growth.

Factors such as available income and financial stability allow older people to prioritize trips. Pittie added that retirement provides the luxury of time to explore new destinations. “About 51% of Baby Boomers and about 39% of the silent generation (of more than 80) favor the unique holidays. Older travelers are redefining the adventure, with almost 21% expressing interest in adrenaline full trips, ”he said.

The air or discount rates, accessibility and comforts such as ramps, elevators, wheelchairs in airports, stations and monuments have improved. According to Ved Khanna, a member of the Board, Federation of Associations in Tourism and Hospitality of India (Faith), the spiritual and cultural centers such as Varanasi, Prayagraj, Puri, Rameshwaram, Rishikesh and Tiverupati are on demand. Some destinations offer facilities such as shorter routes to temples, dedicated seats during ceremonies and fast and easy access to spiritual reference points so that experience is without stress for older people.

The exclusive packages of travel agencies, including Tourwala, a company that specializes in personalized travel services, focuses on slower rhythm itineraries, frequent rest stops, expert tourist guides and even medical support during the trip. “We make sure to meet their unique needs,” said Khanna, also the Tourwala MD.

“We prepare elderly for the destination almost a month before the trip and prefer rooms on the ground floor or in a hotel with elevators,” added Kumar de Phur.

Allied Market Research reports that the travel insurance market for older people was valued at $ 3.6 billion in 2023, and it is estimated that it will reach $ 16.7 billion by 2032, growing at an annual compound rate of 18.3% from 2024 to 2032.