18 All-New Company Excursion Ideas for 2024
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Looking for all-new company excursion ideas? Want something exciting and high-energy to get your employees pumped up? Or are you just looking for something fresh to break out of the same-old routine? Find a fun new company excursion idea that fits your culture or combine any number of them into a full day’s worth of exciting team building activities.
18 Company Excursion Ideas
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1. Rafting
2. Skydiving
3. Paddleboarding
4. U Pick
5. Brewing
6. Surf Lessons
7. Cycling Tour
8. Backpacking
9. Go Off Road
10. Sand Castle
11. Paintball
12. Glow Gel Blaster
13. Geocaching
14. Cook Off Competition
15. Yacht
16.Take a Class
17. Axe Throwing
18. Bonus Idea
High Energy
1. Go Off Road
The Vibe:
Gritty, dusty, and undeniably exciting high-torque exploration.
Best For:
Competitive groups who prefer engines and “monster” energy over quiet nature.
Pro Tip:
Arrange a “catered pit stop” in a remote location to surprise the team with cold drinks mid-ride.
If your group is more of the high octtain type, consider hitting the gas on sight seeing. Pick your mode of transportation and location, whether it’s a dirt bike excision, quads, or together in a big wheel lifted truck. Plan a day playing in the sandy dunes, muddin’, or rock climbing in a diesel monster. We’ll bring cold drinks and hot food to keep the fun fueled up!
That’s just what we did for Behr’s employees excursion in Vegas. See the case study below for more ideas!
High-Stakes Connection in the Desert:
We turned a massive international sales conference into a high-energy hub for global team bonding. To bridge the distance between 1,200 attendees, we curated a dynamic itinerary of “3 C’s” focused excursions—ranging from high-speed Baja chases to collaborative mural painting—designed to transform colleagues into a unified force.
View BEHR Case Study
2. Rafting
The Vibe:
High-octane adrenaline meets essential team synchronicity.
Best For:
Teams that need to practice real-time communication under pressure.
Pro Tip:
Request a photographer at the roughest rapid to capture the team effort.
What better way to team build than working together in a high-energy environment. There is no feeling like the victory at the end of the run! Get a photo of the team to frame and remind them all each day they enter the office! Our event planners in Phoenix recommend the Lower Salt River for rafting or tubing.
3. Skydiving
The Vibe:
The ultimate “leap of faith” and a permanent bonding memory.
Best For:
Small, high-performance teams looking to conquer fears together.
Pro Tip:
Book a group video package so the office can relive the descent.
Check off a bucket list item for your crew and create a lasting shared memory. Create an unshakable bond with an experience that will last a lifetime! Add bonus, get a photo of the moment you reunite on the ground!
4. Paintball
The Vibe:
High-stakes strategy and fast-paced friendly fire.
Best For:
Sales teams or departments looking to vent some healthy competitive steam.
Pro Tip:
Set up a “safe zone” with refreshments for eliminated players to network while they watch the finish.
If your company’s culture is more of the high-energy and friendly competition type, paintball may be the sport for you! Faceoff with different departments or shifts to see who will take home the podium! Complete with winners podium ceremony, trophy and bragging rights.
5. Glow Gel Blaster
The Vibe:
A futuristic, mess-free “Tron-style” battle in the dark.
Best For:
Corporate groups who want the paintball thrill without the bruises or stains.
Pro Tip:
Play “Human vs. Zombies” mode to encourage the entire company to work as one giant unit.
If you love the idea of paintball without the actual mess, try our glow gel blaster. A cross between paintball and laser tag, glow gel blasters are soft, orbeez-type balls soaked in a 100% organic non staining solution that reacts with special lighting. We bring you the arena (an inflatable dark room complete with obstacles), lighting and gel blasters that hold up to 700 individual shots. Compete department-on-department or together to eliminate the zombie targets.
6. Axe Throwing
The Vibe:
Primitive, satisfying, and a massive stress-reliever.
Best For:
Relieving end-of-quarter tension in a high-energy environment.
Pro Tip:
Ensure you have a “round-robin” tournament bracket ready to keep the energy high until the final throw.
Another favorite of high-energy company cultures, axe throwing is a great stress reliever. Feel the rush of adrenaline as the blade leaves your hand and digs into the wooden target! Who has the better aim? Find out together. And if you prefer the fun of the game without the sharp ends, we have a family-friendly inflatable version that can be setup on site.
Relaxing
7. Paddleboarding
The Vibe:
A serene, low-impact coastal escape focused on balance and wildlife.
Best For:
Relaxed networking and creative brainstorming away from the desk.
Pro Tip:
Use “quad” boards (4-person) to force literal team balance and cooperation.
Go explore the coves with your team on paddleboards. Single, double or quad – paddle boarding together is a magical experience. There is nothing like seeing wildlife in the way they were meant to be experienced – in their own environment. Finish the day with a seaside lunch and a warm bonfire.
That’s just what we planned for Nike’s team building outing in Los Angeles. Our event planning company headquarters is in Santa Monica, and our experience in this area allows us to create the most exclusive corporate excursions Los Angeles has to offer.
Shared Victory on the Shore:
We traded city streets for the Santa Monica coastline to host a high-energy day of coastal camaraderie. To strengthen team bonds, we organized a “Wet Relay Race” on giant paddleboards and beach volleyball tournaments, culminating in a private campfire reception designed to spark connection through shared adventure and collaborative play.
View Nike Running Case Study
8. U Pick
The Vibe:
Wholesome, rustic, and grounded “old-fashioned” fun.
Best For:
Large, diverse groups with varying physical ability levels.
Pro Tip:
Hire a private chef to prepare a “farm-to-table” lunch using the very produce your team just picked.
Grab your boots, load up on the shuttle and head off to the farm. U Pick farms make a great outdoor experience for a large mix of employees. Add a picnic style lunch to the mix for some good old fashion fun.
9. Yacht
The Vibe:
Sophisticated, exclusive, and undeniably “VIP.”
Best For:
Executive rewards, investor relations, or milestone anniversary celebrations.
Pro Tip:
Schedule your departure 60 minutes before sunset for the best “golden hour” photography.
Feel the ocean breeze on your skin and raise a toast to each other as you coast along the sunset. Imagine enjoying dinner or lunch with your investors or team with views of the glittering ocean all around you.
We planned an incredible yacht excursion for LESSO America’s grand opening ceremony. See the fun in the case study below.
A Nautical Capstone to Innovation:
We transformed a high-profile manufacturing grand opening into an elite VIP excursion on the Pacific. To celebrate the global expansion, we whisked international dignitaries away for a twilight cruise aboard a 120-foot luxury yacht, featuring sunset cocktails and live DJ sets designed to toast the company’s future against the Newport Beach skyline.
View LESSO Case Study
Educational
10. Brewing
The Vibe:
Creative chemistry meets happy hour in a hands-on workshop.
Best For:
Marketing or design teams who want to brand their own “Company Culture” brew.
Pro Tip:
Schedule this on a Friday so the “tasting” session leads naturally into the weekend.
Craft your very own company brew! Take your team on a tour of a local brewery and have a hand at making your own custom drink, label and all! Cheers to team work!
11. Geocaching
The Vibe:
A modern-day treasure hunt using digital coordinates and logic.
Best For:
Analytical thinkers and tech-savvy teams who love solving puzzles.
Pro Tip:
Hide company-specific “easter eggs” or prizes in the caches to make the hunt personal.
A modern take on a classic scavenger hunt, geocaching using technology, such as a GPS on your phone to locate “caches” or hidden items. Each new location will give you coordinates for the next. Create teams to see who can make it to their prize first! This is a great event idea for exploring company culture, by helping your team bond across departments.
12. Cycling Tour
The Vibe:
Eco-friendly exploration and active sightseeing.
Best For:
Health-conscious companies and green-devoted CSR initiatives.
Pro Tip:
Opt for electric bikes (e-bikes) to ensure the group stays together regardless of fitness levels.
Go on a tour of a local attraction (or at a bucket-list destination) on two wheels. Cycling is a great alternative to gas powered tours for companies of the health-conscious and/or with green devoted CSR. This idea works great in cities across the nation, and is one of the most popular San Francisco excursions.
13. Take a Class
The Vibe:
Intellectual growth and shared “aha!” moments.
Best For:
Promoting a culture of lifelong learning and curiosity.
Pro Tip:
Choose a “left-field” skill (like glass blowing or salsa dancing) to level the playing field.
Learning a new skill is an invaluable tool that your employees can do together. In fact,career success depends on a willingness to learn. From cooking classes to painting, even dancing – employee excursions can be educational too!
Team Building
14. Backpacking
The Vibe:
Rugged resilience and “top of the mountain” triumph.
Best For:
Leadership retreats and intensive strategy sessions in nature.
Pro Tip:
Hire a porter service to carry the heavy gear so the team can focus on the trail and the conversation.
There is no feeling like feeling “on top of the mountain” but to do it with your team takes it to a whole new level. Whether it is an day-trip fully catered at the top, or an overnight excursion roughing it in the wilderness – we’ll help you plan and manage the whole trip. This is a favorite for our event planners in Austin, due to the city’s many accessible hiking trails and outdoor experiences.
15. Surf Lessons
The Vibe:
Playful, salt-water energy that celebrates “wipeouts” as much as wins.
Best For:
Breaking down corporate hierarchies—everyone is a beginner in the ocean.
Pro Tip:
Ensure you have high-SPF sunscreen and rash guards provided to keep everyone comfortable post-lesson.
Whether you live on the beach or are on an incentive trip to someplace like Long Beach or Santa Monica, we can arrange surf lessons right on the seaside. This is a great summer event idea for companies, especially those local to a beach. Get a certified instructor, lifeguards, all the equipment you need to ride the waves of one incredible experience.
16. Sand Castle
The Vibe:
Nostalgic creativity fueled by sun, sand, and Vitamin D.
Best For:
Cross-departmental bonding through architectural (and literal) moats.
Pro Tip:
Bring in a professional sand sculptor to teach the “structural secrets” before the timer starts.
Remember the days of building sand castles in the sun? Scavenging shells, digging moats, going bigger for bragging rights? Include this fun team building competition experience while getting your daily dose of Vitamin D. We can arrange a lesson and example from a leading sand sculpture artist to get your team inspired. This is one of our favorite outdoor corporate events entertainment ideas due to its unique team bonding aspects.
Coastal Creativity in Competition:
We turned a corporate beach day into a high-energy arena for architectural ingenuity. To spark collaboration, we hosted a professional sandcastle competition where teams worked with expert sculptors to transform the shoreline into a gallery of intricate, branded sand monuments.
17. Cook Off Competition
The Vibe:
Sizzling competition that ends in a delicious shared feast.
Best For:
Foodie cultures and families (if it’s a +1 event).
Pro Tip:
Hire local celebrity chefs to act as “guest judges” for an authentic reality-TV feel.
Whether your company is big on BBQ, chili, bean or salsa – host a cook off competition with a podium ceremony and prizes for best. We can setup everything you need right on site at your facility or book a location such as a nearby park complete with entertainment for the whole family.
Bonus Idea
Exclusive Experiences
The Vibe:
VIP curiosity satisfied through exclusive “closed-door” access.
Best For:
Curious teams looking for inspiration from world-class institutions (Zoos, Museums, Stadiums).
Pro Tip:
Secure a Q&A with the venue’s director to give your team a “masterclass” on operations and management.
Take a tour behind the scenes. We can negotiate exclusive access behind closed doors of a nearby zoo, museum, or other local attraction. Or go further with a destination location. We work all over the country to provide you unforgettable experiences at both traditional and alternative party venues. Whether you’re looking to visit the Rose Bowl Stadium during Brookside Park events or the LA Zoo, we can do it all.
Start Planning Your Experience Now
No matter what you choose, don’t forget to provide refreshments to keep your employees fully engaged. And if you are planning an excursion that is not just employees-only, be sure to also include some additional entertainment for all ages and abilities. Need help planning your company excursion or incentive trip for employees? Our nationwide event management agency is here to help you. We do everything from destination management to planning and production. Start today!
Luckily, we can offer you many choices, which will boost employee morale AND are cost-effective. If you’re ready to get started, contact us today. Let’s turn an ordinary day at the office into an extraordinary one and cultivate an appreciative employee environment, starting now!
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