Adventure can make the heart sing and keep the body young. Perhaps this is the reason every year thousands of people from across the world travel to far-flung places to seek adventure travel.
When it comes to adventure trips, people are looking for interesting, unique and fascinating destinations that can fulfill their desire for adventure and cravings for a memorable vacation. So, here are some destinations you can plan your next vacation if you are looking for untapped and hypnotic adventure locales.
If you love hiking, there is no better place than the Everest Base Camp. You will be mesmerized by the natural beauty of Nepal. However, it is the opportunity to trek close to the highest peak in the world that attracts adventure travelers from world over. The trail can be thrilling and spine-chilling and you will get your money’s worth. This also is an amazing opportunity to learn more about the culture of the villagers, especially the Sherpas, who live in distant villages in the mountains.
This is the place to be if you want to see dragons up close and walk amidst volcanoes. The island is home to 15 volcanoes and forests are inhabited by Komodo dragons, the largest lizards in the world. In addition, be ready to be mesmerized by the colorful lakes of Mt. Kelimuto Volcano.
Located on the Horn of Africa, Djibouti can be a treasure trove for adventure travelers. The country sits bang on the Gulf of Aden and offers clear, warm waters that are littered with shipwrecks and reefs, making them perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving. This is the place where you can watch and swim with whale sharks. Many adventure travelers are unaware of this magnificent country and hence, the waters are not crowded with scuba divers.
This is a country in Southeast Asia that time forgot. The people still live like they used to centuries ago and it is this simplicity in life that attracts travelers from world over. Trekking through northeast part of the country can be fascinating and thrilling, as it is home to Mt. Victoria that towers to 10,049 feet and regally overlooks green, rolling hills and verdant valleys for miles. During the trek, travelers can visit local villages and spend time with the villagers to find out more about their way of life and culture.
The coast of Dubrovnik boasts of several islands that you can sail to. The city of Dubrovnik itself is a paradise with medieval buildings, castles and spellbinding waterfalls that are used for canyoning (canyoneering). It is relatively cheap to hire a yacht with a licensed skipper and set sail across the ocean to the islands.
There is nothing like taking a bicycle and pedaling down the Pacific Coast Highway 1. The view of the never ending coastline and the tall forests on either sides of the route can definitely make it worthwhile to expend energy while cycling. You can begin your adventure from Olympic Peninsula located in Washington State and pedal all the way to the beautiful and inviting beaches of San Diego in California. The best parts about this cycling route are riding through the redwood forests and seeing the amazing coastline in Big Sur. This is also the trip when you can visit Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and the gorgeous Hearst Castle.
This journey takes you to the island of Shikoku in Japan where you can see some amazing sights that are off-the-beaten track. This is a pilgrim’s circuit that allows you to see unknown Japanese temples while making your way on foot through mountain passes and deep ravines. You also can soak those tired muscles in hot springs. This is also the place to take a cable car ride to Mt. Ishizuchi, which is the highest peak in Western Japan at 1,982 m.
Pyrenees is located in Andorra, which is a principality situated between Spain and France. It offers you an opportunity to hike, go off-roading, get your adrenaline pumping with whitewater rafting and enjoying cycling and mountain biking. As you travel through the Pyrenees Mountains, you will be mesmerized by the scenic beauty. This is also the place to go zip-lining and horseback riding.
The gorillas of Congo are legendary. The Republic has finally realized that its gorillas are its treasure and the country has now started developing infrastructure for travelers interested in going for safaris to see the gorillas in Odzala-Kokoua National Park. The Park is home to the second largest rainforest in the world, after the Amazon rainforest, and also the lowland gorillas. When you go to the Park, you will be using your feet or boat ride to get as close as possible to these amazing creatures.
The third largest and most populous country in the world offers the most incredible experiences to its travelers. One can tickle their adventurous buds hiking and biking through abundant mountain ranges and snow capped peaks.
Rafting and diving through various lakes and rivers offers thrills to delight water sports enthusiasts. Skiing through the snowy slopes or surfing along China’s tropical island, one can’t get enough of this haven.
A picturesque village in China, Yangshuo is reckoned as the country's adventure capital. Serious adventure travelers interested in rock climbing yearn to make a trip to this place where limestone karst peak throw formidable challenges for the climbers. A climbing festival is also organized in the month of November, so you can plan your trip accordingly.
Situated on southwest coast of Africa, Namibia is home to exotic wildlife, world’s highest dunes and the infamous Namib Desert, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. One can indulge in land, water and air-based adventures such as wild life or desert safari, hiking, birding, wind surfing, kite boarding, kayaking, and sky diving, to name a few.
In Papua New Guinea, every experience is unique. The disparate culture, breathtaking scenic beauty attracts you towards itself. You can spend your holiday fishing around the fjords, cruising through the Sepik River, trekking or hiking far-off jungles, diving among the coral reefs, or bird-watching the indigenous birds in the Highlands.
Morocco, apart from its rich legacy of cultural heritage, is also a haven for adventure seekers. Majorly thought of as a hot desert region, Morocco is an incredible destination for kayaking and rafting.
One can also pump in some adrenaline by skiing off North Africa’s highest peak, Jebel Toubkal, mountain biking, rock climbing, zip lining through High Atlas Mountains. Camel trekking through Sahara Desert and camping under the stars in makeshift tents is an experience of a lifetime.
Situated on the southernmost tip of South America, Patagonia is a land of beautiful wild and barren spaces at the center, jagged peaks bordering Chile and pristine coastline. From Aysen Glacier Trail, skiing and trekking on glacier ice, fishing and kayaking through Baker River, to a walk into the wild at Torres del Paine National Park, there’s so much that one can do. Whale watching is another excursion that one cannot miss while in Patagonia.
France, which people mostly associate with love, has a lot to offer to adventure seekers as well. The infamous Tour de France has propagated cycling to another level with more than 60,000 kms of cycling paths all over the country, including the Alps and Pyrenees. The Alps also give a great opportunity for climbing, and have some of the best ski slopes in the world.
New Zealand and adventure sports go hand in hand. Take that leap of faith by bungee jumping from one of the highest points in the world, or skydive from 20,000 feet to feel the blood rush through your veins. Canoeing, kayaking, caving, canyoning, diving, snorkeling, paragliding, hiking, trekking, horse riding, jet skiing, parasailing, rafting, sledging – you name it, we have it.
The land known for its Gods, boasting thousands of years of history, is also home to some of the great outdoor sport activities. The opulent snow mountains of Gulmarg provide perfect slopes skiing and snowboarding. White water rafting through Ganga, Ravi and Satluj is famous all over the world. Trekking through unexplored north eastern jungles and mountain climbing the peaks of Greater Himalaya are some of the exhilarating experiences.
If you are a thrill-seeker, look no further. Georgia, standing at the intersection of Europe and Asia, a nation known for its diverse cultural architecture, ancient cave monastery, offers various adventure attractions – hang gliding, paragliding, sky diving, rock climbing, spelunking, ATV and motocross, to name a few.
Argentina is quite an appealing destination for outdoors aficionado. Trek through UNESCO World Heritage Site of Iguazu National Park to view the magnanimous Iguazu Falls. There is also endless whitewater rafting possibilities. The Andes offer varied opportunities for climbers, the best challenge being Aconcagua, South America’s highest mountain peak. Argentina is an unmatched destination for fly-fishing, with Trout being the sport’s mainstay. Horse riding, rock climbing, kayaking and white water rafting are various other sport activities one can indulge in while in Argentina.
Home to spectacular mountain peaks, Switzerland is a paradise for adventure enthusiasts, and Europe’s favorite destination for hiking, climbing and skiing. Jungfrau offers overwhelming choices for skiers and snowboarders. Hiking trails, river rafting in Interlaken, paragliding, helicopter skydiving, zip-lining, and bungee jumping shall pump in adrenaline into your blood, leaving you totally rejuvenated.
The striking and diverse landscape of Slovenia is a favorable juncture for a whole lot of sporting activities such as cycling, hiking, and river rafting in summer, or skiing in winter. This central European nation is widely known for its mountains, lakes and ski resorts, giving ample opportunities for adventure sports, from canyoning and fly fishing to rafting and mountain biking, with something for everyone to revel in.
Colorado’s open spaces and rugged acres offer an exquisite range of outdoor activities and adventures to endeavor. A vacation in Colorado means all things sports – cross country skiing, bicycling, hiking, rock climbing, jet skiing, water skiing, snowmobiling, kayaking, canoeing, and whitewater rafting. Experience the beauty of pristine lakes and beauty at base of the lush mountains while trailing, backpacking and climbing Colorado’s 14ers.
Having one of the most panoramic landscapes on this planet, Iceland is mesmerizingly beautiful. Besides reveling into its magnanimous beauty, one can satiate their adventurous streak by glacier and ice hiking in Europe’s largest national park. With half of the surface area covered in glaciers, mountains and volcanoes, the country is ideally suited for mountain biking, quad biking and snowmobiling, and the mountain rivers serves perfect for river rafting and kayaking expeditions.
Adventurous activities in Peru are in abundance. A rugged coastline, arid desert dunes, ominous mountain range and huge Amazon jungle invites the travelers to experience the diversity of this incredible country. The extreme sports once can let loose on include white water rafting along the Urubamba River, exalting downhill mountain biking, sandboarding on coastal dunes, trekking through the Inca Trail, hiking to Machu Pichu and canoeing through Amazon River.
These are some of the best adventure travels waiting for you. So, pack your bags and put on your hiking shoes. You will need them!
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