Rather
than a traditional list of New Year’s resolutions that usually gets
broken in a months’ time, how about creating travel plans with
adrenaline-charged adventures this 2017?
Your
vacation doesn’t always need to be in the beach, or in a tourist
destination with main attractions that draw huge crowds. You can always
try something different like bungee jumping, rafting, mountain climbing
or walking safaris.
Check out this list of travel destinations to feed your inner thrill seeker self!
Norway
Located in Western Norway, the Preikestolen or also known as The Preacher’s Pulpit,
is one of Norway’s main tourists attractions and is popular among
thrill-seekers. It stands 604 meters (1,982 ft) above sea level with its
plateau at 25 meter squared (82 feet). Unless you are experienced in
base jumping, you might want to settle with standing on top of its flat
squareor peering over the cliff which is enough to give you a
spine-tingling experience.
Source: Markus Tischler
Abu Dhabi
In
case of a long flight and happen to have a stopover in Abu Dhabi, maybe
you can swing down at Ferrari Worldand ride the world’s fastest roller
coaster – the Formula Rossa. This world-breaking ride speeds up to 240
km/h simulating the rush of what it’s like to drive a Ferrari F1 racer.
Prepare to have your skin pulled back on your face!
Source: Edd72
South Africa
Fly to South Africa
if walking with lions or shark cage diving is your ultimate adrenaline
rush! The country is blessed with breathtakingly beautiful surroundings
and offers a lot of adventures to get your blood pumping. The thrills
you can do are endless - from bungee jumping, white water rafting,
skydiving, rock climbing, rhino tracking and even crocodile cage diving!
Source: G&T
Chile
The
Futaleufu River in Chile is one of the premier and most-demanding
whitewater runs in the world. With its rough stretches and hard rapids,
surrounded by towering peaks of snow-capped mountains, the experience
will surely be unlike any river you rafted before. There’s also mountain
biking and kayaking options available.
Source: Jenna Bullis
New Zealand
When
it comes to heart-stopping adventures in one destination, there’s
nothing quite like what New Zealand can offer. Every extreme sport you
can think of can be found here. Try Zorbing, where you get into an
inflatable ball and rolled into down hills. Enjoy the incredible views
with skydiving and bungee jumping in Queenstown. Aside from that,
there’s also caving, jet-boating and water rafting.
Source: Tim Welbourne
Brazil
Get
your adrenaline fix and try Rio de Janeiro’s hang gliding and
paragliding! Soar over Rio and indulge yourself in the spectacular
viewsof green forests andstunning beaches! Get to see famous attractions
like the SãoConrado beach and Two Brothers Mountains in Ipanema. Other
activities in Brazil include rappelling in Barra de Guaratiba, horse
riding safaris in Pantanal and canyoning through waterfalls.
Source: Marcio Santos
Spain
If
you want to try something “wild”in Europe, how about joining the bull
run in Pamplona, Spain during the fiesta of Saint Fermín? Taking part in
the festival is no joke as there had been a lot of casualties over the
years. You can also climb the Caminito del Rey, Spain’s most terrifying
mountain path. Its steep walls are pinned near the El Chorro village and
is over 100 years old and 350 ft. high. Its path of missing sections
and holes is surely not for the faint-hearted!
Source: volkskrant
Nepal
Climbing
the highest mountain is no longer the ultimate feat, skydiving over it,
is! Leap from a helicopter from a 23,000 ft height and take in the
breathtaking scenery as you float towards a drop zone. Start saving as
the cost is at 35,000 USD per person!
Source: Ace the Himalaya
Nicaragua
Have
you ever heard about volcanic boarding? Include this amazing experience
in your bucket list this year! Schedule your trip to Nicaragua and hike
at one of their active volcanoes, the Cerro Negro for about 45 minutes.
Upon reaching the peak, strap yourselves and slide down the
728-meter-high volcano! Reach the bottom in less than 3 minutes and
enjoy the exhilarating speed!
Source: Nayarr Butt
France
Let
loose and get your pulse racing with extreme adventures that you can
try in France. Go paragliding over the French Alps, ski in the La Grave
also known as the “Death Mountain” or ride the 8-15 metre monster
Belharra wave.
Source: Eric Faurisson
Are
your palms sweaty and itching to book a flight to these destinations
now? What would you like to experience first? Share with me on the
comments below.
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