If you love adventure and traveling, what better way to satiate your desire for both than exploring ultimate sports at the best destinations? The point of adventure traveling is claiming and making it your own, and doing something you’ve never done before. If you have been staying behind the shutters of your windows and doors because of the pandemic, you might think it’s too soon to go out for some outdoor activity that would thrill you. But it’s never too early when it comes to planning, especially for these unusual and exciting activities that will bring you to new heights and new places.
Bungee Jumping
Bungee jumping is an activity similar to skydiving but not as risky. It lets you jump from a tall building or platform while connected to an elastic cord, giving you a once-in-a-lifetime thrilling experience. You can explore several bungee jumping locations across the world, with outdoor and indoor options.
Most indoor sports arenas and venues are always kept clean, and most of these indoor arenas are climate-controlled, but they also have windows and air vents to maintain the best air quality. But check for other safety measures if the area is suitable for bungee jumping, and if there are other safety measures in place.
Rock Climbing
Rock climbing up actual boulders and not your typically indoor versions is one of the most challenging and thrilling sports you can try. You get to hone your skills, improve your strength, and get to enjoy the stunning views around the boulders. You can explore several rock climbing sites across the world, but if you’re looking to try several routes in one trip, India is your best bet. It has plenty of locations where you can rock climb to your heart’s content.
Volcano Boarding or Surfing
Volcano boarding or volcano surfing is the art of descending the face of an active volcano using a mere plywood toboggan or metal boards where you use your heels to brake and steer across volcano slopes. The most famous volcano slope that you can surf is the Cerro Negro in Nicaragua.
Cliff Face Camping
If you don’t mind heights and love hiking summits, one of the best extreme activities you can tackle is cliff face camping. It’s where you stay in tents situated on a 4,000-feet vertical cliff face, giving you some of the best views and adrenaline rush. One of the best places you can try cliff face camping is in Laojun Mountain in China, where you get to sleep in anchored tents perched on a 5500-feet cliff face, facing breathtaking views of the sea of clouds filling up the valley below.
Snorkeling and Diving
If you love all things aquatic or are looking for a unique activity to try while at the beach is scuba diving or snorkeling. These underwater activities can provide you with one of the most thrilling experiences you’ve ever encountered—allowing you to explore the best of the sea world. There are many snorkeling and scuba diving locations you can explore worldwide, but generally, the best ones would be near some shipwrecks underwater that draw in plenty of marine life, giving you a view that’s too good to be true.
ATV Riding
Driving all-terrain-vehicles (ATVs) around rough terrains is one of the most extreme and adrenaline-pumping experiences ever, allowing you to get your blood pumping while polishing your driving skills. It’s a common activity you can enjoy in deserts or sandy places. Don’t miss the chance of unleashing your inner adventurer and go to a trail, rent an ATV, and drive off. One of the best places you can try ATV riding is in the Wadi Rum valley in Jordan.
Skydiving
Skydiving is one of the most intense and fun experiences you can ever try. It’s a three-in-one experience that lets you fly on a private jet plane, jump off from a great height, and parachute your way down. There are several facilities offering skydiving alongside training. However, a consistent and favored destination amongst skydiving enthusiasts is the Fox Glacier in New Zealand—an 8-mile long glacier situated in the remote Westland Tai Poutini National Park.
Snowboarding
Snowboarding is the perfect and extreme combination of sledding, skateboarding, surfing, and skiing, making it one of the best adrenaline-inducing sports out there. It’s a winter sport that lets you descend hills and small slopes with style. The activity is likely available in areas with snow like snowy mountains or manmade ski resorts, so, virtually, you can try snowboarding nearly everywhere in the world.
However, if you’re looking to get the most out of your snowboarding experience, Switzerland is your best choice. It’s home to high peaks of the Alps, littered with ski resorts and hiking trails. From classic rock climbing, volcano surfing to the adrenaline-pumping face cliff camping experience—these ultimate sports and adventure destinations are some of the most thrilling activities you can explore across the world, giving you a fun time and memorable experiences.
