Top 10 Adventure travel destinations around the world

Hot air balloon in Cappadocia, Turkey

See the Cappadocia region of central Turkey from above in a hot air balloon for 360-degree views of the famous limestone towers and ‘fairy chimneys’ that are unreachable from the ground. We recommend booking with Kapadokya Balloons, the first company to introduce hot-air balloon tourism in Cappadocia. Services include hotel pickup and drop-off, refreshments, comprehensive insurance, and a post-flight champagne party to give you a complete adventure travel experience.

 

 

Swim in the Great Barrier Reef

Divers and snorkelers around the world should experience the Great Barrier Reef once in a lifetime. Not only is this place home to more than 400 species of coral and 1,500 species of fish, but thanks to coral bleaching and global warming, this natural wonder is being rapidly eroded. That means it’s more urgent than ever to see it in all its glory and understand what we’re missing. Plan your visit in 2023 and add this into your adventure travel Bucket List.

 

Sleep under the aurora

Ah, the elusive northern lights, you will find it in every adventure travel destinations list for sure. There are so many factors involved in seeing the Technicolor phenomenon, including location, time of year and weather conditions, but you have very little to lose on a trip to Finnish Lapland. The North Pole is one of the best places to admire the lights, especially if you’re staying at the Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort’s Igloo Hotel or the mobile Aurora Bubble Sled. Plan a trip b/w December to March to increase the chances of viewing the phenomenon.

 

Swim in a Mexican Cenote

Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula offers a wealth of unique natural beauty, especially when it comes to its spongy cenotes. Swimming in one of these natural sinkholes is an incredible experience, as is diving through an underground cave system. While in Tulum, visit Dos Ojos (“Two Eyes”), one of the most beautiful underwater places on earth (bonus points for water visibility), or the Gran Cenote, a rock formation resembling Gothic architecture Please look.

 

Sand surfing in the Sahara desert

The dunes of the Sahara are huge, pristine and built for extreme sports. The desert’s barchan (meaning “crescent-shaped dunes” in Turkish) rows are ideally shaped for sand surfing (going down hills on a surfboard) and sandboarding (going down hills on a snowboard). The view isn’t bad either. A stay at Morocco’s El Guci Gaga Luxury Camp allows you to enjoy sandboarding along with desert activities such as camel riding and quad his bike.

Road trip through America’s national parks

There’s probably no better way to explore America than on a good old-fashioned road trip. Many of the country’s national parks are perfect for a multi-day drive, including Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park and Alaska’s Denali National Park. But if we had to pick just one itinerary, we’d go with the Mighty Five, the cluster of Utah’s national parks that include Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands. The Mars-like landscapes here must be seen to be believed, and the journey can start anywhere from Salt Lake City to Las Vegas.

 

Camp in Antarctica

Antarctica is truly the final frontier when it comes to adventure travel, providing untouched landscapes, unique wildlife, and more activities than you’ll know what to do with (cruising, caving, and thermal spring soaking to name a few). If you can get yourself to Punta Arenas, Chile, Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions will fly you to Antarctica for three days of skiing and hiking before setting you up for a South Pole sleepover.

Dive Belize’s Great Blue Hole

Known for its circular shape and strikingly deep blue color, the Great Blue Hole is a 1,000-foot-wide sinkhole in the middle of Belize’s Lighthouse Reef. Aerial photography is enough to convince anyone of its beauty, but divers are the ones who can experience the wonder beneath.
Giant 40-foot-tall limestone stalactites and stalagmites formed during the last Ice Age.

Swim in Devil’s Pool at Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls, on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia, attracts thousands of tourists each year. One of the biggest attractions here is Devil’s Pool, a naturally formed whirlpool at the edge of the waterfall. Between August and January (depending on water levels), intrepid swimmers can splash around. This spot is the world’s most extreme infinity pool, as only a slippery rock barrier prevents you from going over the edge.