| 1. Hiking, Boiling Lake, Dominica |
This stunning Caribbean island doesn’t attract many tourists because of its understated infrastructure but what it lacks in beaches it certainly makes up for it adventure. Choose to stay in a tree house eco-complex or hike to waterfalls in the Morne Trois Pitons National Park. The highlight of ‘Nature Island’ is a Boiling lake which is only reached by an energy-sapping all day trek. Once there your guide will be happy to use thermal power to make you a nice boiled egg.
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| 2. White Water Rafting, Futaleufu, Chile |
This volcanic area of Chile has many powerful rivers which are ideal for white water rafting. As part of the southern area of Patagonia the scenery around Futaleufu is breath-taking. Meanwhile there is enough tourism to attract professional guides. The glacial water is here is cold and fresh so don’t fall in. Trips can also be combined with horse riding, fly-fishing, mountain biking and almost any other adventure pursuit you can think of.
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| 3. Climbing, Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania |
Despite being the highest mountain in Africa climbing up Mount Kilimanjaro is relatively straight forward, which is probably why so many celebrities attempt it. Yet it is easy to see what all the fuss is about with spectacular savannah views and the single snow-capped peak standing out in this equatorial environment. As you ascend Mount Kilimanjaro see lush rainforest giving way to alpine scenery.
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| 4. Touring, Angkor Wat, Cambodia |
Visit this incredible complex of temples in South East Asia which has been wonderfully preserved since it was built for a king in the 12th century. Today it remains the world’s largest religious building. Set within a vast archaeological park of some 400 square kilometres it would take you a long time to explore all the ruins properly. But as Indiana Jones and Tomb Raider were filmed here you will certainly feel as though you are following in the steps of adventurers.
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| 5. Surfing, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka |
Ultra-friendly locals, great surf and amazing food make Sri Lanka an ideal place for an adventurous surfing holiday. Although different breaks operate at different times of year, Hikkaduwa waves peak between November and March when the best swells arrive. This bay in the Southern Province also has a lively nightlife and plenty of great snorkelling on offer so that even if the waves disappear the adventure carries on.
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| 6. Zip Lining, Utah Olympic Park, USA |
This extreme zip lining park has one of the world’s steepest zip lines only a short drive outside of Salt Lake City. The area is also known for its excellent skiing having played host to the 2002 Winter Olympic Games so there are all sorts of spills and thrills to be had including lugeing and bob-sledding. There are also amazing tours to be had of the weird desert landscape in these parts.
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| 7. Marlin Fishing, Bahamas |
Relive the excitement of Hemmingway’s poignant short story ‘The Old man and the Sea’ with some marlin fishing in the Caribbean. These huge fish can weigh up to 1800 pounds making them an impressive conquest for anyone with an adventurous spirit. Chartering a boat out into the cobalt blue waters of the Bahamas is an experience that no one will ever forget.
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| 8. Mountain Biking, Yungas Road, Bolivia |
Only at your own risk - the Yungas road is considered the world’s most dangerous because it is steep, long and unpaved. For some unfathomable reason thousands of tourists choose to mountain bike down more than 38 miles of twists and turns on this bumpy road. There are no guard rails for safety and the nearest hospital is two hours away. Your ears are likely to pop as you descend almost 4,000 metres from the Andes Mountains down to the Amazon rainforest. If you dare take your eyes off the road there are some incredible views to be had.
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| 9. Scuba Diving, Yongala Shipwreck, Australia |
This massive ship wreck is the gem in the crown of the Great Barrier Reef as you literally have to fight your way through fish. Every type of intriguing and downright scary aquatic animal is attracted to this sunken 109 metre ship including turtles, sea snakes, bull sharks and hump-back whales. Divers have described the experience as akin to swimming in an aquarium or partaking in a filming session of the Blue Planet. Entry of the wreck is forbidden by law.
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| 10. Bungee Jumping, Border of Zimbabwe and Zambia |
Any bureaucratic hassles with crossing the border are soon forgotten once you are looking at this 115 metre bungee jump. What makes the jump extra special is that you actually plunge from the Victoria Falls Bridge with the incredible sights and sounds of the Victoria Falls, otherwise known as The Smoke That Thunders. Although these are not the highest or the longest waterfalls in the world, the combined height and width make them one of the most powerful. While your bungee jump may only last a few minutes the experience of exploring the Victoria Falls gorges, or going out into the neighbouring countryside for a safari, will stay with you for a lifetime.
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