Adventure Travel
Looking for some excitement on your next holiday? We can help you become the risk taking traveler you've always wanted to be and make sure that you never suffer through a boring vacation again. Browse through our different categories of adventure travel information to find resources, advice, tips and exciting destinations for your next trip.
Adventures For Thrill Seekers
Are you the type of person who loves adventure? Does the thought of going on an organized tour and suffering through mindless trivia make you sick? If so, these adventures are for you. They are the ten most thrilling travel activities on the planet.
Auto Racing
Jump behind the wheel of a race car and feel the vibration of the motor as you speed across the track. These companies allow you to firsthand experience the thrill of NASCAR or Formula 1 race car driving.
BASE Jumping
BASE jumping refers to when a person jumps off of a static object like a building or a cliff with a packed parachute. (Clinically insane is another term.) More dangerous than skydiving due to the compact nature of the jump, BASE jumping is often, but not always, illegal. Take a look at these resources to find out how to make a safe and successful jump.
Best Wildlife Viewing
Take a walk on the wild side for your next holiday. This article has the top ten places in the world to view wildlife or go on safari. Whether it's the uniqueness of the animal, like polar bears in Canada, or the sheer abundance, like in Africa, animal lovers will not be disappointed.
Camel Safaris
Play the role of Bedouin and join one of these camel trekking safaris. Venture across the desert on the back of a camel in far off and exotic locations like the North African Sahara Desert or the Indian Thar Desert.
Civilian Space Travel
After decades of manned space flight, the prospect of mass-scale civilian space travel finally seems to be at hand. Companies like Virgin Galactic are preparing to start suborbital flights sometime in the current decade.
Dogsledding Trips
You don't have to be training for the Iditarod to take up dog sledding. There are adventure dogsledding trips available in Alaska, Canada, Greenland and Scandinavia.
Dude Ranches
Dude ranches are a way for people to experience the ranch life and try their hand at cattle herding and horseback riding. Sure it's hokey, but it can also be the adventure vacation of a lifetime. Anyone remember the film City Slickers?
Hang Gliding Clubs
Similar to paragliding but with a fixed wing instead of a chute. Hang gliding is one of the most thrilling activities on the planet.
Heli-Skiing
Love skiing, what about helicopters? Well you'll love heli-skiing then. Imagine flying via helicopter deep into the backcountry and skiing on the most remote slopes on the planet.
Ice Climbing
It's just like rock climbing but on ice. Meaning it's way harder (and way cooler). Find your way using our directory on the sport.
Kayaking
River kayaking is pretty much the exact opposite of sea kayaking. It's a fast-paced action packed ride down raging rivers and falls that is pretty much one of the most bad ass activities on the planet.
Mountain Climbing
Dust off those hiking boots, head to your nearest mountain and climb it! Different mountains present different challenges, some are mostly hiking, while others are full-scale vertical challenges.
Paragliding
Paragliding is a sport in which participants fling themselves off of mountains and cliff faces with a running start and parachute wings on their backs. If you're still listening, fliers are rewarded for their feats of bravery by flight times as long as a few hours, stunning views and gentle landings.
Roller Coasters
Adrenaline junkie? Get a quick fix by checking out one of these amazing roller coasters.
Safari Lodges
Mostly located in Africa, Safari lodges are usually in national parks or private game reserves. Amazing holiday destinations for wildlife enthusiasts, these lodges range from luxurious to rustic, but rest assured that anytime lions are in the vicinity, things are bound to be adventurous.
Safaris
Going on safari, long a favorite pastime for literary heroes, these days is becoming more and more popular with ordinary travelers looking for something extraordinary. Check out these safari holiday providers to find a great company.
Scuba Diving
Find info on the best places to dive and things like how to get your PADI Certification.
Sea Kayaking
Adventurous and relaxing at the same time, sea kayaking is a great way to relax and see an area's coast. Popular with eco tourists and nature lovers, as it is a footprint free way to travel.
Ski Trips and Holidays
Plan your ski trip today and soon you could be hitting the slopes at an amazing resort and living the fantasy life of a 1980's film protagonist.
Skydiving Centers and Dropzones
There's not much that's more thrilling or adventurous than jumping out of a plane and experiencing freefall for a few thousand feet. Find a dropzone near you.
Snowboarding Holidays
Not quite the youthful rebellion that it once was, snowboarding has taken its place next to skiing on most of the world's slopes.
Storm Chasing Tours
Storm chasing, as seen in the 1996 hit film Twister, is when a crew of scientists or amateur scientists chase storm systems in their vehicles in the hopes of spotting the formation of tornadoes. See the action firsthand by joining one of these trips.
Surfing Holidays
Put your wet suit on and catch the perfect wave. Use our directory to find surfing lessons, holidays and more.
Things To Do Before You Die
Adventurous and sometimes opulent, this bucket list will take you all around the world in search of unforgettable travel experiences. Whether it's dog sledding in the great white north or taking in an opera in Vienna, anyone who can complete this bucket list will be able to put in a serious claim for world's most interesting person.
Urban Exploration
When people hear the term 'exploration' it conjures up images of the Sahara Desert or some other remote place. But for some exploration you don't even have to leave your own city. Urban exploration is all about seeing the hidden side of a city.
Whitewater Rafting Adventures
Raging rapids anyone? What could be more adventurous than rafting down a surging river? Find a whitewater rafting adventure with our directory.