Top 5 Countries for Adventure Junkies
Freefalling from the sky. Swimming with sharks. Deep diving in the ocean. Walking on a frozen river. If these words sound exciting to you, then you’re a true adventure junkie. If your relentless craving for an adrenalin kick gets you wandering on the road less taken, then read on. We’ve scanned the world to bring to you the top 5 countries for adventure travel. Get packing, guys!
- New Zealand
For years, New Zealand has been the undisputed mecca adventure. In fact, ‘Adventureland’ should be the country’s second name. This gorgeous country offers the perfect opportunities for gutsy daredevils. From climbing snow-capped mountains to kayaking to sky diving, New Zealand’s diverse landscape will spoil you with choices.
2. Australia
New Zealand’s neighbor, Australia is giving it tough competition when it comes to adventure. Blessed with 30,000 miles of coastline, the stunning Great Barrier Reef, and the golden sandy wonder of the Australian Outback, there’s no dearth of adventure in Down Under. Of course, for a thrill seeker diving into the Great Barrier Reef is a must. Besides, there’s trekking across the desert, riding the Horizontal Falls, flying over Lake Eyre, camping on top of Mount Kosciuszko and lots more.
3. Brazil
There’s so much more to Brazil than parties, carnivals, football and barbecues. The country is ripe with adventure. It’s biggest playground for adventure is obviously, the great Amazon, the river and the forest. That’s not all. You can experience the wonder of Iguazu Falls — the world’s largest waterfall system, snorkel in underground cave pools, mountain bike across the country, or night walk in the Pantanal.
4. Portugal
Don’t let Portugal’s tiny size and coastal beauty fool you into believing that’s just another sunshine country for beach bums. Don’t forget, this is the land of explorers like Megallan and Vasco da Gama. Adventure is in the country’s blood. So, what can you do here? Kayak down Rivers Sabor and Tua, windsurf on Guincho beach, horse ride through Alentejo, conquer Portugal’s tallest peak or volcanoes if you dare, go whale watching; the list is endless!
5. Canada
Canada’s vast wilderness abounds in adventure. There are ample opportunities to go skiing on its snowy mountains, canoeing in its many rivers and lakes, meet polar bears in Manitoba, and of course hiking. If you’ve got time, money, and adrenalin then bike, hike, ski and paddle across the country on the world’s longest (14,864 miles) recreational route, the Trans Canada Trail!
With so many adventures awaiting you, it’s best to start now!
