Adventure Travel for Everyone
Adventure travel is taking over the world and increasingly people are adding an element of excitement to their travels. When people visit a destination, they want experiences. The profile of a traveler is changing and the attitude of a traveler is changing with it. Gone are the days when polar expeditions or mountain summits were only for the elite or ultra rich. With annual holiday insurance in hand, weekend warriors can face the elements, push themselves to the limit and live to tell the tale.
Adventure travel is for everyone
We believe it and while some people feel that climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro or jumping out of an airplane is the only way to have a thrill, there are many other ways to add an excitement to your travels. Here are our top picks for adventure travel ideas for everyone that you can do anywhere.
Water
Everyone loves a vacation by the water, but why not try something outside the normal snorkelling or sailing trip? Scuba diving is a great option, but it can be expensive and not everyone is comfortable under the water.
If surfing or kite boarding is a little too adventurous for you, why not try paddle boarding instead?
It’s a great workout and a fun adventure. You can do it anywhere in the world and if you practice on calm waters, you’ll be up and paddling in no time. We gave it a try in Hawaii and were instantly sold on making paddle boarding experiences part of our regular travels.
Land:
Hiking
Hiking is a great way to add adventure travel to your holidays.
You can do it anywhere in the world. We’ve hiked in Asia, Africa, North and South America and New Zealand, but there is something special about hiking in Europe. Particularly Switzerland. Switzerland is known for its amazing hikes through the Swiss Alps. They’ve been catering to hikers for decades. With well marked trails and organized routes, hikers can head out for a day from their hotel or take extended hikes cross country from lodge to lodge. You’ll be mesmerized by the dramatic vistas of the snow capped mountains as you listen to cowbells ring in the distance. Switzerland has some of the most pristine trails on the planet from easy strolls through foothills and farmland, to advanced treks over rocky outcrops and even expeditions to the summit of the Matterhorn.
Biking
When going on vacation, why not rent a bike to explore your destination.? You don’t have to go hard core mountain biking to have an adventure. Exploring the countryside while visiting villages and taking in the incredible scenery is a great way to pass the time. E-bikes are becoming increasingly popular in Europe and we gave it a whirl in Spain when we were there. Spain may be known for its fine wine and dining, but it is also an excellent destination for the great outdoors. Spain is home to the stunning Spanish Pyrenees and the Tour de France makes several stops in these parts. You can ride through history from town to town taking in the beautiful region of Catalunya. So many places in the world are bike friendly and you’ll find that once you try it on vacation, you’ll always add cycling into your next adventure.
Sky:
Not everyone wants to jump out of a plane or bungy jump over a gorge. But you can still have a great adventure in the sky. Paragliding is fast becoming popular. It’s all the thrills of parachuting without the fear of having to jump out of a plane first. It’s also more affordable than taking a flight. With paragliding, you can strap on to a tandem flight with no experience and let the wind take you up into the air while having no fear of free falling at all. Or if that is too much for you, try a hot air balloon ride. Hot air balloons fly all over the world from the Masai Mara of Kenya to Cappadocia Turkey, to most likely right in your own back yard at a country fair. If you are a little more adventurous, try rappelling over a cliff. If you have a good guide with you, you don’t need any experience. He’ll give you a quick lesson and within minutes, you’ll be dangling in the air, letting yourself fall gently into the abyss.
Snow
Vacations don’t always have to be to tropical destinations. Some of the most fun we’ve ever had is in cold weather destinations.
Be it kayaking through ice in Antarctica, trekking on glaciers in New Zealand and Alaska or skiing and snowboarding through Canada and Europe, we love our cold weather adventures.
Snow can be a lot of fun! Be creative and try something new. Sure, everyone has tried a ski vacation, but while you’re at that winter destination, give snow shoeing a try. It’s not much harder than walking, anyone can do it and it’s a great way to enjoy nature and get into the back country.
Adventure Travel is For Everyone
The world is filled with adventure and as more people look for ways to get off the resort, destinations are catering to the explorer in everyone. Adventure is what you make it.
You don’t have to trek to Everest Base camp in Nepal or canyon over waterfalls in Jordan to be an adventure traveler, just get outdoors, embrace the culture and step out of your comfort zone to enrich your travels and ignite your wanderlust.
So book a safari in Kenya or try scuba diving the barrier reef. Sea Kayak through the Hong’s of Thailand or zip over the jungle canopy of Costa Rica. The possibilities are endless and it’s all up to you what to do.
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Yay! Adventure travel for all. Couldn’t agree more.
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I love the pictures! Thank you so much for smiling in these pictures as it is nice to see you enjoying yourself! Of all the pictures posted above I think I would love to do them all. I would attempt the surfing but I’m pretty sure I’d fall ALOT! I am pretty sure I will try it on my next holiday!
I love water adventure…and surfing is quite fabulous and add spice to adventure. Awesome post and great pics!!!
Completely agree that adventure travel is for everyone. Most of my hiking consists of day hikes and scrambling, or easy bike rides, although I do like the more hard core adventures as well
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paddle boarding is supposed to be super awesome for your core muscles! I plan on trying that a time or two in hawaii in the next few weeks!
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Studies have shown that people who participate in active vacations where they actually had some adventure come back more invigorated and relaxed then their counterparts who have passive vacations and do little more that tour an sit in lounge chairs. Great article. Thanks you for writing it.
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One of the greatest adventures I’ve had is taking a tour of Rio’s biggest favela and jungle. Not everybody’s idea of a great adventure but it certainly got the adrenaline pumping as much as any bungee jump or sky dive would!
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Adventure travel doesn’t have to be dangerous or strenuous. Adventure travel just means getting out there and doing something. For me, I love the land and hiking. However, there are so many ways to get moving and seeing the beauty of this world.
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I totally agree. And, I’ll add that adventure travel is for every age as long as you’re healthy. So, take care of that body and go have fun!
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Great advice. I definitely agree. I never thought I would be the adventurous type, but travel has taught me to test my limits and push myself out of my comfort zone. Now I can’t believe the ‘adventurous’ things I get myself into! There really is something for everyone though-you just have to push yourself to experience it
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