5 Spectacular Destinations For Adventurous Travelers

Some people are not satisfied with just sightseeing in the center of a city or relaxing on the beach, but prefer to lose themselves in nature or practice extreme sports. To all those who consider you adventurous travelers we offer several destinations, spread over the five continents. Without a doubt, you will not be disappointed.

1. Costa Rica

It is a country full of nature and fun for all its visitors. Especially for those who want to live a different and unforgettable experience. Hence, it is considered by many as the mecca of adventure tourism. And it is that  Costa Rica has more than twenty parks and eight nature reserves.

The most famous is the Manuel Antonio Natural Park, in Puntarenas. One of its attractions is its beaches surrounded by tropical jungle, ideal for those who want to surf or do ecotourism.

Equally spectacular is the Corcovado National Park, where you can explore the true Costa Rican jungle, as nature is totally unspoiled and is home to countless exotic species of animals. The best thing is to lose ourselves by it and discover its charms. In addition, outside the park you can do various activities, such as taking a horse ride.

The adventurous travelers who enter Costa Rica can also go rafting on the Pacuare River; visit the turtle sanctuary in Tortuguero; or bathe in the hot springs of the Arenal volcano. Let us remember that the country is located in the “Pacific ring of fire” and is home to one hundred and twelve volcanoes, five of them active.

The possibilities don’t end there. For those who love the marine environment, Cocos Island is your best option. Declared a World Heritage Site, it is home to thousands of species of fish, sharks and cetaceans. All of them can be seen by scuba diving.

2. Iceland

It is full of lush national parks, vast lava fields, and snow-capped glaciers. In this way, visitors can enjoy a wild environment and acquire a unique experience.

Given the small size of the island, it can be traveled from end to end, the Ring Road allows it to be done in a circular way. On the way, tourists will come across the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal complex that has a thermal lake; the immense Vatnajokull glacier; or with the Snaefells volcano, the most active and famous in Iceland.

Also, the route passes very close to some of the best known and most visited places in Iceland, such as the Gullfoss waterfall; the Haukadalur Valley, known for its geysers; the valley and fault of Thingvellir; or the Vatnajökull National Park, which presents a great variety of landscapes.

3. Kenya

One of the great attractions of this African country are safaris, and the most famous place is the Masai Mara, the national reserve that houses the largest concentration of wild fauna in the country. In addition to the animals in all their splendor, tourists will be able to enjoy the spectacular sunset.

Other highlights include Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha, and Lake Nakuru, which is home to a wide variety of birds. Also noteworthy are the Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba reserves, which allow you to discover lesser-known species, such as Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe and oryx beisa.

Kenya offers more alternatives for adventurous travelers, such as trekking Mount Kenya, considered the most challenging technical climbing in Africa; climb the Fischer Tower, a large volcanic column; go skydiving or diving at Diani Beach; or go hiking in Mount Longonot National Park.

4. New Zealand

For adventurous travelers, New Zealand is a great option. And more specifically, the Queenstown region. In it you can practice skiing, paragliding, horse riding, trekking, rafting and, above all, bungy jumping, a variant of jumping in which the rope is elastic and the subject bounces several times after the jump.

Other adventurous possibilities in the oceanic country are skydiving and enjoying the beautiful views of the island, diving in the marine reserve of the Poor Knights Islands, rolling down a Rotorua hill in the Ogo …

If there are those who feel overwhelmed by so much action, they can opt for quieter alternatives, but just as exciting. For example, you can tour the vast number of Waitomo limestone caves by boat. The lighting is provided by the hundreds of fireflies that populate them. The atmosphere could not be more spectacular.

5. Vietnam, perfect for adventurous travelers

The Asian country falls in love with its natural beauty. So one option is to immerse yourself in the Dalat jungle by hiking. Through this activity, tourists will be able to cross mountain ranges, visit villages of ethnic minorities or come across the local fauna, among which are wild monkeys. To regain strength, nothing like camping at Lake Tuyen Lam.

On the other hand, if there is an essential destination in Vietnam, it is Ha-Long Bay, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Here you can explore the trails of Cat Ba National Park, as well as climb the cliff of the Butterfly Valley.

However, the quintessential activity in Ha-Long Bay, due to its calm waters, is kayaking. It can be done through limestone caves in secluded inlets, hidden lagoons, secret beaches or rustic fishing villages. The setting is spectacular.

Vietnam is also home to the largest cave in the world, Hang Son Doong, located in the Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park. Those who enter it will be able to explore its more than one hundred caves, enjoy its rivers, waterfalls, underground currents, or its spectacular stalactites and stalagmites.