8 most adventurous tourist destinations in the world
Check out some adventure travel destinations around the world that will take you through a range of emotions.
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The world's legendary mountain bike racePortal, Utah:Located on a cliff 70 m above the Colorado River, North America, the mountain road has become one of the symbols of extreme sports. |
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| The world's toughest mountain climbing route -Denali, Alaska:While Everest is known as the world's highest mountain, the road to get there is not steep and harsh. To experience that, you have to go to the top of Alaska's Denali. On this route, adventure lovers will have to experience Arctic living conditions, experience glacier travel and temperatures down to nearly minus 40 degrees Celsius. Winds here can reach speeds of up to 160 km/h. |
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| The Legendary Journey of the World -Snowman Trekking, Bhutan:With nearly 14 km of uphill hiking and 11 stages of nearly 5 km, this 300 km trip is one of the most difficult hikes in the world. Snowman Trekking usually lasts for 25 days. Adventurous travelers will have to endure harsh living conditions with rugged terrain and high altitudes. |
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| An expedition deep into the heart of the earth -Eagle's Nest, Florida, USA:This cave complex has a wonderful landscape. The caves are more than 100m deep. The caves here are like mermaids that attract many divers, despite the danger. At least 10 people have died here since 1981. The area was closed from 1999 to 2003. The remote location, depth and danger make this place only for professional divers. |
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| The most challenging skiing place in the world -La Grave, France:At La Grave, visitors must take a cable car up 10,500 feet before reaching the adventurous ski run with caves and surrounding snow cliffs. This is not a normal resort, but only for experienced adventurers. |
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| Inga Rapids, Democratic Republic of Congo:In 2011, Steve Fisher and his team, including paddlers Tyler Bradt, Benny Marr, and Rush Sturges, became the first people to paddle over the world's largest falls, which flow up to 500,000 cubic meters of water per second. The team faced waves as high as 12 meters. Fisher was nominated as National Geographic Explorer of the Year. |
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| The most terrifying line in the world - nAiguille Dibona, France:In 2016, tightrope walkers Pablo Signoret, Rafael Bridi and Guilherme Coury traveled to Aiguille Dibona in the French Alps to attempt a new record. Installing a 200-meter line between two mountain peaks, the trio set a record for the longest highline at 3,000 meters. To achieve this, they had to transport climbing equipment, canvas, camping gear, food and filming equipment, including a drone and GoPro camera. |
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| The wildest wave in the world -Shiptern Bluff, Australia:Shiptern Bluff is one of the world’s most famous surfing spots, with waves reaching up to 60 metres. The Southern Ocean current creates unpredictable waves that crash down on surfers as soon as they start, making it the perfect spot for extreme sports enthusiasts who want to conquer nature. |
