Extreme Adventure Travel: Top 8 Adrenaline Pumping Excursions
Macau Tower Bungee Jump
There are plenty of places to bungee jump around the world, but those looking for extreme adventures should give the AJ Hackett Macau Tower a try. It boasts the highest public jump at 233 meters (764 feet).
Located on the island of Macau, a special administrative region of China or SAR, adrenaline junkies free fall on a guided cable system that slows down at about 30 meters (98 feet) from the ground before bouncing back up again.
The tower also offers nighttime jumps as well as costume rentals for those looking to accelerate their fun even further.
Doors off Helicopter Ride over Active Volcanoes
Extreme adventure vacations don’t get much better than this.
Looking to get up close and personal with an active volcano? There’s only one way to truly observe the majesty of a volcanic eruption and that’s from the vantage point of a helicopter.
Hawaii’s Big Island offers a tour of the Kilauea Volcano from the safety of a military-style observation helicopter with no doors.
Riders can actually feel the heat off the lava from 500 feet above. Whether you’re looking to get some amazing photographs or are just a thrill junkie, a helicopter ride over a volcano is an extreme addition to any travel bucket list.
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A Motorcycle Rally Through Cambodian Jungles
Advertised as the “ultimate dirt-bike adventure,” Tours in the Extreme offers an annual motorcycle rally through Cambodian jungles. Not for the faint of heart, this ride covers 1,242 miles over 12 days — journeying off the beaten path and even illegally crossing borders.
From occasionally sleeping under the stars to visiting temples and crossing rivers in handmade canoes, this tour is made for extreme sport aficionados and the physically fit.
