5 Adventure Travel Destinations

Are you bored with your average vacations? Are you looking to add a bit of adventure to your life? Then you should consider taking an adventure tour! These are guided travel adventures that can push you to your limits while allowing you to see parts of the world most people will never experience.

Adventure travel might be physically demanding — like mountain climbing or trekking through the wilderness. And sometimes it’s just about doing something out of the ordinary — like swimming with dolphins or exploring history on foot.

There are countless adventure travel destinations all around the world. Here are five to give you better examples, in no particular order.

1. Nepal – For Mountain Sports

 

You’ll find some of the tallest mountain peaks, including Mount Everest, in Nepal. Climb some of the world’s tallest mountains. Take a mountain biking excursion. Go trekking to enjoy the views. If mountain sports are you thing, this might be the adventure travel destination for you.

Nepal - Mountains
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Nepal Mountain Peak
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2. The Amazon Rainforest – Riverboat Tours

 

If you want a bit of mystery in your adventure tour, there’s nothing more mysterious than the Amazon rainforest. Surround yourself with unusual wildlife, or interact with communities and unfamiliar cultures as you travel by boat down the Amazon River.

Amazon Rainforest - Trail
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Amazon Rainforest River Tour
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3. Egypt – An Expedition Cruise of the Nile

 

If you want to take river excursions on a more historical tour, consider the Nile River. You can take in Egypt’s wonders while exploring one of the most famous rivers in the world. If history excites you and you want adventure without the sport, this less physical trip might be your perfect adventure tour.

Egypt - Great Sphinx and Pyramid
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Egypt - Nile River Tour
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4. Peru – The Inca Trail

 

Connect with nature, and connect with the past when you take a trekking adventure to the Inca Trail in Peru. Make your way to the ruins of Machu Picchu after enjoying days on foot exploring the beautiful natural landscape.

The Inca Trail
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Machu Picchu
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5. New Zealand – A Bit of Everything

 

If you want a little more diversity in your adventure travel, it’s hard to go wrong with New Zealand. It offers a little bit of everything, from snorkeling and swimming with dolphins to exploring volcanoes or spelunking in local caves.

New Zealand
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New Zealand - Bottlenose Dolphins
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Have you ever taken an adventure tour? What’s your favorite adventure travel destination? If you could take any adventure tour, where would you most like to go? Remember, these are just a few examples of possible trips and activities for adventure travelers. Share your own ideas or favorite places in the comments below.

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