6 Extreme Adventures That Prove You're a True Daredevil
Pushing your boundaries can transform a standard vacation into an unforgettable adventure. Whether you're a born thrill-seeker or aiming to conquer fears, these heart-pounding activities offer adrenaline rushes for all levels. Incorporate one into your next trip for lasting memories.
Whitewater Rafting on the Zambezi River (Victoria Falls), Zimbabwe/Zambia
Experience a thrilling, water-soaked ride on the Zambezi River with its 15-mile stretch featuring about 23 rapids, named dramatically like Stairway to Heaven, the Terminator, and Judgement Day. Tours depart from both Zimbabwean and Zambian sides. Available most months, but for maximum challenge, book August to December when water levels are lowest.
Bungee Jump from Macau Tower, Macau, China
Conquer heights with AJ Hackett's bungee jump from Macau Tower—the world's highest at 765 feet. Founder AJ Hackett famously jumped from the Eiffel Tower in 1987. Jumps operate in nearly all weather, with Night Bungy available from 6 p.m. in winter or 7:30 p.m. in summer.
XLine Dubai Marina Zip Line, Dubai, UAE
Dubai's XLine Dubai Marina, the world's longest urban zip line, launches from 558 feet at Amwaj Towers in Jumeirah Beach Residences. Soar 1 kilometer at 50 mph. Dual lines allow tandem rides for shared thrills.
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, China
Test your nerve on the world's longest and highest glass-bottomed bridge, 850 feet above Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon in China's Zhangjiajie Prefecture. Enjoy panoramic views, then opt for a 2-3 hour valley hike, a 20-yuan slide, or a 35-yuan zip line.
Shark Cage Diving, Gansbaai, South Africa
Come face-to-face with great white sharks in Gansbaai's Overberg District. clearest visibility from March to September at Shark Alley, 8 km offshore between Dyer Island and Geyser Rock. Spot up to 60,000 fur seals on Geyser Rock from April to September.
Volcano Boarding on Cerro Negro, Nicaragua
Board down active Cerro Negro volcano in Nicaragua's Cordillera de los Maribios after a 45-minute hike to 2,388 feet. Stand for Instagram shots or sit for speeds up to 30 mph.
Ashley Bess is an editor-turned-freelance writer who describes herself as short, opinionated, recently repatriated, a lover of gin and travel, and armed with a head full of useless song lyrics and movie quotes.
