Best Spots For Extreme Stunts
Some travelers enjoy visiting new places for the thrill of a new cuisine style, or seeing local culture and art; others enjoy the thrill associated with finding new ways to push their comfort zones and challenge boundaries and potential. Today this article will be covering some of the most extreme places on earth, where travelers are given the opportunity to realize their dreams and cross another daredevil attempt off their bucket list.
Extreme Hiking
For the thrill-seekers out there who are looking to find their toned down version of Pompeii, the first extreme activity to make this list is La Fortuna hiking trails in Costa Rica. Yep, you read that right; tourists have been flocking to this hot spot attraction for years to conquer an active volcano trail. Okay, maybe the chances of an eruption are not too high, but for natural born explorers, a chance to walk on former lava plains with beautiful lush forests is an opportunity of a lifetime. Hikers are cautioned to stay on marked trails for safety concerns, considering the volcano is still active. However, with an inkling of caution and an established route, La Fortuna is king of the hiking trail with one heck of a view.
Now that you know about the extreme hiking opportunities available, you will be excited to hear the next intense activity.
Skydiving
Cape Town, South Africa is the next suggestion on the list with a cool opportunity for those adrenaline junkies who enjoy jumping out of a perfectly fine airplane, just for the fun of it. As far as businesses go, there are a few options available to tourists to choose from, but once booked, travelers should prepare for a world-class sight and professional skydiving experience. Jumping at high altitudes, one will be able to see a stretch of gorgeous scenery including rising mountains, broad bodies of water and even the iconic Robben Island where legend Nelson Mandela was incarcerated.
Skydiving is an awesome opportunity to test one's courage, however, the next slide offers an extreme stunt which is as much focus as it is boldness.
Slacklining
What the heck is slacklining? Well, for those who don’t know, slacklining is an emerging trend where enthusiasts walk across a gap while balanced on a suspended polyester band. This crazy activity is attracting tons of daredevils around the world. Yosemite National Park in Nevada California has become a haven for tourists and locals alike to practice and hone their slacklining skills. Active slacklining groups have been cooperating with park rangers to ensure the activity is safe but still challenging. For the bold adventurers looking for a trying test, and a jaw-dropping view, Yosemite park is the place for you.
Slacklining is incredibly thrilling when done in an extreme terrain, however, it is nothing compared to the courage one needs to do this next activity.
Base Jumping
Adventure is a way of life in Norway, and with a combination of adventure and lots of cliffs, there is bound to be base jumping. Known to be an exhilarating yet straightforward activity, base jumping is the act of jumping off a cliff, base or any high object with a parachute. Troll Wall and Preacher’s Pulpit are two of the most visited sights and are bound to give dauntless tourists an experience they will not soon forget. This entire process is made possible by the Allemannsretten act in Norway, which states the right to roam, all people in Norway are subject to the availability of any unclaimed land as a right to be able to explore and enjoy the boundless land this Scandinavian country has to offer.
Base jumping takes a certain type of courage, however, the next slide offers an activity with a few more precautions for those looking for a thrill without the risk.
Edge Walk
CN Tower, one of the tallest building in the world, hosts a fun activity for bold tourists that want a top quality view of the Ontario hub, Toronto. If standing on the edge of a three hundred and fifty-six-meter tall building does not get the blood pumping, there is not much else that will. Edge Walk is the highest full-circle walk on a ledge and is a way for daring visitors to view the city from in a fun, hands-free, way. CN Tower opened Edge Walk in August of 2011 and since, has remained a top tourist attraction and runs in all weather, with the exception of an electrical forecast.
Edge walk is a great opportunity to test one's boldness in Canada, however, the next slide offers an even cooler event, located in New Zealand.
Zorbing
New Zealand, the land of the Kiwis, also plays home to one of the coolest and weirdest extreme tourist attractions on the planet. Located in Rotorua, Zorb is the leading brand in ball rolling adventure. Zorb is a local company in the area and is known for hosting hysterical entertainment by placing customers in large inflatable balls and having them roll down custom-designed tracks. Customers can even take it upon themselves to race up to three friends down the hill in a competition. This adventurous activity is one of the most entertaining games around and is a must-try for anyone in search of an out of the ordinary spectacle.
New Zealand's zorbing is an interest new trend that has been catching on. Upcoming is another sweet idea for those globetrotters looking to get out and about.
Mount Chimborazo
All space enthusiasts are bound to love this next hot spot; Mount Chimborazo is the closest location on earth to outer space. Ecuador's highest point is a popular destination for wanderers who are eager to get as close as they can to space without actually leaving earth’s soil. Although Chimborazo is not the tallest mountain on earth, its geographical location in correspondence to earth’s center makes this experience seem almost extraterrestrial. This location has also been a stagnant volcano for a long time, believed to have had its last eruption sometime around 550 C.E.
For those who like the scientific thrill of Mount Chimborazo, the following is a great way to follow up with an unusual boarding activity.
Sandboarding
Huacachina tours is another phenomenal tourist attraction which has been changing the game of surfing. Located in Peru, Huacachina is a quaint village which hosts a variety of shops, bars, and accommodations, but has more famously become a hub for sandboarding. The premise for sandboarding is the same as surfing, except instead of waves, riders take on the dunes that surround a local lagoon. Temperatures are hot, and there is much else to keep travelers busy when they are not preoccupied with catching a gnarly sand dune.
For those who are maybe a little tired of the sand, the following slide offers a different activity that is still exciting.
Kayaking Through Caves
For those that have a certain appreciation for the power of water, kayaking tours in Vietnam are a spectacular place to see the naturally occurring scenic islets that have formed in the Gulf of Tonkin. In specific, Halong Bay hosts a variety of unique tourist options which cannot be found anywhere else. There are opportunities to kayak through caves to local villages for food and drink, as well as the ability to see the gorgeous mainland forests from a distance. Certain organizations, such as Tofino Expeditions, are also allotted exclusive access to various chartered waterways that are unavailable to others, making this all-encompassing option a necessary addition to any hit list.
Now that you know about the cool kayaking opportunity in Vietnam, the following is the last but not least with another crazy aquatic opportunity.
Cage Of Death
Crocosaurus Cove is an amazing opportunity for daredevils to participate in one of the scariest events of their life. In the heart of Darwin, Australia customers, both local and world travelers, are welcome to tempt fate with a cage dive. This crazy stunt allows anyone over the age limit to get in a cage and up close with a real crocodile. Visitors may also be presented with the opportunity to hold and interact with a baby crocodile and check out the massive aquarium on location, which holds turtles, Archer Fish, and Barramundi. This spot will be sure to scare anyone just the right amount for the thrill of a lifetime.