10 of the world’s greatest adventure escapes

July 4, 2017
adventurous things to do

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.
~ Helen Keller

Embark on an adventurous journey and discover a new you. Like rolling stones, unsettle for monotony and yearn for an adventure. Do you know what an adrenaline rush does? It not only relieves stress, but also burns calories. So overcome your fears and try something adventurous today! We have picked some really interesting adventure holiday destinations where you can challenge yourself and achieve something big.


Grand Canyon, USA

hiking-the-grand-canyon

What's unique?

  • The Grand Canyon glass skywalk
  • You can indulge in a range of activities like hiking, mule riding, whitewater rafting and biking

The Great Migration, Kenya

The Great Migration

What's unique?

  • It is the world’s largest terrestrial animal migration of wildebeests and zebras
  • Kenya is famous for the Big Five - lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants and rhinos

Machu Picchu, Peru

The Inca Trail

What's unique?

  • The 82-km-long invigorating Inca Trail is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • The best time to visit is between April and October
  • The trail remains closed in February for conservation work

Dog sledding, Alaska

Dog sledding in Alaska

What’s unique?

  • Dog sledding is the national sport of Alaska
  • It has been around for over 1,000 years

Snow leopard expedition, Central Asia

Snow Leopard Expedition

What’s unique?

  • Snow leopards are spotted in the high altitudes of Afghanistan, Kazakstan, Russia, India and China
  • They are unable to roar

Water activities, the Galápagos Islands

sealion diving in Galapagos

What’s unique?

  • UNESCO calls this archipelago a living museum and showcase of evolution
  • Charles Darwin’s evolution theory was inspired by the unusual species present here
  • Sea lion diving is a must-do

The Northern Lights, Norway

Camping for the Northern Lights

What’s unique?

  • Norway is best known for its unheralded appearance of the Northern Lights
  • Aurora Borealis are best seen during the cold, dark months of winter

Trekking, Nepal

Everest Base Camp, Nepal

What’s unique?

  • The Everest Summit or the Everest Base Camp (depending on your choice and level of fitness)
  • There are many other peaks like Annapurna, Kanchenjunga and Manaslu to trek


Deep sea diving, Australia

Australia - GreatBarrierReef

What’s unique?

  • With a coastline of 2,600 km, the Great Barrier Reef is the longest reef in the world
  • It is home to around 1,000 marine species


Skydiving, New Zealand

Sky Diving, NZ

What’s unique?

  • One of the best places in the world for skydiving
  • Most famous spots are at Bay of Islands, Abel Tasman National Park, Fox Glacier, Taupo and Lake Wanaka

By Winnie Karnik