10 Best Adventure Holiday Destinations

So, we heard you like to call yourself an adventurous backpacker: is that right?You’re that guy who’s always looking for some exciting things to do and for some extraordinary experiences to win out of a vacation, right? If this is case, you should definitely stick with us until the end of this article, as we’re going to talk about ten best adventure destinations that will offer you that dose of adrenaline rush you need in your life to escape from routine!

1. Chile

Chile really is the land where almost every adventurous activity is possible. From glaciated volcanoes to perfumed vineyards and deep fjords surrounded by desert valleys, Chile features ten UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, making its commitment to sustainability very clear. Come here and choose from myriads of options, from hiking to climbing, kayaking, horseback riding, sight-seeing, photographing, camping and much more!

White water kayaking in Chile

James Heim and Michelle Parker using Kayaks to access skiing on Laguna de Incas in Portillo Chile

Red Bridge, Coñaripe, Chile

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2. Sri Lanka

The island nation of Sri Lanka offers its tourists some dramatic views over the wildlife surrounded by the Indian Ocean. The country it is internationally renowned for its powerfully scented coffee, the exotic teas, the rubber production industry and the coconuts. But Sri Lanka also shines when it comes to natural tropical beauties, such as delightful rainforests and stunning beaches, ready to welcome you and your adventure plans.

Rafting and Canyoning Kitulgala Sri Lanka

Climbing the Rock, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

Climbing the Rock, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

Diving, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

Galle, Sri Lanka, Diving from stone ramparts

Surf in Sri Lanka and you can get an elephant to carry your surfboard

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3. Namibia

Experience the authentic nomadic African tours here in Namibia, by exploring its majestic desert landscapes, its thrilling Skeleton coastline and the wildlife-rich Etosha National Park. Everything falls under the name of “spectacular” in this country, when it comes to adventure holidays. Test your trekking skills among the dotted hot springs or just enjoy the jaw-dropping views of the stars above you in a night safari!

 Damaraland Camp (Damaraland, Namibia)

Etosha National Park, Namibia

Rising Sun AutoKAP on Dune 45 in Sossusvlei, Namib Desert Namibia 

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4. Papua New Guinea

Another great choice as an adventure holiday destination definitely is Papua New Guinea. With its magnificent natural sceneries and its ultra-diverse cultural heritage, not to mention the opportunity of some great trekking sessions in dense jungles or the waves of New Ireland that are there waiting for you to ride them, this country never stops amazing the travelers!

Kayaking in Papua New Guinea

Kayaking in Papua New Guinea

Underworld wonder Adventure Papua New Guinea

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5. Patagonia

Patagonia will offer you the chance of admiring one of the most pristine and hypnotizing landscapes in the whole world! Let yourself fascinated by the incredible views over nature and wildlife, from the dense rainforests to the beautiful volcanoes and the thousands of majestic glaciers, not to mention the spectacular water colors of its lakes.

Patagonia Adventure

Perito Moreno Glaciar, Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia

Southern Patagonian Ice Field Patagonia

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6. Ethiopia

Feel free to explore your limits throughout the highlands of Ethiopia, one of the world’s oldest nations and certainly a heaven for the adventurous spirits looking for amazing trekking experiences between desert landscapes and dramatic mountain sceneries. Expect jaw-dropping cliffs and escarpments and an opportunity to interact with the very friendly villagers along your way. Don’t miss out their cuisine either! It might seem just “raw” at first, but trust us, there’s some real value in simplicity too!

thiopian landscape by Mariusz Kuzniak

Simien Mountains - Ethiopia

Simien Mountains, Ethiopia. 

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7. New Zealand

We could say everything is included in the adventure holidays packages you’ll get in New Zealand! Such astonishing untouched landscapes, dramatic fiords, thrilling rainforestssurrounding glaciers, dangerous-looking volcanoes, mysterious beech forests and some rugged coastlines will definitely leave an unforgettable mark in your memory! Don’t miss this opportunity, hit New Zealand as soon as you can!

Audrey abseils an underground waterfall

Nevis bungee jump in Queenstown, New Zealand 

Rotorua Canopy Tours - Rotorua, New Zealand 

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9. Iceland

Take your adventure day trips or the multi-day tours offered by the agencies in Reykjavik and start exploring this idyllic country now, leaving all your second thoughts home! Don’t be shy, just let yourself go and explore Iceland’s sculptures in lava and ice, dotted by smoking geysers and exhilaratingemerald valleys along the way. Here in Iceland you can have an encounter with a land of geological extremes close up, not to mention its spectacular turquoise thermal pools, in an atmosphere that is totally otherworldly.

Gullfoss waterfall, Iceland

Hiking in Iceland

Ice climbing Iceland

The Skógafoss Waterfall – Iceland

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10. Australia

Yes, we had to mention the Continent itself and not just a small part of it, that’s right, because Australia itself is a land of adventure. Wherever you decide to go on this continent, the adrenaline rush offered by its landscapes will certainly hit you anyways. From the sacred Ayers Rock surrounded by soft steppes, to the Kakadu National Park Tours or the trekking and hiking opportunities in the amazing Tasmania, not to mention the cultural heritage of its retro cities or the nightlife of its metropolis, Australia will certainly satisfy all tastes.

Bungee jumping in Australia

Claustral Canyon in the Blue Mountains  Australia

Crocosaurus Cove Aquarium, Australia

Riding Rapids - Barrington Tops Australia

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