As much as we would like to just lay on a beach or see some beautiful lakes or mountains, sometimes our body and mind needs to get out of its comfort zone to challenge ourselves! This is where you should ditch your conventional travel destinations and start searching for some adventure travel destinations to go on! 

Since you are here, you must be planning an adventure trip with your friends or just own your own. Well, the good news is our planet is full of such places that offer adventure and beauty alike, yet we have compiled a list of top adventure travel destinations for you around the globe. Go ahead and check these out to find your next adventure travel destination! 

1. Machu Picchu 

Machu Picchu offers its visitors a great hiking and trekking tour that you can take on your own or book a tour group. You can easily reach there via a train or a bus, or you can take a 5 day long trek to climb all the way up there. 

Apart from trekking there is so much to see and explore about the Incan Empire that has built this empire. There is so much cultural significance that you will find interesting to know about. Here, the view of the river and hills is just breathtaking, make sure to visit Machu Picchu at least once in your lifetime! 

2. Brazil

When we hear Brazil our mind straight goes to the Amazon River and rainforest, and why wouldn’t it! The adventure lovers love to explore the mighty jungle in Brazil and do river rafting in one of the largest rivers of the world. 

You should not miss out on popular adventurous places in Brazil such as Serra da Canastra National Park for hiking, you can also go for a dive in Fernando de Noronha and take an adventurous trip to Parque Nacional do Iguaçu. Apart from these popular places, you can also do activities like river rafting, kayaking, canoeing, and so much more.

3. Canada

With many national parks, secluded locations, tall mountains, freezing lakes, Canada is a perfect place for adventure lovers across the world. There is no shortage of adventurous activities to do here. 

Go trekking along with some of the iconic hiking trails between the national parks or some of the popular hiking points. You can also do ice skating and ice fishing when it’s winter. Apart from this are many other adventurous activities offered by several private companies that you would just love to explore.

4. Botswana 

Would you like to see wildlife from up close? Cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, and even might elephants? Yes then, Botswana does offer such adventures for wildlife lovers across the world. You would be surprised to see how calming the wildlife might feel. 

You can take a safari to see the animals up close, stay in tents or do camping under the stars, and if you are feeling a little more adventurous then do boating across the national parks in the country! 

5. Turkey

Turkey is a beautiful country but it won’t disappoint your inner adventure lover. If you want a perfect blend of beautiful European cities as well as mild adventures then Turkey should be on your list. For adventure you can do the hot balloon ride over Cappadocia to see the beauty of this European city with a middle eastern touch. It feels surreal to be up in the air floating and seeing the view of water and the city. 

6. Japan 

Japan too offers an adventure trip for its visitors with its highest peak Mount Fuji where you can hike and feel like you are on top of the world. You will feel like you can see the whole country from here and it looks out of the world. 

Japan is also a cultural hub where you can explore so many of its layers. Start with exploring the cuisines, anime inspired cafes, little villages that showcase the slow paced yet advanced way of living, and so many temples, shrines, and beautiful places.

7. Cerro Negro in Nicaragua

Here, you will be able to do so many things and satisfy your inner adventure junkie. Tourists travel all across the world to kayak, zip lining through the jungle, and see the active volcanoes. One of the most popular activities here is to stand on a piece of plywood and slide on slopes, it’s much more adventurous than it sounds. Volcano boarding isn’t a very common experience so be the first one in your group to try it out! 

8. Portugal 

Last, but not the least Portugal too offers a wide range of adventurous activities to its travelers. Here, you will get to see the Azores Islands which are as adventurous as their beauty. You can go swimming, boating, biking, and even hiking here. But the place is most popular for canyoning where you would go down a waterfall crossing the slippery rocks in fast flowing water.

9. Alaska 

Alaska is one of the least populated places on earth and here you will find tons of adventurous activities to take part in. You would love the secluded yet vast area that looks empty without any sight of a person.

Heli-skiing is one of the popular adventurous sports here. You will just hop on a helicopter and be dropped on an untouched mountain. Work your way through and reach your destination with everything you have. It’s going to be one of the most memorable experiences of your life, so if you can, try it! 

Summary

These are some of the places that promise you a good adventure gateway. We have enlisted a wide variety of travel destinations varying from deserts to mountains, and beaches to forests, so you can easily choose one that you would love to go on. That will be all for now, make sure to check out other travel related content on page!