Adventures can be dangerous activities, such as traveling, exploring, skydiving, mountain climbing, diving, rafting, or other extreme sports. Do you remember running around the playground with a swaying tire when you were a kid? Well, the zip line has been a bit renovated since then: nowadays, the zip lines in the treetops reach dizzying heights and you can zoom through the air at breakneck speeds, all securely attached to a safety harness. Enjoy the best adrenaline rush on a Bootleg Canyon zipline tour, let yourself be carried away by the Hawaiian landscape on a zipline safari in Kipu, or explore the longest zipline circuit in North America on an extreme zipline tour in Cancun. That's not all: how about ziplining through the heart of the Puerto Rico rainforest on the Zipline Canopy eco-adventure from San Juan or enjoying the Dominican Republic's first zip line on a zipline adventure in Punta Cana? Thrill seekers don't have to leave the city to test their climbing skills.
Try climbing the steps of these emblematic bridges, where you'll be rewarded with the best panoramic views of the city. Not only is the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge a monumental monument, but the 134-meter-high walkway is also a favorite on the wish list. If you dare, try the Sydney BridgeClimb at night. Daytime and nighttime climbs to Brisbane's Story Bridge are another popular option, with views from the summit that span the nearby Glass House Mountains and Lamington National Park, as well as the climb to the Auckland Harbour Bridge in New Zealand.
Even more exciting than climbing a mountain, is rappelling or rappelling down a mountain. However, it's not as easy as it sounds: you'll have to climb cliffs that cause vertigo, descend rock outcrops and cross icy waterfalls to reach the bottom. For the most incredible views, try rappelling 180 feet (55 meters) next to Brazil's gigantic Iguazu Falls with a rappelling adventure from Foz do Iguaçu, or climb the heights of Rio de Janeiro's iconic Sugarloaf Mountain and then rappelling back down. To enjoy extreme sports without the heights that turn your stomach around, choose to rappel in underground caves, as part of a 4-in-1 adventure in Tulum in Yucatán.
To practice an extreme sport that is calmer than terrifying, experience the sensation of floating in the air with a tandem paragliding excursion, harnessing the force of the wind to propel your parachute. Embark from the top of the 5,380-foot (1,615-meter) Cerro Arco on a paragliding tour of Mendoza and fly over the Andean landscape, or head to Colombia, where you can see the city's matchbox-sized houses on a paragliding adventure in Bogota, or dive over alpine valleys and rugged mountains in a Medellin Paragliding tour. Do like a modern Tarzan, hanging from a harness and flying through the jungle at speeds of up to 100 km/h on the Minjin Jungle Swing in Cairns, Australia's only multi-person swing. Alternatively, try The Ledge, Queenstown's Sky Swing, a half bungy jump and half a swing in the sky that crosses the moonlit city at nightfall.
If you prefer water to heights, abandon paragliding and opt for parasailing, where you'll be propelled 61 meters (200 feet) into the air on a hand glider towed by a speedboat. Book a parasailing adventure in Cancun, where you can enjoy a wide view of Cancun's famous beaches and jungle; take to the skies for a parasailing experience in Maui, where you can soar up to 366 meters (1200 feet) above Ka'anapali Beach, surrounded by palm trees; or try tandem paragliding at Malibu, where you can see the idyllic Malibu hills. For the best family adventure, try the tandem parachute at Disney's Contemporary Resort and see if you can see your favorite characters below. If you want to get off the road and cross nature, you'll need an all-terrain vehicle to deal with the twists, curves and potholes of ever-changing terrain.
Take a high-speed ride through Iceland's Thingvellir National Park, on a superjeep tour of the Golden Circle, where the unique landscape includes boiling hot springs and exploding geysers; explore the desert on a 4x4 safari through the Dubai desert, where you'll enjoy a pit stop at a traditional camel farm; Enjoy your seats for the Broken Arrow jeep tour, a bumpy ride through the Arizona desert on the ominous so-called “Road of No Return”; or cruise the sands of Punta Cana in a dune buggy on a half-day adventure in Punta Cana on a half-day dune buggy in Punta Cana in a half-day dune buggy in Punta Cana. Leave behind bungee cords, safety harnesses and fast-moving vehicles. If you really want an adventure, let Mother Nature deliver the entertainment and simply explore nature. Few landscapes are as magnificent as the epic Grand Canyon, and walking along the edge of the world's most famous canyon is enough to surprise anyone with its significance.
The world-famous Yosemite National Park is another extraordinary gift from nature, and a 2-day tour of Yosemite National Park from San Francisco includes incredible sights such as El Capitan, Tunnel View, Half Dome and Yosemite Falls. Do you want to get even closer to nature? Explore the Thai jungle on the back of an elephant on a hike through the Chiang Dao elephant jungle and a raft tour on the Ping River from Chiang Mai, where you'll march through the heart of the rainforest and experience first-hand the majesty of gentle giants. Nowadays, many athletes go beyond the usual races to try adventure activities, such as hiking or horseback riding, or even more dangerous activities, such as rafting and whitewater climbing. An adventure activity is broadly defined as one that involves a greater risk than normal and may include difficult trips.
There are many potential hazards associated with these sports, so it's important to plan ahead and take the necessary safety precautions. Bicycling is one of the most popular activities today, and bicycles are sold out in many stores. While everyone has a favorite trail for biking, why not explore a new one? Visit a new city park or a new trail, and you might even find another favorite trail. .
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