If you need a drastic change from spending your holidays soaking up the sunshine on the beach, or if you are simply just tired of being bored at home, then we have the answer. Why not try something that you have never done before in a location that you have never been to?
Here’s our list of extreme sports and adventure holidays
Could theses bring some excitement back into your life, have a read and let us know if any of them tickle your fancy.
River surfing in Queenstown, New Zealand
Queenstown is known the adventure capital of New Zealand, which is rapidly gaining a reputation as the adventure capital of the world. Offering anything from heli-skiing to bungee jumping, hiking to skydiving, Queenstown, with the Kawarau River running through it, has an adventure to suit everyone.
Trekking in Nepal
Home to eight of the 10 highest mountains in the world, including Mt Everest, Nepal is still the holy grail of trekking destinations. Summits over 8,000m come into the mountaineering category. Trekking peaks range from 5,587m to 6,654m and permits are required from the Nepal Mountaineering Association.
Heli-skiing/snowboarding in Canada
Most ski areas now offer day heli-ski trips and Snowcat (giant snowmobiles) explorations into the backcountry. Operators should provide equipment such as ice picks and radio transceivers to help locate skiers after an avalanche. Avalanche training should also be considered.
Climbing and mountaineering in Scotland
Scotland is popular for ‘Munro bagging’ – a summit peaking over 3,000ft (915m). The towering crags on the Isle of Skye and the granite rocks of the Cairngorms are popular while the mountains around Glencoe offer dramatic views. Glencoe is a good base for rock-climbing courses and mountaineering expeditions.
Adventure eco tour in Costa Rica
Costa Rica has very strict conservation laws, which has encouraged the growth of environmentally-aware adventure tourism in the region. Near El Llano, daring souls can bungee jump all year round from a 265-ft high bridge into a lush tropical canyon, with the Colorado River raging below.
White-water rafting in Australia
The Franklin River runs through 78 miles of wilderness in the remote south-west region of Tasmania. You couldn’t ask for a better stretch of river for a serious white-water rafting trip. Paddle five to 11 days on challenging grade-four rapids, past cascading waterfalls and through deep gorges and thick rainforest.
Dog sledding in Greenland and Alaska
Mush, mush! Faster than you’d expect, a dog sled ride is an exhilarating rush through desolate Arctic landscapes. Forget the noisy snowmobile: a dog sled adventure takes you back in history and fills you with the spirit of past explorers.
Free diving with sharks in Honduras
Roatan Island, off the coast of Honduras attracts thousands of professional divers each year, it also has some great diving schools catering for beginners. Try to imagine how thrilling it would be to be able to explore the underwater kingdom with no heavy or noisy equipment which is what normally scares the animals off. Look out for sharks as they harmlessly frequent the waters.
Ica Marathon in Antarctica
If you are looking for a new challenge then the annual Ice Marathon is the place to head. You can combine raising money for charity with exploring on of the most remote places in the entire world. Temperatures can get as low as -20°C making completing a marathon here pretty tough, but how many of your friends have done the Ice Marathon?
Log Rafting in Sweden
For a totally hands on holiday join an outdoor activity company in Sweden to learn how to fend for yourself join an outdoor activity company (there are several). You are provided with a selection of equipment that you may need to build a raft and then you have to rely on your creativity and simply hope that it doesn’t sink or fall apart as you sail down a calm river. Great fun.