7 Adventure Holidays to Take Before You Die
By Kieron Sellens
Overseas adventure travel is all about seeing jaw dropping
sights and having unforgettable experiences. It’s no wonder that
more and more people are getting drawn into the exciting world.
But if you’ve never done any adventure travel and want to know
what you’re missing, this really is the crème de la crème: 7
Adventure holiday trips you need to take before you die…
The Antarctic Circle
Amongst the least travelled places on the planet, The Antarctic
Circle is the perfect place to start your overseas adventure
travel. For nature lovers, this is particularly brilliant with
some beautiful and unique wildlife and some truly breathtaking
sights. Penguins, seals, whales and albatrosses can all be
spotted during your trip.
Galapagos Islands
The islands that inspired Darwin, unique wildlife found nowhere
else on the planet makes the Galapagos Islands a must visit for
the adventure travel enthusiast. Amongst the wildlife you can
expect to see are giant tortoises, lava lizards, and land
iguanas. The region has a fascinating history and some
incredible sights and sounds – the essentials of any adventure
holiday.
Great Wall of China
Walking along the Great Wall of China is an amazing experience
– as man made structures go, it just constantly amazes with its
sense of scale and grandeur. Adventure travellers will find
visiting this most famous of Chinese icons an unforgettable
experience.
The Trans-Siberian Railway
The Trans Siberian Railway may sound a less gruelling trip than
some of the others because you’re not walking, but it still
presents its own challenges. An epic railway trip that takes you
all the way from Moscow to Siberia and on to Beijing, the real
beauty here is that you get to take in sights that would
normally be well off the tourist track. It’s an experience like
no other, and one that anyone interested in overseas adventure
travel should make sure they enjoy before they die.
Mount Kilimanjaro
Sure, this one is going to be exhausting and it only for
experienced trekkers, but if you manage to reach the snow
covered peak of Africa’s tallest mountain on an adventure
holiday, you can actually see the curvature of the planet.
That’s something that you never, ever forget.
The Grand Canyon
If you’re looking for adventure travel in America, you really
cannot beat hiking along the Grand Canyon. The stunning
landscapes mean that even after two day’s hiking, you’re
unlikely to be bored of the sights. You may have seen pictures,
but actually walking along it is the kind of unforgettable
experience you will be recounting for years to come…
Machu Picchu
The lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu is one of the most
beautiful ancient sites in the world. Clinging to the steep
hillside, and surrounded by jungle covered mountains, it’s no
wonder this site took quite so long to find. Suffice it to say
that photos, website, travel brochures, and indeed, these words
cannot do the site justice – you cannot fail to feel inspired
when surrounded by the beautiful ruins.
Whichever of these adventure holidays you wish to take first
will not disappoint. Just remember to take your camera so you
can showcase the amazing sights you saw to your friends and
family!
About the Author: Kieron Sellens is the marketing manager of
the Association of Independent Tour Operators (AiTO). With
AITO’s cultural breaks
http://www.aito.co.uk/activities-holiday.asp you can choose
from tailor-made adventure holidays, historical tours, musical
trips and many more. The independent tour operators that AITO
represent specialise in worldwide holidays tailored to their
customers’ requirements.
