Top 10 Adventure Travel Destinations

If you know where to look, adventure is everywhere. The adventures you and your family take are an excellent way to bring your family closer together, expand your worldview, and help you feel young and vibrant. Whether you’re looking for unique experiences, history, culture, wildlife, or a tropical destination, we’ve got you covered! Here’s a list of the top 10 places where adventures abound.

Antarctica

Traveling to Antarctica is the pinnacle of exploration, from crossing the world's most treacherous sea to seeing pristine ecosystems. If you're feeling particularly adventurous, trekking across glaciers or the polar plunge is considered a rite of passage.

Austria

If you love winter sports, traveling to Austria won't disappoint. There are tons of adventure opportunities, including exploring the rolling hills on a fat bike or Segway, snowshoeing, and tobogganing down mountainsides. You can also climb a frozen wall!

Belize

There are no shortages of adventurous opportunities in Belize with its array of wildlife, stunning coastlines, thick jungle, and world-famous reef. Belize's Barrier Reef is the second largest in the world. Your trip can also include climbing through caves or exploring Mayan ruins.

Canada

Canada is the world's second largest country, which means endless adventure opportunities no matter which season it is. You can walk with polar bears, watch grizzly bears, and canoe in isolated lakes to spot moose. Not to mention, because Canada's coastline is the longest in the world, there's a plethora of coastal adventure, such as kayaking amongst a pod of whales or sea lions, and fishing for salmon and halibut!

Chile

Nestled snug between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains, Chile's Patagonia region gives explorers endless opportunities when checking out Torres del Paine National Park. Explore Atacama Desert, where you'll feel like you've landed on the moon while exploring geysers and salt-flats.

Costa Rica

Families traveling together love heading to Costa Rica for its gorgeous mix of animals, ecosystems, and ways for adventure-lovers to relish in them. From surfing schools to relaxing in hot springs, there's something for everyone. If you prefer staying on land, you can explore 28 national parks, go on canopy walks, soar through the treetops on ziplines, or go whitewater rafting.

Galapagos Islands

With its location 600 miles from Ecuador, animal lovers and outdoor adventurers feel like the Galapagos Islands are heaven on earth. You can explore Devil's Crown, an extinct volcanic cone near Floreana Island. Watch sea lions sunbathe on Gardner Bay's beach or check out the giant tortoises on Santa Cruz, and more! There are different options available to be able to experience the islands. I highly recommend going on a smaller boat, so that when you’re spending time on the islands there will be just a handful of you rather than a large crowd. It certainly makes for a more intimate experience and it’s a lot easier to get great shots of the scenery and wildlife without people in them!

Greenland

Greenland's outdoor activities, untouched landscapes, and indigenous culture tick off boxes for many adventure travelers. From hiking past herds of reindeer on the Arctic Circle Trail to kayaking among the Southern Fjord's icebergs, there's no shortage of adventurous activities in this country!

Guatemala

There are plenty of adventure opportunities in Guatemala. For example, you can take a one-hour hike up Volcano Pacaya or go overnight camping near Acatenango's summit. With the country featuring 30 volcanoes, endless wildlife watching and kayaking, adventure travellers won't have trouble finding fun things to do!

Iceland

While mainstream travellers flock to the country's most famous sites along the Golden Circle, there are plenty of other opportunities for adventurers to dig in their heels. No matter if you want to hike Iceland's wide-open spaces, go whale watching, discover glaciers, snorkel between the European and North American continents, or gaze at the awe-inspiring Northern Lights, this country is the epitome of adventure!

Final Thoughts

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