Extreme Activities

Calling all thrill-seekers! Are you looking for extreme adventures abroad? Take your travel adventures to the max! Try adventure trekking and scale the heights of some of the world's most spectacular mountains. Enjoy extreme sports in Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand. Or have extreme wildlife adventures in Africa as you go on safari or cage dive with sharks. Enjoy the ultimate in exciting, adrenaline-fuelled gap experiences! 

Go adventure sailing in Australia, surf from stunning beaches in Bali or go skydiving, bungee jumping of whitewater rafting. Learn to scuba dive in dream destinations or try extreme activities in Asia. Try these and many more buzzing extremes, anywhere you want in the world. With so many incredible extreme adventures waiting for you around the globe, you'll be spoilt for choice!

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Extreme activities in Australia

Australia is a thrill-seekers dream destination. Why not learn to dive at the Great Barrier Reef or skydive above Sydney? Or sign up for a combination of adrenaline activities on our amazing Cairns Adventure; try white water rafting, kayaking, hot air ballooning and more!

Adrenaline fun in Asia

Asia is one of the most popular destinations for gap travellers. Join our bestselling Thai Adventure tour or learn to scuba dive from the idyllic island of Koh Tao. Surf from the beautiful beaches of Bali or go wild in Cambodia or Vietnam!

Extreme action in New Zealand

New Zealand is known for its extreme adventures. Queenstown has even earned the label 'the adventure capital of the world'! Try some bungee jumping, go skydiving, kayak along river rapids or trek across the famous Tongariro Crossing. Do it all on The Great Kiwi Adventure!

Adrenaline adventures in Africa

Africa has no shortage of adrenaline activities on offer. Cage dive with sharks, get up close to incredible wildlife on safari adventures or set yourself the ultimate African challenge and climb Kilimanjaro!

Get your pulse racing in Central or South America!

With its mighty mountains, lush jungle, stunning beaches and sweeping scenery, Central & South America is the perfect place to seek out extreme adventures. Do it all on an Ecuador experience or get your blood pumping with adrenaline activities such as ziplining in Costa Rica. Make tracks for Peru and trek the legendary Inca Trail to the hidden city of Machu Picchu!

Enjoy extreme activities all around the world for an adventure you'll never forget!
 

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