Sunday, May 12, 2013

3 Types of Adventure Travel Worth Trying

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By Aaron S. Wilson


Adventure travel gives you the chance to experience new places and activities, and can be more fun than typical tours.

This is almost like a theme park ride, except it's set in a completely natural environment. Even if heights make you a little nervous, it's quite safe and you'll soon feel comfortable in your harness. This is a form of travel that was unknown a few years ago but has taken the world by storm recently. White water rafting is a riveting activity where you are faced against a rampant river. These well-liked trips come in a range of different levels. Rafting excursions can be anywhere from half a day, to multi-day adventures and you can opt from places all around the world. If you and your whole family are going on this outing or if you lack skills, it is probably smart to start with the half day journey. All day long or multiple day trips are for individuals who have some know-how. In addition, you need to contemplate about the rapid classes, which are rated on a scale from I to IV. Jaunts that fall in the Class I or II levels aren't too hard however Class III and up are very strenuous. If you've always wanted to visit Grand Canyon National Park, this is a great place to do some rafting.

Melbourne Rocks. Parents who prefer the capital city will meet their destiny for it because it has excellent shopping and an quite interesting growing culture. You will have to travel a long way to get there (unless you live in Australia), but it's worth the venture.

One sport that is a favorite for a lot of folks is rock climbing and is becoming more popular all the time. If your interest is in rock climbing, whether you are a beginner or a pro, you will find a guide that will assist you in a lot of regions. If you are looking at staying in the United States for a rock climbing expedition, you may want to think about Colorado as an option because of the great mountains there. If you will be visiting Asia, Canada or Europe; you will find good spots to go rock climbing. There are particular trips calculated for certain folks, with their capabilities in mind. The experience will be laid out for you and they will let you know what kind of things you will for the outing.

The Galapagos Islands are renowned for having an extremely diverse population of animals. These islands are a national park of Ecuador, so you have to travel to South America to get there. Trips to the Galapagos are usually an alternative type of cruise, where the focus is on nature and education. The tours to this area are much smaller than to most other destinations in order to not disturb this natural wildlife sanctuary. Among the animals you're likely to see on such a trip are many exotic birds, giant tortoises, seals and dolphins. The only disadvantage to going to the Galapagos Island is the cost, which is quite high due to its remoteness and limited access.

If you really want to challenge yourself, you could tackle the highest mountains in the world, the Himalayas. You'll find quite a few treks offered for people of all levels of experience, and you'll generally be starting off in Nepal. Keep in mind, however, that any trek at such high altitudes is going to be challenging, especially if you're not an experienced hiker or mountain climber. If you're not accustomed to high altitudes, there's a very good chance you'll have to contend with altitude sickness at some point. At the same time, adventurous spirits will still be drawn to the Himalayas, as it represents one of nature's ultimate challenges.

If you have been mesmerized by thoughts of visiting the desert, you may consider a desert safari, where you ride on camels and sleep outside at night. You can find this type of trip in countries like Egypt and Morocco, and it can also give you a chance to learn about the history of these places. Desert safaris of even 3-4 days can be difficult, especially since the weather can be so drastic, from incredible heat during the day to chilliness at night. There are many people who hike through the desert and find that it can be a quiet and mesmerizing occurrence.

Aside from Alaska, there are sled dog tours offered in places such as Minnesota, Jackson Hole and even parts of California. Sled dog tours are not that common, but they are now given in many areas that receive lots of snow in the winter, and they can be a fascinating type of adventure travel to experience. Adventure travel is more accepted than it ever has been and there are several companies out there that offer these sorts of adventures. Whether you are traveling with your romantic partner, all of your family, or by yourself, there is an adventure travel trip out there to suit your needs. Finding out what the trip entails and whether or not all the people attending will be prepared for it is essential. We have talked about a few different ideas for this sort of excursion and you can find many other such trips if you do your own investigation.

You can find adventure travel tours that will arrange your entire trip, or you can plan your own adventure. No matter how you do it, make sure you thoroughly investigate any company you're dealing with and the place you're going. There are sometimes health or safety issues involved with adventure travel, and you should be familiar with these before you set out. Adventure travel is appealing to lots of people -you don't have to be a thrill seeker to want to try something different.




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