Best frontier tourism spots for adventure seekers
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If you are planning your next holiday, you may want to try something a little different this year and embark on a true adventure, trying things you have never done before. Frontier tourism refers to a type of travel that involves visiting remote destinations to have a thrilling experience while seeing and doing things that you have never done before. There are so many amazing destinations worldwide offering unique experiences that you should try at least once in your life. However, with so many options, deciding where you want to go can be quite difficult. To make this decision a little easier for you, we will unpack some of the best frontier tourism spots for those seeking an amazing adventure.
New Zealand — Bungee jumping
First on this list is a trip to New Zealand — a country famous for stunning landscapes and beautiful scenery. However, there is also the option to try some fantastic activities that will undoubtedly get your adrenaline flowing. Queenstown on the South Island offers everything from river surfing to canyon swimming, jet boating and skydiving. This part of New Zealand has earned its reputation as the world’s adventure capital — meaning you certainly won’t find yourself bored during your trip here.
Many people want to do bungee jumping at least once in their lives, and there is no better place to try this activity than New Zealand. This country is home to some of the biggest bungee jumps in the world, including Nevis Bungy, which stands 134 metres tall, making it the highest in New Zealand, and Kawaru Bridge, the birthplace of bungee jumping. If you want to plan a trip around the best time of year, weather-wise, to visit New Zealand to bungee jump, you are best visiting between December and February — summertime for New Zealand.
One of the main factors that put people off travelling to New Zealand is how far away it is from many of the other countries around the world. A great way to enhance your trip and make the journey to New Zealand as comfortable and smooth as possible is by chartering a luxury private plane that will take you to and from the country. This will make your holiday to New Zealand truly special and something that you will remember for a lifetime and allow you to skip lines at busy airports and wait for connecting flights.
Namibia — Sandboarding & desert adventure
The next location on this list is Namibia, which is located in the South of Africa and is home to one of the world’s oldest deserts, the Namib. Here, you can experience the breathtaking surroundings and fantastic sand dunes that spread out across the landscape as far as the eye can see. It is also one of the best places to try out sandboarding — a unique activity that involves jumping on a snowboard to glide down these enormous desert dunes.
Another popular activity you should definitely check out if you do plan on visiting Namibia is skydiving. Swakopmund is a coastal town in Namibia that offers a fantastic skydiving experience. From the sky, you can take in the beautiful surroundings of this country and enjoy amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean and vast desert. The temperatures in Namibia can climb very high during the summer months, so it is recommended to visit between the months of May and September, as these are generally slightly cooler times in the year.
Patagonia — Trekking the wild frontiers
If you have always wanted to go hiking, then Patagonia might be the perfect location for your next adventure. This region of South America is home to some of the world’s most spectacular landscapes, filled with deserts, glaciers, rainforests, and fjords. It also covers part of the Andes Mountain range. One of the most famous hiking trails that many people from all over the world come to Patagonia to complete is the W Trek, located in the Torres Del Paine National Park. During your time here, you may also want to go to Los Glaciares National Park to see the iconic Glacier Perito Moreno, which spans over 30 kilometres across Lake Argentino. After you are done exploring the region by foot, you can also jump in a kayak and continue your adventure through the fjords.
If you are lucky enough, you may even get a glimpse of some whales that are commonly seen here. It is a good idea to plan this trip well in advance so you can prepare properly regarding the gear you will need with you. To make sure you can stay safe, you may also want to book a guided tour, which will mean you won’t find yourself straying off track as you explore this magnificent part of the world.
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There are so many unique places in the world that few people can say they have seen with their own eyes. Wherever you decide to visit next, one thing that you can be sure of is that you will make memories and have unforgettable experiences that you will hold dear to you for the rest of your life. It is an excellent idea to do some good research before you decide on where you want to visit to figure out what places offer the type of experience you are looking for.
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