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Dive with Great White Sharks in Cape Town South Africa – Photo by GettingStamped.com<\/p><\/div>\n
1. Cape Town, South Africa<\/strong><\/h2>\nBehind the peaceful facade of Cape Town<\/a> lives a wild side ready to challenge the most fearless of adrenaline junkies.\u00a0Both land and sea adventures await in Cape Town, but the meeting of the world\u2019s two oceans provides a one of a kind adrenaline inducing activity:\u00a0The waters around Cape Town are\u00a0notoriously\u00a0known for having the highest population of great white sharks in the world. The brave can hop into a steel cage and take a swim with these massive beasts.\u00a0The even more daring can trade the bars in for a board and surf the monstrous waves around Cape Town (and yes, there are still sharks).\u00a0After you dry off, there are plenty more adventures to be had, many involving Table Mountain and the rest of the city\u2019s stunning coastline.<\/p>\nAdrenaline checklist:<\/p>\n
\n- Dive with great white sharks at Shark Alley<\/li>\n
- Abseiling Table Mountain<\/li>\n
- Gyrocopter flight along the coast<\/li>\n
- Surf massive waves at Hout Bay at Dungeons Beach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Visit Victoria Falls Zambia Africa’s adventure capital – Photo by GettingStamped.com<\/p><\/div>\n
2. Livingstone, Zambia<\/strong><\/h2>\nAt the foot of a world wonder, Livingstone<\/a> is an adrenaline junky\u2019s playground.\u00a0Most activities revolve around the thundering Victoria Falls and the mighty Zambezi river that feeds her.\u00a0Tempt fate by hanging over the edge at the Devils Pool or by leaping from the bridge that spans the massive canyon between Zambia and Zimbabwe.\u00a0For more adrenaline-pumping fun around the falls, strap yourself into a microlight plane or hold on tight aboard a raft down the swirling waters of the Zambezi. Action packed Livingstone is sure to get your heart pumping.<\/p>\nAdrenaline checklist:<\/p>\n
\n- Hang over the edge of Victoria Falls from Devil\u2019s Pool<\/li>\n
- Bungee jump from Victoria Falls Bridge<\/li>\n
- Whitewater raft down the Zambezi River full of class 5 rapids, hippos, and crocs<\/li>\n
- Take a microlight flight over the falls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
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Come skydive in the adventure capital of the word – Photo by GettingStamped.com<\/p><\/div>\n
3. Queenstown, New Zealand<\/strong><\/h2>\nThey don\u2019t call Queenstown<\/a> the \u201cAdventure capital of the world\u201d for no reason. This place lives up to its nickname and then some, as Kiwis are an adventurous bunch and have come up with all sorts of ways to hurl themselves off of things in this beautiful South Island city. The highest high comes at around 15,000 feet, with a tumble out of a plane above the Remarkables mountain range.\u00a0And a trip to the “Home of Bungy” wouldn\u2019t be complete without taking the leap of faith off either Kawarau Bridge (the very 1st commercial\u00a0bungy\u00a0site) or the vertigo-inducing Nevis\u00a0bungy.<\/p>\nAdrenaline checklist:<\/p>\n
\n- Skydive at 15,000 feet over Queenstown\u2019s mountains and lakes<\/li>\n
- Bungy jump from the first ever\u00a0bungy\u00a0site at Kawarau Bridge<\/li>\n
- Do the Nevis Swing or\u00a0bungy\u00a0from the Nevis high-wire platform (435ft)<\/li>\n
- Hangglide from the misty mountains surrounding Queenstown<\/li>\n
- Take a shotover 750hp jet boat ride<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
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Take a break from the party for some real adventures in Vegas – Photo by GettingStamped.com<\/p><\/div>\n
4. Las Vegas, NV<\/strong><\/h2>\nThere\u2019s a lot more to Vegas<\/a> than a bunch of flashing lights and slot machines; it\u2019s also a unique place for adrenaline thrills.\u00a0Being the uber-tourist mecca that Las Vegas is, the city has access to some pretty unusual activities to get your heart pounding.\u00a0There are not too many places in the world where you can barrel-roll in a war plane or learn to drift drive exotic supercars, but you can in Vegas. For a more traditional thrill, try leaping from the top of the 108th floor of the Stratosphere tower or how about flying like Superman down crowded Fremont street?<\/p>\nAdrenaline checklist:<\/p>\n
\n- Stratosphere\u2019s SkyJump – 855 feet leap from the 108th floor<\/li>\n
- Nascar & exotic car driving classes<\/li>\n
- Slotzilla\u00a0zipline\u00a0over Fremont Street<\/li>\n
- Fighter plane with Sky Combat Ace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
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There’s no shortage of adrenaline rushes in Whistler – Photo by GettingStamped.com<\/p><\/div>\n
5. Whistler, B.C., Canada<\/strong><\/h2>\nNo matter what time of year you visit, Whistler<\/a> has more than enough adrenaline pumping activities to keep you busy. You’ll see there\u2019s more to Canada\u2019s biggest ski area than\u00a0just\u00a0the slopes, including ski runs that in the summer turn into elaborate mountain bike courses, plus mile-long zip lines that connect mountains. But one of\u00a0the most unique\u00a0thrill\u00a0seeking activities are the leftovers of the 2010 Olympic Winter games.\u00a0Play Olympian for the day and try your hand at bobsledding; real daredevils will zoom head first on the skeleton track.<\/p>\nAdrenaline checklist:<\/p>\n
\n- Sasquatch Zipline (longest line in Canada & USA)<\/li>\n
- Challenge the black diamond runs of Black Comb Mountain<\/li>\n
- Mountain bike down the slopes in summer<\/li>\n
- Skeleton or Bobsled track from the 2010 winter games<\/li>\n
- Winter Bungee on Coast Mountain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Macau is on any adrenaline junkie’s list for being the home of the world’s tallest bungee – Photo by GettingStamped.com<\/p><\/div>\n
6. Macau, China<\/strong><\/h2>\nAsia\u2019s gambling capital isn\u2019t all\u00a0glitz and glamor. Macau<\/a> has some guts, too.\u00a0A thrill seeker’s bucket list wouldn\u2019t be complete without ticking off the world\u2019s tallest bungee jump. Free fall from the top of the 764-foot-tall Macau Tower with a giant rubber band tied to your ankles for a trip to remember. The rest of the things to do in Macau<\/a> are more mild-mannered, but this thrill is worth the trip alone.\u00a0If you survive the jump, try your luck at the casinos,\u00a0just\u00a0make sure you have a big enough bankroll\u2014Macau is all about high-rolling!<\/p>\nAdrenaline checklist:<\/p>\n
\n- The World\u2019s Tallest Bungee jump – AJ Hackett Macau Tower 764 feet high<\/li>\n
- Let it ride at one of the main ultra-high roller tables in Macau<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
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Challenge Angel’s LAnding in Zion National – Photo by Steven Newton<\/a> – Flickr cc<\/p><\/div>\n7. Zion National Park, UT<\/strong><\/h2>\nAmong the most daring of all the National Parks in the country, Zion<\/a> boasts epic adventures surrounded by pristine natural beauty. The 2000-foot-tall sandstone cliffs lining the valley are world renowned for their big wall climbs. For a no-experience-needed thrill, hike the park\u2019s famous Angel\u2019s Landing.\u00a0Not for the fearful of heights, this trek boasts\u00a0sheer cliffs flanking both sides of the narrow path on the way to the summit.\u00a0Even\u00a0more\u00a0adventures can be had in some of the backcountry areas of the park, but plan in advance because permits\u00a0are required.<\/p>\nAdrenaline Checklist:<\/p>\n
\n- Angel\u2019s Landing hike<\/li>\n
- Rock wall climbing<\/li>\n
- Trek to \u2018The Subway\u2019<\/li>\n
- Backcountry hikes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Make your way to Everest Base Camp in the heart of the Himalayas – Photo by Florian Rohart<\/a> – Flickr cc<\/p><\/div>\n8. Kathmandu, Nepal<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe ancient city of Kathmandu<\/a> is tucked\u00a0between the towering Himalayas with direct access to a multitude of epic treks and adventures. The most obvious feat is to conquer Mt. Everest\u2014the highest point on the planet at over 29,000ft.\u00a0However, Everest is only one of hundreds of summits and adventures to be had.<\/p>\nAdrenaline Checklist:<\/p>\n
\n- Summiting the world\u2019s tallest point, or at least a trip to base camp<\/li>\n
- Sky\u00a0Diving over the Himalayas and Mt. Everest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
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If you are, come to China to challenge the world’s most dangerous hike – Photo by Aaron Feen<\/a> – flickr cc<\/p><\/div>\n9. Shaanxi, China<\/strong><\/h2>\nHome to the world\u2019s most dangerous hike, the Mount Hua Shan\u00a0ascent, Shaanx<\/a>i\u00a0belongs\u00a0on the adrenaline junkie map.\u00a0What gives this hike its wow factor is a series of weathered boards,\u00a0haphazardly\u00a0hugging the sheer cliff 7,000 feet above the ground.\u00a0Built by monks and religious pilgrims thousands of years ago, this treacherous trek requires some faith and a whole lot of courage.<\/p>\nAdrenaline Checklist:<\/p>\n
\n- The Mount Hua Shan ascent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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For a real adventure skip Costa Rica and head to Nicaragua and try volcano boarding! – Photo by GettingStamped.com<\/p><\/div>\n
10. Leon, Nicaragua<\/strong><\/h2>\nA few simple pieces of plywood and a 2,400-foot black sand volcano put this little Central American town on the adrenaline junkies map.\u00a0The sport of volcano boarding sends participants flying down an active volcano either seated or standing on a homemade board. It’s really caught on in tiny Leon<\/a>, where the Cerro Negro volcano sprung out of the ground only 160 years ago. It’s the youngest in\u00a0all of\u00a0Central America and made from\u00a0loosely\u00a0packed black sand, perfect for sliding down.\u00a0If you survive the 65-mph trip to the base of the mountain, you can trade boards and hit the waves on the nearby coast to keep your adrenaline levels up.<\/p>\nAdrenaline Checklist:<\/p>\n
Adrenaline checklist:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Dive with great white sharks at Shark Alley<\/li>\n
- Abseiling Table Mountain<\/li>\n
- Gyrocopter flight along the coast<\/li>\n
- Surf massive waves at Hout Bay at Dungeons Beach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
Visit Victoria Falls Zambia Africa’s adventure capital – Photo by GettingStamped.com<\/p><\/div>\n
2. Livingstone, Zambia<\/strong><\/h2>\n
At the foot of a world wonder, Livingstone<\/a> is an adrenaline junky\u2019s playground.\u00a0Most activities revolve around the thundering Victoria Falls and the mighty Zambezi river that feeds her.\u00a0Tempt fate by hanging over the edge at the Devils Pool or by leaping from the bridge that spans the massive canyon between Zambia and Zimbabwe.\u00a0For more adrenaline-pumping fun around the falls, strap yourself into a microlight plane or hold on tight aboard a raft down the swirling waters of the Zambezi. Action packed Livingstone is sure to get your heart pumping.<\/p>\n
Adrenaline checklist:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Hang over the edge of Victoria Falls from Devil\u2019s Pool<\/li>\n
- Bungee jump from Victoria Falls Bridge<\/li>\n
- Whitewater raft down the Zambezi River full of class 5 rapids, hippos, and crocs<\/li>\n
- Take a microlight flight over the falls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
Come skydive in the adventure capital of the word – Photo by GettingStamped.com<\/p><\/div>\n
3. Queenstown, New Zealand<\/strong><\/h2>\n
They don\u2019t call Queenstown<\/a> the \u201cAdventure capital of the world\u201d for no reason. This place lives up to its nickname and then some, as Kiwis are an adventurous bunch and have come up with all sorts of ways to hurl themselves off of things in this beautiful South Island city. The highest high comes at around 15,000 feet, with a tumble out of a plane above the Remarkables mountain range.\u00a0And a trip to the “Home of Bungy” wouldn\u2019t be complete without taking the leap of faith off either Kawarau Bridge (the very 1st commercial\u00a0bungy\u00a0site) or the vertigo-inducing Nevis\u00a0bungy.<\/p>\n
Adrenaline checklist:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Skydive at 15,000 feet over Queenstown\u2019s mountains and lakes<\/li>\n
- Bungy jump from the first ever\u00a0bungy\u00a0site at Kawarau Bridge<\/li>\n
- Do the Nevis Swing or\u00a0bungy\u00a0from the Nevis high-wire platform (435ft)<\/li>\n
- Hangglide from the misty mountains surrounding Queenstown<\/li>\n
- Take a shotover 750hp jet boat ride<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
Take a break from the party for some real adventures in Vegas – Photo by GettingStamped.com<\/p><\/div>\n
4. Las Vegas, NV<\/strong><\/h2>\n
There\u2019s a lot more to Vegas<\/a> than a bunch of flashing lights and slot machines; it\u2019s also a unique place for adrenaline thrills.\u00a0Being the uber-tourist mecca that Las Vegas is, the city has access to some pretty unusual activities to get your heart pounding.\u00a0There are not too many places in the world where you can barrel-roll in a war plane or learn to drift drive exotic supercars, but you can in Vegas. For a more traditional thrill, try leaping from the top of the 108th floor of the Stratosphere tower or how about flying like Superman down crowded Fremont street?<\/p>\n
Adrenaline checklist:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Stratosphere\u2019s SkyJump – 855 feet leap from the 108th floor<\/li>\n
- Nascar & exotic car driving classes<\/li>\n
- Slotzilla\u00a0zipline\u00a0over Fremont Street<\/li>\n
- Fighter plane with Sky Combat Ace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
There’s no shortage of adrenaline rushes in Whistler – Photo by GettingStamped.com<\/p><\/div>\n
5. Whistler, B.C., Canada<\/strong><\/h2>\n
No matter what time of year you visit, Whistler<\/a> has more than enough adrenaline pumping activities to keep you busy. You’ll see there\u2019s more to Canada\u2019s biggest ski area than\u00a0just\u00a0the slopes, including ski runs that in the summer turn into elaborate mountain bike courses, plus mile-long zip lines that connect mountains. But one of\u00a0the most unique\u00a0thrill\u00a0seeking activities are the leftovers of the 2010 Olympic Winter games.\u00a0Play Olympian for the day and try your hand at bobsledding; real daredevils will zoom head first on the skeleton track.<\/p>\n
Adrenaline checklist:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Sasquatch Zipline (longest line in Canada & USA)<\/li>\n
- Challenge the black diamond runs of Black Comb Mountain<\/li>\n
- Mountain bike down the slopes in summer<\/li>\n
- Skeleton or Bobsled track from the 2010 winter games<\/li>\n
- Winter Bungee on Coast Mountain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
ALSO:<\/strong> Looking for more thrilling rewards? Join Orbitz Rewards!<\/a><\/p>\n
Macau is on any adrenaline junkie’s list for being the home of the world’s tallest bungee – Photo by GettingStamped.com<\/p><\/div>\n
6. Macau, China<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Asia\u2019s gambling capital isn\u2019t all\u00a0glitz and glamor. Macau<\/a> has some guts, too.\u00a0A thrill seeker’s bucket list wouldn\u2019t be complete without ticking off the world\u2019s tallest bungee jump. Free fall from the top of the 764-foot-tall Macau Tower with a giant rubber band tied to your ankles for a trip to remember. The rest of the things to do in Macau<\/a> are more mild-mannered, but this thrill is worth the trip alone.\u00a0If you survive the jump, try your luck at the casinos,\u00a0just\u00a0make sure you have a big enough bankroll\u2014Macau is all about high-rolling!<\/p>\n
Adrenaline checklist:<\/p>\n
- \n
- The World\u2019s Tallest Bungee jump – AJ Hackett Macau Tower 764 feet high<\/li>\n
- Let it ride at one of the main ultra-high roller tables in Macau<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
Challenge Angel’s LAnding in Zion National – Photo by Steven Newton<\/a> – Flickr cc<\/p><\/div>\n
7. Zion National Park, UT<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Among the most daring of all the National Parks in the country, Zion<\/a> boasts epic adventures surrounded by pristine natural beauty. The 2000-foot-tall sandstone cliffs lining the valley are world renowned for their big wall climbs. For a no-experience-needed thrill, hike the park\u2019s famous Angel\u2019s Landing.\u00a0Not for the fearful of heights, this trek boasts\u00a0sheer cliffs flanking both sides of the narrow path on the way to the summit.\u00a0Even\u00a0more\u00a0adventures can be had in some of the backcountry areas of the park, but plan in advance because permits\u00a0are required.<\/p>\n
Adrenaline Checklist:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Angel\u2019s Landing hike<\/li>\n
- Rock wall climbing<\/li>\n
- Trek to \u2018The Subway\u2019<\/li>\n
- Backcountry hikes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
Make your way to Everest Base Camp in the heart of the Himalayas – Photo by Florian Rohart<\/a> – Flickr cc<\/p><\/div>\n
8. Kathmandu, Nepal<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The ancient city of Kathmandu<\/a> is tucked\u00a0between the towering Himalayas with direct access to a multitude of epic treks and adventures. The most obvious feat is to conquer Mt. Everest\u2014the highest point on the planet at over 29,000ft.\u00a0However, Everest is only one of hundreds of summits and adventures to be had.<\/p>\n
Adrenaline Checklist:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Summiting the world\u2019s tallest point, or at least a trip to base camp<\/li>\n
- Sky\u00a0Diving over the Himalayas and Mt. Everest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
If you are, come to China to challenge the world’s most dangerous hike – Photo by Aaron Feen<\/a> – flickr cc<\/p><\/div>\n
9. Shaanxi, China<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Home to the world\u2019s most dangerous hike, the Mount Hua Shan\u00a0ascent, Shaanx<\/a>i\u00a0belongs\u00a0on the adrenaline junkie map.\u00a0What gives this hike its wow factor is a series of weathered boards,\u00a0haphazardly\u00a0hugging the sheer cliff 7,000 feet above the ground.\u00a0Built by monks and religious pilgrims thousands of years ago, this treacherous trek requires some faith and a whole lot of courage.<\/p>\n
Adrenaline Checklist:<\/p>\n
- \n
- The Mount Hua Shan ascent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For a real adventure skip Costa Rica and head to Nicaragua and try volcano boarding! – Photo by GettingStamped.com<\/p><\/div>\n
10. Leon, Nicaragua<\/strong><\/h2>\n
A few simple pieces of plywood and a 2,400-foot black sand volcano put this little Central American town on the adrenaline junkies map.\u00a0The sport of volcano boarding sends participants flying down an active volcano either seated or standing on a homemade board. It’s really caught on in tiny Leon<\/a>, where the Cerro Negro volcano sprung out of the ground only 160 years ago. It’s the youngest in\u00a0all of\u00a0Central America and made from\u00a0loosely\u00a0packed black sand, perfect for sliding down.\u00a0If you survive the 65-mph trip to the base of the mountain, you can trade boards and hit the waves on the nearby coast to keep your adrenaline levels up.<\/p>\n
Adrenaline Checklist:<\/p>\n
- The Mount Hua Shan ascent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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