Three Thrilling Activities to Try in Your Next VacationThree Thrilling Activities to Try in Your Next Vacation
Signing up for a group trip accompanied by a guide is still acceptable for a few times. But after you’ve been in such a tour for more than five times, you should have realized how boring it is. And boredom can be a turnoff during a vacation. In that case, you need to adventure more! And here are three activities that can add more thrill to your travel.
Exploring Caves
There are many exotic caves in the world with beauty that is out of this world. Some do not require you to be an expert in cave exploration, while the others do. And this is our list:
1. Reed Flute Cave, Gui Lin, Guang Xi, China
Reed Flute Cave is very artistic. The colorful lighting there will make your journey as if you were going to a hidden underground paradise. The name Reed Flute is due to the abundant source of reeds in the outside of the cave, from which people have been making flutes. This cave is a popular tourist attraction, meaning that it has a means of access like stairs and walking paths.
2. Katla Ice Cave, Kötlujökull Glacier, Iceland
If you’ve never been to an ice cave before, Katla Ice Cave can be an excellent start. The scenery in the inside of an ice cave is very different from the ones with stone formations. Besides, Katla Ice Cave is placed underneath a volcano. You’ll have the chance to witness the otherworldly beauty of frozen volcanic ash.
However, there are no access paths in this case. And if you are not an experienced caver, you can still enjoy the exploration by joining an ice cave tour.
3. Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Waitomo, New Zealand
This cave is magical. As the name suggests, it is filled with glowing worms that provide natural illumination. However, biologically, they are not true worms but larvae (maggots). Therefore, if you have insect phobia, you may need to stay away from those glowing stalagmites.
Diving with Sea Animals
The thing about diving is that you must acquire the license first before you can wear the scuba. Accordingly, you may need to plan for the preparation months in advance. Anyways, here are two best places to dive to explore the majestic undersea habitats:
1. Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has whales. And if you want to dive side by side with this humongous creature, you must sign up for a tour program hosted by the local agencies. They’ll rent you a boat and guide you to the place where the whales are.
2. The Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
The Galapagos Islands are known for their dolphins. You can swim and dive closely to that playful animal in these islands. However, do not touch, pursue, or intimidate them. Although dolphins may seem friendly, cases of attacks are not uncommon.
Bungee Jumping
Contrary to what you may have previously believed, bungee jumping does not require any specialized training, unless you attempt to set the rope by yourself. All you need is to gather your courage and jump. And among all destinations, here are the best two:
1. Macau Tower, China
If your darkest mind has ever wondered how it feels to jump from a skyscraper, then you definitely need to try bungee jumping from Macau Tower, China. With the height of 233 m, the AJ Hackett Macau Tower Bungy Jump sets the highest record of commercial bungee jumps.
2. Verzasca Dam, Switzerland
If you are a fan of thrill movies, you should have known the scene where James Bond jumped from a dam in GoldenEye. And that action was shot in Verzasca Dam, Switzerland. With 220 m height, the jumping experience you’ll get from this place will be surely unforgettable.…