El Caminito Del Rey Trekking (Spain)
Adrenaline junkies have been flocking to southern Spain to
experience the 110-year-old El Caminito Del Rey. And you
don't need to be an experienced climber either; the only
requirements are that walkers should be at least twelve years
old and have a good head for heights. The trail, also known
as the King's Pathway, was originally built in 1905 for
workers to travel between two hydroelectric power plants
but was closed-off in 2000 after two walkers fell to their
deaths. (Link)
Volcano Bungee (Chile)
If throwing yourself off a platform with nothing but a
bouncy cord tied to your feet is a bit too lame for you, then
you're a candidate for the wildest bungee jump we've ever
heard of: the Volcano Bungee near Pucón, Chile. Basically
you get flown up to an active volcano--yes, we mean a
bubbly, smokin' volcano--and then you have to bungee jump
off the helicopter into the caldera towards the molten lava.
Are these people insane?
Anyone thinking that throwing themselves into a volcano
sounds fun also needs to be fairly well off. You can do this
bungee jump as part of a six-day package for $9,995,
including accommodations and other (slightly less crazy)
activities. (Link).
CN Tower Edge Walking (Toronto, Canada)
The CN Tower holds a Guinness World Record for its
Edge Walk attraction — the highest external walk on a
building. The attraction allows people to walk hands free
along a 1.5-metre-wide ledge that surrounds the top of the
tower's main pod.
Walkers who venture out in groups of six are secured with a
harness during their 150-metre stroll. The walk opened to the
public on Aug. 1 2011 and officials say it has attracted thrill
seekers from age 13 to 90. (Via)
Iguazu Boat Ride (Argentina & Brazil)
Taller than Niagara Falls and twice as wide, the Iguazu
cataracts are one of the most impressive sites that you will
ever see in your travels around the world. 275 waterfalls
cascade through the Argentine and Brazilian parks and once
you see the Devil's Throat you won't regret the trip.
For 15 USD you can take an Iguazu boat ride that will allow
you to thumb your nose at the visitors in both countries, as
you motor right into the fury of the monstruous falls. Not
only will you get absolutely soaked and feel, up close, the
power of the falls, but you also get bragging rights, because
no matter how you phrase it, the fact that you took a small
boat and motored into the dump zone to receive a sheet of
water from some of the biggest falls in the world, is
undeniably sweet....
Cliff Base Jumping (Norway)
Norway has absolutely beautiful landscapes, including crazy
cliffs that call to people to climb them and then BASE jump
off the top. Here's a look at some of those incredible cliffs, as
well as some insanely dangerous switchback roads to get to
them in Norway. Thrill seekers, photographers, hikers and
climbers take in these majestic views of nature. And then,
there's BASE jumpers who have a much more extreme need
for adrenaline. Charles Lindbergh once said of his
adrenaline rush, “It is the greatest shot of adrenaline to be
doing what you have wanted to do so badly. You almost feel
like you could fly without the plane.” Here in Norway, as if
they've turned into Superman, some adrenaline junkies do fly
without a plane. .(Link)
The Cage of Death (Australia)
Without the cage you wouldn't stand a chance swimming
with a massive saltwater crocodile. But for brave punters
who still want to get cozy with a feisty croc, a new
Australian tourist attraction is offering the chance for a close
encounter in the safety of a clear acrylic box dubbed the 'cage
of death.'
Just 4cm of acrylic, a pair of goggles and a swimsuit,
separate thrill seekers from the jaws of Choppa, a saltwater
crocodile. The cage has no bars, unlike cages used in shark
dives, which prevent the reptiles from gripping on, but deep
tooth scratches are visible on the sides, deterring some
hesitant participants. Top End tourists climb into the clear
box before being lowered into Choppa's lair. They then spend
15 minutes inside the 9ft high cage and watch Choppa, who
lost both front feet while fighting other crocodiles, try to take
a bite out of them. (Link | Via)
