6 Most Extreme Adventures To Try Around The World

In the age of social media, it’s easy to feel like every traveler is doing the same thing in the same place. But sometimes you want to forget there’s a road altogether and go where few others have gone before.

Numerous companies have begun to offer tours that meet the growing demand for extreme experiences in extreme places. Pushing the limits, these are the world’s most extreme adventure expeditions.

# Join a Survival Camp in the Amazon

Touring the Amazon is always an adventure. One of the most biodiverse places on Earth, the massive rainforest spans eight countries, is hot and humid, and hosts a number of dangerous species like caymans, anacondas, jaguars and giant spiders.

But if you want an even more adventurous trip to the Amazon, we suggest this survival camp in Guyana. Perhaps the least visited part of the Amazon, you won't find large cities here like in Colombia or Brazil. Rather, you'll be able to visit indigenous villages and learn survival techniques from groups who have protected and survived in the jungle for centuries.

# Submarine Dive in Costa Rica

If you're considering a diving trip to Costa Rica, we highly suggest going with Undersea Hunter. The 10-day tours will take you on a cruise to Cocos Island, where you'll get to spend multiple days diving and enjoying the nature on land.

But what sets this company apart is that its tours include the DeepSee Sub Dives, for which you have to pay an additional $1,500 plus. These dives take you under the sea on an actual mini-submarine with a 360-degree view of the underwater world around you.

# Ski In Antarctica

Going to the most remote continent is an expedition, even if you're just sailing through it. But imagine the absolute thrill of getting to ski in its wild landscapes.

The strenuous experience is not for rookies and definitely not for the risk-adverse. There are no built resorts or manicured slopes here (thankfully!), so it will only be you, your group and nature.

When you're not skiing, you'll get to see some of the continent's wildlife from a safe distance and enjoy an Antarctic sailing experience.

# Bungee Jump Into an Active Volcano

Chile's Villarrica Volcano is one of the most active in the country. Though its last major eruption happened in 1985, it has had numerous small eruptions since. No one knows when it will erupt next, which is exactly what attracts daredevils.

Here, you can bungee jump from a helicopter into the mouth of the volcano. We've seen people willing to put their lives at risk for the thrill of a death-defying stunt, but this takes things to a whole other level.

The complicated stunt was first done by Bungee for MTV. The company claimed 2018 would be the last time they stage the stunt, but then offered it on March 2020, though it's unclear whether it was canceled because of COVID-19.

# Navigate from Pole to Pole

Navigate from the North Pole to the South Pole on an epic 93-day adventure unlike anything else you've ever done.

This amazing Hurtigruten expedition starts in Vancouver, Canada, making its way up to Alaska, the Arctic Circle and Greenland through the Northwest Passage. Then, it comes back along the East Coast of the U.S., stopping in New England ports like Nantucket before heading to Central America.

The ship will then cross the Panama Canal to go into South America, with stops in Ecuador and Peru. Visiting multiple ports along the Chilean and Argentinean Patagonia help prepare you for the last frontier: Antarctica.

# Climb Mount Everest

In 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first confirmed people to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Since then, only 4,000 people have managed the feat.

If this ultimate adventure is a dream for you, RMI Expeditions can make it happen for a starting price of $74,000. The duration of the trip depends on many factors, so the company estimates 74 days, the first 16 of which are mostly spent climbing up to Everest Base Camp.

You'll then acclimate yourself to the altitude while practicing the skills you will need to reach the summit of the world's tallest mountain.