Adventures

Get outside of your comfort zone. It’s time to face that challenge you’ve been saving for later. Enhance your quality of life and find inspiration from one of the following adventures.

Adventures on Land | Adventures in Water | Adventures by Air

Adventures on Land

Summit Kilimanjaro

Trek the Marangu Route to the roof of Africa, from lush rainforest to moorland, then climb from alpine desert to arctic summit

Trek to Everest Base Camp

Follow a path to Everest Base Camp via supreme Himalayan mountain ridges and remote Nepali villages

‘W’ Trek in Patagonia

Hop from one refugio to another along the ‘W’ trek of Torres del Paine in Patagonia

 

Backpacking to Havasu Falls

Havasu Canyon is an oasis of red walls and cerulean waterfalls

Hike Petra

The canyons within Wadi Musa have multiple offshoots for exploring ancient Petra

Summit Mt. Whitney

Climb to the top of Mt. Whitney, tallest mountain in the contiguous United States

 

Hike to the Bottom of the Grand Canyon

Hike from the South Rim past layers of history to the Colorado River and back

Discover Anse Marron, Seychelles

Anse Marron is a secluded beach paradise on the island of La Digue in the Seychelles

Summit Half Dome

Cling for dear life to steel cables attached to Half Dome, signature icon of Yosemite

 

Canyoneering Rubio Canyon

Canyoneering in Rubio Canyon requires technical climbing skills and swimming for descending canyons

Ice Climb Gooseberry Falls

Go chase a frozen waterfall like a wildling in Game of Thrones? You betcha! 

Cycling to San Diego

Ride 100 miles to San Diego, cruise past beach cities, and enjoy views of the Pacific

 

Sandboarding in Qatar

Have fun sandboarding down smooth and powdery desert dunes in Qatar

Mysterious Tulou of Yongding

Stay at a round earthen house (tulou) with friendly Hakka people in the idyllic highlands of Yongding

Run the LA Marathon

Here are 26.2 observations about the epic LA Marathon Stadium to the Sea course

 

Run the SoCal Coastline

Would you run 383 miles along the Southern Californian coastline to Mexico?

Run the Old West 50k

This ultramarathon’s beautiful canyon trails combines your love of hiking and running

CicLAvia

For a brief moment, Angelenos can cycle in a whimsical public space closed off to car traffic

 

Poppy Super Bloom

Experience the magic of California’s golden poppy super bloom

Safari in Tanzania

Observe how animals really interact when free to roam in their natural habitat

Go inside the Great Pyramid

Crawl through shafts to the secret chamber with Khufu’s sarcophagus

 

Redwood Climb

Reconnecting with majestic endangered lifeforms

Dune Bashing in Qatar

Go dune bashing at the Arabian Desert in Qatar and visit the Inland Sea

Rock Climbing at Point Dume

A great place for first timers to rock climb with stunning coastal views

 

Ice Skating the Rideau Canal

In Ottawa, a frosty escapade on the world’s largest skating rink

Snowshoeing in the Rockies

Avoid that sinking feeling and try snowshoeing in the Rockies

Glacier Ice Hike Patagonia

Go on an ice hike by Glaciar Grey’s crevasses and blue caves

 

Ice Walk on Athabasca Glacier

Take a giant snow coach to Athabasca Glacier for a walk and a sip

Unraveling Huangshan’s Mysteries

Visit its famous mist, rock formations, and distinctive pine trees

Conquer the Tough Mudder

Try an 11-mile adventure race of running, mud, and obstacles

 

Glide on a Segway in Santa Monica

Discover the highlights of Santa Monica’s boardwalk on a Segway

Indoor Go Karts Near Ottawa

Indoor go karts in the middle of winter is a brilliant idea

Stair Climb the US Bank Tower

Climb 1,664 steps to the top of LA

 

Backpacking on the High Sierra Trail

Go on a weeklong backpacking trip on the High Sierra Trail

 

Adventures in Water

Kayaking in Antarctica

Encountering unexpected wildlife and landscapes makes Antarctic kayaking so magical

Devil’s Pool at Victoria Falls

Swim in the Devil’s Pool, a thrilling infinity pool at the edge of Victoria Falls

SCUBA Great Barrier Reef

Dive the Great Barrier Reef and explore the massive ecosystem of 2,900 reefs

 

Sail Marina del Rey

Take a sailing lesson at the UCLA Marina Aquatic Center in Marina del Rey

Kayaking the Côte d’Azur

Kayak the French Riviera’s jagged calanques, island sea caves, and an old shipyard

Kayaking by Glaciar Grey in Patagonia

Kayak from Lago Grey to Glaciar Grey where mountains meet the sea 

 

Swim with Manatees

At Crystal River, Florida, swim with manatees in warm clear water

Airboat in Lake Panasoffkee

Look for wildlife in Lake Panasoffkee during an airboat ride

SCUBA the Bahamas

Learn to SCUBA dive by colorful coral reefs and the Lost Blue Hole

 

Kayaking by Santa Cruz Island

Kayak the Channel Islands and explore its sea caves

Whitewater Rafting in the Kern River

Splash along choppy waves past boulders and fallen trees

Canoe the Colorado River

Canoe on the Colorado and set your own course. Disconnect and enjoy the journey

 

Sailing the Last Junk in Hong Kong

Sail Victoria Harbour in a relic from the past and see HK’s skyline 

Sailing a Felucca on the Nile

Slowly travel on a traditional single-sail boat on the Nile River

SCUBA Dive in Catalina

Dive in an underwater kelp forest and observe orange Garibaldi

 

Exploring Plitvice Lakes in Croatia

View colorful gemstone lakes and waterfalls

Cruise the Na Pali Coastline

Charter a boat to Kauai’s spectacular geological wonder

SCUBA in the Seychelles

Explore the pristine waters and tropical fish by La Digue

 

SCUBA in Bermuda

Explore a Civil War shipwreck with a paddlewheel reef

 

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Adventures by Air

Skydive

Why would anyone jump out of a perfectly good plane? Skydiving is the ultimate adrenaline rush

Fly a Helicopter

Fly a helicopter above Long Beach landmarks. Yearning to hover high above LA’s gridlock?

Fly an Airplane

Fly over Dodger Stadium, DTLA, the Malibu coast, and other iconic LA landmarks

 

Kiteboard Belmont Shore

Belmont Shore Kite Zone is a great place for beginning kiteboarders

Hang Glide in Dockweiler

What could be better than soaring like a bird? Hang glide in Dockweiler Beach

Parasail the Jamaican Coast

Parasailing Negril’s Seven Mile Beach offers a bird’s eye perspective

 

Zip-line Costa Rica

Zip-line Tortuguero’s rain forest, hike the canopy, and observe baby turtles

Great Park Balloon

Float above Irvine in the Great Park Balloon

Giant Swing in Sochi Skypark

Try a thrilling hybrid of trapeze swing and bungee jump above a river

 

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