When deciding on your holiday destination and activities, you literally have thousands of choices so why not make your holiday the adventure of a lifetime? There are exciting destinations that will take you to the depths of the ocean and to the top of snow covered mountains. Five excellent choices that will fulfill your adventurous spirit are:

1 Safari in Africa

Many countries in Africa offer luxury safaris and most travel agents will be able to help you book one of these adventures. Typical safaris will take you on treks through the forests or grasslands of Africa, allowing you to view wildlife in its native habitat. Many safaris will offer things such as hot air balloon rides, small plane tours and, during certain times of year, the ability to watch the seasonal migrations of various herds of animal. Some of the more popular countries to safari in are Malawi, Kenya and Zimbabwe.

2 Cage Diving with Sharks in South Africa

Shark watching through a dive cage may be the most exhilarating experience you will ever have. There are many choices of companies that offer cage diving with sharks so do a bit of research before choosing. Most, though, will allow several divers in the cage at once and then either drop large bait or chum into the water to entice the sharks to move closer to the cage. You’re guaranteed to be a bit nervous your first time in the cage but don’t worry, you’ll be perfectly safe under the guidance of your tour operator.

3 Snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia

Snorkeling along the Great Barrier Reef will give swimmers the opportunity to see a variety of marine life you will see nowhere else. Some of these animals are: sea turtles, sharks, sea snakes and whales. There are also over 15,000 species of fish that call the Great Barrier Reef home. While snorkeling, you will also be able to view seagrass, seaweed and magnificent coral not to mention rays and dolphins.

4 Jungle Trek in Brazil

Hiking through the tropical rainforests of Brazil, visitors will be amazed at the dense vegetation and amazing wildlife found therein. Many tour companies offer the chance to hang with the locals, learn about indigenous cultures and learn how to use tropical medicinal plants. Jungle treks will allow you to see incredible animals and insects that have evolved in the habitat over thousands of years. If you’re lucky, the trek you take will also include a bit of piranha fishing in the Amazon River.

5 Snowboarding in Whistler (Canada)

Snowboarding has taken off in recent years as a popular winter sport. No matter if you don’t know how to snowboard, you can take classes while in Whistler and soon be on your way cruising down the mountain. Whistler has over 8000 acres of land which is the largest area of snowboarding terrain in North America. When you’ve gotten tired of boarding, Whistler offers fantastic shopping and dining opportunities as well as spas tailor made for your relaxation.