About Japan
Japan is located on the island at the edge of Asia. This location has a profound effect on the history of Japan. While many think of Japan as a fairly developed country, there is plenty of undeveloped areas of Japan. The landscape across the country varies from forests to sub-tropical reefs to soaring mountains. Japan is located in a volcanic area of the Pacific Ring of Fire and it has about 108 active volcanoes. The country also experiences very destructive earthquakes several times in a century and these earthquakes typically result in tsunamis. As a whole, Japan is mostly temperate but the climate can vary greatly between the north and the south.
Thrill-seeking Activities in Japan
Japan may not be first on one’s most thrill-seeking places to go but it should be! Japan offers plenty of thrill-seeking adventures.
Yamanashi boasts the Fuji-Q Amusement Park, which is one of the most thrilling amusement parks in the world. This amusement park boasts four main attraction roller coasters: the Fujiyama, Eejanaika, Dodonpa and Takabisha. The Takabisha is the roller coaster that has the record for the steepest free fall – 121 degrees and a drop of 43 meters. The Dodonpa is considered the world’s fastest accelerating roller coaster. The Eejanaika is one of the world’s few 4th dimension roller coasters , which has seats that rotate backward and forward 360 degrees using a controlled spin. Fujiyama was once the tallest, steepest roller coaster.
Rock climbing in Ogawayama is an extreme sport experience that is like none other. The rock face provides climbers with over one thousand climbing trails and provides the best rock-climbing experience in Japan.
Tokyo offers a day of adventure in the wild waters of Japan. You can combine whitewater rafting along with a canyoning trip to create a trip full of speed, excitement and adrenaline rushes! Canyoning is a fairly new sport that combines repelling, swimming and rock climbing into a mega-sport.
Thrill-seeking Vacation Packages in Japan
In Japan, travelers can choose from day trip adventure packages and more lengthy adventure packages. Inside Japan Tours offers a comprehensive list of tours from self-guided holidays to luxury all-inclusive packages. This tour operator even offers tours to Fuji-Q and other amusement theme-parks.
Niseko Xtreme Tours offers many extreme sport tours. Their 4 Peaks Xtreme Challenge features climbs to 4 different peaks. They also offer The Youtei Experience which is a climb up Mount Youtei – a large volcano. Their Dawn 2 Dusk Cat Tour includes a night ride on a customized snow cat through unbelievable terrains. The Velocity Snowmobiling Tour is a tour on a high quality machine through the winter wilderness.
Xtreme Gap Year offers a unique experience to train with a karate master. This once-in-a-lifetime experience is suitable for anyone who is serious about karate. This karate experience takes place in Okinawan with some of the most respected karate legends in Japan.
How much will Japan cost?
Cities like Tokyo will be very expensive to visit however there are many places in Japan that offer better bargains. Country inns can offer the best value and these simple hotels found in small towns can run less than $100 a night. For $20 or less, travelers can have their fill of sushi and Japanese delicacies (eel, seaweed, snails and roe). As for transportation, for under $300, one can purchase a 7-day rail pass on sleek bullet trains. This makes getting across the country quick, easy and affordable. One of the biggest thrill experiences you can have in Japan is the Fuji-Q amusement park and it is a cheap day as the entrance ticket is only $13.
About Australia
Australia is a country that comprises of the main Australian continent plus Tasmania and other smaller islands. Australia has six states: Western Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Queensland and New South Wales. It also has two major territories: Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory.
Australia is one of the most wealthiest countries in the world and has a very high per capita income. For climate, the northern part has a tropical climate and the southwest part has a more Mediterranean climate. The southeast side, including Tasmania, has a temperate climate. As a result of the significant size of Australia, it offers a broad array of landscapes – mountain ranges, tropical rainforests and dry deserts.
Thrill-seeking Activities in Australia
Australia is a large continent and therefore it offers many activities for those seeking action and adventure!
Cape York is one of the biggest remaining wildernesses in the world. It is difficult to access and very remote so by using dirt bikes, you can get into the real Cape York instead of seeing it from a bus.
The Cage of Death in Australia allows you to stare at some of the largest saltwater crocodiles in all of Australia. In this adventure, only a few inches of glass separates you from the crocodiles!
BASE jumping is one of the most extreme sports you can participate in. In Australia, Queensland is the best place to BASE jump. If you are looking to give it a try, might as well try it in Australia!
Instead of trekking through the mountains and walking through the jungles, why not zip line! Experience racing through rainforests at extraordinary speeds and flying over treetops in the jungle. IN Victoria, the Otway rainforest offers an excellent area to zip line over the jungle.
Thrill-seeking Vacation Packages in Australia
There are different ways of experiencing adventures in Australia. You can book a one or two day adventure package or even a package that in longer than a week. For example, Cape York Motorcycle Adventures offers 2-10 day trips through the wilderness area of Cape York. These trips are all-inclusive and include the use of the motor bike, food and accommodations.
Adventure Tours of Australia offers small group tours all over Australia, offering 3 different types of tours that depend on whether you want the “frills” included. Some tours are even tailored to a younger group so adventure seekers can travel with like-aged travelers.
TourRadar offers a variety of adventure tours ranging from just a few days to weeks. Some of the trips can be intense and adventure-filled or some can include some relaxation time in between adventures. They also vary in the sites that are visited – the mountains, caves, rainforests or jungles.
How much will Australia cost?
Depending on the type of adventures you are looking for, the price will vary significantly. For more relaxing trips, with one adventure throw in that only lasts a few days total, the price would start around $500. For longer excursions, prices can range up to the thousands, depending on the extremeness of the adventure, the length, the accommodations and meals included (if any) and the areas covered. Remember that adventure day trips are widely available and may be a cheaper option that an all-inclusive lengthy trip. These trips may take more planning, ie transportation, accommodations, but then you can choose the thrills you want to experience.
About Malaysia
Malaysia is a country located in Southeast Asia. It is partly located on the peninsula of the mainland of Asia and also partly on the northern part of Borneo. It shares a border with Indonesia, Brunei and Thailand. The climate is tropical as Malaysia is close to the equator – guaranteeing warm weather.
Malaysia is a mixed combination of a developing nation and the modern world. Malaysia has emerged from British, Dutch and Portuguese rule and prospered into a multi-cultural country that has a unique flavor. One of Malaysia’s distinct characteristics is its culture of celebrating various events and festivals. There is no lack of exciting activities in Malaysia!
Thrill-seeking Activities in Malaysia
If you are looking for some thrill-seeking adventures, then Malaysia is a great place to visit!
Kuala Lumpur is a very large city in Malaysia and is known by the locals as KL. One activity for thrill-seekers is BASE jumping and Kuala Lumpur offers the annual Kuala Lumpur Tower Jump. At this organized event, daredevils from around the globe come to Kuala Lumpur to somersault off the edge of the tower, only to drop 421 meters to concrete below.
Whitewater rafting in Malaysia’s national parks can range from a tame Grade 1 to a dangerous and difficult Grade V. Singoh River in Perak is a daring Grade V for those seeking a thrilling adventure.
In Langkawi visitors seeking adventure can ride the second highest cable car ride in the whole world. They can view the magnificent rainforests of Malaysia and the Andaman Sea.
In Mount Kinabalu, thrill-seekers can climb the highest Via Feratta in the world. This activity is definitely not for the weak-hearted as you will be using cable lines to cross valleys and walking on surfaces that are vertical.
Thrill-seeking Vacation Packages in Malaysia
Packages for thrill-seekers in Malaysia can be found for budgets large and small. If you are looking for thrills but want to combine some sightseeing, the whitewater rafting along the Singoh River might be something you are interested in. You can see some of Malaysia while experiencing some thrills. Oxbold Extreme Sports Malaysia offers many different adventure packages, often combining different modes of transportation into one package. One of their adventures is whitewater rafting along the Singoh River and consists of three days and two nights.
Often adventure travel packages combine Malaysia tours with those of other countries (ie Singapore and Thailand). Geckos Adventures offers these types of packages and travelers can experience thrills in all the countries included. Usually in these packages, there are some thrill-seeking activities (ie trekking through the jungle) combined with some relaxation and leisure time. However, if there are certain adventures you would like to participate in, it might be possible to schedule them on your own on the leisure days offered by the tour.
How much will Malaysia cost?
Malaysia can be a relatively less expensive place to travel as opposed to other locations (ie the US). For those who are budget-conscious, it might be better to book cheap accommodations (ie camping or hostel) and then plan on booking one or two thrill adventures that you really wish to do. It is possible to find an adventure package that only lasts a few days ( for a few hundred dollars) which can be tacked on to your vacation for an even better experience. Of course, if money is a less important factor as opposed to thrills, joining a few tour adventures together or finding one longer tour adventure might result in the best experience . Count on at least $1500 for a more inclusive package.
About Tanzania
Tanzania is a country in East Africa and borders Kenya, Uganda, Rawanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique and the Indian Ocean. Tanzania is divided into thirty administrative regions. The highest mountain in Africa is Kilimanjaro and is located in northeastern Tanzania. Tanzania has many ecologically significant wildlife reserves and parks.
Tanzania is a large producer of gold, among many other minerals, although its economy is based heavily on agriculture. Tanzania boasts a tropical climate with most of the country rarely falling below 68 F. The hot period for Tanzania is between November and February and the coldest between May and August.
Thrill-seeking Activities in Tanzania
Tanzania has plenty of adrenaline-rushing activities to experience, especially among the wild.
Walking through the bush in the Serengeti National Park allows all of your senses to be heightened and experience the wilderness. It is a liberating feeling to walk through the wild Africa.
Mount Kilimanjaro is among the highest freestanding mountains across the world and has the highest peak in all of Africa. There are plenty of excursions ranging in level of activity. For those thrill-seekers out there, be sure to choose a tour that challenges you!
The Lake Manyara National Park is one of the few parks that allows for night game drives. Visitors can view nocturnal animals such as hippos, leopards, genets, porcupines, civets and bush babies. Most of these animals cannot be seen during the day so night game drives (albeit a little more dangerous) offer a very different experience than those game drives during the day.
Thrill-seeking Vacation Packages in Tanzania
There are plenty of adventure packages to choose from in Tanzania so every traveler should be able to find one that suits his or her needs. Extreme Safari combines a safari with a range of other extreme activities. Other activities include kitesurfing, mountain biking, climbing Mount Kenya and scuba diving. You can even create your own adventure holiday.
If you are looking for risky night game drives then Wildersun might be worth looking into. This company offers a choice of 18 night game drives, depending on which areas you would like to see.
If climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is what you are interested in experiencing, then Climbing Kilimanjaro might be the company to check out. Climbing Kilimanjaro offers different routes, transportation, guides and so on for an all-inclusive experience. They also can provide an option called: X-treme Route Tracker which a live tracking of your climb so your friends and family can watch.
How much will Tanzania cost?
A trip to Tanzania can be affordable and reasonably priced or it can get quite expensive, depending on what you are looking for in a thrill-seeking adventure. For example, G Adventures offers fairly expensive adventure packages (over $4500 in some cases) but are over 40 days in length. If this isn’t your style then there are plenty of more budget-friendly options.
If you are interested in a safari, then there are plenty of packages to select from. You can get the basics, which include guides with vehicles, fly-tents and are self-catered) in smaller parks which can be $50 a night or even less to luxury lodges in the Serengeti which can cost anywhere from US$250 to $1500 a night. In most of the parks, a guide is needed. Guides can be hired for a day and the price is usually around $35 a day plus tip.
About Nicaragua
Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America. It borders Costa Rica to the South and Honduras to the north. The Caribbean Sea is on the east side and the Pacific Ocean is on the west side. Nicaragua is divided into three main geographical zones: The Pacific lowlands, the wet and cooler highlands and then the Caribbean lowlands. The landmass of Nicaragua is comparable to the size of Alabama.
Nicaragua is one of the poorest countries in all the Americas. About 50% of Nicaragua’s population live below the poverty line. About 80% of the population of Nicaragua lives on less than two dollars a day. However, tourism is booming in this country and this growth has had a positive influence on agriculture, construction, finance and commercial industries.
Thrill-seeking Activities in Nicaragua
There are many areas of Nicaragua to experience extreme sports but a few areas in particular have become a very popular.
Cerro Negro is a live volcano (most recently erupted in 1999) that has come to the attention of extreme boarders. This hotspot allows the extreme volcano boarders to experience speeds of up to 59 miles per hour while coursing down the 2300 foot high volcano. There is about an hour hike up the volcano to the lip of the crater then your feet are strapped to a retrofitted snowboard and then you careen down the volcano with the ash flying and hot wind blowing.
Isla de Ometepe hosts an extreme survival run called the Fuego Y Agua 100k. This is an ultimate marathon challenge that includes terrains such as sandy beach, dirt trails, paved road, technical single track and a jungle gym section where participants navigate through trees, deep mud and disappearing trails.
Thrill-seeking Vacation Packages in Nicaragua
If you are looking for an adventure package, then Nicaragua has plenty of them to offer to you!
Bigfoot Hostels Nicaragua offers travel packages, including a stay at their Bigfoot Hostel. They offer adventure packages that include volcano boarding and volcano hiking plus some relaxation time on the beach.
Austin-Lehman Adventures offers an adventure package that starts in Granada, the capital city of Nicaragua. From there, the package includes a zip-line canopy tour throughout the Nature Reserve of Mombacho for a high-speed adventure with gorgeous views. Then the tour goes on to Cerro Negro for boarding down the volcano while watching the spectacular views.
The Surf Ranch Nicaragua is an action sports resort – the one and only in Nicaragua. This resort features a jungle paintball course, Nicaragua’s largest skateboard park, a tower drop into a large inflatable airbag plus the normal activities such as swimming surfing, fishing, yoga, scuba diving, rockclimbing and skateboarding.
How much will Nicaragua cost?
Nicaragua is one of the cheapest destinations in the Americas to travel to. It is close to the United States so the airfare is reasonable. The total cost of your trip to Nicaragua will probably be lowers than most other places, including international trips. Nicaragua offers cheap drinks and affordable restaurants, with a basic restaurant lunch costing about $2.50-$7 and a fancy restaurant meal costing about $7-$15.
For accommodations, there are plenty to choose from – between hostels and hotels. A double room with private bath, A/C and tv will range between $10-$30 a night and a double room with nice amenities (daily maid service, breakfast, pool) costs anywhere between $25 to $60 per night.
