An effective bucket list can help turn aspirations into action, so this year make sure your travel bucket list includes new destinations that’ll have you crossing off items faster than ever!
Get ready to embark on an extraordinary adventure through the Land of Ice and Fire! This breathtaking tour features everything from thundering waterfalls to massive glaciers; guaranteed to deliver.
1. Svalbard
Svalbard lies approximately 800km north of Norway and is one of the world’s northernmost inhabited areas. Here, its iconic wildlife and impressive glaciers offer year-round outdoor adventure adventures.
Winter offers incredible opportunities for snowmobiling across rugged landscapes and viewing polar bears in their natural environment, or visiting the Global Seed Vault to witness how this massive repository keeps seeds safe from permafrost melting. If you want more adventure, why not take a dog sledding tour or give long-distance kayaking with guides who know the area intimately.
Savour local culture and Svalbard history on sightseeing tours departing from Longyearbyen’s main town, while witnessing midnight sun’s incredible light show illuminate this Arctic outpost.
2. Namibia
Namibia, known for its epic sand dunes that inspired its name, offers breathtaking sights from lush woodlands brimming with wildlife to the stark Skeleton Coast in southern Africa. Experience hiking the spectacular Fish River Canyon or exploring one of the world’s premier collections of Stone Age rock engravings at Twyfelfontein before discovering Namibia’s unique blend of culture and custom in local tribal villages.
Enjoy incredible game viewing in Namibia’s iconic Kruger National Park during June when animals congregate around water sources and dry grasses to graze on. Or experience Hemel-en-Aarde Valley for yourself on a luxury farm getaway and discover conservation efforts at Cheetah Conservation Fund.
3. Iceland
Iceland beckons adventurers with its breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable experiences per square mile, such as geothermal pools, waterfalls, ice caves and Thingvellir National Park where Althingi was founded – offering unforgettable adventures for every traveler!
Active holidaymakers looking for an active holiday should mount up and ride an Icelandic horse for a hike behind a waterfall, coastal walk to a farm and meet Iceland’s friendly sheep herders, glaciers and volcanic grounds by trail running, or simply take part in Classic Journeys small group tours of Iceland that give unrivaled access to an array of unique experiences – our guides come directly from natives descended from shark fishermen or 9th Century Vikings themselves!
4. Patagonia
Patagonia is the ultimate nature destination, boasting incredible mountains and glaciers that will leave you breathless.
Start your adventure in Chilean Patagonia off right by flying overnight to Santiago, an energetic city where contemporary skyscrapers stand alongside ornate old churches framed by towering Andes Mountains. Next up: Torres del Paine National Park with its jagged granite towers protrusions poking through clouds above Nahuel Huapi Lake – be prepared to get out and stretch those legs!
Driving along Ruta 40 to El Chalten in Argentina’s Lake District and resting at an estancia will give you the chance to witness sheep being sheared while learning horseback riding skills and enjoying traditional asado food. Once in Torres del Paine National Park you have the option of exploring its glaciers for hiking trips or trekking tours.
5. Skydive Dubai
No matter if you are in your early or late 20s and full of fearlessness, Dubai provides many opportunities for creating lifelong memories. A tandem skydive over Dubai’s desert sands may just be what’s required!
At Desert Drop Zone, your heart-racing experience starts by receiving a health screening and instructions on how to jump. When ready, board an aircraft and take off for an incredible height of 13,000feet (4km).
Freefall for an incredible 60 seconds before your instructor deploys the parachute and allows you to gently descend. Your experience also includes video of the jump, giving you bragging rights!
