20 Adventure Holidays That Were Not Available Twenty Years Ago

To celebrate 20 years of offering their budget airline service, easyJet has produced a list of twenty adventure holidays that they say were not available to do when they first took to the air all that time ago. Below we highlight the top 10: –

1. Stand-up paddle boarding – this involves propelling yourself along using a paddle from a canoe whilst standing on a surfboard. It has grown in popularity over the years and can be enjoyed on the sunny Algarve in Portugal.

2. Zip-lining – this thrilling adventure is now firmly established and can be enjoyed at many places around the world including the UK. However, for the ultimate adrenaline rush you could try the one in southern Italy that runs between the villages of Pietrapertosa and Castelmezzano in the mountains at an altitude of up to 1,018m during which you can reach a top speed of 120km per hour.

3. Swimming in the presence of sharks – you don’t need to travel far for this one. You can scuba dive, snorkel or swim with basking sharks off the west coast of Scotland near Oban.

4. Volcano trekking – Close to Reykjavik in Iceland, you can go into the dormant Thrihnukagigur volcano to a depth of 120 metres.

5. Biking in Balkan – Cycling has witnessed an increase in popularity in recent years following the success of British cyclists at the Tour de France. The Balkan region of Croatia has proved a popular destination with the most delightful countryside to explore.

6. Wild swimming – Obviously, as the title would indicate, we are not talking about swimming at your local leisure centre. Wild swimming involves taking to the water in the sea, rivers and lakes with the islands off Sardinia’s Emerald coast in Italy being a favoured destination.

7. Kite-surfing – this thrilling activity has been around for some years now. You stand on a board and are pulled along either on the sand or sea by a kite that catches the wind. Larnaca in Cyprus is a popular venue.

8. Extreme assault courses – there are many assault courses dotted around the world often used by corporate clients for team-building purposes. Check out one offered by Tough Mudder in Wassertrudingen in Germany that covers 18 to 20 kms.

9. E-biking – this is an electrically powered bicycle making biking that little bit easier. Where better place to enjoy the experience than the beautiful Alpine foothills in Switzerland.

10. Flyboarding – using a board/boots “powered” by jet-propelled water, you are able to hover several feet above the surface of the water and dive beneath the water’s surface. This can be enjoyed in a variety of places such as Tenerife but closer to hand at the National Diving and Activity Centre near Chepstow in Gloucestershire.

The other 10 adventure holidays are snowshoeing, electric mountain biking, bungee jumping, desert biking, sea kayaking, “Make like Tarzan”, caving, two-wheeled trekking, walking in Portugal and cycling in Cyprus.

Many of our customers enjoy adventure holidays and come to us to help them arrange suitable travel insurance. So, why not get in touch with a member of our team on 02380 268 351 to discuss your requirements and obtain a quotation.