Expedia's Ten Daredevil Adventures
One of Expedia\'s Top Ten Adventures
Biplane & Air Combat Adventures makes 2 of the top 10
If feeding sharks, defying gravity, and bouncing down river rapids sounds like your idea of a good time, you're in luck. Satisfy the adrenaline junkie in you with these heart-pounding activities that teeter on the edge of danger. Inject a little fun into your vacation!
Fort Lauderdale
Zero-Gravity Flight Levitate, somersault, and fly like a superhero as you defy gravity on this out-of-this-world adventure. Join NASA, FAA, and aerospace specialists on a G-Force One™ flight followed by a re-gravitational party.
San Diego Top Dog Air Combat
Experience the thrill of victory, without the risk of defeat. You’ll feel like a real air ace in this 30-minute mock aerial battle. Face a friend, or get teamed up with another thrill-seeker. You’ll even get to do most of the flying—but don’t worry, professionals ride along, too. Available on weekends only.
Nassau, Bahamas
Shark Diving Adventure Crave more from a dive than coral? Meet the Caribbean reef sharks, your swimming mates on a guided two-tank dive. Be as still as sand for an up-close shark feed. These creatures are hooked on fish bait, not people, but your adrenaline may say otherwise.
Orlando
Richard Petty Driving Experience Go speed racer! See the world from a NASCAR driver's point of view and take a 600-horsepower stock car for a spin. Drive, shift, corner, speed. Then repeat. Take eight laps around the speedway, gaining skill each round; then receive an award for your bravery.
Queenstown, New Zealand
Scenic Sailplane Flight Wings, wind, and other-worldly views! Soar high above New Zealand’s Southern Alps in a two-seater modern glider. Let the expert pilot guide you on a 30-minute journey over mountains, valleys, and rivers. If you’re gutsy, take the controls for a few minutes.
Puerto Vallarta Canopy Eco-Adventure
Feel the call of the wild as you soar through the lush landscape like a modern-day Tarzan. Get a close-up view of the rainforest via a series of zip lines placed 90 feet up! You’ll also navigate jungle bridges, fly through the air on a rope swing, and rappel 70 feet to the ground.
Las Vegas Sky Diving & Parachute Experience
Looking for heart-pounding thrills? Head up to 13,500 feet, and don't look down. Fly tandem or solo on a sky diving experience that’ll leave you breathless. Freefall for 50 seconds before pulling the rip cord and floating the rest of the way down with your parachute open.
San Diego Open-Cockpit Biplane Ride
Take to the air in style: Tour the coastline in a restored vintage biplane. With two side-by-side seats in an open cockpit, it’s an exhilarating way to fly through the wild blue yonder. You can even ask the pilot to tailor your flight to your mood—relaxed and mellow, or wildly exciting!
Rotorua, New Zealand
Kaituna River Rafting Rafting the Kaituna River gives a whole new meaning to “taking the plunge.” Plan to get soaked as you paddle the Grade 5 rapids and face a heart-pounding 23-foot drop from Tutea Falls. Guides ensure that even beginners stay safe—and have a blast.
Big Island, Hawaii Kohala Coast Helicopter Adventure.
Take a helicopter ride high above the Big Island’s dramatic landscape, where the Kohala Mountains plunge into the Pacific, the ocean slaps back sea spray, and waterfalls drape ancient land. Your bird’s-eye view gives you a glimpse of heaven on earth, Hawaii-style.
