Trias Bali Travel asked:


The terrain and scenery in Bali makes it an ideal place to take part in one of the many adventure activities this island has to offer. The compact size of the island also makes it easy to get to the various starting points without having to travel long distances. The starting point of many activities is centered on the Ubud region so this is a good place to base yourself if you plan to do more than one activity.

White Water Rafting

Take white water rafting for example. Most tourists tend to sign up for what everyone else is doing and that would be Ayung River Rafting. This is definitely a fun activity and highly recommended to enjoy the scenic route along the Ayung River which you wouldn’t otherwise get to see. On this rafting activity, you will wind through deep valleys, pass Balinese Hindu shrines, see monkeys playing, or even catch the odd farmer walking his cow to the river for some water. For the more adventurous, you might like to go on the Telaga Waja river adventure. This rafting trip takes you to the foothills of the sacred Mount Agung where you will, according to the brochure from the tour operator, navigate down the Telaga Waja river through torrents, twists and tight turns on a heart stopping adventure.

River Kayaking and Canyon Tubing

There’s more than one way to travel down one on Bali’s famous water ways though. River kayaking is another one although this would suit someone more experienced. Canyon tubing in Bali is a little more laid back and good fun for the family. This is an activity where you drift down a canyon in an inflatable tube. The location for this is north of Ubud town in Payangan, a little known area where tourists to Bali rarely tread. Over there, the Siap Stream opens up a whole new world of fun and adventure allowing visitors to float down a narrow canyon passing through thick forested areas.

Kintamani Cycling

If getting wet is not your cup of tea, then you might like to go on a Kintamani cycle tour. Several tour companies offer this activity where you are picked up from your hotel and driven up to the scenic Kintamani town located on the rim of the Mount Batur caldera. Breakfast will most likely be offered in your package at a restaurant where you’ll have ample time to take as many photos as you wish before starting. The ride is downhill of course since you can’t get much higher here, and takes you along broken tarmac roads through villages, past coffee plantations, traversing through paddy fields all the way to Ubud where a buffet lunch is usually provided. The smaller tour operators may offer you a more local experience by inviting you into their homes as part of the tour and cooking a traditional meal for lunch.  They’ll take time to explain their culture, point out interesting sites and might even go on detours if they feel it is worthwhile. 

Wildlife and Elephant Safari Excursions

Bali is home to a world famous Elephant Safari Park. The Elephant Park in Taro is a huge complex and the home of 27 Sumatran elephants. Here you can watch and sit atop an elephant on a safari ride through the Taro forest. There is also a restaurant and the park has a purpose built safari style lodge. It is an outing for the entire family to have fun watching the elephants paint, play and bathe, and spray water on unsuspecting tourists which can be quite amusing depending on your sense of humour and what you are wearing at the time. The latest attraction in Bali is the Bali Safari and Marine Park. This safari park is unusual in that while you normally you would expect to only see wild animals at a wildlife safari, here you will also see part of Bali’s ancient past and be able to watch cultural dances. The park is a unique blend of conservation and Balinese culture. There are tram rides through the park and fun activities such as animal rides and shows for the children.  You can purchase a package which includes lunch or dinner.

Horse Riding and Camel Riding

Enjoying a breathtaking horseback ride along the coasts of Bali or camel riding along Nusa Dua beach are two other fun activities you can do to experience Bali on four legs instead on four wheels!  Riding along the black volcanic sand beaches on Bali’s east coast, though villages that still preserve old traditions and along paddy fields can be something quite romantic if you are a couple especially if you choose an evening ride from one of the west coast stables. The camel ride takes you on along the pristine white sand beaches of Nusa Dua.  I don’t know if you will be sitting very much after sitting on a camel’s hump on a one hour ride on the beach but it is definitely some fun judging by the smiles and laughs you see on peoples’ faces.

Paragliding & Bungee Jumping

Now these two activities aren’t for the faint hearted or those wearing pace makers but they are worth mentioning.  For those of you who have not heard of the sport, paragliding is not the same as parachuting. Paragliding is a sport where the pilot is strapped in a sitting position to a harness that is attached to a fabric wing and runs forward usually down a slope to launch the paraglider. The stunning beauty of Bali’s coastlines offers the paraglider breathtaking views those at ground level won’t have the pleasure of enjoying.  The AJ Hackett Bungee Tower is located on Kuta Beach, over a swimming pool located in a nightclub.  It is the only place where you can bungee jump in the night with hundreds of party goers down below. We don’t know if this is something desirable for every one, but if having 2000 party goers below you unnerves you, try a jump during day time when the club is closed and you’ll be able to see the beach as well!

There are other activities of course, but these listed provide a choice of excitement whether you are an individual, couple or a family with young children looking for something to do other than lounging by the pool.  You will still get a sun tan, but you’ll have to put in some energy to get it but I’m sure it will be worth it for the fun you’ll have.



Anthony

chimpanzee asked:


For me its probably paragliding, jet-ski, quad biking on dunes. Also playing CS online (for indoor).
Also tennis and squash is quite fun to me.
Also good water parks are fun. A good movie 4 me wouldnt hurt

Holly

Lavana James asked:


Do you know the kind of person who really only gets the most out of life when they’re closest to ending it? You’ll be thrilled to know that South Africa is literally brimming with death-defying activities for these adrenalin addicts. So if you’ve drawn a blank on birthday gift ideas for this friend whose idea of fun is pitting his or herself against gravity just to feel their lips form a snarl from the G-force of a 15m plunge into a river below, then these suggestions would most probably be their cup of junkie:

 

Beasties and things

 

In the words of the inimitable Ernest Hemingway “Auto racing, bull fighting and mountain climbing are the only real sports….all others are games”. Here in South Africa we embrace the notion, and dare to add a couple more to the great man‘s list.

 

Great white shark cage diving has to be right up there with the best if primordial fear is what you are after. The Cape coast is a renowned hunting ground of these awesomely adapted killing machines and in recent years the really brave, or possibly downright foolhardy, have been lowered into cages right in the midst of these fiery beasts.

 

So if a close and personal encounter with jaws in the midst of a feeding frenzy is what makes them tick, then get them to Gansbaai for this premier experience.

 

Full Throttle

 

Speed attracts danger boys like honey entices bees and there are a whole range of speedy options for the velocity hunter.

 

One sure-fire way of feeling the allure of speed is to give them a flip in a privately owned fighter jet. They’ll get positively dizzy from the 5000 feet vertical climbs and if they think the pilot is grinning at them, it’s probably just the full impact of the G-force.

 

But if terra firma is more familiar territory for this particular speed freak, don’t despair as there are several land-based options available too, such as a genuine Formula 1 racing experience. Give them the unprecedented honour of steering a Reynard single-seater racing car around the racetrack at full tilt.

 

From the F1 Honda stable, the Reynard is no sissy – it reaches 450 BHP/per tonne. Exhilarating or what?

 

Dizzy Heights

 

If their favourite challenge is heady heights, then take them to the next level with a Kloofing experience in the aptly named ******* Gorge in Cape Town. The fynbos-clad Boland Mountains set the scene for a fantastic day out on a 17km hike that includes several ‘free fall’ heights, ranging from 3 – 15m!

 

If it’s up in the big blue that they get their kicks, there are more lofty aspirations available to them, including tandem paragliding and tandem skydiving. This way their bodies and pulses get to soar like the birds while being completely secure in the hands of the experts.

 

These are just a handful of nuts activities your blood-pumping friends may well appreciate as gifts to keep them living it edgy!



Christian

nan.sweety asked:


Is there any training school for teens for adventures and sports?
hey, i want any tyraining school in delhi, where i can learn swimming, paragliding, rock climbing and many more things simultaneously. the age group of that adventurers shud be around 17.
tell me one more thing, is there any institute for that, where the students can carry on their adventure after vacations too. remember that, the training school or say the summer camp shud be in delhi.

Edward

Chad Nadler asked:


Flying is a wonderful feeling. Most people experience flying at sometime in their life. This experience usually take place in a large commercial jet aircraft. People use this type of transportation to get from one location to another in the quickest form possible. There are however other forms of flying which may offer people a higher level of satisfaction.

Paragliding: This is an outdoor sport where people have the opportunity to fly while keepeing close to nature. You get to feel the wind blowing through your hair while soring through the air supported only by a harness, some lines and a parachute know as a paraglider. Paraglidng offers more control than hang gliding does. This sport is an inexpensive way to fly. It does require some training but can be learned in a relatively short period of time.

Hang Gliding: This sport also entails flying high above the ground while maintaining a tight connection to the element. This sport uses a hang glider as a mode of flying. The hang glider is a great way to fly with out a motor. This sport has been gaining popularity over the past 20 years. Hang Gliding was invented before paragliding.

Power Paragliding: Power paragliding is similar t paraglidng but does not require wind to create lift. Instead the power paraglider creates it’s velocity and lift with a small gas powered motor which powers a propeller. The motor and propeller are either strapped to the pilots back or attached to a small go cart type vehicle called a trike or a quad. When using a trik or a quad the motor and propeller are attached to the rear frame of the vehicle. There is then a parachute know as a paraglider attached with long lines the the vehicle which allows the quad or trike to glide through the air while the motor provides thrust. The other option pilots use when paragliding is the solo method. This is when a pilot attaches the motor and propeller to their back using a back pack type device. They then sit in a harness which attaches to the lines which lead the the paraglider.

These forms of flying require some training and effort. To become a pilot in any of these sports it is important to understand how the sport works as well as how the air and weather work together. Once someone becomes a pilot and begins flying in these extreme sports they will immediately understand why these forms of flying are becoming more popular in the United States and all over the world.



Bernard

Jill W asked:


HE LIVES IN BOSTON.. I LIVE ON CAPE COD… LOOKING TO DO SOMETHING REMEMRABLE. WAS THINKING PARAGLIDING, HOT AIRBALLON, FIRE WATER IN RI,,, DONT KNOW… ANY GOOD SUGGESTIONS… HE LOVE SEAFOOD TOO…

Harry

ayush asked:


Patnitop is a peaceful and quiet destination in the Jammu district. Patnitop is Situated 112 kms from Jammu. Patnitop is a comparatively mysterious tourist spot, compared to the other resorts in the state. Visitors from across the globe visit this charming city in India. This hill resort is balanced on a beautiful plateau, enveloped by thickly wooded forests. Patnitop offers variety of beautiful spots for making picnics, peaceful walks and wonderful views of the mountains wrap of the Chenab basin. If you visit patnitop in winter, the resort is generally covered with a thick mantle of snow, thus providing opportunities for various snow games including skiing.

Patnitop is the most excellent developed tourist spot of Jammu and is second to none in its natural charm, climate, pine forests and lush green cover. Patnitop is one of the beautiful hill stations in India for enjoying in holidays or vacation with family members. The city patnitop is more adventurous, this makes the patnitop beautiful tourist destination spot in India. Tourists like the adventurous in patnitop like, trekking, mountain climbing & sliding, paragliding, & much more. The huge numbers of tourist visit patnitop India every year. Paragliding has been introduced in patnitop, Jammu. The months from May to June and September to October are best suited for paragliding. Other adventurous sports like Parasailing and hot-air ballooning are also becoming popular.

There are few luxurious and budgeted hotels existing in patnitop. There are some Hotels in patnitop for your best accommodation facilities like; Hotel Green Top, Hotel Jai Shree, Hotel Subash Palace, Hotel Shahi Santoor, Hotel Holiday Inn & much more. These Patnitop hotel has better facilities in their room services, grocery services, servant services with well dressed & every services which you may need. All rooms are well furnished with all modern facilities. Room heating facilities are also available in this Patnitop hotel. Enjoy your vacation with best and comfort stay in patnitop.  



Rodney

Devendra Kundaliya asked:


New Opportunities

Advancement in the field of adventure sports has enabled India to stand in the league of few countries that promote adventurous and thrill-filled sports worldwide. Winter sports in icy-chill hills, summer sports under scorching sun and water sports in the waves of shimmering seawaters have gradually created a niche for themselves in the country. India has become a buzzword in the world of adventure lovers. Travelers having panache for adventure are now turning towards India with earnest visions. 

Options Available for Adventure Sports

India has every basis and potential to support any kind of adventure sports. Rock climbing, for an example, on the steep rocky mountains in Manali warrant a lifetime experience for the risk takers. Scuba Diving in the depths of deep-laid oceans of Goa is an exhilarating experience for water lovers. Trekking on the challenging action-packed snow-covered peaks in Shimla is a good option for mountain crazy population. Skiing is offered in the serene white ambience of snow-covered ranges of Narkanda. River rafting in Ganga in Rishikesh is a good option for those who crave for a free bounce with the natural flow of river. Paragliding in the Solang Valley and Deori Ghat is ideal for those who wish to fly freely in the air. Cycling is the most simple and convenient form of adventure one can crave for anywhere in India. For the laid-back travelers, fishing, camel safari and wildlife safari are some other interesting adventure options.

Better Late than Never

Emergence of adventure sports in India has never been a long-lost dream and its topography and weather conditions have supported the onset of adventurous activities in India. With the economies of the world going global and distances becoming shorter, the advent of such activities in India has suddenly gone high. Today, people from all spheres of life are highly keen to invest their precious time and effort in the exciting and adventurous world of sports. Due to India’s promising reputation globally, a traveler can confidently turn towards India to satisfy his desire for adventure.



Mario

Synapse India asked:


 

Good stag parties are those which stand higher in the memories of everyone even of the groom than his wedding day. Exact quantity of adventure, fun and competition make excellent stag parties or weekends, a new trend in bachelor parties.

When planning a bachelor party the interests of the groom should always be kept in mind. No matter what you choose, the important thing is to have fun. A few days or weeks before the wedding, a bachelor night or weekend is a great way to release all of the stress of the wedding and to have a night of freedom without the fiancé. Traditionally bachelor party is something involving activities beyond usual like drinking, gambling, hiring strippers or going to strip club, etc. Now a days these parties are becoming more adventurous and much an extended affair. With the rise in the budget airlines, people have started flying to other destinations to organize stag parties or weekends away from home.

The stag weekends are becoming mini-holidays with group taking part in various adventurous activities like river rafting, rock climbing, trekking, karting, quad biking, skydiving, paragliding, and other such activities that rejuvenate the mood and fill it with fun and thrill. It becomes the duty of the best man to make the party such that its memories always remain special. In case the best man is not that good in organizing parties, he can take help of a good event manager or event advisor.

Following steps can be followed to plan and organize an adventure stag weekend party:



First of all decide the date, budget, number of invitees and what all activities you want for the adventure stag weekends as well as nights.

After deciding upon the activities check out the nearby destinations which provide best suitable environment for these activities such as a river for river rafting, good huge rocks for rock climbing, open space for paragliding, etc.

Find out from where you can hire the stuffs required to carry out the activity or the best centre of the activity.

Book your activity weekend and best hotel which allows you to have fun in your way for the stag nights.

Always remember to plan some games, music and dance for the nights with delicious food, after thrilling day activities. Using some theme and funny dress code can also be entertaining for stag nights.



When all things are decided for the stag weekend send in the invitations to buddies.



Beth

David Collins asked:


Adventure sports holidays have a wide range of activities for adrenaline junkies to enjoy. Whether it’s bungee jumping off a bridge or hurtling down dirt tracks on mountain bikes, there’s something for everyone in locations all over the world.

Indeed, locations such as the Rocky Mountains in Colorado and the Andalucia region of Spain have become prime locations for extreme sports enthusiasts, who make use of the rugged terrain to challenge themselves and push themselves to the limit.

Some of the activities that offer these enthusiasts the chance to get a bird’s eye view of the landscape are hang-gliding, paragliding and skydiving. Indeed, paragliding is a popular excursion at coastal resorts, with participants being towed at altitude behind a speedboat, allowing them the chance to enjoy spectacular views of resorts and open ocean.

Participation in such sports can be an exhilarating experience, but also comes with an element of risk, so taking out some holiday insurance before you take part is essential.

Aerial extreme sports are often included as part of travel packages, both for experienced enthusiasts and for beginners, who go through a lot of training and advice from experts before they’re allowed to venture out into the open air.

Some sports allow for tandem participation – such as skydiving – but many of these sports require a great deal of technique. When trying to decide what kind of aerial sport is right for you, you should consider the availability of such excursions, how long the training takes and also the risk factor.

Research is a key part of your preparation for an extreme sports holiday, as well as ensuring you have an insurance policy in place to help cover you against any medical expenses or repatriation costs.

Researching the activity itself can also help to gain an insight as to what’s involved and what you can expect from your first time in the air. Another aspect to consider is cost, as location and the risk involved with such activities will help count towards the price of such excursions.

However, with a wide variety of clubs and forums online offering information and advice, as well as cheap travel insurance policies to cater for certain sports, you can rest assured that there will be information out there to help you prepare for your new venture.



Rachel