Travelers who have had enough of the average beach vacation can try extreme travel for a more adventurous experience. The following options will get the adrenaline flowing and make memories for a lifetime. Whether you try out a motorcycle tour in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia, white water rafting in the wilds of Chile, or a stay on the ice in Antarctica, these options are an excellent choice.

Extreme travel in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia

Anyone who wants to take the ride of a lifetime should experience a motorcycle tour of the Gobi Desert of Mongolia. These tours take adventurous folk off the beaten path, heading into the vast open steppe. Follow rough rocky tracks and sandy trails, riding through an environment more used by yaks, camels, goats and sheep.

Meanwhile, the terrain also covers grasslands, desert and mountain landscapes where only nomadic families live. Meeting the locals is a fascinating experience, but visitors should also bear in mind that the locals are just as interested in their unusual clothing, gear and motorcycles. Tour operators often suggest that travelers bring photos of their home environment to reveal their side of the world to the locals.

While sometimes touring can be rough, nights are usually spent in comfort in “ger” tents with as many mod cons as they can offer. Moreover, for those who feel even more energetic, a mountain bike tour is an exciting equivalent. Watch the action and landscapes in the video included here.

Adventurous white water rafting on the Río Futaleufú in Chile

Besides touring a desert, Chile also offers extreme travel in the way of white water rafting on the Río Futaleufú for an even more hectic ride. Starting in the Los Alerces National Park in Argentina, the river runs west into Chile. Along its course, landscapes offer everything from lush rainforest to snow-capped volcanoes.

The name Futaleufú translates to Great River in English and the reason is clear to see. While the crystal clear water flows through the Chile wilderness, it heads through deep canyons, while an explosive and untamed white water experience builds. Those participating will find this a more adventurous experience than anywhere else in the world.

Moreover, while this is a true form of extreme travel, rafters will experience the sheer beauty and magic of Patagonia. While the image of the river shared above is pretty tame, readers can watch kayakers on their white water experience in the video included here:

An extreme travel adventure in Antarctica

The next extreme travel option is in the cooler climes in Antarctica. Travelers can enjoy the cruise of a lifetime heading through the Antarctic Peninsula with its narrow fjords, huge glaciers and sheltered bays.

Meanwhile, passengers can make regular landings to visit the seal colonies and penguin rookeries of Deception Island, the Lemaire Channel, Paradise Bay and the Gerlache Strait. Moreover, many humpback and minke whales can be spotted, often surfacing near the boat in their natural environment.

For those with an adventurous soul, there is the chance to go ashore and climb the icy glaciers and mountains. Moreover, it is also possible to camp out for the night on the ice. Besides the wildlife of Antarctica, travelers will also visit the historic sights of the peninsula, including scientific stations.

Readers can enjoy a time-lapse cruise of Antarctica in the video included here:

Experience an adrenaline rush with extreme travel in 2024, whether in the dry desert, on the water through lush rainforests, or in icy landscapes.