If you are planning for your honeymoon, but do not wish to look at the typical, mushy options, here is something that will definitely interest you. For couples who enjoy adventure, and get an instant high with the rush of adrenaline, here are seven exciting options for you. Apart from several romantic opportunities to celebrate your relationship, these places have crazy options like diving with sharks and running with bulls, to heli-skiing and sand surfing! Choose any of these, and you will experience thrill like you never imagined.
1. Bridge Climbing in Sydney
The most urbane version of mountain climbing, bridge climbing is a fairly new concept that is less strenuous, but much more thrilling. The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of the very few bridges that offer a spectacular view.
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The scaling takes around 4 hours, and you are treated with an unobstructed view of the beautiful city- a memory that will make your honeymoon even more special.
2. Polar Bear Plunge in Canada
Did you know that freezing cold water dips are great libido-boosters? Well, this one is the perfect choice for adventurous honeymooners. Canada’s famous Polar Bear Plunge, or cold water swimming, attracts tourists from all over the world in the winters. There are numerous Polar Bear Swim Clubs in Canada that offer to guide you perfectly with this unique experience. However, one must agree that this is not for the weakhearted.
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A dip in the freezing waters in the chilling months of December and January, with your beloved can offer you something that you must have not thought of ever before! Apart from boosting your sex drive, they test your endurance too! What more can you ask for on an adventure honeymoon trip?
3. Heli-skiing in Switzerland
Whether you are a passionate ski-lover or simply wish to experience it with your sweetheart, then heli-skiing in the romantic Switzerland is just for you. The sheer excitement of being dropped at a snow-covered mountain by a helicopter is enough to get your adrenaline pumping.
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Zermatt, in Switzerland, has one of the best heli-skiing operations in the world. After being lifted to the mountaintop by a helicopter, you ski downhill, following a rugged path. This is a high-risk activity, but equally enthralling nonetheless.
Recommended Read: Best Honeymoon Destinations for Bike Lovers4. Shark Cage Diving at Cape Town
If you don’t mind going to any extent to quench your thirst for adventure and thrills, shark cage diving is a must-try for you. It is an opportunity to get up, close and personal with the world’s deadliest mammal- shark in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Here, you can get as close as possible with the scary sharks, with just a galvanised steel cage separating you.
Take a look at the clip below, to get an idea of how thrilling the experience is.
5. Sandboarding in Dubai
The desert alternative of sea surfing and skateboarding is sand surfing or sandboarding, which is an exciting activity for any adventure lover. This is a fantastic way to experience the thrills of skateboarding amidst the unending golden sand dunes.
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So, once you are done enjoying shopping and fine dining in Dubai, you can hop on a desert tour that involves sandboarding, which most hotels and resorts offer. Swooping down the shimmering sandy slopes, crisscrossing through the desert with your sweetheart will definitely make your honeymoon even more amazing.
6. Ice Climbing at The Rockies
If the conventional rock climbing does nothing for you, then you must try the extreme ice climbing at The Rockies in Canada. Climbing frozen waterfalls and icefalls with your partner will be an ultimate experience for you, we are sure.
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Ice is much more fragile and risky than rocks, giving the climbers much more thrill and excitement than rock or mountain climbing.
7. Running with the Bulls in Pamplona
Alright, so we saved the most adventurous and terrifying (for many!) experience for the end. Remember the last scene from Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara? Yes, we are sure you get the idea. You can test your extreme fears by participating in the famous San Fermin Festival in Pamplona, Spain, where you (literally) run for your life as a group of raging bulls chase you!
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Just make sure to follow all instructions given by your guide before you jump in. Despite being a highly dangerous sport, it is loved by adventure seekers all over the globe!
Now that you have a wide range of options to get all excited about your adventure honeymoon, we are sure it will definitely be a fantastic trip to remember for life!
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