Thousands of travellers search their whole lives for the best adventures that the world has to offer. If you are one of them, you may be interested in knowing more about adventure tourism. Practically, this type of tourism is based on visiting places on every continent on the planet that contains these three characteristics: Physical activity, cultural activity, and coexistence with nature. These are the three traits of adventure and will vary depending on the activities itself and what the tourist is looking for.

The main objective of this type of tourism is to stimulate the sense of the adventurer. Usually, adrenaline lovers and all of those who enjoy putting their physical and emotional skills to the limit pursue adventure tourism. For this reason, it is recommended, that those who like to practice these activities be in perfect health to avoid any risk. The destinations of these attractions have the relevant medical care and are always current with the security measures necessary for the dynamic.

Adventure tourism is divided into different types:

1. Accessible tourism: This type of tourism is considered inclusive as they represent activities that can be preformed by anyone, even with a disability or illness.
2. Cultural tourism: the act of traveling to any country other than there own and learning all about its history, art, traditions and even lead their lifestyle for a period of time.
3. Disaster tourism: Travellers traveling to areas affected by a natural disaster to help the community while learning about building and nursing.
4. Ecotourism: includes a trip to a naturally protected area and allows recreational activities that teach about the importance of the visit.
5. Ethno tourism: Refers to visits to indigenous areas to observe and learn about their culture without any formal scientific research communities.
6. Extreme tourism: Are all sports and activities that threaten the life of the traveler with their consent, either because the area is dangerous or because of its dynamic.
7. Ghetto tourism: Refers to visit communities in extreme poverty or developing areas.
8. Jungle tourism: Collect all the information of the visit made in a tropical and jungle areas.
9. Earth tourism: A road trip done by truck, van or motorcycle, is usually done in groups and can take up to months to complete. The remote travel destination may be unknown or the journey may not have as much adventure as the main attraction.
10. Urban exploration: The boarding and inspection of abandoned buildings or man made ruins, which may have some historical value.

If the unknown calls you, the danger does not scare you and you are ready to embark on an unsurpassed episode in your life, then the adventure is for you.  Remember that the activities undertaken vary depending on your destination. Among the most common are also the cultural exchange that the community offers, especially extreme sports like trekking, mountaineering, parachuting, rappelling, rafting, surfing, hiking, scuba diving, hunting, snowboarding, paragliding, motorcycling, and others. We are sure that we will find activities to suit your desires and curiosities.