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There are some moments in your life which totally get you on an all time high. At that moment, nothing matters, it is just you savoring the moment and taking in the pleasure. You transcend all the boundaries of frivolous fears and worldly things. Your adrenaline is rushing like crazy and you feel that moment should never end. I think for those who have done bungee jumping might have felt the same way. Bungee jumping is an extreme sport, where a person jumps from an incredibly tall structure, connected to a large elastic cord. Normally the structure is a stationary point like a building, bridge, or even a crane but this jump can be taken from a hot air balloon or even a chopper. The thrill from the free fall, notwithstanding the elasticity of the cord leads to a sort of rebound which adds to the fun. There are a number of bungee jumping locations in USA and other parts of the world. Let’s take a plunge into knowing what they are!

Best Bungee Jumping Locations

Idaho, Perrine Bridge
One of the most exciting bungee jumping spots, Perrine bridge in Idaho offers a 486 ft fall in the Snake River. This is the only man-made bridge in the USA where bungee jumping is allowed, that too without a permit throughout the year.

Victoria Falls Bridge
Go east in Africa, you have Zimbabwe offering a fabulous and breathtaking bungee jumping location. This is a 500 ft drop from the Victoria falls bridge over the Zambezi river, connecting Zimbabwe and Zambia. The thrill of the jump combined with a dreamy spray of the waterfall – wow! Must go!

Grande Canyon, Arizona
This is another bungee jumping location in Arizona, USA. Here at the northern tip of Grande Canyon, Marble Canyon, at Kuskulana Bridge, you can jump from a height of 470 ft.

Ticino, Switzerland
Yes this is that famous dam from where ’007- James Bond’ jumped in the movie Golden Eye. Verzasca dam is the name of the place in Switzerland which has on offer a plunge from a 220 m high hydroelectric dam. Ticino valley, Switzerland is the place where it is located.

Chile
Ah, the enchanting Latin America is not far behind when it comes to bungee jumping locations! To tell you more, if Switzerland boasted of a dam bungee jump, Chile boasts of a nose dive in lava from a Volcano! Moreover, it is an active volcano. Now if this does not get your adrenaline rushing, nothing can! You have to take a helicopter to reach this site in Pucon, Chile. You are sure to get as close to the death as you can at this site. Read more on list of extreme sports.

The Bridge to Nowhere, California
This bungee jumping site is one of the most popular ones in USA. The bridge is located around 40 miles north of downtown Los Angeles, in the lovely Angeles National Forest.

Bhote Khosi Bungee, Kathmandu, Nepal
Ah.. The Eastern ecstasy is at its best in Nepal, a cozy country situated in the heart of the magnificent Himalayas, very close to India. The snow-capped mountains are a perfect background to take a 500 ft fall. The Bhote Khosi river gushes wildly underneath the bridge for bungee jumping.

Great Canadian Bungee
If you are still not impressed, try jumping from a cliff in Canada. This spectacular site is flanked by limestone walls and an enchanting aqua-blue colored lagoon. Further, it is just around 30 minutes or less from downtown Ottawa at the Morrison’s quarry. Here you can have a 200 ft head or body dip and the rebound is a mind-blowing 160 ft! Whoa!

New Zealand
In Queenstown, this jump off the Kawarau river is a fantastic one. The jumper has an option of a head-shoulder splash down in the river here. Interestingly, this is the world’s first bungee jumping site. The platform of the bridge is 43 mts above the river.

Macau Tower
Okay, Volcanoes, bridges and cliffs. Nothing has impressed you. So I saved the best for the last. It is the Macau Tower in China. This plunge continues for 18 seconds and you stop only 30 feet short of the ground after going down a ripper- 762 ft! Gosh I am getting goose bumps just by writing about this! This fall will surely make you believe in god and you are definitely going to get a flashback of your life while you go down! Read more on top ten extreme sports.

Apart from these, there a few more bungee jumping locations in Australia, South Africa and in USA as well. These are the best of the lot, I would say if you want to have a really breathtaking or rather ‘breath stopping’ experience!

This is where I jump off from this article and leave you to go to these awesome places!

his time, surprise your spouse by taking him or her for great adventurous gateway. Adventure vacations are one of the best ways to keep yourself active and energetic throughout the vacation. They allow you to explore new places in some unique manners and help you get close to the nature in its true sense. Some adventure vacations test your patience, some test your strength, and others test your faith in hope. Well, if you too want to enjoy and experience the melange of myriad emotions with your spouse, then adventure vacations for couples is something you must try. Given below are some of the fun vacations for couples that are sure to provide you with lifetime experiences.

Adventure Getaway for Couples

Biking in Croatia: If you love biking, then this is the ideal place for you. Croatia is Italy’s neighbor to the east and is endued with beautiful landscapes. You and your spouse can go biking or cycling around the medieval castles and vineyards along the scenic Adriatic sea. You can enjoy the adventure and nature at the same place here.

Grand Canyon Oasis: If you love cascading waterfalls, water pools, lush vegetation then Havasupai, nestled deep in the Grand Canyon is an ideal place for you. You can enjoy scuba diving, river rafting, and hiking with your spouse. This place is also very famous for the delicious cuisines that you can relish on and sleep peacefully under the starry sky in the night.

Discover Glacier Country: Imagine the mountains with puffy snow around it, turquoise water in the sea partly covered by the snow, and you sitting in a boat, watching black bears, mountains goats, bald eagles, wolves, and a breathtaking whales. Isn’t it exciting? Well, you will get all this at Alaska, which is one of the best adventure vacations for couples in USA.

Rainforest of Amazon: A tropical rainforest of Amazon is something you should take your spouse at least once in a lifetime. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery sitting in a boat sailing in the amazing Amazon river. The place is endowed with unique species of animals and plants that you will love to have a glimpse of.

Hiking in New Zealand: How about hiking, cycling, or biking in a bountiful countryside? I know it’s the best thing when you want adventure with peace. Well, if so, New Zealand is the place for you. You can enjoy excursion at national park of New Zealand that is blessed with beauty and thrill.

Challenge the Everest: To get the ultimate hiking experience, you need to climb the ultimate mountain that is Mount Everest. You can experience the grandness of Himalayas that is dowered with magnificent hiking trails you would find nowhere on earth but here. It is so deeply beautiful that your heart will melt in a minute even in the freezing cold. You can also get the taste of Nepali culture that is very spiritual in itself.

A Volcano Tour in Africa: This is one of the most daring and adventure vacations for couples. Africa travel is one of the most mysterious journeys in the world that has some of the great treasures to explore. African Safari is very popular and its wildlife and nature is implacable but what people rarely know about is volcano tour in Africa which is so exciting that you will never forget it.

These were just the few options when it comes to adventure vacations for couples. You may discover many other places in the world but wherever you go, make sure that you and your spouse share the same interests when it comes to adventure travel. Also make sure that you take all the safety and security measures before you head for any of the adventure vacations for couples. Lastly, enjoy your vacation with your spouse and make it a memorable one to cherish it forever.