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.


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