Calling all adrenaline junkies: Are you looking for some beautiful scenery to enjoy while you jump from a plane and skydive your way back to Earth? Here are seven of the world’s top skydiving destinations to put on your bucket list.
Sydney
Sydney’s beautiful enough from ground level, but viewing the city, beaches and sparkling ocean from above will give you a whole new perspective on this city. Pick a dive on scenic Wollongong Beach and soar above the shores.
California
From 18,000 feet above the coastal city of Santa Barbara, you can take in panoramic views of the California coast and the Pacific Ocean below as you free fall for a minute and a half.
Hawaii
The beauty of the Hawaiian islands makes this a top destination for couples and families, but the beauty of the islands from above makes it especially breathtaking for skydiving. From high above Oahu, you’ll be able to see the island’s mountain ranges, pineapple fields and landmarks like Diamond Head and Pearl Harbor.
Switzerland
Get a new perspective on the Swiss Alps as you fly through the mountains and over Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. After your scenic flight, the Alps set the scene as you jump from a helicopter or plane and enjoy views of the lakes on your way down.
New Zealand
On the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand, you’ll find Fox Glacier, an icy landform mixed with rugged terrain, lush rain forests and the Tasman Sea. Skydiving at Fox Glacier gives you an opportunity to take in the entire beauty of the glacier below.
Guam
The Pacific island of Guam offers tropical shores, vast blue ocean and green forests, all of which you can soak in as you free fall above the island.
Mt. Everest
For the ultimate skydiving bragging rights, look no further than Mt. Everest in Nepal, the highest peak in the world. You can soar past the peak as you skydive from 29,500 feet above ground, fall past Mt. Everest and land on the world’s highest drop zone at 12,350 feet.
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