The Ultimate Adventure Bucket List For Post Covid Travel

Who is ready for an adventure? ME! 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I have not travelled anywhere or gone on a proper adventure in so long. I have been in one spot for longer than I have ever wanted to stay in one place. 

While I am very supportive of wearing a mask and following the quarantine rules, I do miss travelling a lot and I am have excited for the day when I get to pack my bags, head to the airport and explore somewhere new and exciting. 

As I have been waiting for the day where adventure comes back in my life, I have put together the ultimate adventure travel bucket list for you. Grab a cup of tea or a glass of wine and have a read through this totally rad list that you can accomplish once the world opens up again. 

The Ultimate Adventure Bucket List

1. Trying surfing. 

 Learning to surf has been one of the greatest things I have ever done in my life. It is extremely fun and is a great and rewarding challenge. I think that surfing should be on everyone’s bucket list. Not only does it give you this insane adrenaline rush, but it also can help you get outside, build confidence in yourself, and improves mental health. Need more convincing? Read 3 Reasons Why Surfing Needs To Be On Your Bucket List.

2. Trekk to see gorillas. 

Ever since I found out that you could go see wild gorillas safely, I have dreamed about doing it. I actually cut out a picture of a gorilla and put it on my vision board this year. Intrepid offers a few different trips that allow you to check out the gorillas, click here to view them and start planning your adventure.

3. Go skydiving. 

Skydiving is one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had and I wish everyone would try it. The feeling of free-falling in the air is an indescribable feeling. Learn more about my experience here.

4. Hike Machu Picchu. 

A great trip idea is to visit one of the 7 Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu. You can find tours leaving from Cusco that will take you right to the top of the Inca trail. Check out this trip to start planning your hike up to Machu Picchu.

5. Go on a safari. 

Lions, Rhinos and Elephants oh my! See if you can see Africa’s big 5 on a wild safari. It will be a once in a lifetime experience fo sho and one that I am hoping to experience right after the pandemic. Ready to plan your safari? Check out Intrepids safari trips.

6. Camp in the Sahara Desert 

Spend a night or two under the stars in the Sahara Desert. You can ride a camel to your camping site, have a bonfire and relax in the desert ecosystem.

7. Enjoy a wellness retreat

Spend some time rejuvenating yourself on a wellness retreat. Wellness retreats usually tend to have some elements of adventure travel to them, so they are a great way to enjoy an adventure while taking care of your body and mind.

8. Learn a new skill in a new country. 

While I was travelling I met this awesome Canadian who was travelling to a bunch of countries and in each country she went to she would learn a new skill that was related to that country. i.e while she was in Rome she took a cooking class. That could be a really fun trip.

9. Go on a solo adventure. 

Solo adventures are great ways for us to grow and learn so much about ourselves. I highly recommend heading on a solo adventure at least once in your life.

10. Stay at an eco-lodge in the Amazon Rainforest. 

Another great trip you can take from Cusco is a trip to the Amazon Jungle. This was one of my favourite parts of my time in Peru. You can also experience the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil and Colombia.

11. Go scuba diving. 

Scuba diving is a must-do adventure in my books. There is so much wildlife undersea and it is a pretty cool experience to getting to explore that “world.” I recommend scuba diving at the great barrier reef, in Cairns, Australia.

12. Try paddle boarding or kayaking with whales or dolphins.

There is nothing more magical than seeing whales and dolphins in the wild. I recommend visiting the Big Island of Hawaii from January to April, grab a paddleboard and be ready to see humpback whales and dolphin pods.

13. See the penguins in Antarctica. 

Going to Antartica is a once in a lifetime trip. If you want a truly unique experience you must visit Antarctica.

14. Shark cage dive in South Africa. 

Cage diving was one of the coolest things I have ever done, and I’ve done a lot of cool things! Watching the Great Whites was so magical. I recommend enjoying this adventure in Cape Town, South Africa. It is where I jumped in the cage and it was so perfect and they take you where they film Discovery’s Shark Week.

15. Hike to Mt. Everest basecamp. 

What the ultimate adventure? Trek to Mt. Everest basecamp. Warning this is hard! Hiking to basecamp is on my bucket list, and if you are up for the challenge, you should put it on yours.

16. See the Aurora Borealis.

How beautiful are the Aurora Borealis? Experience their beauty with your own eyes in one of the many countries that you can see them in.

17. Spend the weekend in a cabin in the mountains. 

There is nothing quite magical like spending the some time in mountains. If you are looking for a great weekend mountain getaway in North America, I recommend taking a trip to Canada and staying in the Rocky Mountains.

18. See a Spirit Bear in BC, Canada. 

Have you ever seen a spirit bear? Make the journey to Vancouver Island, Bc and see these magical beings in the wild.

19. Go on a long train adventure. 

Want to go on more of a unique adventure? Book a long train trip!

20. Try water rafting. 

Looking for a fun, wet and wild time? Enjoy some time white water rafting. This activity can be done in so many countries around the world.

21. Enjoy rock climbing. 

Rocking climbing is another adventure to add to your bucket list. You can try outdoor rock climbing in many countries around the world.

22. Visit the Grand Canyon. 

The Grand Canyon is so much more grand than I could ever imagine. I recommend taking some time to camp and hike around the area.

23. Helicopter over a volcano in Hawaii.

Any helicopter ride is cool, but getting to fly over a volcano is next level. When I was in Hawaii, we flew over an active volcano and got to see the lava bubbling – it was rad!  

24. Sleep in a glass igloo in Finland. 

How magical is this? Watch the stars and hopefully the northern lights from a glass igloo in Finland.

25. Explore Ha Long Bay. 

Ha Long Bay is a must see when you visit Vietnam. Here you can explore emerald waters and thousands of towering limestone islands covered by rainforests.

26. Camp in the Outback.  

If you love camping, then you need to spend some time camping in the outback. Admire the red sand, wild wildlife, and see some crazy views of the stars. It is also a great country to visit if it is your first time overseas because it is similar to Canada and America but different enough that you are going to learn, grow and have great stories to tell.

27. Visit Thailand for Songkran 

Songkran is Thai New Year and it is so much fun. In order to cleanse and start the new year fresh, the whole country has a giant water fight! It is seriously amazing.

28. Swim with blue whales. 

Did you know that you can swim with blue whales! How awesome is that? Blue whales are the largest mammals and animals on earth. Learn how you can get in the water with them here.

29. Visit Angel Falls. 

Angel Falls is the world’s highest uninterrupted waterfall. If you want to see this beauty with your own eyes, take a look at this article.

30. Travel the world for one year straight. 

In 2013, I spent one whole year travelling the world. It was a life-changing experience. It was hard some days, I cried a lot but it was also amazing. I met so many people, ate amazing food, and really lived.

Wow! What a list! I am so excited to try the adventures that I have never done and repeat the ones that I have. 

Do you have any awesome adventures that you can add to this list? Let me know in the comments. 

Wishing you a lifetime worth of adventure and fun,