Standing on a plane, looking at the world below through fluffs of clouds, feels like nothing but a pure rush of adrenaline. To many around the world, travelling is a kick of adventure. They travel to overcome fears and experience thrill. For such adventure lovers, sky diving is a must do. There are several sky diving places around the world, where one can try sky diving, but of all the place which is the most worth it for mustering all that courage? Find out by looking through the list below.
1.) Hawaii, USA
Imagine jumping off to the sight of rain-forests, beach, islands and mountains below. With unmatched backdrops, sky diving in Hawaii is an exceptional experience. You can choose a range from 9,000 to 22,000 ft. to dive from. The view below in these picturesque islands is what makes this experience worth it. The best time to travel is year round.
Cost – $100 – 200
2.) Palm Jumeriah, Dubai, UAE
Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, stands out from the rest for the breathtaking views this sky diving place has to offer. One won’t find rain forests or green pastures of land but a spectacle of human architectural designs and marvels. Take a drop from the sky to witness the manmade islands, Palm Islands and the witness the chic Dubai skyline, which consists of the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa from up close. But, getting to witness all this isn’t so easy, diving here usually require bookings almost two months prior.
Cost – $500
3.) Fox Glacier, New Zealand
The dive at this location gives you a choice from 9,000 to 16,500 feet! The 13 km long Fox Glacier, is one of the most breathtaking scenic views one can enjoy with views of the snow capped glacier below and Mt Cook up close. Fox Glacier is famed as the second most scenic skydive in the world.
Cost- $250
4.) Victoria Falls, Zambia, Africa
In the southern part of the African Continent, jump straight through rainbows towards the sparkling Zambevi River. The fall and landing of the skydive here is near the Zambive Falls, so it really is taking a dive through the sky into the water. The range for diving available here is from 6,000 to 10,000 ft.
Cost – $300
5.) Mount Everest, Nepal
To those who seek to jump dow snow capped mountains and maybe even the world’s tallest peak, the Everest this is the place to try sky diving. The height to dive here is at 23,000 ft perfect for the brave hearts. There are two places to land, the Ama Dablam Base Camp at 15,000 ft or Syangboche Airport at 12,340 ft. The dive includes a trek back to base from both these places and is hence on the higher end.
Cost – $20,000
6.) InterLaken, Switzerland
Renowned for it’s snow capped mountains and stunning glaciers, the skydive here is for ones seeking serene scenic Swiss beauty. Fly down to the green valley from 15,000 ft with views of the turquoise waters of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. Also get up close with Mountains like Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau.
Cost – $400
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