 Chile is famous as an adventure vacation destination because of its natural beauty.
Several of Chile’s national parks are found south of Santiago where you can go trekking the 900 kilometers Lake District. Next to the national trekking routes Chile has several national parks such as the Parque Nacional Queulat is famous for its glaciers, fjords and volcanic peaks and Parque Nacional Huerquehue; where you can see the view of Volcan Villarica (is one of the popular climbing destinations) and pass through forests and waterfalls.
During your Chile adventure vacation you can also enjoy horseback riding at the national parks, In the Parque Nacional Torres del Paine, you can marvel at view of the glaciers, fjords, waterfalls and the lakes with icebergs. During your horseback adventure, the park offers huts for you to stay.
You can also get on one of their glacier cruises, which depart from Puerto Montt and goes around Cape Horn, you will pass through the glacial valleys and Laguna San Rafael. Wildlife is also rich in Chile, with thousand of indigenous plants and animals such as the fur seals, hummingbirds, flamingos, rheas and llamas and giant condors. The Magellanic penguins are found at Chiloe Island, 485 kilometers from Santiago. Next to that, you will find sea elephants, sea lions and penguins in Tierra del Fuego.
If you are looking for an adventure vacation with plenty of water sport possibilities, Chile is definitely an option. Along the coast you are able to practice swimming, diving, water skiing and boating and others. If you go further inland, you will find white water rafting is a popular sport on the Chilean rivers: the Maipo, Claro, Trancura and Bio Bio rivers.
You can also ski and ice skate at the world’s famous ski resort in Chile. Skiing resort Portillo is located a 150 kilometres from Santiago.
- Costa Rica Adventure Travel
 This country located in central America has a beautiful fauna and borders to different oceans in the east and the west. The location and natural beauty of it is base to its great attraction towards adventure vacation travellers. The pacific ocean to the west and the Caribbean ocean in the east both offer excellent water sport locations. Costa Rica holds various national parks and protected areas. The ecotourism sector is relatively the biggest within the Americas.
A popular adventure vacation sport in Costa Rica is white water rafting in the rivers that curve into the landscape from the oceans on both sides of the country. Popular rafting rivers are the Pacuare River and the Sarapiquí River. Both rivers course into the amazingly dense rainforest of Costa Rica. During your ride you will be able to spot the wildlife of this Middle American country.
There is a large protected area in the Atlantic region of Costa Rica, which is popular among adventure vacation travellers. The area has a total of 10,000 hectares and is a perfect location for hiking. Within this protected area it is also possible to rent bicycles. The bikes are often used to climb the enormous mountains within the zone. Last but not least, in the park are several canopy tours available. This means that you will walk over the treetops of the rainforest. You will get a whole different view of the forest. Attending a canopy tour will give your Costa Rica adventure vacation that unique twist.
If you are looking for an unforgettable diving experience, take the boat to the coco island near the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The coral reefs along the coastline of the island are a popular attraction among divers. The organisations that offer scuba diving are numerous on the little island.
 Panama is famous for its ecotourism, the Gamboa Tropical Reserve and the Soberania National park. Panama has 950 registered bird species; it is the world’s best bird watching place and canopy walk at the Nispero Botanical Gardens. Trekking trough these parks is the best way to experience the natural beauty of this Latin American country during your adventure vacation. Another way to travel trough the beauty of Panama is a horse trip to the Baru Volcano in the Chiriqui Province.
There are several top locations for diving and snorkelling: the Isla Grande, the Bocas del Toro and the San Blas Islands.
Panama has some excellent fishing waters such as Pinas Bay, Coiba Island and Taboga. If you want a more exciting adventure vacation, white water rafting can be done in Chiriqui and Chiriqui Viejo and surfinngs in Santa Catalina, Venado and Rio Mar. Which all create beautiful scenery for your leisure adventure vacation Panama.
 Peru is best known as an adventure vacation destination for its Mountain trekking possibilities. All of the hikes are possible throughout the entire year but the best time to do them would be during June to September.
Peru has a number of popular trekking areas. The most famous is the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, trek and pass through 12 ancient Inca ceremonial centres. The Manchu Picchu trekking route takes three to five days to complete.
Another popular Peru trekking route is the Cordillera Blanca: a route with snow-capped mountains, glaciers and lakes. The entire mountain is a protected environment area. If you are willing to walk the complete Cordillera Blanca trek, it will take twelve days.
The Olleros-Chavin Llama trek is a walk through the archaeological site of Chavin de Huantar. This is a cultural tour that will last for four days.
By far the most extreme trek is the Cordillera Huayhuash. It will require you to climb the high mountain under changing weather conditions. However, it is only recommend to experienced climbers. This trek will last around eight to twelve days.
The waters of Peru create several adventure vacation activities. The lakes and rivers of Peru, the popular Punta Sal Tumbes in particulars are excellent fishing grounds. While the beaches around Lima city are popular for surfing from April to September because of the good weather and high waves.
- Point South Antarctica Adventure Travel
 If you are looking for a unique adventure vacation, visit Antarctica. There is no place in the world you could compare it to. It has a unique wildlife collection and a typical landscape.
Take a cruise through the Antarctic, the coast is free of ice from November to March. The trips depart from Ushuaia, Argentina, Punta Arenas and Chile. If you are interested in a longer cruise, get aboard in Australia, New Zealand or the Falkland Islands. The cruise can last one to three weeks while it stops at various points such as the Bermuda triangle.
The cruise also includes viewing the penguins, seals and other animals. And what do you think about walking on ice and pass through green, blue, purple coloured icebergs. This is a leisure adventure vacation destination with plenty of excitement.
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