5 Best Places for Adventure Travel in the World

3. Kaituna River, New Zealand

Recommended Activity: White Water Rafting

Insider Monkey Score: 6.57

Queenstown, New Zealand is known as the adventure capital of the world and the country hosts a myriad of adventures that draws in adrenaline junkies from all over the world. Apart from being the nation that invented bungee jumping and hosting the enchanting landscapes you have seen in The Lord of The Rings movies, it is also home to some of the most treacherous white waters on the surface of the planet. The Kaituna River provides the opportunity for tourists to paddle their way down the rapids at gut-wrenching speeds. You’ll find yourself at the mercy of the river as your raft is launched through a series of winding slopes, each of which makes your heart skip a beat.