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How rare but how worth is that feeling when your body experiences that solid rush of adrenaline? Three…two….one and off you go! With eyes shut tight and your heart beating against your rib cage, you freely fall towards the ground, scared but also brave. It is at this moment that you are enlightened with the idea of living on an edge.

Yes, we’re talking about one of the most sought-after and thrilling adventure activities of all time – Bungee Jumping! Introduced to the world by AJ Hackett, bungee jumping was first recognised as an adventure sport in the spectacular bounty of New Zealand. The zest and thrill of this amazing sport has spread across borders and goes without saying, it is an adventure of a kind to experience it in some really amazing parts of the world.

We’ve handpicked 12 destinations from across the globe that have the best bungee jumping experiences to offer, for you. Let’s check them out!

Kawarau Bridge, Queenstown, New Zealand

The Kawarau Bridge in New Zealand is the birthplace of bungee jumping and this adventure sport was first introduced by Kiwi AJ Hackett. The Kawarau Bridge passes over the Kawarau River in the Southern Island of New Zealand. Bungee jumping here is a 43-meter drop from the Kawarau Bridge and is now famed across Australia, China, Russia, France and Singapore.

Check out New Zealand Tour Packages to know more about this amazing destination!

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Europabrucke Bridge, Innsbruck, Austria

One among the top things to do in Austria is to go bungee jumping! Falling freely with a speed of 100 kilometres per hour for merely five seconds, bungee jumping from the Europabrucke Bridge, also known as the Europe Bridge, gives you a solid gush of adrenaline whilst treating your eyes with inverted scenic views of the Alps. The sight is surreal and the experience, simply memorable!

There’s this and so much that Austria Tourism has to offer. Check out Austria Tour Packages to know more!  

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Verzasca Dam, Ticino, Switzerland

Jumping from a dam in the dark? Strike that off of your bucket list when in Switzerland! Bungee jumping here happens from a height of 220 meters and you’ll be bounced back up right when you feel you’re about to touch the crystal clear waters of the Verzasca River which, by the way, is known to be the purest river on Earth! What’s more, you ask? This bungee jumping spot in Switzerland is exactly the spot where James Bond went bungee jumping in the iconic movie of all time – Golden Eye. The stunt was regarded as the best movie stunt of all time in 2002. Thrilling much?

So go ahead and check out Switzerland Tour Packages to plan your trip, today!

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Royal Gorge Suspension Bridge, Colorado, USA

Situated in a 360-acre amusement park in the Canon City of Colorado, USA, the Royal Gorge Suspension Bridge is America’s highest suspension bridge. The bridge is sandwiched between the breath-taking canyon walls of the park and shelters the Arkansas River. The fall is 1000 meters high and offers you an adventure like no other. USA Tourism also offers other adventure activities such as ziplining and skydiving along with mesmerizing scenic views!

Experiencing this sounds so much like a plan, doesn’t it? Then go ahead and check out USA Tour Packages to know more.

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Victoria Falls Bridge, Livingstone, Zimbabwe

Two things about bungee jumping in Zimbabwe will make you want to book your Zimbabwe Tour Packages right away! The first is jumping right in the crocodile-infested waters of the Zambezi River from a height of about 111 meters and the second is bungee jumping in two countries at the same time. Yes, you read that right.

The Victoria Falls Bridge is installed right on the borders of Zimbabwe and Zambia and you’d need to get your passports for bungee jumping here.

Danube Tower, Vienna, Austria

Walk over to the bungee deck of the Danube Tower, the tallest of its kind in Austria, and relish the picturesque beauty of the skyline by visiting the rotating café situated on the tower itself. Now that you’ve made the most out of your time here, it’s time to indulge in something thrilling! Jump from a height of 252 meters, straight into Danube River (not really) and bounce back up to behold the breath-taking water views of the river.

There’s this and so much that you can discover, experience and explore in Austria. Check out Austria Tour Packages to know more!

Bloukrans Bridge, Western Cape, South Africa

Tranquilizing natural beauty, check. Comfortable and adventurous, double check! The Bloukrans Bridge in South Africa is boastful of its bungee jumping experiences and is regarded as the highest natural and commercial bungee jumping site in the world. All you’ve got to do is be brave and let it all go while the fall takes you 200 meters down towards the river.

With a state-of-the-art pendulum technology equipped with full-body harnesses, the fall is comfortable while also giving you all the bungee jumping thrills! Excited already? Check out South Africa Tour Packages to know more!

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Rio Grande Bridge, New Mexico, USA

Towered at a height of 565 feet above the Rio Grande River, this bridge is the seventh highest bridge in the US. Jumping from here will mean that you’ve experienced the highest jump in this country, for which, Lonely Planet rightly declares the fall as “vertigo inducing”. And as you sign yourself up for a memorable adventure, don’t miss out gazing through the beautiful landscapes of the widespread barren plateau.

Now that you know one of the best places to bungee jump, plan your trip using our USA Tour Packages right away!

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Bungy Nioc Adventure Park, Switzerland

Do you wish to experience the highest bungee jump in the world? Bungee jumping in the Bungy Nioc Adventure Park of Switzerland is an experience crafted just for adrenaline junkies like you! Encapsulated with amazing views of the Swiss Alps, the adventure park hosts various other adventure activities such as the giant swing, zipline and much more. The bridge is 200-meter long and your bungee jumping experience shall be adorned with soul-pleasing views of the snow-capped Matterhorn.

Get more information about this beautiful destination by checking out Switzerland Tourism.

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Taupo Bungy, Lake Taupo, New Zealand

Hovering above the Waikato River of the Northern Island of Switzerland, Taupo Bungy offers its guests with variants of bungee jumping. You can decide to add on to the thrill by jumping backwards or experiencing it with your partner or going the traditional way, that is, by the ankles. One of the best places to bungee jump, this destination allows visitors to take a dip into the sparkling waters of the river, of course, with proper precautions.

Check out New Zealand Tourism to know more various other things you can do in this amazing destination!

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The Last Resort, Tatopani, Nepal

Bungee jump amidst the generous bounty of Nepal and embellish your experiences with mesmerizing views of the mighty Himalayas. Nepal devotes a portion of all its bungee jumping proceedings to local projects and infrastructure which gives all the more reason why we should indulge in this sport. The bungee jumping spot from The Last Resort is a 160-meter dive straight toward the turbulent waters of the Bhote Kosi and you can also enjoy other adventure activities such as canyon swinging, white water rafting and high ropes.

Check out Nepal Tourism to more about this enchanting destination and plan your trip today with our Nepal Tour Packages. 

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Old Colorado River Bridge, Costa Rica

Bungee jumping from the Old Colorado River Bridge of Costa Rica has been a major tourist attraction for most since 1991. Tourists often take a pit-stop to indulge in this thrilling sport amidst the tropical ambience of Costa Rica and the soothing beauty of the Pacific Coast. Inaccessible to traffic, you can the most out of the serenity of nature and wildlife whilst enjoying bungee jumping to the fullest!

Now that you know the best destinations from across the globe for bungee jumping, why not strike it off of your bucket list? Check out our International Tour Packages to know more about these destinations and let’s get going!

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