World's best places to go Skydiving
We have all dreamt about it; what it would actually feel like if we could fly. Skydiving is that adventure experience which gets you closer to flying. Here are the world’s best places to go for an amazing skydiving experience.
Interlaken, Switzerland
Skydive in Interlaken and experience one of the most scenic dropzones in Europe. Interlaken takes you up in a helicopter. Get ready to enjoy the most breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps, snowy mountains and deep valleys. Bring your friends and family along to watch, they are more than welcome to join as a helicopter copilot to watch you embark on your adventure.
https://www.skydiveinterlaken.ch
Fox Glacier, New Zealand
Skydive at Fox Glacier for stunning views of rainforests, lakes, mountains, glaciers, snowfields and the Tasman Sea. See the beautiful Westland National Park from the sky. An 8-mile-long glacier located in the remote Westland Tai Poutini National Park on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. As you free fall, knees in the breeze, marvel at the view of the wild coastline along the Tasman Sea and the snowy rugged peaks of the Southern Alps.Choose from your choice of a 9,000 ft. jump with a 30 second freefall, a 13,000 ft. jump with a 50 second freefall or a 16,500 ft. jump with a 65 second freefall.
North Wollongong Beach, Sydney, Australia
The feeling of seeing the world from a bird’s perspective is thrilling, and even more so when that view includes the shoreline of Sydney, Australia, with whales and dolphins frolicking in the deep blue waters. Offering both tandem and solo jumps, the dive centres in this area let you land on North Wollongong Beach itself so you could opt for a swim right after touchdown !
Take a free bus to the Sydney drop zone and skydive from Australia’s highest altitude. Freefall over North Wollongong beach, then when your canopy opens enjoy the beautiful scenery. Skydive your first time tandem (no experience necessary) or go as a group.
http://www.skydive.com.au/sydney-wollongong/
Pattaya, Thailand
View the western coast of Thailand during one of the most insane adrenaline rushes of your life. Be sure to keep an eye out for the Gulf of Thailand and the striking beaches while you dive. This skydive in Thailand’s Nong Kho Reservoir near Pattaya is an adventure traveller’s dream come true. With a hair-raising view of the western coast of Thailand, you fall into lush green fields to find a safe landing with support from this drop zone’s well-trained international staff. The dive centre here has a shuttle to and from the backpacker haven of Khao San Road.
https://www.thaiskyadventures.com
Dubai
Skydive Dubai is by far one of the best places in the world to go skydiving. Enjoy breathtaking views of the stunning man made island The Palm Jumeriah and the Dubai Marina. Unlike the other drop zones in this list, Dubai is a city jump. Here you fly over the Palm Jumeirah, the artificial archipelago made of reclaimed land jutting out from the city’s urban marina, where you’ll get a mind-blowing view of the Persian Gulf and the whole of Dubai.
Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara is the only dropzone in Southern California and is the home of the highest tandem jump in the United States. The jump is so high that you are given supplemental oxygen on the ride up. Enjoy the spectacular views of California and record your experience, take it home to remember the moment forever.
https://www.skydivesantabarbara.com/
Seville, Spain
Skydive near the south of Spain for the ultimate adrenaline rush. Take the Accelerated Freefall Course or jump tandem with a qualified instructor. Jump from the highest altitude allowed in Europe at 15,000 ft. then enjoy a 60 second freefall and reach the speed of 130mph! Bonus: purchase a recording and photo at the end of your ride.
Algarve, Portugal
With some of the most beautiful coastline in Europe and blue skies year-round, there is plenty to see and do in Portugal. The Algarve, in the south, is all about beaches, seafood, and historic sites. At the drop zone, you’ll find a cafe and gear store as well as a spectacular view of the Portuguese coaslineThe Skydive Algarve drop zone is open 365 days, offering one of the highest altitudes for skydiving in Portugal and one of the best skydiving experiences with spectacular views over The Algarve. The team of staff include full-time, highly experienced skydiving instructors who can speak several languages
Hawaii
Skydive in Hawaii to experience one of the world’s most spectacular dropzones. From the craggy coloured coastlines and vast palm tree-lined valleys to secret swimming holes and awe-inspiring volcano sites, the views from 8,000 feet up are beyond spectacular. Whether you’re taking the leap from Oahu, Kauai, Honolulu or anywhere else, skydiving in Hawaii will give you memories that will last for a lifetime.
Experience skydiving for your first time by going tandem. Follow a few minutes of instruction then freefall with a professional instructor. Skydive Hawaii offers special discounts for members of the military, birthday parties, students and groups.
Everest, Nepal
Due to its elevation above sea level, Mount Everest is considered to be the world’s highest mountain. It also happens to be widely considered one of the world’s most spectacular spots for skydiving. Dropping out of a plane over the incredible snow-covered Himalayas in Nepal is a feeling unmatched by any jump in the world. If the ultimate adrenaline rush is what you crave, then free-falling past the world’s tallest mountain is definitely the skydiving adventure for you.
Travel to Sagamartha National Park, home of Mount Everest, and enjoy the most thrilling experience of your life. The adrenaline rush you get from the freefall, the eye-feasting view of the picturesque Sherpa settlement with the backdrop of the world's highest peak Mt. Everest, along with other equally petrifying sister peaks, and the whole alpine experience can be a lifetime achievement.
http://www.everest-skydive.com
Le Marche, Italy
Skydive above Italy’s beautiful coastline. Enjoy stunning mountain views, beautiful beaches and view the towns below. Join a skydiving school or try tandem skydiving. Start out watching an informational video then harness up and get ready for the adrenaline rush of your life.
Moab, Utah, United States
In America, there are so many great places to skydive out west — let alone in the state of Utah — that it’s hard to narrow it down to just one favourite. But skydiving over the breathtaking Arches National Park in Moab stacks up just about as high as you can go. With massive sandstone arches, sensational scenic hiking trails and monstrous red-rock monoliths, there aren’t too many backdrops in the U.S. that make this picture perfect for an epic skydiving excursion.
Snohomish, Washington, United States
As you fall through the sky above Snohomish, Wash., your eyes might pop, but not from the winds that make a falling skydiver’s cheeks and lips flap in the breeze. No, your eyes will pop from the sheer glory of the 360-degree panoramic view that surrounds you, featuring Mt. Rainier and Mt. Baker in the Cascades Mountain Range and the green San Juan Islands. From mountain to sea, this drop zone is renowned for being one of the most gorgeous in the US.
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