Dec 04, 2024 BY Luke Rees
With 2024 coming to a close let’s look at the the top 10 adventures in 2025. Want a year of exciting trips? Then check out best extreme sports holidays on the planet. From canyoning to climbing and skiing to scuba diving we’re sure these activity breaks will get your pulse racing and inspire you to travel.
Now while we are focussing on ‘extreme’ adventures in 2025, it is worth noting that extreme sports do not have to be X-Games, Freeride World Tour or Red Bull Rampage levels of craziness. In this instance, extreme means pushing beyond your comfort zone and doing something that you feel is extreme. How far you push yourself is up to you!
If you want to get extreme in 2025, any of the adventures below will help push you to be more and more adventurous.
Mestia in Georgia has been hailed as the “New Chamonix”. Located at 1500 meters, the town is surrounded by the towering Mountains that rise higher than Mont Blanc. Four of the ten highest peaks in the Caucasus Mountains call the Svaneti region home, with Mount Shkhara soaring to an astounding 5,201 meters.
With lift accessed freeride terrain, ski touring or splitboarding to get extra altitude, plus heli-drops, this adventure is for experienced skiers and snowboarders. You’ll use full avalanche gear and even need a harness to join the crew. But those that do will enjoy varied freeride terrain, massive descents and plenty of pow.
Mestia has been the bustling hub of the Svaneti province for centuries. While not large, it has a rich cultural history and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Among the medieval towers you’ll find friendly establishments serving great local food and wines, with a vibrant nightlife.
This backcountry adventure in Mestia is easily one of the best extreme sports holidays in 2025. You can join the 8 day adventure from €2,500. Find out more here.
Orpierre and Ceuse are world renowned limestone and granite climbing destinations that cater to everyone from beginner to pro. Orpierre alone has 600+ bolted sport routes and multi pitch climbs ranging from 3a to 8c. You’ll climb with a fully qualified local guide who’ll advise and push you to keep improving.
With 300+ days of sunshine a year, conditions are great from spring to autumn. Orpierre has evolved around climbing with everything you need at hand. Including bars and restaurants with a great atmosphere. If you’re an indoor climber looking for your first taste of rock, or a more experienced climber seeking variety, you’ll love this trip.
With all equipment (except climbing shoes) provided there is no need to lug heavy rucksacks. There are also a host of other crags nearby with their own character and style, such as Ubaye, Champsaur valley and off the beaten path spots. The local guides will select the best sites for your ability so you can experience a variety of different rock and styles.
Take your climbing to another level on one of the top 10 adventures in 2025 from just €885 for four nights. Book your spot here.
Embark on the ultimate adventure date with Canyoning Challenge in Bovec, Slovenia! Tailor-made for couples seeking thrill and connection, these personalised canyoning tours in the breathtaking beauty of the Soča Valley are unforgettable. Slide through emerald-green waters, explore secret waterways, and take leaps of faith together.
The highlight? The majestic Fratarica canyon, to conquer the exhilarating 50-meter Parabola waterfall and zip-line through the lush landscapes of Triglav National Park. Guided by Matej, a passionate canyoning expert, every tour is customised to your comfort and skill level, ensuring both safety and excitement.
Canyoning is not your typical adventure with some fun and adrenaline. It is a transformative journey and a privilege in untouched nature. See what you are made of and are capable of achieving together. Break free from the ordinary, challenge yourselves, and create lasting memories in one of Slovenia’s most stunning natural playgrounds.
With 6 canyons, costing from €70pp this is one of the best adventures of 2025! You can also combine them into a multi-day canyoning holiday. Book your experience here.
Get ready for seven unforgettable days of adventure with a touch of luxury! This glamping getaway combines thrilling wildlife encounters, rugged exploration and serene moments in the heart of British Columbia’s coastal wilderness.
Start with a relaxing night in Campbell River before a full-day Grizzly Bear or Whale Watching tour. Then, journey by boat to Orca Camp for four magical days under ancient cedars. Sleep in cozy safari tents with comfortable beds, enjoy gourmet meals by the fire, and unwind with a wood-fired hot tub or ocean-view sauna after each day’s adventures.
Paddle the pristine waters of the Johnstone Strait, renowned for its orca sightings, as you explore rugged coastlines teeming with wildlife. Spot humpbacks, sea lions, and other marine wonders, while soaking up the tranquil beauty of the West Coast of Canada
Blending kayaking, glamping, and unforgettable wildlife encounters, this one-of-a-kind experience is offered by Campbell River Whale Watching and Wildcoast Adventures. It is one of the top activity trips of 2025 for those seeking a proper adventure combined with comfort and discovery.
The 7 days & 6 nights, Whales & Bears Kayaking & Glamping Adventure costs from $3,555 CAN. Find out more here.
Heli skiing is the dream of many skiers and snowboarders. And where better to do it then in its birth place: British Columbia, Canada. If you are going to splash out a small fortune, then how about doing it in the largest heli-ski area on the planet which receives 20 to 30 metres of snow a year?
The Skeena and Coast Mountains of Northern BC provide massive tree runs in old growth forests, huge glaciated features in high alpine terrain, and everything in between. It’s a nirvana of steep and aggressive lines for the die-hard, through to gentler terrain for mellower experiences.
The safety gear is included as are highly experienced guides as you heli drop in small groups of four. At the end of the day stay in unique catered lodges that offer the level of luxury you’d expect for this kind of premium adventure.
Heli skiing is the ultimate extreme sports holiday for those with cash to burn. Starting at CAN$15,480 for 7 days it doesn’t come cheap, but is worth every penny. Book yours here.
Chuuk Lagoon, previously called Truk Atoll/ Truk Lagoon is regarded as one of the best wreck dives worldwide. Located within Chuuk State of the Fed States of Micronesia it is famous for its giant oceanic lagoon surrounded by a huge barrier reef and islands.
The lagoon is the final resting place for more than 100 ships, planes, tanks and submarine. The legacy of a fierce World War II battle between Imperial Japanese forces and Allied carrier planes. Decades later, they have become natural reefs, draped with sparkling corals, serving as fish havens, with many wartime artifacts still aboard.
Explore this wreck diving paradise from the Thorfinn, a well equipped all-inclusive mother boat that is securely moored close to the wrecks. This unique liveaboard offers flexible stays of five days or more, and offers more daily dives than land operators, often to overlooked reefs. Plus there is a hot tub on the deck!
Wreck diving in Micronesia is easily one of the best adventures of 2025. Costing from $3,470 for 10 days it is a good value diving holiday. Find out more here.
Could 2025 be the year that you do something incredible? It doesn’t come much more extreme that summiting a 6,654m peak in the Himalayas. With no previous mountaineering experience required, anyone with good fitness can join this Mera Peak climbing adventure in the Sagamatha region of Nepal.
This is an epic 19-day expedition taking on a peak close to the mighty Everest. You’ll make your way over crevasses and heavy snow. Then you’ll slowly ascend to base camp on the North Face Glacier at a height of 5,300m to acclimatise, before tackling the summit. Known as the world’s highest trekking peak this is no walk in the park.
Without doubt one of the top 10 adventures of 2025. Along the way you will have stunning views of Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse. In order to make the ascent you will need to be reasonably fit. The climbing seasons are from March to June and then again between September and December.
As one of the best extreme sports holidays this mountaineering expedition costs from $5,000 for 19 days. Get more info here.
With varied kitesurf spots and reliable wind year round, Tarifa is the kite capital of Europe. It is easy to reach, has good nightlife and exceptional food. As one of the 10 best extreme sports holidays in 2025, kitesurfers should get themselves to Tarifa at least once in their life.
As probably the best kite spot in Europe why not stay in four star accommodation in Spain to make your trip even more memorable. There are a range of spots for experienced riders to explore and areas for beginner kitesurfers to learn and for intermediates to improve.
Tarifa is best suited to more advanced kitesurfers. Strong winds, chop and often full on waves can make it tricky for complete beginners, although you can usually find somewhere suited to learning. But there is nowhere better in Europe for experienced kitesurfers.
Starting from £750, including UK flights, this 4* kitesurfing holiday in Tarifa is also affordable. Find out more here.
Want to spend summer 2025 climbing the best crags in Europe? Then this climbing road trip by may be the adventure for you. Every year the Rockbusters team travel the length and breadth of the continent, stopping at some of the best climbing destinations Europe has to offer.
This includes world famous climbing spots in Czech, Germany, Austria, Italy, France and Spain. Stay for the entire 8-week extravaganza (or join for a week along their route). All your guided climbing and accommodation is included, as well as transport and equipment. After 8-weeks, your climbing will be at a whole new level.
It’s not just world-class crags that appeals, but some of the top climbing instructors (including the hottest names in the business). You’ll join a diverse group of climbing fanatics from all over the planet. They’ll quickly become your new family as you are immersed in the climbing lifestyle.
As one of the top 10 extreme sports holidays in 2025 this could be the adventure of a lifetime. The road trip costs from €690 per week (€3,490 for 8 weeks). Get more information here.
Explore the Kackar Mountains, Turkey’s snowiest region, on a cat assisted backcountry adventure. Using a snowcat to access the backcountry is like heli-skiing but at a more relaxed pace and a much lower cost. By ski touring and splitboarding you can reach even higher. Check out this review of the Turkey backcountry adventure.
With a maximum of 12 skiers or snowboarders per tour, this week-long expedition begins and ends in the lively city of Erzurum. It is inclusive of accommodation, guides, traditional Turkish meals, airport transfers and local transportation from the moment of your airport pick-up.
This breathtaking location, offers more than 1,000 meters of vertical descent per run. And with peaks soaring up to 3,900 meters, you’ll enjoy some of the longest commercial cat-ski lines on the planet. The Black Sea, visible from some peaks, ensures exceptional snow quantity and quality for this incredible freeriding trip to Turkey!
This cat-ski/snowboard adventure in Turkey is one of the top extreme sports holidays for 2025. Prices start from €1,500 for a week. Book your spot here.
Do you agree with our pick of the best adventure holidays in 2025? Let us know what you would include in the comments below and we may well add it next year.
You can also check out the last couple of years versions of the best adventures. Most of these adventures are still available, although the prices may have changed. Here you can see the best adventure holidays of 2024, or the top activity holidays of 2023.
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