People always sought to find new things and new land, see new sights, and discover the undiscovered.
The National Tour Association defines adventure tourism as a tour that is designed around adventure sports. Sports like mountain climbing, hiking, rafting, and similar extreme activities fall into adventure tourism.

The History of Adventure Tourism

The modern form of adventure traveling started several decades ago, back when the first people planned on climbing the Himalayas. Then, in 1970, the very first rafting trips were opened commercially in Ethiopia, attracting tourists from around the world.
As climates and political power changes over time, so does adventure tourism and the travel industry. Back in 1980, floating along the Nile in Egypt and hiking the Mount Ararat were all the rage. The 90s saw to the big change when the interest turned to the Swiss Alps and Thailand. The twenty-first century saw to a bigger change when adventure tourism went over to Central America, the Dominican Republic, and the Costa Rica. Kayaking and trekking were especially popular in the two latter destinations.

Types of Adventure Travel

Belize Caves

While vacationing in Belize there are quite a few things to do. One of the best activities available is cave tubing. Sure, you can go see the ruins of Mayan Pyramids, but in the caves of Belize a different kind of Mayan history reveals.
It’s a side of Belize that far fewer people experience in their lives when compared to the other Mayan tours and sites to see. Most of the visitors and tourists go swimming in ocean, scuba diving, or exploring the ancient ruins.

Mayan history

An exciting alternative way to see more of Belize, and its Mayan history hidden inside the jungle, is by tubing your way through the natural rivers and canals that feeds the lush beauty of Belize’s countless forms of wildlife. Not only will you get to see parts of Belize and many Mayan artifacts in a way that most never will, you will also get multiple chances to see the underworld of Belize. The inner working of this tropical place is the real secret behind its long history.

If you are a fan of horseback riding, you can definitely enjoy the feel of wind as it blows past your hair and the breeze blowing freedom as beautiful landscapes roll past as you ride on a horse. Thousands of people who love equine all over the world enjoy this feeling and this has led to the burgeoning of horseback riding vacations in many parts of the world including Belize and Guatemala.

Horseback riding Vacations

You can find many package tour deals that offer many types of horseback riding getaways. For example, you can find inn rides, which allow you to combine riding with overnight stopovers in various places. The other packages available are safaris that enable you to enjoy beautiful wildlife from the back of a horse, tours for the entire family and horseback fishing trips. One of the best ways to get away from the stress that is caused by the demands of contemporary living is to take on the adventure of horseback riding vacations.

Adventure travel has been a big part of our world's culture ever since the earliest explorations. People always sought to find new things and new land, see new sights, and discover the undiscovered.

The National Tour Association defines adventure tourism as a tour that is designed around an adventure sports. Sports like mountain climbing, hiking, rafting, and similar extreme activities fall into adventure tourism.

The History of Adventure Tourism

The modern form of adventure traveling started several decades ago, back when the first people planned on climbing the Himalayas. Then, in 1970, the very first rafting trips were opened commercially in Ethiopia, attracting tourists from around the world.

If climates and the political power games change over time, so does adventure tourism and the travel industry. Back in 1980, floating along the Nile in Egypt and hiking the Mount Ararat were all the rage. The 90s saw to the big change when the interest turned to the Swiss Alps and Thailand. The twenty-first century saw to a bigger change when adventure tourism went over to Central America, the Dominican Republic, and the Costa Rica. Kayaking and trekking were especially popular in the two latter destinations.