Adventurous Honeymoons: 10 Destinations to check out

Karen GEORGE

11 May 2015

mis à jour le 4 May 2019 à 01:09

Say I do and set off on an exciting newlywed adventure unlike any other with these intrepid honeymoon destinations.

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African Safari, South Africa
Explore the wildlife of South Africa at the famed Kruger National Park and check off the Big Five - rhinos, elephants, buffaloes, leopards and lions off your bucket list. As if seeing the animals up close and personal isn't exciting enough, there are hot air balloon rides and trips to wildlife rehabilitation centres to complete the experience.
2/10
Elephant rides, Thailand
The beaches of Thailand are enough reason to honeymoon in the South East Asian country, but their jungles are just as exciting and teeming with exotic wildlife and activities like ziplining and jungle trekking. And what better way to get to your destination and explore the area than on the back of well trained, gentle elephants?
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Road trip, Tibet to Nepal
Rent a car and embark on one of the most scenic (and adventurous) rides of your life, from Lhasa (Tibet) to Kathmandu (Nepal) with a trail that will include ancient monasteries, the palaces of the Dalai Lama and of course, Mt Everest in the Himalayas.
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Cycling through Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Peddle through the Khmer ruins of Angkor Wat and the banks of the mighty Mekong river as you take in the sprawling complex of Hindu temples, towers, and sculptures that date back to 800AD.
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Hit the slopes, Switzerland
Test your Black Diamond ski moves and race your sweetheart down the slopes of Switzerland in what is bound to be an adrenaline pumping honeymoon for adventure junkies everywhere. If skiing is not for you, then there's snowboarding, snowgliding....well you get the drift. End the days sipping hot chocolate and snuggling up in front of the fireplace.
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Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Once you're done seeing the usual tourist spots it's time to discover a whole new world down under-literally! Grab your snorkling gear and explore the Great Barrier Reef, one of largest living things on Earth, so large it's even visible from outer space! With over thousands of reefs and countless new underwater species to discover, this is one activity to keep you occupied for the duration of your honeymoon.
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Volcanos, Hawaii
Eschew the beach and suntan oil for a Hawaiian adventure brought to you by Mother Nature no less. Rent a pair of bikes and ride your way down to the dormant, 10,000-foot-high Haleakala volcano. If you're lucky you might see lava eruptions, wildlife and unparalleld views of Maui from above.
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Surfing, Tahiti
Sun, sand and surf. French Polynesia is beautiful but don't just spend all day watching others have all the fun. Take surf lessons and spend your honeymoon working on those washboard abs and catching waves like a pro. The excitement of this sport will make you consider moving to a place close by the beach!
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Machu Pichu Inca trail, Peru
Hike the Inca Trail to discover the majestic Lost Cities of the Incas, hidden deep within the jungles of the Amazon. The worthwhile climb to the top of Huayna Pichu Mountain offers panaromic views of the ruins and Urubamba Valley. Be sure you're in good shape though as this is one hike not for the faint hearted!
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Mountain trekking, the Pyrenees
The Pyrenees offers many exciting acitivities for the outdoorsy couple, including trekking, cycling, canyoning, skiing, snowboarding, snow-shoeing, and ski touring. However, these range of mountains in southwest Europe are most known for their scenic hiking terrain, including the famous ancient path used by the Cathars to escape persecution.

Sipping cocktails and getting couples massages on the beach will always be a popular itinerary for newlyweds on their honeymoon, but some husband and wife duos are choosing to up the ante and use their post wedding vacation as a time to see new places and seek out adventurous activities to do together. After all, nothing strengthens the bonds in a relationship quite like shared thrills and increased heart rates.

From the Inca trail in Peru to an African safari, here are 10 intrepid activity filled destinations for when a cookie-cutter honeymoon just won't cut it. Navigate the gallery and decide which heart-pumping adventure you'd like to share with your significant other.

Karen George

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