The Best Bucket List Experiences To Try In 2022, According To Tripadvisor
The coronavirus pandemic is still impacting travel, and destinations around the world have different COVID-19 restrictions in place. Always check and adhere to local government policies as you're planning any future trips.
Folks with wanderlust, rejoice: Tripadvisor has released their selections for the best bucket list experiences to try in 2022.
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How were these chosen? A team of experienced experts selected highly rated products with “once-in-a-lifetime," “bucket list,” and “extreme” review mentions (in addition to their own editorial curation).
An aside: COVID-19 is, of course, still dictating travel plans and, while some of these activities can't be experienced right now, they're still fun to read through and bookmark.
1.Hot Air Balloon Flight with Berber Breakfast — Marrakesh, Morocco
Picture it now: Flying over the Atlas Mountains in a giant hot air balloon with snacks and strong coffee, knowing that a full traditional Berber breakfast (flatbreads, pancakes, fresh fruit, and mint tea) awaits.
Price: $212+
2.Reindeer Sledding and Sami Culture Tour — Tromso, Norway
Rudolph? Blitzen? Dasher? Dancer? I don't know the name of all the Christmas reindeer, but I *do* know you can take a reindeer-drawn sled tour through the snowy Tromso countryside. Afterward, you'll head to a lavvu (tent) and sip traditional soup while learning about Sami culture.
Price: $185+
3.Red Dunes, Camel Safari & BBQ — Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Roam the Lahbab desert and visit the Bedouin-inspired Al Khaimah camp where barbecue buffets, camel rides, sandboarding, dune bashing, and ATV rides await. You'll also sample delicious shisha, sweets, strong coffee, and dates, receive henna, and watch traditional Arab dance performances.
Price: $126
4.Helicopter Tour — Manhattan, New York
How would you like to see the Big Apple and avoid the smell of trash altogether? This unique activity provides unparalleled views of the One World Trade Center, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Central Park, the George Washington Bridge, and more.
Price: $284
5.Street Go-Kart Group Tour — Osaka, Japan
How would you like to see Osaka from the point of view of, well, a real-life superhero? You can — just sign up for a go-kart tour, and you're guaranteed to see the city from a different perspective.
Price: $67+
6.Two-Day "Reefsleep" Experience — Great Barrier Reef, Australia
This overnight tour lets you scuba dive, snorkel, and swim in the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef. Most meals are included and you'll even have access to a pontoon boat equipped with an underwater viewing chamber.
Price: $431+
7.Paragliding Tandem Flight — Chamonix, France
Flying high above the Alps at 3,900 feet? My slight fear of heights is activated, but also, w-o-w. A certified instructor will join you on this paragliding tandem flight in which you'll get a bird's-eye view of quaint villages and snowy ridges.
Price: $149+
8.Atlantis Submarine Expedition — Cozumel, Mexico
Pace the ocean floor in the Atlantis submarine, where you'll descend 100 feet to explore the coral reefs, spot marine life, and channel your inner "man from the beginning of the Titanic" who combs through the shipwreck.
Price: $69
9.Vatnajökull Glacier Ice Cave Tour — Iceland
Channel your inner Sid (that's an Ice Age reference, for clarity) and saunter through the crystal blue caves of Vatnajökull Glacier, where you'll be provided with a helmet and crampons (basically, very spiky shoes) for safety.
Price: $149
