For years now, people have been coming up with new and exciting activities that will get their heart racing, adrenaline pumping and make their stomach fly up into their throat.
Bungee jumping is one of those activities that is a huge thrill for adrenaline junkies. The feeling of standing up high in the sky on a platform or moving plane and then free falling to the earth at incredible speeds before being snatched up by a giant rubber band might sound crazy to some, but for adrenaline junkies, it’s a rush that they can’t get enough of.
There are many places that a person can go to experience this kind of thrill. We took the liberty, though, of researching some of the most thrilling and scenic spots in the world. Here is not only the first-ever bungee jumping spot but also 19 other unique and thrilling ones.
20 Kawarau Bridge, Queenstown, New Zealand (The Birthplace Of Bungee Jumping)
In 1986, Kiwi AJ Hackett decided to make his own homemade rubber cord and jump off Auckland’s Greenhithe Bridge. From there, he became obsessed with bungee jumping and it wasn’t long before he opened the first-ever commercial bungee jump in New Zealand, the Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge, which is a 43-meter drop over the Kawarau River.
19 Macau Tower, China (Holds The Guinness World Record For Tallest Commercial Jump)
Macau Tower is one of the most important landmarks in Macau, China, says Travel China Guide. Built back in 2001, it is now the eighth highest tower in Asia. It’s also a place where thrill-seekers go to bungee jump. At around 732 feet, Macau Tower holds the Guinness World Record for the highest jump in the world.
18 Europabrucke Bridge, Innsbruck, Austria (Is Right Off A Busy Roadway)
According to adrenaline-hunter.com, the Europabrucke Bridge, also known as Europe Bridge, is the longest footbridge in the world. When it comes to bungee jumping, adrenaline seekers must deal with doing it right on a busy motorway. It’s all worth it though, because the scenic view while falling is absolutely stunning.
17 Verzasca Dam, Val Verzasca, Switzerland (Became A Famous Jumping Spot After The James Bond Film GoldenEye)
According to yorkshirepost.co.uk, James Bond bungee jumping off the Verzasca Dam in the film Golden Eye is what made the dam famous. Seeing Bond do it made others want to experience that same thrill and excitement. At 220 meters high, the jump ends right above the Verzasca river, which is not only known for its crystal-clear water at night but is also one of the purest rivers on earth.
16 Ponte Colossus, Italy (Is An Amazing Scenic Jump)
According to travel.allwomenstalk.com, the Ponte Colossus isn’t the highest jump in the world, but it is one of the most scenic ones and one of the oldest objects to jump from. The jump ranges to about a 500-foot drop at around 100 kilometers per hour with a freefall of 4.5 seconds and takes place over a canyon that is lush with vegetation.
15 Nevis Highwire Bungy, New Zealand (Is The Tallest Jump In The Country)
According to everythingqueenstown.com, the Nevis jump is around 134 meters above the Queenstown Nevis River and consists of an 8.4-second drop at around 128 kilometers per hour, making it one of the tallest bungee spots in the country. To get to the jump, jumpers must take a 45-minute trip that beings on a bus, changes to a cable car and ends on a highwire.
14 Longqin Gorge, China (Has An Amazing View From The Platform)
According to timesofindia.indiatimes.com, Longqing Gorge is known for two things: its distinctive elevator and the view it gives from the top of the grottos, flowers, waterfalls, and temples. After taking in the breathtaking view, jumpers will free fall 58 meters down between two towering rock walls.
13 Royal Gorge Suspension Bridge, Colorado, USA (Hangs 1,053 ft Over The Arkansas River)
In Colorado, bungee jumping off America’s highest suspension bridge that sits nearly 1000 feet above the Arkansas River and stretches about 1, 270 feet across is epic. Ziplining, skydiving or taking the famous Royal Push Skycoaster are also options. Each one can get your heart racing, adrenaline pumping, and stomach pushed up into your throat.
12 Victoria Falls Bridge, Livingstone, Zambia/Zimbabwe (Has Crocodile Infested Waters Below)
According to victoriafalls-guide.net, Victoria Falls Bridge is not only thrilling because it consists of a 111 meter drop down to the Zambezi River, but because the river is actually infested with crocodiles. On a plus note though, a person jumping this spot gets bragging rights because they jumped bungee jumped in two countries at once, Zimbabwe and Zambia.
11 Danube Tower, Vienna, Austria (Has The Tallest Bungee Center In The World)
According to aboutvienna.org, Danube Tower stands at around 252 meters, making it the tallest structure in Austria and one of the 75 tallest towers in the world. To make things even a little more nerve-wracking, it also has the tallest bungee center in the world. Jumpers will experience a breathtaking view of the Danube River, before plunging headfirst towards the ground.
10 Bloukrans Bridge, South Africa (Is The Highest Jumping Bridge In The World)
According to faceadrenalin.activitar.com, Bloukrans Bridge is one of the highest jumping bridges in the world. Surrounded by the breathtaking South African wilderness, the jump features a 200-meter free fall towards the river below and consists of a lot of different safety equipment and pendulum technology to make sure there is no injury and that jumpers don’t go splat in the water.
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9 Rio Grande Bridge, New Mexico, USA (Is The Highest Jump In The United States)
According to lonelyplanet.com, even those who choose not to jump need to be careful because this bridge is known to cause vertigo just from standing on it. Standing at 565 feet, the Rio Grande Bridge is the seventh highest bridge in the US. Taking the leap off this bridge will not only guarantee a thrilling jumping experience, but also a one-of-a-kind view of the vast and barren plateau below.
8 Bungy Niouc Adventure Park, Switzerland (Is The Highest Jump From A Suspension Bridge In Europe)
According to bungyniouc.com, the bungee jump at Bungy Niouc Adventure Park, also known as “Spiderbridge,” is a 200-meter-long bridge overlooking the Alpine Valley. Operating since 1995, the Bungee Jump is now one the highest suspended bridges in all of Europe and is surrounded by high mountains, including the snow-tipped Matterhorn and the Crans Mountain, and a 200-meter flowing stream below.
7 Taupo Bungy, Lake Taupo, New Zealand (Is The Highest Water Jump In NZ)
According to taupobungy.co.nz, the Taupo Bungy jump sits at around 47 meters high and is New Zealand’s highest water touch bungee jump. Do not worry though, jumpers have options when it comes to jumping. They can either jump down into the frigid Waikato River for an extra thrilling experience, or they can choose to skip that and do a dry jump instead.
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6 The Last Resort, Tatopani, Nepal (Is An Adrenaline Pumping Resort)
The Last Resort features a 160-meter jump straight down to the wild waters of the Bhote Kosi. What makes this jump so special? Well, not only is it a thrilling experience, but the resort also donates the part of the proceeds from every jump to the development of local infrastructures and projects. There is also canyon swinging, high ropes canyoning, and white-water rafting.
5 Sky Breakers, Helsinki, Finland (Is Finland's Highest Jump That Is Only Performed Once Per Year)
According to skybreakers.com, this bungee jump consists of a 150-meter freefall at a speed of 120 kilometers per hour, before being snapped back up to 80 kilometers per hour. Known as Finland’s highest jump, it’s only performed once a year in Kaivopuisto Park during the summertime Sky Breakers event.
4 Ponte De Ponsonnas, France (Is A Five Second Free Fall Over A Beautiful Wilderness)
According to vertige38.com, the Ponte De Ponsonna Bridge is a 103-meter high bridge that is surrounded by wilderness on all sides. The jump from the bridge is pretty simple, a five-second freefall at 62-miles-per-hour with a rubber bungee cord attached. It’s the view though of the wilderness below that really makes this such a memorable experience.
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3 Navajo Bridge, USA (Hangs Right Over The Grand Canyon)
According to visitsouthernutah.com, when it comes to the Navajo Bridge, it’s not only unique because it connects the North and South Rims of the famous Grand Canyon, but because it’s also two bridges in one, an old and a new one. While jumpers won’t be jumping into the Grand Canyon itself, they will get to jump into the Marble Canyon.
2 Old Colorado River Bridge, Costa Rica (Is One Of The Most Tropical Bridges On The List)
According to govisitcostarica.com, this bungee jumping spot is the most tropical spot on this list. So much so, that the actual company that has been managing jumps since 1991 is called Tropical Bungee. Now closed off to traffic, jumpers will get to experience peaceful tranquility while standing up on the platform before plunging headfirst into the lush wilderness.
1 Volcano Bungee, Pucon, Chile (A Straight Jump Out Of A Plane While Over Hot Lava)
According to metro.co.uk, this is probably the most unique and thrilling jump in this article. The Volcano Bungee consists of a helicopter ride to the Villarrica Volcano, where jumpers will then jump 375 feet into the active volcano. After stopping 700 feet from hot lava, jumpers must remain suspended until the helicopter flies back to the airport. What’s scarier, the jump over hot lava or dangling through the air to the airport?