Many travellers think of their holiday as a time to relax and gain some much-needed respite.
But occasionally, we seek more excitement out of holidays. A chance to explore new lands, feel a sense of adventure and take on new challenges.
At its most extreme, passengers travel to test themselves in unique experiences across the globe.
So here are some of our top picks for adrenaline-fuelled holidays from Edinburgh Airport.
🌄Brave the balloon in Barcelona
Take to the air in a hot air balloon ride across the Barcelona skyline. Admire The Pyrenees or Montserrat in a journey across the vast landscapes surrounding the city.
From the skies to the seas, Barcelona's beaches offer a range of watersports. Try out a parasailing ride along the coast to see the city like never before.
🤿Dive and discover the Istanbul coast
Get up close with marine life as you immerse in the waters of Istanbul. See lost shipwrecks and explore the treasures of the caves in an unforgettable underwater experience.
🦅Soar like an eagle in Innsbruck
Experience an eagle’s perspective of the alpine scenery of Tirol on the Golden Eagle Hiking Path. The ‘Alderweg’ (which translates to golden eagle) walkway takes travellers up on a journey tracing the path of a golden eagle in flight.
🥾Conquer the mountains of China
With direct flights from Edinburgh, Beijing opens the gateway to towering mountain ranges across China.
Brave adventurers can explore the sacred Huashan Plank Walk – a challenging trail built into the sides of 7000-feet-tall Mount Hua.
If walking the plank isn’t your thing, tackle the Coiling Dragon Cliff of the Tianmen mountain. This glass-bottomed walkway allows visitors to see the Hunan countryside from 4,600 feet above.
🪂 Fly to new heights in Bergen
Just a short journey from Bergen Airport, the Voss region is the adrenaline capital of Norway, offering incredible scenes of snow-capped mountains and mighty waterfalls.
Thrill seekers can leap from the fjords, descending in a wingsuit or parachute across the mountain range.
Or for those who prefer to keep their feet on the ground, adventurers can try river rafting along the high-speed rapids in the valleys below.
🧗♂️Abseiling adventure in the Faroe Islands
Descend the rocky cliffs of the Faroe Islands and see Denmark’s seabirds up close.
Abseiling or rappelling allows you to hover over the crashing waves as you take in the natural beauty of the volcanic islands from above.
🏜️Desert safari in Dubai
Dare to explore the dunes of the Dubai desert?
There are a multitude of thrilling activities to let you experience the sandy slopes. Swap out snowboarding for sandboarding or embark on a desert safari by quadbike.
🍁Live on the edge in Toronto
Toronto offers the chance to touch the sky.
Visitors can dangle over the edge of the iconic CN Tower, walking hands-free around the building’s edge - 116 floors above the bustling city.
To escape the skyscrapers, try ziplining across Niagara Falls for panoramic views of the Canadian landmark.
❄️ Take the plunge in Helsinki
Embrace the cold of Finland and join in with traditional ice swimming. Known as ‘avanto’, locals cut holes in the ice and dive into the near-freezing waters.
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