10 bizarre and incredibly expensive travel experiences around the world.

29/03/2014

Camping on Mount Everest, exploring by fighter jet, diving with sharks... these are expensive but incredibly exciting trips that not every traveler can experience.

10. Dog sledding trip: $1,530

White Wilderness Sled Dog Adventures has introduced a dog sled tour and accommodation in traditional Mongolian and Native American yurts in Ely, Minnesota. Over 3 days and 2 nights, guests will participate in a training course before taking control of the sleds themselves, and experience the unique architecture of the secluded yurts at Grand Ely Lodge.

9. Camping on Mount Everest: $2,200

Ace Travel has just launched a 16-day sightseeing and hiking tour at an altitude of 5,555 meters above sea level. The stunning Kathmandu Valley will be both the starting point and the final destination of the trip. The price of $2,200 includes accommodation, food, warm jackets, and sleeping bags. The highlight of this tour is exploring the vast Everest Base Camp and hiking on the Khumbu Icefall.

8. Adventure travel: $2,650

Thrillseekers Unlimited has designed a special 7-day adventure trip for thrill-seekers. Participants will directly engage in breathtaking activities such as skydiving, high-altitude falls, racing, and fire walking. The cost of $2,650 includes accommodation, sports equipment, and transportation.

7. Shark diving in Guadalupe: $2,900

On a 5-day trip organized by Great White Adventures, travelers will depart from San Diego to Ensenda by train, then travel to Guadalupe Island on the luxurious Solmar V yacht. Guests will also enjoy exquisite meals prepared by top chefs. Guadalupe, a volcanic island, is considered the best destination for great white shark diving due to its large population. The cage, made of galvanized iron mesh, floats on the water. Believe it or not, this amazing experience requires no prior experience. The price of $2,900 includes breathing apparatus, lead weights, and a lead belt.

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6. The Inca Empire and sports tour at Machu Picchu: $3,000

This 9-day, 8-night tour begins with a trek around Cusco, the capital of the ancient Inca empire. Over the next 7 days, travelers will traverse waterfalls and visit the Sayacmarca ruins at an altitude of over 4,000 meters. At night, travelers will camp along the Urubamba River. On the final night, travelers will stay in a luxury lodge and watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu. In addition to these activities, the tour also includes 4 days of mountain climbing and a half-day of cycling.

5. Secret military exercises: $3,995

Incredible Adventures advertises this tour as a four-day counter-terrorism adventure in Miami, Florida, USA. Participants will receive training in ambush tactics from former Israeli Defense Forces personnel. The price of $3,995 includes ammunition, weapon usage, four lunches, and two dinners. However, to participate, guests must sign a liability waiver in case of any unforeseen events.

4. Wildlife vacation in Congo: $8,300

This 13-day holiday offers travelers many amazing experiences with wildlife, including tracking wild elephants and gorillas, and crossing the Congo River. Travelers also have the chance to explore rural life in the Congo Basin on motorized dugout canoes. The price of $8,300 includes airfare, accommodation, and meals for each specific trip and activity.

3. Skiing: $21,500

Canadian Mountain Holidays is the world's largest ski and mountaineering company. They offer numerous ski trips for families and all-female groups. The price above is for a group of 10 people. Guests will stay at Valemont Lodge, "one of the world's most luxurious ski lodges" located in Valemont, British Columbia, enjoy delicious meals, relax with massages, and travel by Bell 212 helicopter with a private pilot. Guests will also have two private guides and get to ski in the stunning Cariboo Mountains.

2. Explore the Moscow skies in a MIG aircraft: $60,000

Incredible Adventures has designed a tour that allows travelers to experience a once-in-a-lifetime thrill: breaking the sound barrier in a real fighter jet with some of the world's most skilled pilots. The five-day tour begins in Moscow. Travelers are picked up at the airport and then transferred to a hotel located near Red Square and the Kremlin. On the second day, you arrive at Nizhny International Airport to begin your aerial journey. Three actual flights will begin the following day. If the weather is unfavorable, flights will be made on the fourth day, after which you return to Moscow and pack your bags to go home the next morning.

1. Space travel: $250,000

Virgin Galactic is a space travel company owned by British billionaire Richard Branson, chairman of the Virgin Group. Although the space journey has not yet taken place, the company has already received 400 booking requests at a cost of $250,000 per person. Before flying into space, passengers will have three days to prepare at the spaceport. Afterward, they will board Space Ship Two, a spacecraft that will undertake a 3.5-hour suborbital journey, including nearly six minutes in weightlessness, reaching speeds of up to 3,000 mph. Currently, top celebrities such as Tom Hanks, Angelina Jolie, Katy Perry, Ashton Kutcher, and Brad Pitt have booked their spots on this unique trip.

 

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