For those looking for a little excitement on their next vacation, these are some of the best cities in the world for an exciting adventure:

This is one of the best places in the world for shark cage diving in Gabsbaai, about two hours from Cape Town.

A hike up Table Mountain can be fun, but for better views, you can also take a beautiful paragliding flight. Another experience the mountain has to offer is abseiling towards the ocean below you.

Queenstown is famous for its bungee jumping experience in the Nevis Valley. Experience the thrill of a lifetime in less than 10 seconds while surrounded by one of the most beautiful views of your life.

Another unique free fall experience is offered by Shotover Canyon Swing, where you glide in an arc over a canyon. A simpler but still exciting experience when there is a regular zip line.

The most exciting thrill here is paragliding. Various launch sites allow you to take off from a mountain and soar into the air. A 10 to 20 minute flight will give you views of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, as well as some mountains of the Bernese Alps.

With the Swiss Alps in the background, it is also one of the most unique places for white water rafting.

The Hell’s Revenge 4×4 off-road tour is one of the more unique experiences on the list. See wonderful rock formations as you speed through the rugged terrain of the Devil’s Backbone. There are also rock climbing and mountain biking opportunities in the same area.

When the Olympics are over, you can head to France for your own exciting games.

If hiking through your local forests isn’t enough for you, you can head out for a mountain hike to Mont Blanc for breathtaking views.

Take advantage of the snow and take different ski and snowboard courses for different experience levels. The Vallée Blanche is a must for experienced skiers who want to push their limits.

Feel like a superhero and take it to the next level: dress up as you abseil 50 meters down the side of a hotel on the highest abseil in the world.

Mountain bike down Death Road, which lives up to its title as the most dangerous road in the world. This is only suitable for very experienced bikers.