There are obviously some high profile commercial projects to offer private space flights to civilians e.g Virgin Galactic. But, quite frankly if you want to do it properly, you really need to go with Space Adventures Ltd who shot the very first space tourist Dennis Tito into orbit.
“It is the only company in the world currently operating commercial orbital spaceflight and will be the first to launch clients using a new breed of lower cost suborbital spacecraft currently under development worldwide.
Whether your desire is to conduct science experiments, achieve what few have done before or simply enjoy the feeling of weightlessness while taking in the spectacular view, Space Adventures is your opportunity to discover one of life’s greatest secrets: the wonders of space.
Seize the moment, push yourself farther and higher than ever before, and join one of the most elite groups of individuals in history.”
Ever fancied yourself as a Top Gun? Well now you can go on an adventure holiday that will teach you the finer arts of dog fighting!
“Imagine yourself scouring the skies in a real military aircraft in search of enemy aircraft, using your state-of-the-art electronic tracking system to acquire your bogey, engaging in aerial combat, and returning to your base VICTORIOUS!
Your Aircraft: An aerobatic, Italian-built fighter aircraft that has onboard radar intercept capability for acquiring bogies beyond visual range. Each aircraft comes with a patented electronic tracking system that allows for the simulation and thrill of an actual “guns kill”!
Are you up for the challenge? Do you have what it takes to be a Fighter Pilot for a Day?
What is Air Combat USA? Established in 1988, Air Combat USA is the ORIGINAL civilian dog fighting school in the world. We are the innovators of air combat training for civilians. We set the standard for program design and execution, offering a fighter pilot experience second to none. Our guest pilots fly real military fighters with licensed fighter pilots in the cockpit with them. All aircraft are outfitted with high-end digital multi-camera systems to capture your fighter pilot experience. No pilot’s license is required for the guest.”
If you like the great outdoors then you simply must visit the Canadian Rockies. Stunning scenery and rugged landscape do not begin to describe this beautiful land.
If you do visit, then you may want to consider hiking as the best way to get up close and personal where it matters. Check out this trip with Travelwizard:
“Join us as we explore the rugged grandeur of Kananaskis Country and its crown jewels, Banff National Park and Lake Louise. We’ll immerse ourselves in its serene beauty and geologic splendor by foot, bike, raft, and canoe.
Our journey takes us onto blue glaciers, past glassy lakes, over meadows filled with wildflowers, through glacial basins, and along spruce-lined trails. We will end each day with excellent accommodations and the finest dining the region has to offer.”
It’s not cheap at $2,698 but you can guarantee that it won’t be an experience you’ll forget in a hurry!
This trip didn’t strike me as the most exciting adventure you could take. But taking a closer look, it becomes apparent that this is great opportunity to observe a real wonder of the natural world. Literally millions and millions of these remarkable little fish make an arduous journey of 1000 miles from Cape Agulhas (just south of Cape Town) due northeast to Durban.
Here’s some interesting foreword on this amazing trip from BigAnimals.com:
“Sardine Run Scuba TripNot one but millions of sardines make this trip through treacherous ocean currents along a rugged coastline while avoiding dodging flocks of birds numerous predators such as, game fish, Cape fur seals, thousands of Common and Bottlenose dolphins, sharks, fishing nets and underwater photographers as well.
Marine science does not have a clear answer to this phenomenon, nor have I any answers, despite the fact that I was “hunting” them, photographically speaking, for 23 days along the Wild Coast; the Eastern Shore of South Africa.
Sardine Run Scuba DivingEvery winter from the last week of May through early July (winter in the Southern Hemisphere), this parade of millions of sardine, named “Sardinops sagax” or Pilchards, is taking place along the KwaZulu Natal on the East Coast.
In South Africa, the main spawning grounds are on the Agulhas banks off the Southern Cape coast, where the adults gather for a prolonged breeding season through the spring and early summer. Their eggs are simply released into the water, fertilized and left to drift off in the open ocean. A benign ocean current carries most of the developing larvae westwards and northwards into the productive waters along the West Coast, Atlantic Ocean.
Sharks, such as the Bronze Whaler (copper), Dusky and Black Tip, join the game fish such as shad, garrick and geelback. Not be excluded, marine mammals like Humpback whales, Minke, the Cape fur seals, and thousands of Common and hundreds of Bottlenose dolphins are seen in hot pursuit of the reflective mass of pilchards. As the sardines are driven to the surface, Cape gannets, cormorants, terns and gulls, plummet out of the sky to pillage from above.”
If this is of interest you may want to also check out WetPixel. They seem to sell a similar trip for $4,225.
A dream of mine, right from my early childhood has been to see a Blue Whale in the wild. These beautiful mammals are utterly vast and regarded to be the largest creatures to have ever graced the planet. Their hearts alone are the size of a reasonably sized car!
It was my belief that there numbers had dwindled to such an extent that your chances of seeing one were very slim indeed. However, BigAnimals.com claim to offer potential Blue Whale encounters. Admittedly there can never be any guarantees with this sort of thing but even the possibility is tantalising.
BigAnimals.com say on their site:
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