Ultimate Travel Bucket List: Destinations You Have To Visit Before You Die
We all have dreams, right? Well, this is ours - a list of destinations, experiences, and wild adventures that fuel our love for travel.
We’ve been planning, daydreaming, and adding to this list for years, and it just keeps growing. From natural wonders that are sure to take our breath away to the cultural heritage of the world that open our minds and hearts, we‘ll be crossing off one dream at a time.
natural wonders
stand on a volcano
stand on a glacier
hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Peru
explore the Sahara Desert, Morocco
soak in the Blue Lagoon, Iceland
explore the Amazon Rainforest, Brazil
witness the Northern Lights, Norway
marvel at the Grand Canyon, USA
visit Japan during the cherry blossom season
see the fjords in Norway
visit the salt flats of Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
see bioluminescence in the ocean
explore the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
dive in the cenotes of the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico
see the Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
float in the Dead Sea
road trips
drive the Pacific Coast Highway, USA
drive on Route 66, USA
drive across Canada
journey along the Garden Route, South Africa
travel through the Scottish Highlands, Scotland
drive the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland
road trip through the national parks of the USA
travel the North Coast 500, Scotland
road trip through the Outback, Australia
drive in a rickshaw
activities
become an Open Water Diver
dive the Great Barrier Reef, Australia
enjoy a beer bath spa experience, Czechia
find peace at a yoga retreat
go hot air ballooning in Cappadocia, Turkey
go wine tasting in Italy
experience a tea ceremony in Kyoto, Japan
camel trek across the Sahara Desert, Morocco
hike to the top of Mount Fuji, Japan
explore the Wine Route in Stellenbosch, South Africa
go sandboarding in the dunes
zipline through the rainforests of Costa Rica
take a cooking class
see the view from the Burj Khalifa
culture
see the temples of Angkor Wat, Cambodia
visit the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
explore the tribes of Papua New Guinea
visit the temples of Kyoto, Japan
discover the ruins of Pompeii, Italy
visit the 7 New Wonders of the World
(2/7 completed)wander through the streets of Havana, Cuba
visit the ancient city of Petra, Jordan
experience the floating markets of Bangkok, Thailand
accommodations
stay in a treehouse
stay in a Trulli in Italy
stay in an overwater bungalow in the Maldives
stay in an ice hotel
stay in a cave hotel
stay in a castle
stay in a glass igloo in Finland
stay in a riad in Marrakech, Morocco
stay in a bamboo hut in Bali, Indonesia
stay in a traditional ryokan in Japan
stay in an underwater hotel
stay in a luxury desert camp, UAE
stay in a stargazing bubble, Switzerland
travel in a camper van
travel with a rooftop tent
fly first class
wildlife encounters
volunteer in an animal rescue center
swim with dolphins
meet the Quokkas in Australia
see the penguins in South Africa
visit the Komodo dragons in Indonesia
visit the lemurs in Madagascar
go on a safari to see the Big Five
scuba dive with manta rays in the Maldives
go on a safari in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
visit the orangutan sanctuary in Borneo, Malaysia
go on a whale watching tour
see mountain gorillas in Uganda
snorkel with turtles in the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
visit the elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai, Thailand
festivals
attend the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
experience the Holi Festival in India
attend the Glastonbury Festival, UK
experience the Lantern Festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand
experience the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Scotland
attend a full Moon Party in Thailand
attend the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico
Phew! That's the dream list. It’s ambitious, changing constantly and it’s definitely going to keep us busy for a while. Life is short, and there’s so much to see, do, and experience. Whether you’re a weekend explorer or a seasoned globetrotter, we hope this list gets you dreaming big.
So, what’s on your bucket list? Let us know!
Happy Travels!