We are calling the thrill seekers for awesome bungee jumping experiences!
Bungee jumping describes an extreme sport in which you jump headfirst into the depths with a rubber band on your feet. The sport was inspired by the liana jumpers of Vanuatu and commercialized in the late 80s by New Zealander AJ Hackett. He invented a rubber rope that allows a safe jump and demonstrated it by jumping from the Eiffel Tower. So, this extreme sport is completely crazy! Then, we present you with the 10 best places to bungee jump in the world. Check it out for your next adrenaline rush!
Best Bungee Jumping Spots in the World – Summary
- Pucón, Chile
- Belogradchick Rocks, Bulgaria
- Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Macau, China
- Verzasca Dam, Switzerland
- Taupo, New Zealand
- Cairns, Australia
- Marble Canyon, Arizona, USA
- Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe/Zambia
- Naranjo, Costa Rica
#10 – Naranjo, Costa Rica
In Naranjo, Costa Rica you can jump 80m from the Old Colorado River Bridge, which is also the highest bungee jump in Costa Rica. The bridge was built in 1924 and was once the main artery to the nearby capital San José. The bungee organizer has already organized over 50,000 jumps and you are in the best hands here. For that reason, it is proudly one of the best places to bungee jump in the world!
How to get there: The organizer organizes transport from and back to San José. The trip takes about 40 minutes until you reach the bridge. We recommend accommodation in San José.
Prices: You’ll pay $75 for your first jump and $45 for a second if you dare! Prices include shuttle, equipment, a t-shirt, and a photo of your jump. Check out this website to learn more.
#9 – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe/Zambia
This bungee jump is really something special. You jump from the Victoria Falls Bridge, which connects Zimbabwe with Zambia, 111m into the depth. Of course, you have a fantastic view of the world famous Victoria Falls. Fun Fact: Will Smith even jumped here. So you can feel like a real Hollywood star.
How to get there: There is a shuttle for bungee jumpers from the nearby Victoria Falls Town. You can easily get to this town by plane, as there are two airports nearby: Victoria Falls International Airport in Zimbabwe and Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport in Zambia.
If you are already in the area, you can take a train from Bulawayo to Victoria Falls. A 1st class ticket for the British carriages from the 50s costs about 12€ and the view of the panorama during the ride is priceless!
Prices: One jump costs $168, not including extras. These can be booked additionally upon request and demand. Please also note that a bungee jump here is only possible from the age of 15 and with a valid passport, as you are plunging from an international border into the depths. Learn more here.
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#8 – Marble Canyon, Arizona, USA
On the Navajo Bridge in Marble Canyon, you can expect a 142m deep jump over the Colorado River and in one of the most beautiful canyons in the United States. With the outstanding view of the sand-colored canyon, this bungee jumping spot should be on your bucket list!
How to get there: The Navajo Bridge is located about 2 hours by car from Flagstaff in the middle of the desert. The best way to get there is to take a plane to Flagstaff and then rent a car the rest of the way. Alternatively, you can fly to Phoenix and take a 500km tour through Arizona.
Prices: A jump costs $250-300, but bungee jumps are not offered all the time, so check the website here for information on exactly when you can jump into the abyss here.
#7 – Cairns, Australia
In Cairns, Queensland you will find the only approved bungee jump in Australia. The organizer is the father of bungee, AJ Hackett! He has built a Skypark here in which you can bungee jump and also swing on a huge swing in the jungle. So during your jump, you can not only feel the adrenaline but also enjoy the rainforest. There is also a bar where you can drink your courage or celebrate the jump. With the outstanding scenery and top-notch service, it is one of the best places to bungee jump in the world.
How to get there: Skypark is located about 20 minutes outside the CBD of Cairns. From here there is a free shuttle to the park. The best way to get to Cairns is by plane or simply end your east coast road trip here.
Prices: A jump here costs AUD 179, students get a discount and pay only AUD 139. You can also book combination deals: The bungee jump + swings in the jungle costs AUD 269 (for students AUD 209). You can find out more about the bungee jump and the offers on the website.
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#6 – Taupo, New Zealand
A bungee jump in New Zealand is actually a must for every adrenaline junkie. The founder of bungee jumping, AJ Hackett, has (of course) his fingers in the pie again. In Taupo, you jump from a platform onto the river and even touch the water briefly. The bungee jump is 47m deep and therefore well suited for beginners and for those who are not so brave.
How to get there: Taupo is located on the North Island of New Zealand and you should definitely rent a car or a campervan to get here, as the place is quite remote.
Prices: You pay here $148 for a jump without extras, which are available as always on request. Equipment is of course included in the price. For more info, this way!
#5 – Verzasca Dam, Switzerland
You always wanted to feel like James Bond? A bungee jump from 220m height at the Verzasca Dam in Switzerland makes it possible. Thus, it is one of the highest bungee jump in the world!
Some of you have already realized why we are talking about James Bond here, because here at Lake Maggiore the movie “Golden Eye” from the James Bond series was filmed in 1995. At the dam itself, there is also a small museum about the history of the dam, the area, and of course about James Bond.
How to get here: The best way to get here is by car. Take the A13 to Gordola and then head towards Valle Verzasca. There is a parking lot and the meeting point for the bungee jump.
Prices: A jump here costs 182€ without extras. Here you can book your James Bond jump!
#4 – Macau, China
The gambling paradise in Asia actually has everything to offer, even the highest bungee jump in the world. Here you jump from a wonderful 233m height, from the Macau Tower, towards the ground and of course AJ Hackett is at work here again, how could it be otherwise?
The Chinese Special Administrative Region and former Portuguese colony has a lot to offer in itself, but a bungee jump will make your stay here even better. It is a bungee jumping spot like no other and recognized one of the best bungee jumping spots in the world.
This is how you get there: The tower is in the middle of the city and you can hardly miss it. If you have wobbly knees, you can take a bus or a cab here.
Price: A jump here costs the equivalent of 300€ per person. The price includes a certificate of the jump and the entrance to the tower. If you want to have photos or other extras, then you have to plan an extra 40€+. You can get more info on the website of the tower.
#3 – Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
From one gambling metropolis to the next – Las Vegas, Sin City, the city of sin. Here, too, in addition to the thrill of gambling, you can bungee jump. Who would have thought that… 😉
Here you can expect a jump from a height of 250m along with the hotel tower The Strat. Before your jump, you can drink up some courage in the hotel bar, for which there even is a happy hour.
This is how you get there: You can’t miss the tower in Las Vegas. The best way to get to Las Vegas itself is by plane.
Prices: A jump costs $130 or $145 if you want to add photos or other extras. If you are a guest of the hotel, you only pay $100 for the jump, and hotel rooms start at $27 a night. Here you can book everything you need for your Las Vegas adventure!
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#2- Belogradchick Rocks, Bulgaria
Here you can expect a jump from about 50m from a hot air balloon. The jump and the short balloon ride last about 20 minutes and offer you a beautiful view of the Belogradchick rocks in Bulgaria. The rocks are about 200 million years old and of natural origin. The jump is an exciting and unique experience in front of a dreamlike scenery. Therefore, it is one of the best places to bungee jump in the world.
How to get there: Belogradchick is located on the border with Serbia in western Bulgaria. The capital Sofia is about 170km away and it is best to take a car to get here.
Prices: The jump from the hot air balloon will cost you 120€ per person/per jump. Also, the equipment and a guide are included in the price. Click here to book your adventure.
#1 – Pucón, Chile
This is probably the most gnarly experience ever and it is presented by the crazy people who threw Felix Baumgartner out of the stratosphere back in the day. It is one of the craziest places to bungee jump because you are challenged to jump into a volcano!
Prices: Here’s the price first because it’s not cheap at just under $16,000. The price includes food and lodging for 6 days, plus two bungee jumps, a skydive, and white water rafting for relaxation.
What to expect: Now it’s getting exciting, because on your first day you jump out of a helicopter into an active volcano, the Villarica, one of the most active volcanoes in Chile. In the end, you are only about 200m away from active lava. On the second day, you will jump out of a helicopter into a tube formed by lava, along a 100m high waterfall.
This is how you get there: Of course, the tour has to be booked first, then the tour operator will pick you up in Santiago de Chile and you will drive to Pucón. The best way to get to Santiago de Chile is by plane. If you want to know more – click here!
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