What is adventure tourism?

A History of Adventure Tourism.

People have been involved in adventurous travels for hundreds of years through research. People traveled in ancient times to explore our sea roots, a new destination, or even a new country.

However, commercial adventure travel is a new phenomenon in which travelers hire a professional guide to provide technical support and equipment, as well as cultural and natural interpretations.

In the mid-1800s, adventurers began pushing the boundaries of mountaineering and rafting , with the first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865 and the Colorado River in 1869. Soon after, two key institutions were formed – the National Geographic Society and the Club of Researchers. These facilities constantly support adventure tourism.

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Types of adventure tourism.

Adventure tourism includes various activities such as caves, hiking, sailing, trekking, etc. Adventure tourism is divided into two categories:

• A challenging adventure.
• Easy adventure.