Lonely Planet’s Atlas of Adventure

Don’t just walk on the wild side – hike, climb, cycle, surf and even parachute. Lonely Planet’s Atlas of Adventure is an encyclopedia for thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkies, featuring the best outdoor experiences, country-by-country, across the world – making it the ultimate introduction to an exciting new world of adventure. 


There are numerous ways to explore our planet and the Atlas of Adventure showcases as many of them as possible in over 150 countries. We tracked down our adventure-loving gurus and asked them to share their tips on where to go and what to do. Colourful, awe-inspiring images are accompanied by authoritative text from Lonely Planet's travel experts.


Highlights include:


Mountaineering and trekking in Argentina

Mountain biking and bushwalking in Australia

Diving and paddling in Cambodia

Trail running and canoeing in Canada

Surfing and volcano diving in El Salvador

Ski-exploring and dogsledding in Greenland

Cycling and snowsports in Japan

Riding with eagle hunters and packrafting in Mongolia

Dune boarding and hiking in Namibia

Tramping and black-water rafting in New Zealand

Kloofing and paragliding in South Africa

Sailing and walking in the United Kingdom

Hiking and climbing in the United States  


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