Exclusive and Extreme Adventures: 7 Adrenaline-Fuelled Activities You Have to Try

Whether you opt for sandboarding over the dunes in Dubai, hydrofoiling above the ocean in the Maldives or swimming with bull sharks in Los Cabos, Four Seasons offers a broad range of exclusive, adventure-packed experiences. And after a day of exploring some of the world’s most intriguing natural wonders, unwind over a multi-course gourmet meal and your favourite beverage in a setting straight out of a magazine. Here are seven ways to explore the boundaries of your comfort zone and have the kind of epic adventures you’ll only find at Four Seasons.

What if you could actually glide above the ocean? Imagine your feet hovering just over the water’s surface, your ankles damp with salty spray. Get your adrenaline pumping with the exclusive eFoil Extreme experience at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru. This adventure sport – also known as hydrofoiling – combines surfing, skateboarding, flying and snowboarding, and Four Seasons was the first resort in the Maldives to offer hydrofoiling experiences. On a hydrofoil board, a hydrodynamically powered fin with wings, you can soar thrillingly close to the water’s surface without needing to be as skilled as a pro surfer. The friendly experts at the Resort’s in-house Water Sports Centre will be on hand to guide you through it all.

Expand your appreciation of the natural wonders of Bali with a stay at either Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay or Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan. Both offer a private voyage along Bali’s longest river.

Your adventure begins with a scenic drive through rice farming villages where you can marvel at the Subak irrigation network (rice terraces), a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. Following your private two-hour guided rafting excursion, embark on a journey over Class II and III rapids through a lush jungle and past majestic gorges. There’s even a chance to get out of your raft and into the water to float through a natural tunnel formed by a canopy of trees. Your journey concludes back at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, where you’ll disembark by the scenic riverside. Come nightfall, unwind with a private meal on your villa’s terrace or head to Riverside to enjoy grilled fresh fish or ceviche next to beautiful open-air views of the jungle at night.

See why legendary oceanographer Jacques Cousteau called Cabo Pulmo, the oldest of only three coral reefs on the west coast of North America, the “aquarium of the world.” Depart from Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas – the only Four Seasons property with a private marina – on a diving expedition to Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, available only to Four Seasons guests. Led by expert guides, you’ll swim alongside hundreds of schooling jacks, mobula rays, sea lions, turtles, whales and bull sharks. The creatures there make up 39% of the world’s total number of species of marine mammals and a third of its marine cetacean species – and you’ll get to experience them all up close.

Leave the road on a private UTV tour through the wilderness of Costa Rica’s Peninsula Papagayo. The expert team of naturalist guides at Papagayo Explorers, the in-house adventure outfitter at Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica, will design a custom immersive experience just for you. Zip around the Palmares Estuary and then over to the northern shore to explore the secluded beaches of Zapotillal and breathtaking ocean views. This is one of the best ways to experience the diverse ecosystems found only in Costa Rica.

“Safari” may be synonymous with the Serengeti, but did you know that it means “journey” in Swahili? And a journey is exactly what you can expect when you escape to Tanzania. Trek across the same land as the earliest humans at Olduvai Gorge, where archaeologists found evidence of their existence, observe wild game while walking through the savannah, or glide across Serengeti skies in a hot-air balloon at sunrise. The Seven Days in Serengeti experience at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti lets you add these extraordinary activities and more to your adventure-of-a-lifetime checklist. Curated by the experts at the Lodge, each itinerary can be fully customized, creating an unforgettable experience that is completely tailored to you.

When you stay at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, you’ll find many ways to take in all that the city holds, including its markets, museums and famous landmarks. But if it’s adventure you seek, then go with a desert safari. There are two options: The Platinum Desert Safari, which includes a falconry performance, camel rides, six-course dinner and a fire show. Or opt for the Desert Thrills Safari and get ready for a thrilling ride on the dunes. Drive in a dune buggy, climb onto a camel or test your balance sandboarding – like snowboarding, but on sand. At the end of the day, unwind over an international dinner complete with entertainment.

Absorb the beauty of the Sonoran Desert’s water landscape from the deck of a giant stand-up paddleboard as you float on Saguaro Lake. Or dig deep and rappel into some of Arizona’s most intricate and breathtaking canyons. At Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, a partnership with REI helps you customize your own adventure. The Sip, Soar and Explore experience – offered only to Four Seasons guests – starts in the air with an aerial tour over the dramatic landscape of Sedona. Then, experience the stunning rock formations up close on a guided hike, followed by lunch and wine tasting at Page Springs Cellars. Whether you choose to take it all in via hot-air balloon, jeep, ATV or mountain bike, your great canyon adventures await.