{"id":120165,"date":"2020-11-22T15:03:07","date_gmt":"2020-11-22T20:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/?p=120165"},"modified":"2021-03-08T14:31:15","modified_gmt":"2021-03-08T19:31:15","slug":"airborne-adventure-travel-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/discover\/airborne-adventure-travel-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways to See the World From the Sky"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"body_block_1\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>Thrill-seekers know the formula for an epic adventure: a little adrenaline, clear skies and the promise of awe-inspiring views. Few things compare with soaring over the Grand Canyon in a helicopter near Las Vegas or catapulting through the atmosphere during a skydiving expedition in Dubai. Of course, not all airborne experiences require nerves of steel. Board the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/aroundtheworld\/\">Four Seasons Jet<\/a> and you\u2019ll see how relaxing a bird\u2019s-eye view can be.<\/p>\n<p>To satisfy all varieties of travellers, we\u2019ve rounded up seven of the world\u2019s most breathtaking destinations and the most exhilarating ways to see them from the sky. From Dubai to Whistler, follow our guide to taking flight.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_2\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<h2>Hot-air ballooning in the Serengeti<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_3\" class=\"section-video body-block video-container content-container small-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-video\">\n<div class=\"fs-video-container video-wrapper\" data-iframe-id=\"vidframe_body_block_3\">\n<p>                   <span class=\"intent-icon ion-ios-play\"><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"icon-play\"><\/span><br \/>\n                        video<br \/>\n                    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"video-screenshot\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/RS5400_970x540.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n                    <\/figure>\n<div class=\"video-object\" data-source=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Balloon-3.mp4\" poster=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/RS5400_970x540.jpg\"][\/video]\">\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9 video-ratio\">\n                        <!-- Embed Begin --><\/p>\n<div style=\"\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]--><br \/>\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-120165-1\"   preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Balloon-3.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Balloon-3.mp4\">https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Balloon-3.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;]                        <!-- Embed End -->\n                    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"asset-share element-share\">\n            <button class=\"btn btn-share collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#image_share_120184\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"image_share_120184\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"icon-share icon-share-arrow\"> <span class=\"share-text\">Share<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n            <\/button><\/p>\n<ul id=\"image_share_120184\" class=\"collapse share-options\" >\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/feed?app_id=998607926923032&#038;display=popup&#038;redirect_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fmagazine.fourseasons.com%2Fclose.html&#038;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php&#038;media=https%3A%2F%2Fdjdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F11%2FRS5400_970x540.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_4\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>Hop aboard a hot-air balloon to see the natural beauty of your surroundings from an ideal vantage point. This gentle <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/serengeti\/services-and-amenities\/safari-adventures\/\">hot-air balloon safari<\/a>, arranged by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/serengeti\">Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti<\/a>, allows for the ultimate scenic view \u2013 an unobstructed 360-degree panorama \u2013 so it\u2019s no wonder hot-air ballooning is a favourite pastime in other wilderness expanses as well, such as the American Southwest. The Serengeti, with its golden savannahs and rich wildlife, may be the world\u2019s best destination to lift off and float the morning away.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"body_block_5_ad\" class=\"section-ad-unit\">\n<div id='fs_magazine_300x250_secondary' style=\"width:300px;margin:auto;\">\n            <script type='text\/javascript'>\n                googletag.cmd.push(function() {\n                    googletag.display('fs_magazine_300x250_secondary');\n                });\n            <\/script>\n        <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div id=\"body_block_6\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<h2>Zip-lining in Costa Rica<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_7\" class=\"body-block body-block-infographic large-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/COS_1100_970x540.jpg\" class=\"infographic-image\" alt=\"Woman rides a zip-line over a lush jungle\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/COS_1100_970x540.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/COS_1100_970x540-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/COS_1100_970x540-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/COS_1100_970x540-360x201.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<div class=\"caption-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"image-block-caption image-caption\">The Witch&#8217;s Rock Canopy Tour sends you flying above the unique dry forests of Papagayo Peninsula, home to rare birds, animals and plants like toucans, monkeys and orchids.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_8\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>Strap into a harness and sail through the jungle canopy of Guanacaste Province on a zip-line tour arranged by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/costarica\">Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo<\/a>. Spot tropical birds, tree frogs and howler monkeys up close, and soar above gorgeous waterfalls as you glide from platform to towering platform. Witch\u2019s Rock Canopy Tour, with its 24 platforms and three suspension bridges, offers some of the best views of Costa Rica\u2019s landscape.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_9\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<h2>Skydiving in Dubai<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_10\" class=\"body-block body-block-infographic small-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"809\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Dubai_640x804.jpg\" class=\"infographic-image\" alt=\"Parachute in Dubai\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Dubai_640x804.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Dubai_640x804-237x300.jpg 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<div class=\"caption-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"image-block-caption image-caption\">Skydive Dubai offers tandem dives with expert instructors as well as a training program for those who wish to take the plunge solo.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_11\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>Ranked a top drop zone, and the host of one of the world\u2019s biggest skydiving championships, Dubai \u2013 home of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/dubaijb\">Four Seasons Resort Jumeirah Beach<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/dubaidifc\/\">Four Seasons Dubai International Financial Centre<\/a> \u2013 draws both experts and beginners with glimmering views of the city skyline and the Arabian Gulf. Flying above the fan-shaped archipelago of Palm Jumeirah is your photo-worthy moment.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_12\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<h2>Touring Maui by helicopter<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_13\" class=\"body-block body-block-infographic large-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/MAU_1535_970x540.jpg\" class=\"infographic-image\" alt=\"A helicopter flies over green peaks in Maui\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/MAU_1535_970x540.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/MAU_1535_970x540-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/MAU_1535_970x540-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/MAU_1535_970x540-360x201.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<div class=\"caption-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"image-block-caption image-caption\">Soar above towering waterfalls and lush rainforests before peering into Haleakala, a dormant volcano that composes 75 percent of Maui.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_14\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>Admire the island&#8217;s green peaks, plunging waterfalls and grand dormant volcano during a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/maui\/experiences\/taste-of-island-life\/\">private helicopter tour<\/a> with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/maui\">Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea<\/a>. Touch down at ONO Organic Farms for a private tour and exotic fruit tasting led by the farm&#8217;s long-time owners. Afterwards, set out to explore the famed town of Hana before returning to the Resort for a personalized multi-course dinner featuring your favourite fruits from the ONO farm.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_15\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<h2>Soaring to natural wonders around Las Vegas<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_16\" class=\"section-video body-block video-container full small-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-video\">\n<div class=\"fs-video-container video-wrapper\" data-iframe-id=\"vidframe_body_block_16\">\n<p>                   <span class=\"intent-icon ion-ios-play\"><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"icon-play\"><\/span><br \/>\n                        video<br \/>\n                    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"video-screenshot\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Vegas_Helicopter_Thumbnail_970x540.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n                    <\/figure>\n<div class=\"video-object\" data-source=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Vegas_Helicopter_3.mp4\">\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9 video-ratio\">\n                        <!-- Embed Begin --><\/p>\n<div style=\"\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-120165-2\"   preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Vegas_Helicopter_3.mp4?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Vegas_Helicopter_3.mp4\">https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Vegas_Helicopter_3.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>                        <!-- Embed End -->\n                    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"asset-share element-share\">\n            <button class=\"btn btn-share collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#image_share_148093\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"image_share_148093\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"icon-share icon-share-arrow\"> <span class=\"share-text\">Share<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n            <\/button><\/p>\n<ul id=\"image_share_148093\" class=\"collapse share-options\" >\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/feed?app_id=998607926923032&#038;display=popup&#038;redirect_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fmagazine.fourseasons.com%2Fclose.html&#038;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php&#038;media=https%3A%2F%2Fdjdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F02%2FVegas_Helicopter_Thumbnail_970x540.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_17\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>Trade bright city lights for a sprawling desert landscape during an experience available exclusively to guests of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/lasvegas\">Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas<\/a>. A private helicopter carries you to the Valley of Fire, Nevada\u2019s oldest and largest state park, where you\u2019ll see rare petroglyphs and sandstone rock formations. Next you\u2019ll venture to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon, following the bend of the Colorado River, and touch down for a private lunch beside one of the world\u2019s seven wonders.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_18\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<h2>Seaplane surfing in the Maldives<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_19\" class=\"body-block body-block-infographic large-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/MAL_1002_970x540.jpg\" class=\"infographic-image\" alt=\"Two surfers dive off of a seaplane into the ocean\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/MAL_1002_970x540.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/MAL_1002_970x540-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/MAL_1002_970x540-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/MAL_1002_970x540-360x201.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<div class=\"caption-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"image-block-caption image-caption\">Tropicsurf guides can help surfers of every skill level drop into world-class waves at Kuda Huraa, situated among the area&#8217;s most celebrated surf breaks.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_20\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>Experience the Indian Ocean from sea and sky during a seaplane surfing excursion with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/maldiveskh\">Four Season Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa<\/a>. You and your surfing guide will board a seaplane and cruise the Maldivian atolls searching for prime waves. When the timing is right, you\u2019ll touch down, dive into crystal blue waters and surf to your heart\u2019s content.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_21\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<h2>Flying Over a Glacier\u00a0in Whistler<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_22\" class=\"body-block body-block-infographic small-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Whistler_970x540.jpg\" class=\"infographic-image\" alt=\"A helicopter landing on a snowy mountaintop in Whistler\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Whistler_970x540.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Whistler_970x540-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Whistler_970x540-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<div class=\"caption-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"image-block-caption image-caption\">Accessible only by helicopter, Whistler&#8217;s remote thermal baths sit amid snowcapped mountains.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_23\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>The Pemberton Backcountry, home to British Columbia\u2019s largest ice field, is both your fly-by scenery and your destination during an exclusive Whistler helicopter tour with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/whistler\">Four Seasons Resort Whistler<\/a>. Touch down for an ice-cave tour, and then soar to the region\u2019s remote hot springs for a private spa experience in dramatic, unlikely place. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/discover\/ice-cave-tour-whistler\"><em>Follow us\u00a0into\u00a0the ice cave and see\u00a0photos from inside this kingdom of cold &gt;<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_24\" class=\"body-block large-body-media body-block-cta-large-body text-class\">\n<div class=\"large-body-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"section-head\">\n<h2 class=\"section-title\">Your Journey Begins Here<\/h2>\n<p>Choose the site of your next adventure and awe-inspiring view.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<picture class=\"cta-image\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/property-feature-image-COS-970x369.jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"369\" 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