World’s Best Skydiving & Bungee Jumping Spots

 

Feel the rush of wind as you leap from dizzying heights in the world’s most spectacular places! From soaring above alpine lakes to plunging over roaring waterfalls, these skydiving and bungee spots offer unforgettable views and heart-stopping thrills. Below we’ve rounded up top destinations – both iconic and off-the-beaten-path – for adventure seekers, complete with exciting highlights and current price estimates to plan your next adrenaline fix.

Skydiving Thrills

Interlaken, Switzerland

Nestled in the Swiss Alps between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, Interlaken is skydiving paradise. Jumping out at ~13,000 ft, you freefall alongside jagged peaks (Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau) with panoramic lake vistas. Operators guarantee a whopping ~45-second freefall before the parachute opens. It’s a true bucket-list jump for alpine scenery lovers.  Price: Tandem jumps “from 4,000m” start around CHF 420 (about USD 460) (photos/videos extra).

Dubai, UAE

Soar above the shimmering cityscape of Dubai and the iconic Palm Jumeirah! Skydive Dubai’s Palm Dropzone sends you plunging from up to 13,000 ft over man-made islands and the Burj Khalifa skyline, while their Desert Dropzone offers a sandy-dune backdrop. The views are utterly unique – you’ll see ocean and skyscrapers on one side, endless Arabian desert on the other. Price: Palm Jumeirah jumps run about AED 2,749 (~USD 750), and desert jumps about AED 2,199 (~USD 600). Both include experienced guides and safety gear (photos/video packages are optional).

Queenstown, New Zealand

Known as the “Adventure Capital,” Queenstown’s scenery makes every jump cinematic. Choose 9,000, 12,000 or 15,000 ft (highest giving ~60 seconds of freefall) above Lake Wakatipu and snow-capped peaks. The dramatic fjord-like lakes and Southern Alps unfurl beneath you as you plummet – it’s literally breathtaking. Price: From NZ$549 (~USD 340) for a 15,000-ft tandem jump. (Lower altitudes are cheaper: NZ$359 at 9,000 ft, NZ$449 at 12,000 ft.)

Franz Josef / Fox Glaciers, New Zealand

For glacier lovers, this Westland tandem jump is epic. You can dive from up to 18,000 ft high into Fox/Franz Josef Glacier country – making it NZ’s highest commercial skydive. In clear weather you see Aoraki/Mt Cook and endless icefields. The freefall is LONG (up to 85 seconds!), set against untouched wilderness. Price: Around NZ$799 (~USD 480) for the 18,000-ft “Kea Jump”. Shorter jumps (10k–16.5k ft) are less, e.g. NZ$529 for 16,500 ft or NZ$429 for 13,000 ft.

Swakopmund, Namibia

Dive over the Namib Desert coastline with the Atlantic crashing below! At this Skeleton Coast dropzone, your 10,000–15,000 ft jumps treat you to golden dunes meeting the blue sea. It’s a stark, otherworldly landscape you won’t find elsewhere. The local jump club keeps things friendly (often with a South African flavor). Price: Roughly NAD 2,100 (~USD 170) for a 10,000-ft tandem, or NAD 2,500 (~USD 200) for 15,000 ft. (Add on ~NAD 600 for an onboard camera pack.)

Cairns, Australia (Great Barrier Reef)

Combine reef-views with freefall! Skydive Cairns lifts you up to 15,000 ft above Tropical North Queensland – on a clear day you spy the Great Barrier Reef reefs, rainforest and Coral Sea below. The jump is fast (200 km/h) and the landing right in Cairns city. Price: about A$349 (≈USD 235) for a 15,000-ft tandem (note: prices often fluctuate with deals). This Aussie spot is conveniently located and offers a reef-focused twist on the skydiving rush.

Bungee Adrenaline

Macau Tower, China – “World’s Highest” (233m)

Leap off the world-famous Macau Tower (233m, about 764 ft) for a Guinness-record jump. At 6 seconds of freefall, you’ll see the whole city skyline tumble into view. It’s thrillingly vertigo-inducing – and utterly safe thanks to AJ Hackett’s systems. Price: The full jumping experience runs roughly USD 360(HKD 2,800+) including all fees (photos/video are typically bundled or extra). This one-of-a-kind drop is a must for big-time thrill seekers – and yes, it’s higher than any other commercial bungy in the world!

Victoria Falls Bridge – Zimbabwe/Zambia (111m)

Jump off the historic Bridge over the Zambezi with the spectacular Victoria Falls thundering in the background! At 111m, it’s not the tallest, but the scenery is unmatched: the Falls’ rainbow mist below is more awe-inspiring than the height itself. This is probably the most scenic bungee in the world. You plummet 4 seconds down toward the swirling gorge. Price: About US$173 per person (children 15+ only). The price includes the jump and bus shuttle from town, with optional videos/photos extra.

Verzasca Dam, Switzerland (220m)

This massive dam – famous from the James Bond GoldenEye scene – offers Europe’s tallest bungy (220m). The setting in Ticino’s verdant Verzasca Valley is cinematic: stone dam walls, emerald water below, lush mountains all around. Price: Adult jumps are CHF 255 (~USD 280) (student rate ~CHF 195). It’s pricey but historic: one jump, one legendary view. Jumps run April–Oct (the dam doesn’t operate year-round), and safety is top-tier (use licensed outfits like “007 Bungy”).

Bloukrans Bridge, South Africa (216m)

Brave the highest commercial bungee in Africa – at 216m off a Garden Route highway bridge. You’ll freefall over a steep forested gorge with the rugged coast just beyond. It’s an old-school adventure run by Face Adrenalin (formerly “Bloukrans Bungy”). Price: Around ZAR 1,000 (~USD 55–60) per jump(they allow only 1st jumps now; photos/video cost extra). This is a classic to-do for any bungy list. The scenery is wild – forest and sea meet in a way unique to South Africa.

Queenstown, NZ – Kawarau & Nevis Bridges

Return to Queenstown for its world-famous bungy spots. At Kawarau Bridge (43m), you’re leaping into a clear river gorge – the original commercial bungy in the world (A.J. Hackett’s first). Kawarau offers optional “water touch” jumps (if river levels cooperate) and is great for first-timers. Price: NZ$320 (~US$190) per jump (includes bus, video, T-shirt). A bit further out in the Nevis Valley is Nevis Bungy (134m) – the highest in New Zealand. Here you bungee 8.5 seconds through a wilderness canyon. Price: NZ$395 (~US$235) (includes 4WD bus access, photos, etc.). Both are jaw-dropping jumps with Queenstown’s mountains all around.

Bhote Koshi River (The Last Resort), Nepal (160m)

Hidden amid the Himalayas just a few hours from Kathmandu lies The Last Resort, home to Nepal’s biggest bungy jump (160m). You jump from a suspension bridge into the Bhote Koshi Gorge, with rushing river below and dramatic green peaks around. The freefall (about 5s) is the longest in Asia. Price: About US$100–120 for foreigners (locals ~10,000 NPR). This Nepal jump is relatively new, but it’s already legendary among thrill-seekers for its Himalayan backdrop. (They also offer giant swings and jungle stays at the site.)

Rishikesh, India (Ganges Gorge – 83m)

For something a little different, India’s Rishikesh bungy sits 83m over the Ganges river valley. It’s smaller than the others above, but what you lose in height you gain in cultural mystique: you freefall above a jungle-topped gorge, framed by hills and temples. Price: Around ₹3,700 (about USD 45)for the standard jump (video very optional here). This family-run spot (Jumpin Heights) is calm and scenic. It’s perfect as an adventurous add-on to a trip in the spiritual foothills of the Himalaya.

Each of these spots delivers pure adrenaline and unforgettable scenery – whether it’s snowy peaks under your wings or a roaring waterfall at your feet. Always check weight/age limits and book ahead if you can (they fill up fast in peak season!). But rest assured: all operators cited above are reputable and safety-focused. Now grab your courage (and parachute!) and make one of these thrill-ride dreams come true.

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