Spending a lot of time with your friends can make finding things to do challenging. You want to do something new, adventurous, and a lot of fun. As an ex-zipline guide, I have many ideas that come to mind when it comes to adventurous recommendations.
Not all of us consider “adventure” to be the same thing, some of us may want to jump out of an airplane, while others just want to head to the local axe throwing facility to enjoy a night out.
Being adventurous is subjective; what constitutes adventurous behavior can vary from person to person. That’s why my list has been pieced together with everyone’s best interests in mind.
Let’s take a look at 99 adventurous things to do with your friends!
1. Ziplining
I was a zipline guide for five years of my life, so I think it makes sense to start it off with ziplining. Ziplining is the perfect adventure you and your friends need to try. No matter if you are young and energetic or you are retired, a good zipline tour is an amazing experience. I have done tours with many 80-year-olds!
Many people think ziplining is the ultimate thrill, and I think it depends on the zipline tour you choose to go on. Some ziplines are the most beautiful experiences out there; you get to zip smoothly across a cable as you soar above a beautiful waterfall, forest, or mountainside, taking in the views as your tour guides do all the work for you.
Some tours are a thrill ride, don’t get me wrong. You can book ziplines where you reach heights hundreds of feet off the ground and thousands of feet in ziplining distance. Some of these ziplines even reach speeds up to 100mph, like the fastest zip in the world “Velocity” in the UK.
Book a tour with your friends, I promise you that it will be a load of fun.
See more activities like ziplining in our “19 Activities Like Ziplining to Do With Your Friends” here.
2. Axe Throwing
Another adventurous activity that is perfect for gathering up a squad of your friends is axe throwing. It has become such a popular activity over the last few years that I think it deserves to be placed extremely high on this list.
I have been axe-throwing a couple of times, it is sort of like throwing darts but much more extreme. You get to take an axe, throw it back over your head, then release it with a forward throw. You basically get to unleash your inner beast with this activity.
If you love axe throwing, read “19 Activities like Axe Throwing to Do With Your Friends” here.
3. Indoor Skydiving
I am placing indoor skydiving ahead of regular skydiving because it is much more accessible. iFly is the most popular indoor skydiving facility worldwide; they are located in most major cities in the USA, making it the perfect activity for you to book with friends.
Indoor skydiving is a safer alternative to traditional skydiving, providing a similar freefall sensation through large high-tech wind tunnels that blow wind at speeds of 150-180 mph! Your indoor flights last 50-120 seconds per flight, depending on what you have booked.
iFly sessions are one of a kind; you can book packages such as birthday events that allow up to 13 people per booking. There are also group deals where you can have 6-12 people in your group. Also, you can book smaller groups too, you just have to pay individually, so don’t let group size hold you back.
Read more about what indoor skydiving is all about here in our full detailed guide.
4. Go-Karting
If you like to take control and compete directly against your friends, go-karting is a thrilling adventure for you. With modern go-karts and tracks built today, you can reach speeds as high as 50-60mph in some recreational go-karts. Superkarts driven by professionals actually go as fast as 140 mph, but that’s not what you will rent at the local race track.
Booking a go-karting session with your friends is a lot of fun! I remember racing my friends, and it was thrilling trying to go as fast as I could to win, but I also laughed the entire race because it was somehow hilarious.
Speeding around each corner is worth making your way to a go-karting facility; plus if you are competitive, racing is one of the best ways to win bragging rights.
See our related post “17 Activities Like Go-Karting to Do With Your Friends” here.
5. Ropes Courses
If you like ziplining or indoor rock climbing, then mixing them together, you get a ropes course. Built with dozens of mentally and physically challenging obstacles, a ropes course offers a place for you and your friends to get some good exercise while doing an extremely adventurous activity.
When I worked at a zipline, we had a 3 level ropes course. People of all ages and sizes would pull up with their squads. Whenever people finished, they always left with a smile, they felt accomplished to complete the challenge!
From ziplines, rope climbs, tire swings, spider nets, and other tough obstacles, ropes courses can bring you and your friends together. Pushing one another through each challenge makes it one of the perfect adventures you can do together.
6. Electric Scooter Rentals
In recent years electric scooters have been showing up around every corner you walk around, especially in larger cities. People just love to cruise around on them for fun, or to get to and from work; some people are even delivering your food on them.
I always wondered how much fun they would be, I was walking downtown Halifax and saw one you could rent. Beep, beep, beep, my payment information was taken and I got to give it a go.
These things can rip! They are extremely fun, and dangerous making them a great adventure for you and your friends to try. Rent them out for a few hours and explore locations you have never been to before!
7. Bungee Jumping
If you want to be extremely adventurous, bungee jumping is the activity for you and your wild friend group. I know most of my friends would say “heck no”, and I don’t blame them. Bungee jumping is a crazy sport!
You will be placed in a harness, either a body harness or also with an ankle harness. If you get an ankle harness, that means you can jump head first; that’s a thrill. As you are harnessed up, you make yourself to a ledge or a platform, and then the operators connect the bungee cord to your harness.
You will then take the leap and freefall anywhere from 100 feet to 500 feet, sometimes more, depending on the location. There are similar jumps where you don’t connect to a bungee, but you freefall on a controlled line, reaching speeds of 40mph. The most popular in the USA is the SkyJump in Las Vegas.
If you like bungee jumping, see “10 Activities Like Bungee Jumping for Thrill Seekers” here.
8. Skydiving
Finally, traditional skydiving is on the list. If you and your friends are looking for one of the ultimate thrills, skydiving is one of the most adventurous things you can do on planet earth.
If you didn’t know, humans are not natural flyers, but skydiving makes flying possible. Anyone can suit up as a tandem jumper and hop out of a plane 10,000 feet above the ground. This means you and your crazy friends can get together and book a jump at your local skydiving dropzone.
Skydiving, you get to see the world from above; the views are like nothing else. You jump, then fall for 50 seconds or so until your parachute opens up. These 50 seconds will make the adrenaline rush through your veins more than anything you have ever done. Doing this with friends makes it an even better overall experience, cracking that beer after landing is unmatchable.
Like skydiving? Check out my related post, “25 Activities Like Skydiving for Adrenaline Junkies” here.
9. Whitewater Rafting
Whitewater rafting is typically what thrill seekers turn to when they want something that will give them a nice adrenaline dump in the water.
It is much more than just riding an inflatable raft through choppy waters; you get to team up with a group and work together to hustle through the unpredictable whitewater. The uncertainty, rapid movements, and extreme water pressure make whitewater rafting a wild adventure for a group of friends.
Choosing to go with all your pals is great, but if you don’t have a large group, you can always try whitewater kayaking as you get a similar thrill, but you each get a kayak to yourself.
If you like whitewater rafting and want to see more water sports see “10 Activities Like Whitewater Rafting for Thrill Seekers” here.
10. Slacklining
Slacklining involves walking on a flat webbing or rope that’s anchored between two points. This is great activity that you and your friends can post up at the local park and hang out all day. It’s also a way to test your balance and coordination, where you can challenge or support each other as a group.
Once you get really good at slacklining at the park, you can start to increase the overall thrill of the sport. You can anchor the two points over higher areas such as canyons, rivers, and anything alike. This is what you can call highlining, as you are super high-up.
You are often strapped in during highlining, which makes it quite the adventure that you and your friends can enjoy together.
11. Rock Climbing
Rock climbing is a great way to challenge yourself and your friends physically and mentally. Whether you try indoor climbing at gyms and local facilities or attempt to scale outdoor cliffs and boulders, teamwork is involved. This makes celebrating each other’s successful climbs exciting, which turns into lasting memories.
Outdoor climbing is a great way to get outside and explore nature. You can combine climbing with long hikes and camping. If you want to get crazy, you can even camp out while hanging off a cliff. To read more about this activity, jump to number 58 which is portaledging, aka cliff camping.
Check out my related post “10 Activities Like Rock Climbing For Adventure Seekers” here.
12. Giant Swings
If you love the adrenaline rush from bungee jumping, giant swings will also provide you with a similar rush. It’s a controlled free-fall, similar to the SkyJump, where you and your friends can swing at heart-pounding heights.
Some swings, like the Nevis Swing, allow you to jump tandem with a friend. You will want a friend on the Nevis Swing as you go a full 300m arc in the sky. It is the most famous giant swing in the world, probably because it is an insane attraction!
The collective screams and laughter make giant swings an unforgettable adventure for a group of thrill-seeker friends.
13. Parasailing
If you are looking for a beautiful experience with a slight bit of thrill, parasailing is the option I recommend.
The sport allows you and your friends to fly through the sky while connected by rope to a boat. Typically, you can tandem up and ride in groups of up to 3-4 people at a time, but a larger group can book the same time and head out on the boat together, you will just have to break up into flying groups.
Parasailing gives you spectacular views of the coastlines, and often these parasailing companies are located on some of the most beautiful coasts in the world. Enjoy the warm wind blowing through your hair as you and your friends enjoy the calm flight. For a little more thrill some companies will dip your feet in the water!
14. ATV/UTV Tours
ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) or UTV (Utility Task Vehicle) tours allow you to explore off-road trails in new places with your friends. It’s like go-karting but with the added fun of rugged terrain, where you may get dirty and stuck.
The group excitement and exploration make it an extremely thrilling adventure, perfect for those looking to combine both speed and nature.
I have done a handful of these style tours in Mexico and the Dominican Republic, there is nothing like riding an ATV to a hidden cenote where you can jump in the clearest of blue waters with your group.
15. Rollercoasters
I have gone on many rollercoasters as my girlfriend loves them. However, the large ones actually scare me. It must be the g-forces on them because I black out and pass out sometimes, lol. But besides that, I do enjoy them, I just wish I wouldn’t pass out!
Hitting a theme park with your friends for rollercoaster rides is a classic adventure. With various types of rollercoasters, from inversions to high-speed launches, the shared screams and laughter create an unforgettable bonding experience. Plus, comparing reactions by looking at the photos that cameras take of you mid-flight adds to the amusement.
16. Canyoning or Caving
Canyoning and caving offer some unimaginable adventures; some of my favorite tours I have ever done were caving tours. As I already mentioned, I have gone to cenotes in Mexico, and they are caves that are filled with crystal clear waters, perfect for swimming and exploring. I highly recommend these adventures, as Mexico has over 6000 of them.
While canyoning involves you and your friends navigating through canyons using techniques like rappelling and swimming, finding waterfalls and natural swimming pools is amazing to experience; climbing to and from them is what makes it a true adventure.
Both require teamwork and compared to a hike it can be considered an epic exploration, they are often compared to rock climbing but with added mystery and excitement.
17. Extreme Water Slides
Water slides in general, are pretty extreme, but finding a water park that provides large slides you and your friends can cruise down is tons of fun.
Extreme water slides provide a wet and wild ride perfect for cooling off with friends during the intense summer heat. Experience the steep drops to twisting turns; these slides offer a thrilling yet refreshing adventure. It’s like whitewater rafting, but with a more controlled adrenaline rush, and you know where the slide is going, unlike the rapids.
18. Camping
Camping is a great combination of relaxation and adventure, you get the chance to reconnect with nature and of course your friends. Whether hiking, sitting around a campfire, or stargazing, camping encourages bonding with your pals and provides a break from the modern digital world we are all stuck in.
No matter how you want to experience camping, just get out and explore the outdoors with your friends. I know you will have the time of your life.
19. Snowmobile Rental/Tours
I grew up in Newfoundland and have driven snowmobiles hundreds of times, these machines are a thrill. Boondocking in fresh deep powder is so much fun, this means turning in deep powder, and your machine is tilted as you sink into the deep into the snow. It is so satisfying that it makes me miss it like crazy!
Snowmobile tours offer a fun way to explore snow-covered mountains and areas you likely would never get to yourself. Getting out with a group of friends, taking snacks to cook over an outdoor fire, having a cold refreshing drink in the mountains, there’s nothing that compares in terms of winter adventure.
Take some skis too, you can have one friend bring you back and forth to the top of a hill for a fun freestyle skiing adventure.
Read my related post “19 Adventurous Winter Activities for Thrill Seekers” here.
20. Trampoline Park
Trampoline parks can be a lot of fun. I learned to do a backflip at these types of facilities!
These parks are indoor spaces filled with trampolines, foam pits, obstacles, and more. It is a great place for a bouncy and fun-filled adventure with a group of buddies. Playing a game of dodgeball at these places is a lot of fun too!
Unlike all the traditional sports out there, trampoline parks and gymnastic facilities add an extra dimension of excitement, making it a great choice for an energetic get-together.
21. Cliff Diving/Jumping
When I add cliff diving, I want you to think small initially. Don’t go and jump off a huge unknown cliff and get yourself hurt. I mostly mean find a local swimming hole and jump off some rocks into some deep known water.
I grew up going to a number of these and it’s the main reason I love swimming adventures. Natural swimming holes are a great place to head off with a group of buddies for the day, take some snacks and enjoy! The scenery is what makes the adventure the best.
Cliff diving is an adrenaline rush; jumping in the air for a few seconds is wild! The time before you hit the surface of the water is thrilling and reminds me of some of my favorite adventures with my friends growing up.
22. Scuba Diving or Snorkeling
Explore the unknown underwater worlds with your friends through scuba diving or snorkeling. While scuba diving plunges you into deeper places with unique marine life, snorkeling provides a more relaxed exploration near the surface. Both are a lot of fun and give you the adventure satisfaction you might be looking for.
Scuba diving requires proper training, so you and your friends could get your scuba diving certificates together!
23. Paragliding
Looking for another flying activity? Paragliding is one that mixes skydiving and parasailing together. At extreme heights like skydiving, but slower speeds like parasailing, grab your paraglider and set off into the skies.
Paragliding lets you and your friends glide through the air, enjoying panoramic views of some of the most beautiful places in the world.
Paragliding allows a longer flight than skydiving and parasailing too, with thermals an ridge lifts, you can lift up higher in the sky and keep going! The paragliding experience is one you and your friends can brag about for the rest of your lives.
Read my related post “13 Activities Like Paragliding for Thrill Seekers” here.
24. Bumper Cars or Bumper Boats
Bumper cars and bumper boats add a playful twist to driving, plus you are guaranteed to laugh uncontrollably as these activities are hilarious!
Behind the wheel of a bumper car or boat, you are now allowed to collide with each other without consequence. I promise laughter and some friendly competition will arise… These two activities provide lighthearted entertainment and are perfect for friends looking for a bit less-intense thrills.
25. Sports Car Driving Experience on a Race Track
Many cities in the USA offer racecar track experiences, which provide a wild thrill. If you and your friends like cars, this is a must-do experience!
You will feel the roar of a sports car’s engine as you cruise on a professional race track. Unlike go-karting, this experience puts you in the driver’s seat of high-performance vehicles, letting you unleash the true speed and power a full-size supercar offers. The excitement of controlling a luxury sports car adds a one-of-a-kind thrill to this friendly adventure.
26. Segway Rentals/Tours
Similar to electric scooter rentals, segway tours provide a unique way to explore a new city and scenic areas with your group of friends. Effortlessly gliding along pathways, you’ll enjoy sights from a perspective you would not have imagined.
This less-intense adventure offers a mix of fun and discovery, making it a delightful alternative to the traditional walking tours that take up hours of your day.
27. Hiking
Hiking seems like a basic activity to add to the list, but choosing the right hike makes for a wild adventure. You get to see things you would only see in a photograph.
Hiking offers various levels of challenge too; from easy trails to trekking mountains, you get to test your and your friend’s limits. What’s great about hiking is that the difficulty does not necessarily relate to the scenery you get to experience visually. Easy hikes can provide some of the most beautiful views in the world!
28. Bubble Soccer
Bubble soccer is soccer but played while you are wearing an inflatable bubble suit, this leads to hilarious bounces, body checks, and tumbles against your friends. Combining sports with quirky fun, bubble soccer turns a friendly match into a laughter-filled adventure. It’s a hilarious way to enjoy physical activity and some fun competition with your group of friends.
29. Mini Golf
Mini golf is not exactly an extreme sport by any means, but it brings out the thrill in friendly competition. With bizarre obstacles and themes, you get to make trick shot after trick shot, amazing your friends with your mini-putt skills.
It’s a relaxing game that anyone can enjoy, making it perfect for all friend groups. Make some friendly bets at the beginning, like whoever loses buys the first round of drinks.
If you love mini golf you need to see my 19 Activities Like Mini Golf post here.
30. Jet Ski Rentals
If you are looking for a wild time on the water, you and your friends need to rent some Jet skis. I do own a pair of jet skis, but renting them in a new location is a whole new experience. One time I was on a cruise with my family; when we stopped in the Bahamas, we rented a few machines. This was my favorite time on jet skis!
We coasted around the island and the scenery was amazing, I saw huge mansions! The waves were massive, and it was like hitting off huge jumps. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good water thrill ride!
Jet skis reach exhilarating speeds, hitting waves is thrilling, and you can even do water sports like water skiing too! You can also rent a multi-seater jet ski to sit 1-3 people per machine.
31. Laser Tag
A fun group activity with friends for all ages is Laser Tag. This action sport is a game where you shoot a laser gun at the opponent’s special vest. It can detect your lasers hitting, causing them to “die”, either temporarily or for the remainder of that game.
Many laser tag facilities today have evolved the game as technology has made it much better. Along with physical facility upgrades too, a game of laser tag is physically demanding and requires ream strategy to win. It is a great way to bring a large friend group together, make teams, and battle until the end.
Read our related post “16 Activities like Laser Tag to Do with Your Friends” here.
32. Flyboarding
If you want to feel like you are flying with a jetpack, you need to try flyboarding. You and your friends can book individual sessions and watch each other wipe out hard into the water.
Using water jet propulsion from a jet ski, water shoots into a tube from the jet ski, it eventually reaches your Flyboard and shoots all the water out of the bottom under your feet. This will propel you into the air as if you are flying.
Flyboards can go as high as 70 feet in the air; obviously not recommended for us beginners, but that’s pretty crazy.
Read all you need to know about what flyboarding is and how it works here.
33. Surfing
Go catch some waves with your friends surfing, feel that rush of riding ocean swells with your buds. Whether you’re a regular surfer or just a beginner, go out into the water and have a good time.
Surfing is a popular sport for those who live on coastlines, so inland people may have never given it a try. Take a road trip, grab a wetsuit, get to the coast, and get surfing! You and your friends will have the best time!
34. FlowRider Sesh
If you really can’t get to the ocean to go surfing, that’s ok. That’s why FlowRiders exist! These large wave machines make it possible to get a similar surfing experience. They have become extremely popular over the recent years, you will see them at resorts, cruise ships, and some famous beaches across the world.
Take turns with your friends and learn new tricks together; FlowRider machines are designed to be thrilling and make an adventure for everyone around.
Learn how much a FlowRiders wave machine costs here.
35. Pitch & Putt
Pitch & Putt is simply a relaxed form of real golf; instead of long par 4s and 5s, you get mini par 3s on each hole. Expect to play 50-110 yards a hole. It is really great for friends who are not great at golf but want to get out for a bit of adventure.
There are many pitch and putt courses that are beautiful courses and offer a great golfing experience. I live in Vancouver, BC, and the Stanley Park Pitch & Putt is stunning! It gets busy and it is a great friends activity on weeknights.
36. Paintball
Paintball places friends against each other in a strategic and high-energy gun battle. Teams must work together, strategize, and outmaneuver opponents without getting splattered with paint. The excitement and thrill of not wanting to take a bullet to the body makes it a wonderful experience for someone looking to be a bit adventurous.
Paintball is the perfect sport for people to get out of their comfort zone and play a game that requires a lot of physical effort. If you have never played before, its a game everyone needs to play at least once.
Read our related post “10 Activities like Paintball to Do with Your Friends” here.
37. Kayaking/Canoeing
A little less extreme than whitewater rafting and whitewater kayaking, regular kayaking and canoeing offer a pleasant adventure on the water. It is the best way to connect with nature and your surrounding, as it is super peaceful rowing your boat in a quiet remote area.
You can rent or buy a kayak, I have 2, and they are always used in the summertime at our family cottage.
38. Mountain Biking
Mountain biking provides a thrilling ride through tough terrains. You and your friends can test their skills on new trails, enjoying the adrenaline rush as you gather speed and skinny across a tree ladder that is only a foot wide.
You can travel to popular destinations that offer mountain biking lifts to the tops and trails dedicated to safe riding. A great location that comes to my mind is Whistler Mountain in British Columbia. I saw some crazy tricks when I visited Whistler last summer; amazing what the trails look like.
If you and your friends can bike, I would make some time to mountain bike! It is great exercise and a thrilling sport anyone can learn to do.
39. Downhill Skiing/Snowboarding
If you have never gone skiing or snowboarding, you should really try to book a ski trip. Hitting the slopes with your friends for a downhill rushing adventure is always a blast. The rush of gliding down snow-covered mountains, combined with stunning mountain views, makes for an exciting and social winter adventure.
I had a season pass, and plan to get another this season, at Cypress Mountain in Vancouver. Being able to head up whenever you want with your good friends after a great snowfall is perfect. Getting outside and exploring new trails is an adventure worth every penny.
Many ski resorts also offer many great summer activities! Read our related post “10 Exciting Summer Activities at Ski Resorts” here.
40. Escape Room Challenges
Looking for a mental challenge, rather than a physical one? Work together in an escape room, where you can solve puzzles and decipher clues to break free! The shared challenge makes for a great team-building exercise, delivering a unique and exciting adventure with all of your friends.
Most large cities now offer numerous escape rooms and related activities you can search for online locally.
41. Hot Air Balloon Ride
If you and your friends are looking or a heights adventure, hot air ballooning is the pick. You get the opportunity to float high above scenic landscapes, experiencing peacefulness and breathtaking views, similar to skydiving or paragliding.
Hot air balloons are ideal for special occasions or simply sharing a magical experience together. Typically hot air balloons can carry about 5-10 people, making them perfect for a group of friends.
42. Ice Skating
I grew up in Canada playing ice hockey, and I will never skip a chance to go out for a skate on the ice. I do my best to get on the ice once a week to skate and shoot pucks, just because it is so fun and great exercise.
Taking a group of friends ice skating is an adventure, especially for beginner skaters. Skating is challenging to learn, but it’s fun to learn, so it is still a great activity to do with your friends.
If you ever have the opportunity to skate on a fully frozen lake or pond, I recommend it. Some cool places I have skated were Lake Louise, frozen rivers in Canada, and NHL rinks.
43. Volcano Boarding
For the extreme thrill-seekers’ friend groups, volcano boarding down a volcano’s slopes offers a truly once-in-a-lifetime adventure. The speed, terrain, and unique setting make it an unparalleled experience to share with your crazy friends.
Volcano boarding is when you ride a sled/board down the side of a volcano. You’re boarding through toxic ash and soot, so proper gear is typically provided by the tour company.
If you want to learn more about volcano boarding and see some videos, read my full volcano boarding guide here.
44. Fishing
I grew up in Newfoundland, a place where fishing is extremely popular. I was lake fishing since I can remember, and I started salmon fishing when I was in my teens. Fishing is a sport that is peaceful, and you get to spend valuable time outside with the people you care most about.
That is why it’s on this list; gather your friends and prepare for a fun fishing trip. On these trips, you get to see beautiful rivers, lakes, and the of course, the ocean. Fishing trips are adventure trips in the outdoors; they are some of the most amazing trips you can book together with pals.
45. Horseback Riding
Get exploring with your buddies on the trails while riding a horse, enjoying nature and the beautiful connection with these majestic animals. Whether you ride in the countryside or on a challenging mountain trail, horseback riding adds a touch of adventure to any outing with friends.
46. Ninja Warrior Obstacle Courses
Test your and all your friends’ agility and strength on a Ninja Warrior obstacle course. Challenge to see who can complete the course fastest or simply enjoy pushing their personal limits. It’s a fun adventure that pushes you to do things you may have never thought was possible.
47. Reverse Bungee Jumps
I have already added bungee jumping and giant rope swings, but a reverse bungee is something I couldn’t forget.
Experience the thrill of being catapulted upwards in a contraption with a friend. Unlike traditional bungee jumping, this sends you toward the sky, reaching high g-forces. It is a unique and exhilarating experience, even for the most extreme people.
48. Helicopter Tours
See the city or some beautiful landscapes from above while flying on a helicopter tour. Experiencing such views with your friends adds a special touch to sightseeing, offering a fresh perspective on familiar or new locations.
Getting in a helicopter is adventurous; the ride is thrilling! It’s loud, high up, and the motion a helicopter makes is like nothing else.
49. Stand-Up Paddleboards (SUP)
Stand-up paddleboarding is a fun way for friends to explore lakes, rivers, or coastal waters. Rent some boards or borrow from friends and get paddling. You can relax and paddle together, choose to race, or even try SUP yoga for a relaxing and adventurous day on the water.
50. Play Spikeball
Looking for a competitive game to play with your friends? If so, Spikeball is a thrilling game for you and your buddies.
Spikeball is a fast-paced game that’s easy to learn with a group. It’s perfect for the beach or at the park, you can pretty much set up wherever you have a bit of space to run around. It is an active game that quickly becomes a friendly competition.
51. Roller Skating
Finding a local spot to throw on your roller skates, dance around, and enjoy the music in your ears is a fun little adventure with your friends. Roller skating offers a nostalgic experience, whether it’s at a retro roller rink or on a nice smooth path in the city, its an activity most of us will have no trouble with.
Choose to glide around freely, or you and your friends can race each other for some friendly competition. Or have a roller skating dance-off, making one of your friends the judge!
Love the idea of roller skating? Read our full post of “10 Activities Like Roller Skating to Do With Your Friends” here.
52. Disc Golf
Disc golf is a combination of both golf and frisbee; what’s great is that it’s a game that’s accessible for all skill levels. Navigate through beautiful outdoor courses, aim for targets, and enjoy your friendly competition with your friends.
If you like pitch & putt you will have no trouble enjoying a good round of disc golf!
53. Pickleball
A newer, but extremely popular sport being played called pickleball is a huge hit for friends of all ages. Pickleball is a mix of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. It is a fast-paced, smaller-court game where you hit a hollow ball back and forth using a unique paddle.
What makes pickleball so popular is that it is such an easy sport to pick up and play today, it provides your friends with a friendly competitive game where everyone gets great exercise. Get to your local pickleball court today!
54. Go to an Amusement Park
I already mentioned rollercoasters, but Amusement parks in general are a great adventure for a group of friends. You can head to a local amusement park, or get crazy and book a trip to disney! Some popular amusement parks in the USA are Six Flags, Seaworld, Busch Gardens, and many more across the country.
These parks are filled with wild rides, amusing games, and attractions that keep you busy. Amusement parks provide you and your friends with endless excitement. Riding roller coasters or winning prizes, a day at an amusement park get your adrenaline rushing and create lasting memories with all of your close friends.
55. Kitesurfing/Kiteboarding
Harnessing the power of the wind, kitesurfing and kiteboarding offer an adrenaline rush as you skim across the water. With jumps and tricks, this exciting sport provides thrilling moments shared with friends.
56. Land Windsurfing
Land windsurfing, some know it as wind skateboarding, dirt windsurfing, or street windsurfing, is a sport that lets you glide across firm land on a wheeled board (modified longboard or skateboard) propelled by the wind. Connected to your board is a sail that catches the wind, to help you move. Your hands hold on to this piece to help you turn and maneuver.
It’s an exhilarating experience you and your friends can partake in by heading to a beach, park, dirt road, or dry lake bed; it offers a new perspective on windsurfing.
57. Hang Gliding
Very similar to paragliding, you get a sport called hang gliding. The idea is similar; you take off with your hang glider into the skies for a beautiful flight experience. Hang gliders don’t get a comfy seat; you lay face forward, suspended, looking straight down at the earth.
A hang glider is a triangular shape, which is much faster than a paragliding parachute system. You get to cruise in the air like a mini plane when hang gliding.
Feel the freedom of flight with your friends when hang gliding. Soar in the clouds just like a bird; you’ll experience breathtaking views and the thrill of unpowered flight, creating memories that will last your entire life.
58. Portaledging (Cliff Camping)
For the adventurous friends, portaledging, or cliff camping, offers an overnight experience like you would never ever imagine. You are suspended on the side of a cliff, you’ll sleep in specialized tents, and get to experience awe-inspiring views. It is a unique experience that only certain friends will approve of. If you don’t mind heights this option could be for you!
59. Water Skiing
If you enjoy watersports, then water skiing is a thrill you and your friends would love to try. It is a challenging sport for first timers, getting up into the water takes a couple of tries. However, if you can ski on snow you can ski on water.
Getting to glide across a fresh flat body of water is a satisfying experience, having you and your friends there cheering each other on is what makes it even better. Skimming across the water on water skis, feeling the wind and water spray as you laugh with your friends is invigorating! Knowing of the possibility of crashing makes the ride that much more intense.
60. Mountaineering
Looking for an adventurous challenge for you and your friends? You may want to check out mountaineering, it is all about climbing mountains one way or another. Getting your group together to climb a mountain is a wild adventure. Your experience with nature, the views you see, and the overall bonding time is the perfect activity.
Feel the sense of accomplishment as you make it to the top, take a deep breath, high-five your pals, and just take it all in from the summit.
61. Skateboarding or Longboarding
If you love action sports and the thrill of performing tricks, you and your friends should start skating! Whether its skateboarding at a skate park or on the streets or longboarding around town, the experience of riding a board with wheels is a fun adventure.
I grew up riding skateboards, scooters, bikes, and everything you could. I made many great friends doing so; I highly recommend skateboarding as it is a great way to bond with current friends and make new ones.
62. Storm Chasing
For the truly adventurous, storm chasing offers the thrill of finding severe weather and going after it! Experience the awe and excitement of nature’s power with your friends, its a good idea to be guided by professionals until you understand how it all works. The last thing I would want to do is send you into a tornado.
63. Motorcycle Ride
Take to the open road on a motorcycle ride with your group of friends, feeling the freedom and connection with the landscape around you. Whether you choose a scenic ride or a motorcycle tour, riding together creates a bond unlike any other, especially for those who share a love for the road.
You can also get together a group of dirt biker friends and hit the trails. It is the same concept, and you’ll see some pretty amazing things in trails worldwide.
64. Ice Climbing
For those who love climbing, but want to make it more of a challenge, you need to try ice climbing. Ascend frozen waterfalls and icy cliffs with an ice axe. It is an extreme winter sport that requires a lot of skill and even more courage; it is a unique climbing activity in that you and your climbing friends can work as a team to conquer thrilling climbs.
65. Parkour
Looking to leap, climb, and vault through urban landscapes? Then you and your friends may want to get adventurous and try parkour. Explore your city differently, challenging yourself and your friends to master wild movements and overcome bizarre obstacles.
Parkour is super physically demanding, but as a beginner, you can take it slow to slowly gain the strength and courage to try new tricks.
66. Sandboarding
Similar to volcano boarding, but not as extreme, is sandboarding. You can ride down sand dunes on a board. Like snowboarding but you get to ride on sand, and the weather is not nearly as cold. If you have a sand dune near you then make it an adventure for the day and try sandboarding. If you don’t have one nearby, maybe pack up a backpack and travel to the nearest one!
67. Sledding
Sledding down a snow-covered hill brings out the child in everyone. Whether on a designated hill or a local tubing slope, sliding your way in the snow during the winter is a delight that friends of all ages can enjoy.
You can build jumps, race one another, have a winter fire, build snowmen, or anything related. You can make a day quite adventurous just by going outside to slide down a hill!
68. Wakeboarding
Wakeboarding is when you ride the waves behind a boat, performing tricks and jumps. If you are a beginner or expert, friends can share the thrill on the water no matter what. Enjoy learning how to wakeboard, sitting in the boat listening to tunes, or just swimming in the lake. Boat days and water sports are a great way to get adventurous with your close friends.
69. Zero Gravity Flight
Experience the sensation of weightlessness with a zero-gravity flight. Float and tumble in a specially designed aircraft, enjoying a unique and otherworldly experience with your friends. I remember seeing Logan Paul do this, you get in a plane, and it basically goes up and down quickly, then you are floating for a brief period. It’s crazy cool!
The company that does it is called Zero-G, you can read all about the flight on their website and even book a seat. Beware, the cost of the experience is in the thousands of dollars.
70. Jet Boating
Jet boating delivers a high-speed exciting adventure on the water. Race across waves, enjoying the adrenaline rush and the laughter from everyone during such a thrilling ride. Speed boat tours, jet boats, no matter what you get on, these tours offer a thrill an also an experience to see some pretty spectacular things from the water.
Many boat tours combine other activities like snorkeling, ATV rides, and more. So bundle them up and enjoy the adventure together!
71. Off-Road Jeep Tours
One of my favorite excursions I did on a trip to Mexico was the off-road jeep tours in Cozumel. We drove around the island, on dirt trails, sand covered roads, and it was a blast. We also combined it with other fun experiences like snorkeling and a lighthouse visit.
If you are looking for a unique experience, book a jeep tour, they are loads of fun with your friends as you get to drive a new vehicle and explore new terrain.
72. Ice Swimming
The popularity of ice baths makes this activity hit the list. For the daring, ice swimming offers a bracing and invigorating dip into ice-cold waters. Whether you choose a polar dip into the ocean or plunge into a frozen lake, the cold experience is exhilarating, it certainly makes you feel alive!
73. Raft/Tube Down a River
More relaxing than whitewater rafting, you can jump in a tube/raft from Walmart and begin tubing down a calm flowing river. Next to my hometown in Newfoundland, there is the Humber River, a place where I have gone on small blow-up rafts dozens of times.
Get two vehicles, drop one off at the ending location, and you and your friends all squeeze into the other car to drive to the launch point. Blow up the rafts, preferably with an electric pump, and get in the river and float for hours. It is a great way to relax on the water while still getting the adventurous touch we are all looking for. Anyone can tube down a river!
74. Go on a Road Trip
A road trip is known as the ultimate adventure, you pack a handful of items, and you and your friends hit the road. Sometimes you may not even know where you are going, but that’s what makes it perfect. Find new locations you would have never thought of visiting, see the hidden treasures the world offers, and enjoy being free together.
Go swimming, hiking, climbing, food tasting, surfing, and anything you want. A road trip has no rules, do what makes your group happy. Take a tent just in case you end up without a place to stay!
75. Have a Bonfire
If you are looking for an evening of adventure, have a bonfire in a safe location. Gathering around a bonfire is a time to share stories and roast marshmallows while enjoying the warmth of the fire as you grow your friendship one step further.
Have a beer, sing a song, and just let yourself be.
76. Gun Range
Get adventurous at the gun range by practicing your aim! Enjoy some friendly competition while seeing who can take the best shot. Of course, learn about gun safety, handling, and marksmanship while spending quality time with friends. These ranges offer you and your friends a learning experience, and also an exhilarating rush too.
77. Paint and Sip Night
A little less of a thrill ride, try a paint-and-sip night with your friend group. You get to be creative and you also get to socialize in a relaxed setting. For many laid-back people, just getting out to paint, do pottery, or any related activity is an adventurous opportunity.
Following along with an instructor to create a piece of art while enjoying some wine or other beverages is an outing everyone is due for.
78. Go to a Concert
Taylor Swift, Post Malone, Morgan Wallen, or Lionel Richie, it doesn’t matter! Buying a ticket and attending a concert with your friends is a wicked time. Sing along together, dance, and break free! To make it an even better adventure, book a concert in a new city and make it a weekend getaway. Stay in a hotel and explore the new city while you listen to your singers’ songs repeatedly before you get to the concert.
79. Go Backpacking
With a twist on a road trip, backpacking is the ultimate free adventure. Instead of filling up your tank and hitting the road, you pack up your backpack with all of your essentials, then you travel around exploring the world one day at a time. With no obligations, backpacking allows you and your friends to travel at minimum costs, see amazing things, and have minimum worries about “what’s next”.
Just go and see where the backpack takes you!
80. Skinny Dipping
If you are feeling extremely adventurous with your friends, skinny dipping is a classic “let’s get wild” adventurous activity you often see in the movies. But if we are going to get real, having a midnight skinny dip with your closest friend group is something that needs to happen at least one time in your life.
This will be a memory in the back of your head that pops up to make you smile on a random day, trust me.
81. Attempt a Guinness World Record
Why not strive for greatness together by attempting to break or set a Guinness World Record? Imagine having your and your friends’ names on a world record! You can get started on one from the comfort of your own home. For example, blowing the largest bubble gum bubble, most t-shirts put on in a minute, most dominoes stacked in a minute, the list goes on forever!
Sharing a world record is a great way to tighten a relationship.
82. Explore an Abandoned Place
Exploring somewhere that’s been abandoned is a wild adventure. Seek the mysteries and history of an abandoned place. Of course, trek with caution and respect; it can be a thrilling and eerie experience that ignites your group’s imagination.
83. Outdoor Movie Night
During the lockdowns, my girlfriend and our roommates setup an outdoor movie theatre on our back patio. We hung up a white bed sheet and used an outdoor movie projector to get the ultimate backyard theatre. It was as adventurous as we could get being stuck at home.
84. Attend a Sports Game
One of my favorite things to do with my family is meet up in a city and attend a sports game. My favorite sport is hockey, but I love watching all sports games just because the atmosphere at these arenas are amazing. Fans cheering along with classic eats, such as hot dogs, just hit right at a game.
Make it an even more exciting adventure; go to a playoff game or championship finals; things get intense then! You may even get on the jumbotron!
85. Seaplane Tours
As I already mentioned, I currently live in Vancouver, BC. With the ocean as our playground, we have seaplanes that take off every few minutes in the daytime. You can book a seaplane tour or a flight to a nearby tourist destination. These flights are one-of-a-kind as you take off on water and land on water, it is quite thrilling to just watch; imagine being on the inside!
86. Gondola Adventure
Scared of heights? Challenge your mind along with your friends inside a gondola adventure ride. A gondola is like a controlled zipline, you sit inside a capsule connected to a cable that lifts you across a designated path. Many gondola adventures take you from the base of a mountain all the way to the top.
I have done the Banff Gondola a few times; it doesn’t get old! Being super high in the air and looking at the rocky mountains is a thrill you and your buddies will love if you are seeking an adventure. See what gondola rides are closest to you!
You can also do the gondola boat tour too because gondola also means a type of rowing boat often seen in Venice.
87. Heli-Skiing
For the ultimate skiing experience, you must try heli-skiing. You get airlifted to an untouched mountain slope where you get to test the deep powder yourself. It is an intense and thrilling ride down! Listen to your tour operators, as avalanches are a concern in these locations.
If you want the best possible skiing experience, heli-skiing is the best it gets. You skip the busy ski resort lines, the icy used-up trails, and you get to experience fresh untouched mountains. Plus, the views make up for the expensive trip to the top.
88. Go to a Haunted House
Dare to enter a haunted house with friends? A spooky attraction or a location with ghostly lore could make an adventure for you and your pals. Haunted houses are intense, especially the ones professionally designed. You can find a good haunted adventure in most large cities across the US, but the ultimate thrill is located in Atlanta, Georgia, known as the Netherworld.
89. Virtual Reality Arcades
Enter a virtual world playing games with your friends. You can choose to battle aliens to get artistic with building games; VR offers immersive fun. Virtual reality is taking over the world of gaming and arcades slowly, some games available today are extremely realistic and make for an amazing evening out with pals.
Places like The Void in NYC, Dreamscape Immersive in LA, Zero Latency in Las Vegas, and more are popping up all the time. VR Is growing, and it is a great time to jump in to test this new technology out!
90. Mud Run or Obstacle Course Race
Challenge yourselves with a mud run or obstacle course race. Choose to work together, get dirty, and enjoy a sense of accomplishment as you all meet at the finish line. Start training together to make the race a goal of yours to finish together. These types of races are great for people looking for a bit more adventure than a typical marathon.
91. Explore a New City Together
Pack a suitcase and explore an unknown city together, seeing landmarks, having great foods, and immersing yourselves in the local culture. The shared adventure of exploring a new place strengthens friendships and creates memories that will last a lifetime.
92. Go on a Wine Tour
If you and your friends like to sip on wine, it’s time to book a vineyard tour! Visit vineyards, enjoy tastings, chat away, dance, and deepen your relationships and appreciation of wine. These tours will teach you more about how wine is created, show you exactly what a vineyard looks like, and most importantly, you get to enjoy the experience with your best friends!
93. Bowling
Enjoy throwing a ball at the pins. Bowling has been around for so long, mainly because it is an easy way to get out with your friends and enjoy the friendly competition as you all have plenty of laughs. Top-notch bowling alleys offer food, drinks, arcade games, and a great bowling experience.
Get out and have some fun hitting the alleys!
If you enjoy bowling, make sure to see our post “19 Activities Like Bowling to Do With Your Friends“.
94. Go to a Movie
Head to the theater and watch the top movie of the month. Upgrade your seats and watch at an IMAX or choose VIP to enhance your movie experience. If you want, you can always get a little more adventurous and drive yourself to the drive-in theatre to watch a movie. Just fill up your vehicle with your best friends!
95. Take a Cooking Class Together
Grow your culinary skills and have fun with your friends by taking a cooking class together. Turn into Monica from friends and share a delicious meal you’ve prepared yourselves. Learning a new skill with your friends is an exciting experience as you can continue to discuss and teach each other more and more afterward.
96. Run in a Race
Not looking to get muddy in a mud race? How about preparing for a marathon or a 5k race. Pushing each other together can help you become a great runner, the thrill and the “runners high” is an experience people love together. Get a running buddy and get to the next finish line together.
97. Attend a Music Festival
Instead of just listening to a single singer, get wild at a music festival where people are partying, singing, and dancing all around you. Some crazy festivals allow you to bring a tent and camp out during your stay. A good music festival with a good singing lineup of artists makes for a great friendly adventure.
98. Go Gambling at a Casino
Try your luck at the casino. Whether in Las Vegas or a local casino, the games and excitement make for a thrilling night out together. Now, don’t get carried away with spending all your money; take a small amount and see if you can win, cut it off if you don’t!
99. Start a Business Together
In my opinion, starting a business is an adventure you and a friend can take on as a team. It takes guts, hard work, dedication, and a lot of your time together to build a successful business. Ensure it doesn’t cause any conflicts between each other, but building a business with a friend can lead to great success.
The journey of helping one another build a brand and make a lot of money allows you to create a relationship that carries on for life. Enjoy hard work together, and enjoy the breaks and vacations together as well.
If you are stuck at home and these activities just aren’t accessible at this moment for you, don’t worry! I have also created a list of 10 Adventurous Things to Do at Home for Thrill Seekers here so you can get the adrenaline rush you are looking for without the need to leave your own property.
Jamie is the founder of Action Sporter. He is the chief zipline writer and the lead editor. He has 5 years of zipline experience being a tour guide in Newfoundland. Most of the time you can find Jamie adventure traveling, hiking, skiing, skateboarding, or anything action related!
