Thrills & Chills: Extreme Sports Tours For Adrenaline Junkies

White-water rapids, glacier treks and dawn paraglides — if your idea of a holiday involves a harness, this guide is for you. We round up the most exhilarating extreme-sports tours, with honest notes on difficulty, safety standards and the best season to go.

Every operator we feature is licensed, insured and reviewed by our own adventure team, so the only thing you need to bring is nerve.