10 amazing adventures that will blow your mind

2. White-water rafting in Futaleufú River, Chile

Known in white-water circles as ‘one of the most exciting and challenging rivers in the world’, The Futaleufú River in Chile is 50km long and plunges from glacier-fed lakes in the high Andes of Patagonia and the limpid blue waters of the Futaleufú River. Offering a superb rafting experience among mountain scenery of alpine grandeur, stretches are suitable for beginners, but there are also rapids that will challenge even the most expert rafters. Click here for a variety of trips from fast track to four-day adventures (prices vary). The best time to go is from December to March, with high season in January and February.