50 ICONIC EXPERIENCES FOR YOUR TRAVEL BUCKET LIST
- Missy & Lucas
- Jul 10, 2017
- 1 min read
Updated: Nov 2, 2025
As travellers, we know it isn't always about what you do, but where you do it that is important. Below, find 50 items every traveller will want to cross off their bucket list before they die. We all have bucket lists, but these experiences are so iconic no traveller can skip them.
ADVENTURE
Hike the Pacific Crest Trail Drive on the Autobahn Ski in the Canadian Rockies Gamble in Vegas Snorkel the Cenotes in Mexico White Water Raft the Colorado River Swim in the Devils Pool Zipline Over Rainforests Swim with Seals Hike to Everest Base Camp Surf in Australia and Cali Scuba Dive the Great Barrier Reef Swim with Sharks Bungy Jump Play With An Elephant Sky Dive Hike the Grand Canyon Dog Sled the North Go on an African Safari Cliff Jump into Pristine Water Ride Camels in Morroco
CULTURE
Classical Music Sydney Opera House Holi Festival India Mardi Gras in New Orleans Celebrate New Years in Times Square Carnival in Rio de Janeiro Stay at an Ashram in India Full Moon Party in Thailand Take a Cooking Class in Italy Go Wine Tasting in France Watch Rugby in New Zealand Visit Oktoberfest in Munich Watch Broadway in New York
RELAX
Get Cozy in the Mountains Ride a Gondola in Venice Take an Overnight Cruise in Vietnam Ride in a Horse and Carriage Visit the Blue Lagoon in Iceland
SIGHTS
See the Taj Mahal The Pyramids of Giza The Coliseum Hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Watch the Northern Lights Visit the Salt Flats Walk the Great Wall of China Visit the Glowworm Caves Watch the Disney Fireworks Visit the Blue Grotto Take the Trans Siberian Railway Visit Angkor Wat
Above are some of the most iconic top bucket list items and where to cross them off your list. Comment your ideas for a unique travel bucket list item to be featured in part two on less well known items to add to your travel bucket list!
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