One of the most and unusual and over-the-top extreme sport adventures in the world can be found in Pucon, Chile. In this beautiful city with a population of around 22,000 people, thrill seekers have the opportunity to bungee jump from a helicopter and into the active Villarrica volcano. To get to Villarrica, participants travel by helicopter while perched on its skid. The ride to the volcano is about 35 miles long and reaches an altitude of 10,000 feet and speeds of 80 miles per hour.
Once the helicopter is situated above the caldera, passengers are confronted with the red glow of what, if something goes terribly wrong, could bring their epic and untimely end. At this time, a large amount of courage would be useful, for it is now time for the daring thrill seeker to jump from the skid, into the volcano and towards the lava. After leaping from the skid, the bungee cord stretches between 350 and 375 feet, bringing the jumper within 700 feet of the extremely hot, bubbling lava.
Even after this climactic jump, the venture is far from over. The jumper spends the entire 35 mile trip back to the airport dangling from the bungee cord about 350 feet below the helicopter while, once again, traveling at about 80 miles per hour.
This volcano bungee jump was first executed on an MTV show. Due to demand, this adventure is now open to the public, but it doesn't come cheap. The price of $12,500 buys a six day package; this includes the bungee jump, white water rafting, drinks, meals, a day spent at hot springs, and five nights in a five star resort.
This adventure is offered by the Bungee Masters at www.Bungee.com. Though there is a chance of death, any extreme adventurer or adrenaline junkie will surely be energized by just dreaming of this wild opportunity.