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July 23rd, 2023
Liftoff of suborbital space tourism, backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
Credit: Blue Origin
Looking at a range of high-adrenaline activities, experts from ARKA conducted research to find recent thrilling high-risk activities that have captivated the interest of billionaires worldwide.
According to ARKA, a creator of custom boxes, flying around the Moon would be the most expensive and risky activity undertaken by billionaires.
Space treks into Earth orbit is the second most costly activity that has captivated many billionaires. It also ranks as the second most risky activity on the ARKA list. Individuals, such as billionaires Guy Laliberté, Charles Simonyi, Mark Shuttleworth, Dennis Tito, and Richard Garriott have traveled to the Earth’s orbit.
Richard Garriott (far right) aboard the ISS on October 23, 2008.
Image credit: NASA
Blue Origin suborbital space flight comes third on the list of most costly activities that billionaires tried. Although ticket prices are reportedly in the no-lower than $200,000 range, one suborbital seat went for $28 million, the winning bid at a charity auction in June 2021.Although moderately risky, Blue Origin flights have captivating billionaires, including Hamish Harding who recently died on the tragic Titan submersible accident.
The trip to International Space Station (ISS) ranks fourth for both riskiness and expense, offering a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Despite the serious risks and cost of $20 million, trips to the ISS have been taken by 244 people, including billionaires Dennis Tito, Charles Simonyi, Yusaku Maezawato, and Guy Laliberté.
Ill-fated Titan submersible.
Image credit: OceanGate
Scuba diving in the Mariana Trench comes fifth on the list of costly activities that billionaires tried. Although it costs $750,000, which is relatively lower than the previous activities, it’s still considered a high-risk activity. Only 3 individuals, including billionaire James Cameron, have dared to dive deep and uncover the ocean’s mysteries.
The controversial and risky activity of rhino hunting claims the sixth position on the list to attract billionaires. This activity is legally permitted only in Namibia and South Africa. Although the total number of people trying this activity is unclear, 81-year-old Lacy Harber is the only recorded billionaire who has paid $275,000 for the opportunity to hunt an aged black rhino.
Even with the shocking Titan Tour crash, hunting for shipwrecks of the Titanic in the ocean’s depths is only the seventh most costly activity out there. Billionaires like Hamish Harding, Shahzada Dawood, Richard Branson, and Paul Allen have all been hooked by this deep-sea tour to discover long-lost shipwrecks. This very high-risk adventure costs only $250,000.
Image credit: Swoop Antarctica
Ranked eighth on the list of costly activities that billionaires enjoy is exploring the majestic South Pole. It falls into the category of low-risk activities costing $100,000. Many adventurers, including billionaires Hamish Harding, Richard Branson, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg, have enjoyed this journey.
Image credit: Everest Base Camp Trek & Excursion
Ranked ninth on the list of costly activities that billionaires enjoy is climbing Mount Everest. It falls into the category of high-risk activities costing, on average, $55,000. More than 6000 adventurers, including billionaires Mukesh Ambani, Richard Branson, and Bernard Arnault, have enjoyed this journey.
Lastly, shark diving ranks tenth on the list of costly activities that billionaires enjoy. With prices ranging from $5,000 to $7,000, this trip is a relatively affordable option. It presents a moderate level of risk, making it an ideal choice for adrenaline enthusiasts. Billionaires like Mark Cuban have taken on this thrilling experience.
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