Space Travel To Shark Diving: World's Richest People Are Going On These High-Risk And High-Cost Adventures

A new research has found that thrilling high-risk and costliest adventures have captivated the interest of billionaires worldwide.

The study aims to identify and categorise a list of activities according to their costs and level of risk, as well as the billionaires who have attempted them. The research has been conducted by ARKA, a US-based sustainable packaging start-up.

Below is the list of adventures ranked as per their costs. Take a look.

Flying around the moon: $150 million

The study has found that flying around the moon is the most costly and high-risk activity undertaken by billionaires such as Richard Branson, a British business magnate, a commercial astronaut and founder of the Virgin Group and Charles Simonyi, a Hungarian-American software architect. Not only does this activity come with the highest risks, but it also comes with an impressive $150 million cost. Billionaires like Richard Branson and Charles Simonyi, have enjoyed this trip, with overall 24 individuals having attempted it so far.

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Space travel: $55 million

Space travel is the second most costly activity that has captivated many billionaires. It also ranks as the second most risky activity on our list, with a price of $55 million. Over 622 individuals, including billionaires Guy Lalibert¨¦, Charles Simonyi, Mark Shuttleworth, Dennis Tito, and Jeff Bezos, have traveled to the Earth's orbit.

Blue Origin space flight: $28 million

Like the previous activity, Blue Origin space flight comes third on the list of most costly activities that billionaires tried. Although moderately risky, it has a significant cost of $28 million, captivating billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Hamish Harding, and Richard Branson, along with the 31 people who have tried it.

Trip to International Space Station: $20 million

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 Lalibert¨¦.

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Scuba diving in the Mariana Trench: $750,000

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.

Rhino hunting: $275,000

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.

Deep Sea Diving to Shipwrecks: $250,000

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.

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Trip to South Pole: $100,000

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.

Climbing Mount Everest: $55,000

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. Over 6000 adventurers, including billionaires Mukesh Ambani, Richard Branson, and Bernard Arnault, have enjoyed this journey.

Shark diving: $5,000 to $7,000

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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