The Ultimate Bucket List With Friends: 14 Amazing Adventures

Life is short, and making the most of it with your best friend is something we all should do. 

While good times may come and go, the best friendships can last forever. And what better way to celebrate these friendships than by experiencing some truly amazing, crazy, exciting adventures together? 

Ticking off a bucket list with friends is priceless. The lifelong memories you’ll have will be cherished forever, and going on a crazy adventure with your friends is one of the best ways to show them that you love them. 

Ready to make some amazing memories? Here are our top bucket list ideas for friends.

If you want to make unforgettable memories, a road trip should definitely be on your friendship bucket list.

Pack your bags, make a playlist, and hit the open road. Whether you choose a scenic coastal route or a cross-country adventure, the journey will be filled with laughter and memorable moments.

You could head out from home or rent a car and travel somewhere unique. If you’re feeling adventurous, we recommend an Iceland road trip for one of the most epic adventures friends could have. 

Not only is a road trip great fun, but all the things you’ll get up to along the way will allow you to tick off a few extra things on your bucket list with friends.

What better way to bond with your friends than to head down river rapids in a kayak together?

If you’re looking for crazy bucket list ideas with friends, rafting should be on it. It’s the perfect combination of a thrilling activity and something peaceful and fun.

Paddling together is a great bonding activity; experiencing nature and the thrill of the rapids will create unforgettable memories. 

A multi-day kayaking adventure is still extraordinary if you’re not into the rapids.

There’s nothing quite like paddling along a remote coastline, looking for a campsite, sleeping under the stars, and continuing the paddling adventure the next day.

Here are some of our best choices for kayaking and rafting adventures to add to your bucket list with your best friend:

If you love the ocean, surfing should have a top spot on your bucket list with friends. 

Few things are as much fun as learning how to surf.

Riding a wave is unlike any other experience - it’s the perfect mix of relaxing and thrilling. And even if you’re not the next world champion surfer, spending time with your friend splashing in the waves and laughing at each other fall off your boards is always a good time. 

Sure, you could just rent a surfboard somewhere, but if we’re talking bucket list experiences, then you’ll want to enjoy a proper surfing experience at a surf camp or retreat. 

Here are two great options to consider for your bucket list of things to do with friends:

Pack your bags, lace up your hiking boots, and head into the great outdoors on a backpacking adventure. There’s hardly a better way to bond with your friends and make incredible memories.

You can find fantastic backpacking trails all over the world. These trails cater to people of all fitness levels, and you don’t necessarily need any backpacking experience to enjoy them. 

If you’re adding backpacking to your bucket list with friends, we’d recommend you choose a truly special route.

How about backpacking an iconic route like the Everest Base Camp trek or the Tour du Mont Blanc? These are some of the world’s most incredible and most beautiful adventures.

A few things are as unique as standing on top of a major mountain peak with your best friend and celebrating your achievement of getting there.

Climbing mountains is a great addition to any bff bucket list.

If you choose to hike one of the world’s highest peaks, it will involve training together, travelling together, camping out under the stars, and achieving something to be incredibly proud of. 

Even if you’re not the most experienced hiker or mountaineer, you can still accomplish some of the world’s biggest mountain peaks with the right guide and enough fitness. For two fantastic adventures climbing some of the world’s highest mountains, we’d recommend climbing Aconcagua or Mount Kilimanjaro. They’re major hikes that offer memories for life. 

Enjoy the great outdoors by going camping or glamping with friends. 

Set up your tents under the stars or opt for a more luxurious glamping experience. Whichever you choose, spending time in nature is a great way to relax and bond, making it a must for your bucket list for friends.

Of course, you can combine your camping trip with other friends’ bucket list ideas, like going backpacking or taking a road trip.

Pick a new hobby and start it together. This is a simple but fun thing to add to your bucket list with friends.

Whether painting, cooking, or learning a new language, doing it with friends makes it more fun and motivating. You could even try something more crazy, like learning ice climbing. 

Starting a hobby and learning a new skill together is a great way to create lasting memories.

Travel to a new city and explore it with your friends. 

Visit famous landmarks, try local cuisine, and immerse yourselves in the culture. Exploring a new place together is an exciting way to add to your friend’s bucket list and make unforgettable memories.

If you love nature and wildlife, seeing the Big 5 up close is definitely something you should have on your bucket list with friends. 

The Big 5 are lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo. Experiencing these impressive and rare animals in their natural habitat is truly magical. 

To see the Big 5, you’ll need to go on a safari.

We’ve got a six-day Garden Route tour in South Africa that we’d highly recommend for friends who want to do this. 

Not only does it offer the chance to spot the Big 5 while on safari, but you’ll also experience an unforgettable road trip, explore a new country, and go bungee jumping - all bucket list experiences!

If you’re looking for something exciting, interesting, and a bit wacky to add to your lifetime best friend bucket list, taking a tuk-tuk tour of Thailand is a great idea.

Discover the beauty and energy of Thailand by exploring it on a tuk-tuk. You’ll ride through bustling streets, visit temples, and enjoy street food. It’s a unique and exciting way to experience Thailand with your best friends.

Our Northern Thailand tuk-tuk adventure is possibly the most fun way to experience this country. The adventure also includes mountains, trekking, and stops at some of the most beautiful parts of Thailand.

Find a beautiful spot away from city lights and sleep under the stars. Bring blankets and enjoy the night sky. 

This simple yet profound experience is perfect for a friendship bucket list. There is nothing quite like the feeling of wild camping somewhere remote.

If you’re friends who want to achieve a challenge to be proud of, doing the Three Peaks Challenge is an excellent idea for your bucket list.

Take on the Three Peaks Challenge by climbing the highest peaks in Scotland, England, and Wales. It’s a physically demanding but enriching experience that will test and strengthen your friendship.

Not only is it a highly rewarding challenge, but adventuring between mountains, hiking in the dark, and seeing some of the most wild parts of the UK is an extraordinary experience.

Take an adventure to experience a desert with friends. Exploring these vast, sandy landscapes is a unique and unforgettable experience wherever you go. 

You could ride camels, witness stunning sunsets, and camp under a canopy of stars - all excellent things to tick off your bucket list with friends.

Deserts allow you to experience adventure, endless natural beauty, and one of nature’s most remarkable settings. We’d recommend a desert tour in Jordan or Morocco to see some of the world’s most outstanding desert landscapes.  

If you want to do something special, why not surprise your friends by booking a spontaneous adventure? 

Whether it’s a long weekend getaway or a trip to an unknown exotic destination, the spontaneity adds excitement and fun to your bucket list with your best friend.

There are endless adventures out there, and you can book a trip that includes many of the above bucket list ideas. Check out our many exciting experiences available at Skyhook for the ultimate friendship bucket list adventure.

These are just a few of our best picks to add to your bucket list with friends. No matter who you are, we can guarantee you’ll build a stronger friendship and create some of your best-ever memories by ticking off a few of these experiences.