Adventure tourism is a new concept in the tourism industry. Tourism has the same characteristics that overlap with adventure tourism such as ecotourism, activity tourism or adventure travel. Adventure tourism is defined as the movement of the people from one to another place outside their comfort zone for exploration or travel to remote areas, exotic and possibly hostile areas. Adventure tourism is a type of tourism in which tourists do adventurous activities. Adventure tourism is very popular among young age tourists and travellers. Adventure tourism gains much of its excitement by allowing the tourists to step outside their comfort zone. This may be from experiencing culture shock or through the performance of acts, that required some degree of risk (real or perceived) and physical danger.

Adventure tourism is about connecting with a new culture or a new landscape and being physically active at the same time. It is not about being risky or pushing your boundaries. It is especially important to know and respect your limits while you are in an unfamiliar area.