If the summer heat is too sweltering in Hong Kong, what better way to cool off than to immerse oneself in some extreme escapades over the summer holidays? Check out our top three picks.

Snorkelling between Tectonic Plates

Iceland is one of those few countries which boast 24 hours of daylight during most of summer, providing the opportunity to snorkel under the light of the midnight sun at one of the country’s most unique dive sites. Regarded as one of the top dive sites in the world, this experience gives divers the chance to float between continents where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates join.

Teepee Wilderness Camping in Lapland

Imagine soaking in the untamed beauty of Lapland while immersed under the canvas in a luxury, heated Teepee tent. This exclusive request-only camp hosts a limited number of guests at a time and is kitted out with full-sized beds dressed in crisp bed linen and with a private chef on hand who rustles up gourmet dishes out of fresh Lappish produce.

24 Hours in Antarctica

Luxury hotel, Ellerman House, based in Cape Town, is now offering the ‘Greatest Day’ experience, where adventurous guests can opt to enjoy a 24-hour round trip to the icy white desert of Antarctica. The day of exploring the frozen continent will end with a three-course dinner before boarding a chartered flight back to Cape Town.

For more information on such extreme escapades this summer, check out www.scottdunn.com.

Text: Suchetana Mukhopadhyay