SINCE ITS MODERN BIRTH in New Zealand in the late 1980s, bungee jumping as extreme sport has seen rapid progression and pushing of boundaries. The current tallest commercial jump is at the Macau Tower 321 meters (1053 feet).

Pretty much anywhere you travel these days, there’s likely to be a bungee jump offered as an ‘activity’ through a local tour operator. Here are some of the most intense to keep an eye out for.

This article was originally published on October 15, 2012.