The thrill of treasure hunting fascinates one and all, regardless of age. And who would not thrill to the thought of finding untold wealth that has lain hidden for centuries? If you like exploring, getting physical and enjoying a variety of outdoor settings, treasure hunting could be the perfect adventure vacation for you.

Caribbean Treasure Hunts

Islands are famous for being the hiding place of long, lost pirate treasure. Secluded and hidden in times past, the islands of the Caribbean offered private ports for pirates on the run from the law. Jolly Roger’s flag flew proudly over some of these island ports in times past.

Shipwrecks

Treasure was not always buried. Sometimes it went down with the ship. You can dive for treasure off the coast of south Texas where ships sunk back in 1554. And this is just one of the few places adventure treasure hunters can dive for shipwrecks. El Cazador is another historical shipwreck that leads to adventure and hopes of gold. Give any travel agency a call to find out where treasures are being dived for then book your tour.

Hunting for Gold

The California Gold Rush has come and gone but the fever that spurred its existence is alive today. Pan for gold in streams and rivers throughout the United States, including Montana. Montana has several gold and silver mines as well as semi precious jewel mines. They offer tours and a chance for tourists to do some old fashioned prospecting.

Desert Treasure

The desert is another excellent place to hunt for treasure. From lost gold mines to dinosaur bones you can dig until you are worn out. In Arizona you can find dinosaur hunting grounds, spend time looking for meteorites or search for gold. The hunt can continue into the rugged outback of Colorado, Nevada and New Mexico. Rock hounds will especially enjoy New Mexico. California is chock full of places to seek treasure. You can search for gold, fossils, semi-precious stones, beautiful rocks, ghost towns and look for the Lost Ship of the Mojave. And what better place than Egypt for desert treasure? Much has been discovered under the Pharaoh’s tombs but there is untold treasure still buried under miles and miles of sand.