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Take an Adventure Tour with Gap Year for Grown Ups!

Cities are the great icons of a country, but to really immerse yourself into a country's culture and see what is behind the scenes then there is no better way than on a Gap Year for Grown Ups Adventure Tour.

An adventure tour is truly a unique way to experience the true identity of some of the most exciting places in the world. Travel on our adventure tours with like-minded people seeking fun and adventure and explore a country off the beaten track and away from the usual tourist trail. There is a huge diversity of adventure tours available, anything from trekking through the canyons and national parks of USA and Canada, camping under the stars in the outback wilderness of Australia to a full on adventure and volcano trails of New Zealand!

Below is our full list of Adventure Tours.
America Tours
Discover the USA through one of five amazing tours. Take in the big cities, the national parks, the Wild West, the coastlines or the mountains. Our hassle-free tours are a great opportunity to make friends as you travel. From £663

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Australia Greyhound Bus Pass

Pick a bus pass and see Australia at your own pace. Take in Sydney, the outback, Cairns, Melbourne, the Great Barrier Reef and more. Choose what you want to see and how long you spend in each place.

 

From £40

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Australia Tall Ship Sailing
Sail round the beautiful Whitsun Islands and soak up the sun. Swim in the sea, learn about hoisting the sail, hike on the islands – or just lie back and consider which drink to have. From £399

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Australia's Ultimate Road Journey
See the best-known and best-hidden attractions of Australia with a 10-day tour from east to west. Swim with dolphins, have a go at sand boarding, explore the Flinders Ranges – and make new friends along the way. From £599

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Bolivia Experience
Discover why so many people love Bolivia. Take Spanish lessons and learn to salsa, do some valuable volunteer work with children or animals, visit the highest city in the world, meet the indigenous Tacana people and lots more. From £999

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Canada Camping Tours
See Canada’s stunning scenery with two refreshingly natural tours. Experience the best of the Rockies, with itineraries that take in highlights such as Yoho, Banff and Glacier National Parks, British Columbia, Whistler and Vancouver Island. From £789

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Canada Lodging Tours
Explore the highlights of the Rockies, which hold national parks, hot springs, turquoise lakes, glaciers and much more. Accommodation is in motels, cabins and lodges for whose who prefer not to camp! Several different itineraries available. From £1156

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Canada Walking Tour
Walk your way across some truly stunning scenery. Start in British Columbia and take in Banff National Park and the Icefields Parkway, Yoho National Park and its renowned Iceline Trail and more. All hiking abilities catered for. From £897

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China Experience Programme
See the real China, not tourist China. Live and work with villagers, trek to China’s holiest peak, stay in a temple, meet the monks and learn about the language, cooking techniques and customs. From £999

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Costa Rica Experience
See a stunning country from all angles. Trek through national parks, take a Spanish language course, go white water rafting, meet local craftspeople, climb a (safe!) volcano, help with a community project – and relax on the beach! From £1299

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Costa Rica Water Sports Adventure
A chance to try some new sports. Learn to surf and kite surf, go white water rafting and take a forest canopy tour. A sunset cruise and Spanish lessons make for the perfect short adventure! From £1099

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East Africa Sports Adventure
This is for anyone looking to challenge themselves in spectacular surroundings. Learn to survive in the bush, sleep under the stars, climb Mt Kenya, trek by camel, kayak down the Nile and more. From £2249

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Essence of Indochina
Whet your appetite for Indochina with glimpses of Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Take in temples, monuments, markets and bays with trips Angor Wat, Phnom Penh, Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi and more. From £1095

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Everest Expedition

Feel a huge sense of achievement after trekking to the base camp of the world’s highest mountain - the effort is most definitely worth it! Top it off with a jungle safari and a volunteer placement in a Nepalese village.

From £1999

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Food Lovers Japan
What better way to learn about the culture and cuisine of this incredible country than a tour specifically based around Japanese fare! From Tokyo to Kyoto you will wander food markets, taste local specialities and even cook up a few of your own dishes... From £1445

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Group Adventure Tours New Zealand
With these tours designed especially for small groups there's a chance to see the most spectacular sights that New Zealand has to offer - volcanoes and thermal pools, spectacular mountain ranges, empty beaches and coastal scenery, adrenalin filled activities and much more. From £699

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Guatemala Experience
The Guatemala Experience will give you an amazing insight into life in this vibrant country. Kicking off with Spanish lessons, you’ll move on to a volunteer project where you’ll spend a week working with some of the country’s poorest communities. Finally you’ll get the chance to visit some standout attractions including the alluring cities of Antigua and Livingston and the world famous Mayan ruins of Tikal. From £999

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Indonesian Island Adventure
This adventure programme will give you the chance to leave the stresses of the western world behind and experience a world of magnificent cultural and scenic diversity. This programme has everything that you could want from an island adventure, but in a safe and organised group. You will be escorted throughout by experienced staff and guides.

From £2099

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Jackaroo Cowboy School
Train to be a real life Australian cowboy (or cow girl) and experience life on a ranch in the Australian outback. At our ranch in New South Wales, you will be taught the fine art of Australian farming and traditional ranch skills. From £519

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Kruger to Coast Volunteer Adventure
Get adventurous in Africa with the Kruger to Coast adventure, packed full of the best of what southern Africa has to offer. You’ll get the wildlife, the people/culture and the beaches as you intrepidly venture through South Africa, Swaziland and Mozambique, interspersed with exciting game drives, worthwhile volunteering and chilled out beach time! From £1595

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Mozambique Sports Adventure
This 4-week adventure gives you the chance to experience one of Africa's genuine un-spoilt paradises. The programme incorporates a number of water-based adventures and finishes with an important community initiative, where you will coach football and teach English to the local children. If you are a sports enthusiast or you love spending time in the water, then this programme will be perfect for you. From £1599

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New Zealand Faultline Hiking Adventure
This adventure tour will take you to spectacular wilderness areas on an exploration of the central and western areas of New Zealand's South Island. Highlights will include flying by helicopter into Mt Aspiring world Heritage Park and then hiking and jet boating out.  From £1099

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Peru Experience
Boasting gorgeous coastlines, lush rainforest and rugged mountains, Peru is a country rich in diversity and ripe for adventure. Your four week Peru Experience takes you to the heart of the ancient Incan Empire, starting with its capital, Cusco. From £1149

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Round the World A

In this well structured complete round the world trip, spend up to an entire year travelling, volunteering, learning and exploring 4 continents. An amazing trip taking you to South Africa – India – Thailand – Malaysia – Australia - New Zealand – Ecuador and The Galapagos Islands.

From £11699

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Trans-Siberian Railway
The Trans-Siberian Railway is the original and classic great railway adventure from St Petersburg to Beijing, crossing 10 time zones and covering more than 7800km. It is the world’s longest train route and is a unique way to see Russia, Mongolia and China on a career break. From £1255

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USA Raft the Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon exploration has never been so easy! Ride the Colorado River on specialised motorised rafts (making it a trip suitable for all fitness levels) through one of the greatest natural sites in the USA. From £1369

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Your Complete Africa
In this rewarding programme you will have the opportunity to explore the diversity of this amazing continent and participate in a number of African community, wildlife and conservation volunteer programmes. You can really make a difference in a continent that desperately needs your help. From £8999

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Your Complete Africa and Asia
In this popular combination we offer you the opportunity to experience the very different culture, customs and traditions of these 2 very different continents. You will take part in a number of activities and rewarding volunteer placements to help you get the most from your trip. From £8799

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Your Complete Latin America
This is an opportunity to experience Latin America in a totally different way to other tourists. On this programme you will be fully immersed into the unique cultures and communities of this spectacular continent. You will learn Spanish, take part on a wide variety of rewarding projects and explore the different countries of Latin America. From £5699

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Your Complete South East Asia
Discover all the best bits of this wonderful region. Compare landscapes, people and cultures on this rewarding programme. You will take part in 5 very different projects in India, Goa, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia. From £5289

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Your Complete Thailand Australia New Zealand
Spend time discovering the best parts of Thailand, Australia and New Zealand. Explore fantastic places, relax on gorgeous beaches and be part of exciting adventures. From £4329

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Your Tailor Made Complete Gap
If one of our existing plans doesn’t quite suit you, then why not tailor make your own adventure? Our experienced travel advisers can help tailor make a unique trip to fit your plans and to include everything that you want to do. From £3169

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Zimbabwe Sports Adventure
A unique travel experience in one of Africa's best-kept secrets. Canoe down the Zambezi River, rock climbing in the Matopos and learn bush survival in one of Africa's leading National Parks. With a week walking with lions and swimming with elephants too, you will have experiences not possible anywhere else! From £1729

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