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!
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Discover the warm hospitality of the locals on this eclectic tour as you capture the colourful cultures of Russia, Mongolia and China. Your journey will bear witness to vibrant landscapes and cities and what better way to experience the beauty than travelling on the Trans-Siberian railway.
Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. Join this trip and feel a real sense of achievement as you reach the peak and witness spectacular views over Tanzania and Kenya.
The Ultimate South African adventure! Tour South Africa’s world famous Kruger NP, work on projects with underprivileged communities in Swaziland and flop on an Indian Ocean beach and relax in Mozambique.
Embark on an unforgettable winter adventure to Canada, as you learn the skills to look after your own team of traditional huskies and explore survival, rescue and wilderness first aid.
Join this tour and tick off one of life’s ‘must do’ things – trek the Inca Trail! The programme starts in Lima before heading to the Andes and Macchu Picchu.
Discover Peru on a exciting, small group adventure tour. During this 21-day trip you will trek the Inca Trail to discover Machu Picchu, visit the Nazca Lines, Cusco, the Ballestas Islands and much more!
This 16 day tour will take you to some of most beautiful parks in the Canadian Rockies. You will also experience British Columbia's unique coastline where activities are a plenty.
Take in some of the most stunning scenery Australia has to offer in this fantastic tour. Visiting two National Parks you will also have the opportunity to hike to spectacular gorges and waterfalls before taking a dip in the pools to cool off! A perfect way to see the best parts the Top End has to offer.
Experience the magical Red Centre of this amazing and vast country! Enjoy sunrise over the magnificent Uluru and learn about Aboriginal culture. You'll also visit King's Canyon and Kata Tjuta National park where you will see some stunning scenery!
Explore New Zealand's beautiful North and South Islands in this fantastic group tour. You'll experience the finteresting Maori culture and stunning scenery and have the opportunity to take part in extra activities along the way.
Experience Maori culture and visit spectacular scenic areas such as the Bay of Islands in this 9 day trip around New Zealand's North Island. Includes the opportunity to hike the Tongariro Crossing - one of the country's best hikes.
This tour allows you to experience the best that the South Island has to offer. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery or get involved with some adventurous activities - New Zealand has it all!
Family Friendly!
The Nullarbor Desert Experience is a once in a lifetime trip; it expertly combines the outback, the desert, whale-watching, ranges, wildlife, art, wineries, national parks, and the saltbush together with experiencing the true Aussie way of life.
Grand Canyon exploration has never been so easy! Ride the Colorado River on specialised motorised rafts (making this 8-day trip suitable for all fitness levels) through one of the greatest natural sites in the USA.
Twenty-one nights, a million and twenty-one views! This tour takes you to the highlights of Alaska and northwestern America – to lakes, glaciers, mountains, wildlife and more.
You don’t get much finer camping country than Alaska! With trips to Denali National Park, Wrangell-St Elias National Park, Kennicott River, the Thompson Pass, Valdez, Seward and the Kenai Fjords, this 14 day tour was designed with nature lovers in mind.
Explore a lesser-visited part of Australia on this 6 day group tour of Tasmania. Enjoy hiking, cycling and swimming during this active, outdoor adventure.
To experience all things Cambodian, this is the trip for you. You
will spend time in bustling Phnom Penh discovering it’s French colonial and Khmer
architecture, its glorious past and a more recent tragic one. The tour then takes in
Siem Reap, gateway to the glorious temples of Angkor, jewel of the Khmer Empire. Minimum age 12 years.
Explore South America for four months or more. This adventure takes you through Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia, but with 100% flexibility, you can add more destinations and activities should you wish. Ecuador - Peru - Bolivia.
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. Minimum age 12 years.
See the most spectacular sights that the north of India has to offer on this 10-day tour taking in all the major highlights! See the worlds largest and most beautiful love token, witness the worship and devotion on the banks of the Ganges, get a bit more up close to the days of the British Raj and meet the lovely and colourful locals amongst many other things. Minimum age 12 years.
Tour Peru for two weeks soaking up the culture and history of this incredible country. Take a train ride to Machu Picchu, visit Lake Titicaca, discover Colca Canyon and much more!
An exciting exploration across four continents. Volunteer with children, learn a new language, trek the Inca trail, discover Australia’s red centre. USA – Guatemala – Peru - New Zealand – Australia - India.
Family Friendly! Embark on an adventure between the city of Durban on its Golden Coast, to the spectacular, unsurpassable city of Cape Town, along South Africas green and beautiful Garden Route. Minimum age 12 years.
Experience two very different sides of the USA as you explore the serenity of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks, learn about the Native American Culture and witness the bright lights of Las Vegas.
Our journey begins in San Francisco and heads straight for the great national parks of the West including Yosemite, Zion and the Grand Canyon before hitting Las Vegas and Los Angeles
Zanzibar has to be seen to be believed. It's warm blue waters, white sandy beaches and wealth of history and culture are just waiting to be discovered. Your senses will be indulged every step of the way.
