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Adventure travel tours & packages from 2 weeks up to a year! Exciting adventure travel to suit everyone. Our adventure travel tours involve travelling to remote areas for adventure activities & projects.

Common adventure travel packages include trekking, rafting and more recently sports adventure. Our main aim with adventure travel is to provide a real travel experience that's exciting, rewarding & different! Volunteer Work in Asia Volunteer Work in Africa Volunteer Work in Eastern Europe Volunteer Work in South America Volunteer Work in Australasia Volunteer Work in North America

Adventure Travel Activities
Our adventure travel tours & packages include hop on, hop off Bus Tours, Adventure Experiences, Adventure Expeditions, Adventure Hiking for those on the move, Equestrian Adventure Trips to explore on horseback & Adventure Sports; kitesurfing, rock-climbing & sailing!

Below you’ll find adventure travel trips to get your pulse racing!

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Thailand Experience

Learn about the Thai culture, food and people on this unforgettable introduction of Thailand. Enjoy temples, markets, cooking lessons and tours and take part in a variety of volunteer projects or enjoy trekking in the hills of Sangkhlaburi. Spend your last week relaxing on the beautiful island of Koh Pha Ngan.

 
Stunning sunset from Table Mountain, Cape Town

Get up close to elephants and lions on a Big 5 game reserve, surf the waves in Jeffrey’s Bay and take in the wonders of the amazing Garden Route on an all round South African adventure!

 
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Visit the famous Taj Mahal

Explore the bustling streets and markets of New Delhi, ride a camel safari through the Thar Desert, learn yoga and visit the world famous Taj Mahal. After all of this chill out on spectacular beaches of Goa as you blaze a trail through the most iconic and incredible sites of India!

 
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Stand to attention with the Terracotta Army

Take an awe inspiring journey through China from Beijing to Shanghai, see some of its most famous sites including the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors, Yangtze River and the Three Gorges; not only that but volunteer with local Chinese Children and spend time with magnificent Giant Pandas!

 
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Cambodia Experience

Travel through the heart of Cambodia and discover some of its hidden gems; from ancient temples to rural villages, choose to volunteer with young children or trek through beautiful mountain scenery. This Experience will take you on a journey through the best that this enchanting country has to offer.

 
Kruger to Coast Sports Adventure

Sample some of Africa’s exhilarating highlights. Camp in Kruger National Park with the big five, do a volunteer placement in Swaziland and learn to scuba dive in Mozambique. An adventure with a bit of everything!

 
South Africa Wildlife and Adventure Tour

Join our action packed adventure tour whilst taking in amazing scenery and getting involved with worthwhile volunteer work. Enjoy the best of South Africa's wildlife and try your hand at abseiling, zip slides and sky high canopy tours.

 
Australia Outback Ranch

Experience the great outdoors by learning the skills to work on an Australian outback farm. You’ll earn money doing anything from cattle mustering to fruit picking, making it an enjoyable way of funding more travelling.
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Playing

Surround yourself with some of Africa's most beautiful animals on this fantastic 2 week volunteer project. Located in South Africa, you will be assisting in caring for Lions, Leopards and Hyena's as well as many other species of wildlife.

 
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Ecuador Expedition

Trek in the Andes, surf on the coast, learn Spanish, go fruit-tasting, make your own chocolate, go canoeing, kayaking and rafting, visit the Inca ruins, practise salsa dancing and volunteer on the Galapagos Islands – leaving might be hard!

 
Stunning sights

Discover the real Tanzania exploring the stunning scenery and wildlife on safari before joining a hugely rewarding child development project in Zanzibar, where you can help disadvantaged children at a local nursery.

 
Australia Learn to Sail

A real hands-on experience on board a yacht. Learn or improve your sailing skills on land before living as part of a crew as you cruise around the Whitsunday Islands, with opportunities to snorkel and swim, too.

 
Ecuador Marine Project

The exotic creatures that inhabit the waters of Ecuador’s underwater world need protecting as marine resources are increasingly becoming under pressure from the fishing industry. Plunge deep into the waters and identify vulnerability within the presence of species to help preserve this marine environment for generations to come.

 
Martial Arts Academy China

Master the basics of Kung Fu and its distinctive styles and techniques. After a few weeks of training, you should be able to break a brick in half with your bare hands!

 
Nepal Everest Basecamp Expedition

Make the trek of a lifetime to the Everest Base Camp and push yourself to your physical limits. Follow it with a Nepalese community project and a jungle safari - experiences you'll never forget!

 
Great nights out

This programme allows you to ease into Aussie life with your fellow like-minded travellers You can meet people to party with, to continue your Aussie adventure with and to make some friends for life Perfect if you are travelling alone, or for the first time to make your first week that little bit easier.

 
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Sunset

The ultimate Galapagos experience where you can island hop, volunteer and travel all in one trip!

 
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Ha Long Bay

Good morning Vietnam!The silhouettes of Vietnam’s legendary junk ships in Halong Bay set against the backdrop of a stunning sunset will take your breath away. Soak up the local culture, teach English to local children or trek through the mountains of Sapa - you're in for a truly unforgettable experience.

 
Outlook at Whitsunday Islands

If you want to travel the East Coast of Australia and include two of its highlights this pass is perfect for you. The Cozzie pass not only gives you the flexibility to jump on and off the bus for 6 months but also includes an amazing 3 day self drive trip on Fraser Island and a 2 day/2 night sailing adventure around the stunning Whitsunday Islands!

 
Kruger to Coast Volunteer Adventure

Take an unforgettable tour of southern Africa, getting close to game in South Africa, working with orphans in Swaziland and snorkelling with whale sharks in Mozambique. Indian Ocean beaches provide a paradisiacal finale!

 
Oz experience adventure

This pass would be great for you if you want to start in Sydney and experience some of the best the East Coast of Australia has to offer before finishing in Cairns. With some excellent included activities like a Surf Lesson and Outback Cattle Station and the freedom to hop on and off whenever you want.
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Oz experience adventure

This pass is perfect for you if want to start in Cairns and travel down to Sydney at your own pace, while also experiencing some of the best highlights the East Coast of Australia has to offer.
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Australia Jackaroo Jillaroo School

Riders of all abilities are taught to farm the Australian way with lessons in Jackaroo and Jillaroo. Learn about cattle mustering, horse shoeing and lassoing before sitting down to a camp fire at night.
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Kenya Experience

Experience life in Kenya from the inside with the Kenya Gap Experience. It includes community work, a wildlife safari, a snorkelling excursion, visits to Diani, beach parties – and an overwhelming sense of achievement.

 
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Tanzania Experience

Enjoy the best bits of Tanzania, hand-picked by Real Gap staff. Carry out rewarding project work on a community project, trek Mt Kilimanjaro and go on a camping safari in some of the best scenery in Africa!

 
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Ecuador Experience

Experience Ecuador through Spanish lessons, cooking classes, trips around Quito, community and conservation projects in the Andes and the Amazon, horseback rides, sunbathing on the beaches, surfing, scuba diving, a night forest walk and lots more!

 
Canada Community and Wildlife Volunteers

Choose a volunteer project that lets you put your skills to use: therapeutic horse riding or sailing, volunteering in a school or gallery, nature and wildlife conservation, or a specially requested project. Explore British Columbia in your free time.

 
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Peru Experience

Take a unique and memorable trip around Peru - trek to Machu Picchu, learn the lingo and dance the dance, haggle at the markets, visit an alpaca farm, work with local children, sail around Lake Titicaca and more.

 
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The Li River

The Olympics was a fantastic showcase for China. Now people from all over the world are heading East to discover the delights of this incredibly diverse country. Our four-week programme gives you the perfect opportunity to experience real life China in amongst the amazing peaked scenery of Guilin county. You will spend time learning the language and getting to know the Chinese culture as well as spending time helping to develop the community.

 
Indonesia Experience

Take in the best of Indonesia in a four-week programme. Learn to cook Indonesian-style, meet the locals, visit the temples, explore the beaches and take part in a volunteer project or a week of adventure activities.

 
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USA ranch volunteers

Live ranch life to the full with activities such as horse riding, cattle gathering, branding, trail riding and ranch chores. Campfires and scenery straight from the big screen make it perfect for horse-loving travellers!

 
South Africa Wild Coast Horse Rehabilitation

Live a horse lover’s dream! Help with the day-to-day care of neglected and abused horses and build up their confidence. You’ll be able to ride the Wild Coast’s spectacular beach and bush trails too.

 
Sunset at Uluru

Starting in Darwin in the far north of Australia and finishing in Adelaide in the south, this adventure tour travels straight through the heart of this amazing and vast country, taking you off the beaten track to some of the most remote and beautiful places in Australia - places you will never get to driving yourself or on a bus pass.

 
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Devils marbles

This trek is perfect for those that want to see the best of East Coast and Central Australia.

 
42 Day Grand Trek

The ultimate USA experience in 42 action packed days! From mountains to beaches; skyscrapers to canyons, this tour highlights the best of America.

 
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Sandboarding

How many people have you met that can tell you they have seen an entire country? Well this is your chance to see the whole of this amazing country, taking in sights as diverse as the Sydney Opera House, Uluru, the Great Barrier Reef and so much more.

 
Trailblazer tour

The ultimate USA experience! On this grand 64-day tour you will enjoy quaint towns and large bustling cities. You will explore this continent's breathtaking National Parks and unspoilt scenery on this once in a lifetime adventure.

 
Australia Nullabor Traveller

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.

 
Fraser Island, Australia

Starting in cosmopolitan Sydney and finishing in tropical Cairns, this adventure tour travels up the east coast, taking you to some of the most popular and beautiful places in Australia and getting you to places you will never get to driving yourself or on a bus pass.

 
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Borneo Experience

Explore jungle, beach and mountains on this exotic tropical island. Assist local communities in their day-to-day life, while being enriched by their culture and traditions that are unique to this island. There are options to experience many exciting adventure activities throughout this journey including: diving, mountain climbing, jungle trekking and white water rafting.

 
Australia Tall Ship Sailing

A never-to-be forgotten cruise on a tall ship around the Great Barrier Reef, with the chance to snorkel, swim and discover the area. Learn the basics of sailing or just relax and soak up the sun.

 
Canadian Mountie Tour

This regional 14 day tour of Western Canada will take you to the best national parks including Yoho, Banff, Jasper and Wells Grey. Enjoy an amazing wildnerness canoe trip and finish the tour with a 2 night stop in the eclectic Vancouver.

 
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Bolivia Experience

A trip that combines an incredible variety of sights and experiences: living with an indigenous family, being awed by the world’s biggest salt lake, volunteering on a project, learning to speak Spanish, dancing salsa and much more.

 
Queenstown Bungy

Experience the best that New Zealand has to offer in this round trip of both of New Zealand’s stunning Islands. Whether you want to see the stunning scenery and culture or take part in one of the numerous activities on the route, this will be a trip to remember.

 
Ranch Course

Learn or improve your horse riding skills on a country farm, surrounded by pine trees. Gallop along a deserted beach, make friends with the sheep and end the days with a barbecue.

 
The Big Trek

This is the ultimate trek of Eastern and Central Australia, which takes you along the coast from Sydney to Adelaide along the Great Ocean Road before heading north through the centre of this massive country.

 
Peru Inca Trail and Machu Picchu

Step back in time in Cusco, once the capital of the Inca civilization. Trek into the Peruvian Andes and explore the ancient pathways the Incas once followed. Marvel at the spectacular ruins of Machu Picchu before enjoying a soak in the hot springs at Aguas Calientes.

 
Monument Valley

Our bestselling cross country American experience is a perfect blend of large cities, small towns, spectacular scenery and National Parks. A great tour to explore America at it’s best from New York to LA or vice versa.

 
Deserted highway

Adventure from Hollywood to Vegas and San Francisco, journey through the National Parks of the Southwest and the biggest and best cities on this 14 day tour.

 
USA Transcontinental South tour

Experience the charm of the deep South, visit the Nations Capital, Washington DC, the canyons of the desert southwest, the beaches and sunshine of Florida and the nightlife, National Parks and wildlife of the West on this 35 day tour.

 
Monument Valley

Enjoy the coast-to-coast USA experience without having to camp! This 21 day lodging tour covers bustling cities, serene national parks, small towns, deserts, mountains, canyons and beaches. For the adventurous who prefer a little more comfort at night!

 
Inca Trail

Join this tour and experience a 6,000km overland adventure! Starting in Ecuador's mountain capital city of Quito, we travel through the Amazon jungle, down the Pan American Highway to Lima and finish in La Paz, the world's highest city.

 
Northern Trail

Enjoy the towering cities of New York and Chicago, the thunder or Niagara Falls, the natural beauty of Yellowstone and Yosemite, and the sun kissed Californian coast on this 21 day adventure tour across the USA.

 
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Kilimanjaro - Roof of Africa

Scale to the peak of the world's highest free-standing mountain and witness amazing views of Tanzania and Kenya. Join this great trek and get an immense sense of achievement when you reach the summit with the rest of your group.

 
Coastline

The Galapass Introduction is the perfect jumpstart to any trip to the Galapagos Islands. We will help you get there and get settled in. You'll then have the freedom to decide on your next adventure with the support of our staff.

 
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Peru Expedition

Get totally immersed in Peruvian culture as you’re taken to Lima, Lake Titicaca, Machu Picchu and Huascaran National Park in the Andes. You’ll also study Spanish, stay with a Quechua India family and more besides.

 
Sunrise in Northern Territory

Journey from cosmopolitan Melbourne in the South East of Australia to Darwin in the far north. You will travel with a group of like-minded travellers through the heart of this vast, stunning country.

 
Grand Canyon tour

An adventurous 7 day tour combining the highlights of the American West with your lodging included! Take in the stunning Yosemite National Park, the world famous Grand Canyon and the glamorous city of Las Vegas.

 
New York sightseeing

Visit the great cities of New York, Washington and Chicago with big doses of nature in between. The Great Smoky Mountains, Mammonth Caves and Niagara Falls await you on this 14 day tour.

 
Sydney Skyline

Starting in Sydney, this tour takes you along the south-eastern coast to Melbourne. Experience two of the most exciting and cosmopolitan cities in Australia with a great group of people.

 
Alaska

The wild Alaskan experience! Witness electric blue glaciers, marvel at soaring mountains and glassy lakes, spot grizzly bears and moose, and enjoy the fragrance of pine in the national parks on this wilderness adventure tour of the Northern Frontier of the USA.

 
Hanoi Temple of Literature Entrance

Travel from Vietnam from South to North in style! Explore former Vietnamese resistance fighter tunnels at Cu Chi, cruise the fascinating Mekong River Delta, marvel at ancient Buddhist Pagodas and scale the beautiful hills of Sapa as you head from Ho Chi Minh City all the way to Hanoi.

 
Experience New Zealand

Your 12-month passport to the best bits of NZ. Meet other travellers, get on and off the bus when you want, and benefit from friendly bus drivers who’ll tell you everything you want to know about their country.

 
Bula Cava Tongue!

See the best of Fiji, at your own pace. Choose a route, hop on and off the buses and see things that many tourists don’t. Try bilibili rafting, visit a Fijian school, trek to hot pools and lots more.

 
Western Wonder Departs San Fran

Western USA 7 Day Tour. Visit San Francisco, Yosemite Valley, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon and the home of "Hollywood" LA.

 
New Zealand Ultimate Explorer: Bike and Hiking Tour

Hike and bike your way around New Zealand, the extreme sports capital of the world, on this ultimate adrenaline fuelled adventure tour. The opportunity to see New Zealand's amazing landscape from a different point of view means it will be an experience you will never forget!

 
Volunteer with children

Volunteer on different projects in this community in South-West Zambia. Helping to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and adults you will build mud hut homes for locals and assist in the pre-school, out patients department and home for the elderly. You will also experience a trip into Botswana for a bush camp and wildlife safari.

 
China Tai Chi and Cultural Experience

Take some time out and discover your spiritual side on the Tai Chi Experience. You’ll become an expert in two different forms of this refined art and have plenty of opportunity to explore the incredible Fujian province and the many wonders of China!

 
Everest

This challenging and rugged adventure, with plenty of time for sensible acclimatisation, follows the classic route to the Base Camp of Mount Everest and Kala Patar.

 
Moscow Architecture

This epic tour combines staggering architecture with nomadic cultures, breathtaking landscapes with the lure of long-distance rail travel. Joining together the three ancient capitals of Moscow, Ulaanbaatar and Beijing, with spectacular scenery and warm welcomes in between, this classic rail journey offers something for all travellers.

 
Camel trek near Broome

Ten days exploring the amazing coral coast from Perth to Broome - enough time to see everything well with a free day in Coral Bay to visit Ningaloo Reef. The beautiful blue ocean with pure white sand, hidden gorges with tranquil freshwater swimming holes and amazing rock formations make this trip a wonderful west coast experience.

 
Kings Canyon

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 as well as having the opportunity to ride a camel!

 
Canada Lake Louise Snowboarding

This 11 or 12 week programme gives you the chance to gain your Level 1 and 2 instructor qualifications and teach at an intermediate level. You can also opt for an additional week's skiing to complete your programme.

 
Skiing in Canada

Transform your skiing skills through our instructor training programme in Lake Louise. This short course option offers you the chance to work as an instructor after gaining a recognised qualification.

 
Canada Whistler Ski and Snowboard Instructor

This ski/ snowboard instructor programme gives you a special opportunity to experience Whistler Blackcomb resort post the 2010 Winter Olympic Games!

 
Banff national park

See the best of the northern USA from New York City to Los Angeles or vice versa. This 28 day tour covers more of the great north than you ever thought possible in a single trip. Highlights are Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, Yosemite, Yellowstone, Banff and Lake Louise!

 
Man between rocks

Starting in Sydney, this tour takes in three beautiful cities in the South East of Australia before heading up through the very centre of this stunning country. You will experience the diversity and vastness that Australia has to offer before finishing the tour in the very north of the country in Darwin.

 
Cathedral Cove

Experience the best of New Zealand’s North Island on this 9 day round trip. See the stunning Bay of Islands, experience Maori culture and for the more adventurous hike the Tongariro Crossing.

 
Relaxing Lake Wakapitu

Whether you want to take in the amazing scenery of New Zealand’s South Island or enjoy the some of the wonderful activities that the country has become renowned for this is the perfect tour for you.

 
African Animal Adventure

Set off on an incredible journey across the world’s most fascinating continent! Discover the hidden secrets of the African plains and get to know its wildest inhabitants as you walk with lions and hang out with monkeys! Zimbabwe - Namibia - South Africa.

 
Sea Turtle

Embark on a life changing marine odyssey and feast your eyes on rare and beautiful species as you travel from the shores of Mozambique to coast of Costa Rica. Mozambique – Sri Lanka – Peru – Costa Rica

 
Lion Breeding in Zimbabwe

Covering Thailand, China, Malaysia, Africa and Australia, this really is the ultimate wildlife experience! Lend a hand with vital conservation work across the globe and get up close to a variety of animals! Zimbabwe - Thailand - China - Malaysia - Australia - USA

 
Elephant riding

Ideal for animal lovers who want to make a difference while they traverse the globe, this adventure packed conservation gap year will take you from the tropics of Thailand to the beaches of Florida! Thailand - Australia - USA

 
Visit Africa on a round the world trip

Spend your gap year on a travel extravaganza across Africa, Australasia and the USA! In just 12 months, you’ll take in the best of South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and the American South! Africa – Australia – New Zealand – Fiji – USA

 
Round the world travel

Make your round the world trip one to remember, visit the world’s most incredible countries including India, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and the USA on a intrepid voyage of cultural and adventurous discovery! India – Thailand - Australia – New Zealand – Fiji – USA

 
Gap Year in South America

From the busy streets of Quito to the awe-inspiring and tranquil beauty of the ancient Inca ruins, take in the most incredible sights and experiences of South America! Ecuador - Peru - Bolivia

 
Your complete south east asia gap year

Discover the range of culture, wildlife and amazing landscapes of Asia on your South East Asia gap year! Volunteer in India, spend up to eight weeks exploring Thailand and tour the most famous sights of Vietnam! India - Thailand – Vietnam.

 
Learn to surf on your gap year

Travel by plane, bus and sea around the must see sights of Australia and New Zealand! You can combine working overseas with independent travel and the ultimate introduction to life down under! Australia - New Zealand

 
Galapagos Seals

We’ve spiced up our complete South America gap year option with a Galapagos adventure! Combine volunteering with intrepid exploration, a linguistic challenge and a trip to these awe-inspiring islands! Ecuador - Galapagos Islands - Peru – Bolivia

 
Your Australia Mini Gap

Mix the best elements of independent and guided travel on the perfect mini tour of Australia! Surf on the gold coast, learn to herd cattle, dive on the Great Barrier Reef and help to save the environment! Australia

 
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Travelling in style

An expedition destination offering the broadest range of experiences. Jungle treks in the Crocker Range or Kelabit Highlands, mountain treks on Mt Kinabalu (the highest peak in South East Asia), an abundance of wildlife, relaxation on the many beaches and a warm and friendly welcome.

 
Building classrooms for orphanage

Experience some of the best sights and culture in Southern Africa whilst giving vital help and support to desperate families in two project locations. Combine volunteer work with children and families in need with travelling along the stunning Wild Coast and Garden Route from Swaziland to Cape Town.

 
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