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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.
Alaska Small Group Tours

Alaska is a natural wonderland made up of lakes, mountains and glaciers. Nothing can prepare you for visiting this overwhelmingly vast and virginal country that’s home to bears, wolves, moose and more. Enjoy the very best of this magical state with a camping or lodging tour!

From £985

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America Small Group 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 Northern Territory Tour

Family Friendly! The very best of the northern territory on a 12-day tour! Enjoy incredible views of Uluru (Ayers Rock), trek through Kings Canyon, swim in Litchfield National Park waterfalls, sleep under the stars, take a dip in thermal pools at Katherine Gorge and Croc spot on Mary River!

From £589

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Australia Tall Ship Sailing

Family Friendly! Sail round the beautiful Whitsunday 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

Family Friendly! 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 Small Group 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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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 Discovery Tour
Family Friendly! Explore rainforests, discover golden sandy beaches, trek in volcano country and spot a multitude of wildlife on a 14-day, family friendly tour of Costa Rica. From £1149

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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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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
Experience the best of Japan’s culture and cuisine with trips to sake breweries, markets, traditional inns and even a castle. Travel from Tokyo to Kyoto, taking cooking lessons and, of course, tasting the food!

From £1445

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Guatemala Experience
Discover the beauty, warmth and colour of Guatemala. Get to know the locals, the language and the culture and climb a volcano. Do some volunteer work, swim in warm waters, visit Mayan ruins – fantastic! From £999

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Jackaroo Cowboy School

Family Friendly! Train to be a real life Australian cowboy (or cowgirl) and experience life on a ranch in the Australian outback. You’ll be taught the fine art of Australian farming and traditional ranch skills.

From £349

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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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New Zealand Group Adventure Tours

Be amazed by New Zealand’s natural beauty. Choose one of our small group adventure tours and discover its glaciers, islands, fjords, mountains, beaches, thermal pools and more. A hassle-free way to explore!

From £699

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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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South America Tours
Real Gap's South America gap year tours are perfect for anyone who wants to see one of South America's beautiful countries. Our tour guides are extremely knowledgable and know their area of expertise like the back of their hands, allowing you to make the most of your time away without missing a thing! From £384

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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 Cowboys and Indians Tour
Family Friendly! A 10-day real family adventure with time to horse ride, trek, swim, cycle and even jump aboard a helicopter! Enjoy the incredible scenery of the southwest of the USA including Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon National Park and the immense Grand Canyon. From £493

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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 £5999

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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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