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| Adventure Travelling with Xtreme Gap Year means heading abroad with a half empty backpack (or not, most people have wheels on their luggage these days) and spending some time experiencing adventure travel in other countries. |
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It is about mixing with local cultures and finding activities and options to get the most out of your travels. Adventure Travelling is not for everyone, but anyone can enjoy Adventure travelling. Most people looking for something completely new an exciting set of from home alone. Something like 70% of our travellers fit into this category. This means most people looking to fit some Adventure travelling into their itinerary tend to join a group, either in a semi guided tour or fully guided tour. We feature both on our site, and both styles of travel have their own advantages and disadvantages. Personally we like both, for different reasons. Adventure travelling is best done when you have the correct mindset, that is to get out there and explore the world and other cultures, with an attitude that prepares you to experience life in another country. Depending on where you go, adventure travel can be tough, but also a lot of fun. If you are interested in learning more about Adventure travelling check out our blog or have a look at the trips below.
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Xtreme Thailand Experience
Worried about going it alone or meeting people? This is the trip for you! Join a group and really mix with the local culture on your first few weeks before hitting the beaches in Koh Tao! Temple stays, elephant camps, trekking and meeting hill tribes: You decide what you want to do and we do the rest. This is the ultimate Thailand gap year experience
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Venezuela Adventure Class room
This is a real adventure seekers dream. Our award winning travelling classroom programme is a unique blend of learning Spanish and travelling adventure. Venezuela is a beautiful country of huge diversity with golden palm fringed beaches, exotic jungles, spectacular and mysterious mountains, ancient indigenous cultures and the beat of exotic Latino! Based at our Caribbean Lodge on one of Venezuelas best beaches, Playa Colorada, in Mochima National Park, explore the lost world while learning Spanish with a fun group of people!
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Koh Tao Adventure
Koh Tao is fast becoming one of the hottest destinations in Thailand. We know it well and want you to experience it in the right way. That means chilling out on incredible beaches and getting involved in some of the coolest activities in Thailand. And you do not have to worry about meeting other travellers and party options!
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Awesome Oz
9 days of Fun & Friends guaranteed. 4 days in Sydney with plenty of activities including Jet boating in Sydney Harbour followed by a trip up the east coast to Byron Bay on a great Aussie Surf Trip. Learning to surf off the best beaches Australia has to offer.
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Xtreme China Experience
Experience China in a really adventurous way. Travel in a young and dynamic group and go Cycling, Rock climbing, learn Tai Chi and go Trekking. Learn the language, and get to know the real Chinese Culture, all combined in one fantastic China Experience with Xtreme Gap.
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Cape Town and Garden Route on Steroids
Discover the delights of Cape Town and then hit the adventurous Garden Route. The worlds highest bungee, Elephant sanctuaries, a Wildlife safari, Ostrich riding, zip lining and surfing are just some of the adventures to be had on this all encompassing South Africa trip. And if that is not enough, we have some exiting bolt ons!
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Wake Up In Sydney
Hello Australia! With our Wake Up in Sydney arrival package, you will settle in, find work (if you want to) and have a blast during your first couple of days in Australia. With a hand picked hostel where you will stay for 4 nights, jet boating and night out settling in down under need not be intimidating.
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Aussie Surf Trip
This is what it is all about dude. Beach parties, incredible breaks and learning to surf on some of Australias most untouched beaches. We will take you from Sydney to Byron Bay on an unforgettable 5 day surfari, all you have to do is look good on a board and enjoy Aussie BBQs and hospitality.
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The Beach Experience Thailand
Recreate your own movie scenes from "The Beach" when you stay overnight on one of the best beaches in the world. With your body prepared for the incredible pictures with a week at our fitness camp, you then party your butt off in Phi Phi, before discovering the hidden secrets of Thailand in Tongsai before heading to Koh Tao and the full moon party!
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Ultimate Australia
Do the Australia East Coast the Xtreme way on your Australia gap year. This is one action packed backpacker trip taking in the very best of Australia. Surfing, skydiving, and diving as you head up the coast in search of good times and incredible adventures...
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Backpacking in Laos
Get off the beaten path and visit Laos! Let us take you off the beaten path on our backpacker trip in Laos. Starting in Bangkok Thailand, you can head through one of the most rewarding countries in South East Asia, and experience the joys of tubing, waterfalls and mind boggling scenery and beer Lao!
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Kruger To Coast Sports
Africa adventure does not come better than this! Safari in the worlds greatest game park the Kruger, then swim with the worlds biggest fish the mighty Whaleshark! Five days and unforgettable adventures in one of the continent’s best wildlife locations – South Africa’s Kruger National Park then a week in the best place in the world to see whale sharks, diving and exploring the coral reefs in the warm blue waters of the Indian ocean. Then you will also discover Swaziland, with its tribal culture on a proper cultural exchange. Get ready for an Africa adventure!
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Cape Town Intro
Cape Town. What a cool city. Want to get under the skin of Cape Town a little then this 6 day Cape Town intro is for you. Staying at our 4* backpackers, you can explore the city on a group, do some cool Xtreme activities, check out table mountain, cape point, see penguins and the sublime Cape Town nightlife.
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Fiji Diving, Marine Conservation and Culture
Buried deep in the pacific, surrounded by warm azure waters, fringed with vibrant coral reefs and infused with the emerald green of the tropics, Fiji is paradise on earth. Blessed with sunshine, white sandy beaches and grass hut resorts you will find your own personal heaven. The Fiji dive conservation and culture programme, gives you the unique opportunity to live here, and immerse yourself in the local customs and culture. All the while you will be carrying out important marine conservation work, and learning to dive in some of the worlds best waters.
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New Zealand Adrenaline Tour
The Mother of all adrenaline adventures. The Xtreme Gap New Zealand Adrenaline Tour. Travel through the country jumping off high things, out of flying things and doing dare devil adventures that will make you go weak at the knees. Accommodation vouchers, transport and activities are all taken care of yet flexibility is still there. Because it is pre booked, you will get to do all the things you set out to do, before drinking your budget away at the bar.
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Cape Town Adrenaline Overload
Cape Town is the most exciting and Xtreme city in Africa. Home to the worlds highest abseil - Table Mountain, the best place in the world to go shark cage diving and a mighty fine drop zone over the cape of good hope, it sure gives Queenstown a run for its money. 5 nights/6 days 100% Adrenaline.
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South Island Adrenaline Rush
Welcome to the extreme sports capital of the world. New Zealand's South Island will provide you with the ultimate adrenaline rush! Mixing in culture, nature and thrills to make the most hardened adventure seeker go weak at the knees. Welcome to THE centre of the world of adrenaline travel and join this 12 day Adrenaline rush!
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Learn Spanish and travel exciting Ecuador
This adventure delivers Ecuador's highlights, whilst you travel and learn Spanish. From the capital city Quito to the Andes mountain range, the Pacific coast beaches and surf spots, the mighty Cotopaxi and much more. You can even visit the stunning Galapagos Islands. Ecuador's geographical variation makes a great base for adrenaline travel options like mountain biking, White water rafting, surfing, trekking and climbing, combined with some valuable Spanish lessons makes for a rewarding trip!
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African Bush Pilot - Microlight training
Imagine the wind in your face as you soar above the wild animals of the Kruger national park in a micro light in South Africa. A stunning backdrop of Wild South African bush will ensure that this is one of the experiences of your life! Our micro light flight school is based at the foot of the Drakensberg Mountains in the Limpopo Province. The Centre of the South African Safari industry. You Experience of the REAL Africa will be closer than you think with Hippos and crocodiles roaming freely around the purpose built flying resort.
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Thailand Cultural Experience
The perfect programme for gap year travellers wanting to settle into their travels with an introduction to Thai culture with group of other like minded travellers. Set in 2 unique locations you will get to know the real Thailand, its people and culture.
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North Vietnam Experience
Discover Vietnams epic northern highlights on this exciting 4 week group adventure. Hang out in Hanoi, learn about the war torn history of Vietnam, get to know Vietnamese culture, go trekking and finally top it all of with a cool beach week checking out the world famous Halong Bay.
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Round The World - Ultimate
Head round the world from West to East taking in the sites and sounds of South East Asia´s Thailand and Laos, before heading to Australia and New Zealand for some serious action! Finish up in the USA completing an awesome road trip from LA to New York before flying home.
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Climb Kilimanjaro Rongai or Marangu Route Tanzania
Climb Kilimanjaro the worlds highest free standing mountain. Kilimanjaro: Rising 5895 metres above the African plains. To Climb Kilimanjaro offers the would be mountain climber the chance to summit a giant, and have an unforgettable experience in the process.
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Queenstown Adrenaline Overload
Queenstown, New Zealand, the Capital of insane adrenaline activities! Five days of Skydiving, Bungee Jumping, White Water Rafting, Canyon swinging and Jet boating will give you the adrenaline buzz you crave! After this you can surely say you have been there and done it! Queenstown offers great nightlife and is the place to meet other travellers. Accommodation, breakfast and transfers included!
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USA Road Trip LA to New York
The Ultimate USA road trip! Traverse the USA from New York to Los Angeles. Travelling in a small group of independent travellers your will experience fast paced East, the slow moving South and the laidback West with exciting adrenaline activities on the way. Las Vegas, New York, LA, New Orleans, the Grand Canyon and so much more...
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Xtreme Peru Experience
Backpacking in Peru doesn´t get better than this. We have taken the best of peru and designed the perfect trip for you. Discover one of the coolest countries in South America, mixing with the Incas and discovering lost worlds. Cusco city tour, Sacred Valley, Inca trail, Macchu Picchu, Floating islands of Uros, Amantani and Taquille are just some of the highlights!
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Trek the Inca Trail
Trekking the Inca Trail is the ultimate backpacking rite of passage. An unreal journey that takes you 4 days to complete, trekking high up in the Andes in search of thr lost city of Machu Picchu. Not for the feint hearted, this trail leads you through steep mountain passes, with dramatic scenery culminating in a magnificent view of the Incan Citadel, through the infamous Sun Gate.
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Xtreme Bolivia Experience
Cycle the infamous death road, explore the worlds highest city La Paz and check out the surreal Salt pans of the salar de Uyuni by jeep. Go deep underground in an active mine (and blow shit up with dynamite if you feel the need!) and check out Geysers, hot pools and vast desert landscapes. Bolivia is the Xtreme Teams favorite country in South America, you do not want to miss out.
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Sri Lanka Experience
A group travel experience like no other. A sun drenched palm fringed tropical island, turquoise seas lots of action packed weeks to chose, a worthwhile and important turtle conservation project and a chilled beach week at the end! Explore Sri Lanka, its beautiful nature and friendly people while getting a real taste of local life in the tropics.
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Round The World - South America
Check out one a continent shrouded in mystery, culture and epic landscapes focusing on the main attractions in Ecuador, Peru & Bolivia. South America is one of the most awesome backpacking destinations, find out why on this South America Round The World Trip.
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Ultimate Africa Overland
Africa Overland tour: The Big One Discover Africa 56 days. The big one! Discover the best of Africa during this amazing Africa overlanding adventure. You will go to 9 African countries full of nature, culture, wildlife, wilderness, adventure and excitement.
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Surf Adventures New Zealand
The perfect bolt on to your New Zealand trip! The Xtreme Gap 5 or 7 day surf Adventure in New Zealand is open to beginners and will have you surfing the amazing coastline of New Zealand in no time. The perfect adventure to learn to surf, discover great beaches and make friends for life.
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Cape Town to Zanzibar Overland Truck Experience
Cape Town to Zanzibar Overland Truck Tour. 33 days, is the perfect version of the longer Cape to Kenya tour for those who want to spend either a lot or no time on Zanzibar. Covering six countries and unforgettable features like the Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls and Lake Malawi, it will ensure that your African vacation is an epic adventure of a lifetime.
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Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Adventure
Cape Town To Victoria Falls Overland Tour, one of Africa most spectacular 20 day adventures, taking in national parks, deserts, coasts, wildlife, cultural excursions and a whole heap of adventure on this Africa tour. White water rafting anyone?
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Namibia Overland Adventure
Namibia is one of the most striking destinations in Africa, diverse - rich in tribal and colonial heritage and rich in wildlife. This best of Namibia trip, starts in Cape Town and ends in Windhoek with 12 days of adventure in between.
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Xtreme Tanzania Experience
A Beach and Wildlife Adventure in one one of the most amazing east African Countries Tanzania. Taking in the paradise island of Zanzibar and plenty of game parks, you can tick off the big 5 in the world famous Serengeti and rub shoulders with the Maasai in the Ngorogoro crater. Ends in Nairobi or Arusha if doing the optional Kilimanjaro climb.
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Shark Adventure in Shark Park South Africa
This 5 day Shark Adventure in South Africa is not for the faint harted and will be the thrill of a life time, even for the biggest thrill seeker! A true exciting adventure that will only suit the extremest of the Xtreme Gappers. We take you and our special shark crue 40 km of the South African coast to meet lots of very big marine life! Be ready for game fish and apex predators. No Cage dives... Be thrilled by your first meeting with White Sharks, Duskies, Soupfin Sharks, Mako’s, Raggies, Endemic CatSharks, Marlin and many more!!! Unique tour! Are you ready to join?
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Thailand Backpacker Experience
A great value arrival into Thailand, jam packed with exciting activities and excursions. Hang out on the Khao San Road the major hub for backpackers in Thailand, see the sites of Bangkok, haggle in markets and eat tasty thai food! Spend a week getting a tropical tan on a paradise Island making new friends for life!
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Round The World - South East Asia
South East Asia is a very interesting, fun, safe and beautiful part of the world. It has a well trodden backpacking route for good reason. This is a flexible trip showing you the best sites in Thailand, Laos and Vietnam! From bustling cities, to Unesco sites and from stunning beaches and Islands to lakes with dolphins.
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Ecuador Adrenaline Overload
Get ready to Mountain bike down a Strato volcano, White Water Raft a thundering river in the Andes, explore the Avenue of the Volcanoes on horse back and get a dose of culture in the historic Quito. action, adventure and an impressive start to any South American trip.7 Days of Adrenaline!
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12 Day Ecuador Intro and Climbing Adventure
This incredible 12 day trip combines all the excitement of the 7 day Ecuador Adrenaline Overload with an epic mountain climbing adventure, taking on 3 summits in 5 days. Not for the feint hearted: completing this trip is the ultimate prize in adventure travel bragging rights!
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Chimborazo The 15 Day Ultimate Climbing Adventure
Need a challenge? Break the 6000m barrier and summit Chimborazo! As well as experiencing an action packed itinerary all over Quito and Cotopaxi national park. This is like the 12 day intro and climbing adventure but with a serious mountain challenge at the end. Includes a 5 day acclimatisation programme on some other impressive peaks.
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Cairns Adrenaline Overload
Cairns Adrenaline Overload! 6 days of pure adventure. In the adventure capital of Australia, we will take you White Water Rafting on the Tully, go deep into the ancient Daintree Rainforest to check out huge crocodiles, head out onto the Barrier Reef to snorkel in a pristine underwater environment. Optional bolt on Sky dive is also available! We will put you up in a great hostel in cairns too!
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Xtreme Venezuela Experience
The Xtreme Venezuela Experience. 5 weeks of pure adventure and Spanish set in one of South Americas most stunning countries.
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Galapagos Island Experience, Ecuador
Without a doubt, the Galapagos Islands are one of the natural wonders of the world, a unique haven of amazing wildlife unlike any other. This cruise will show you all the beauty of the Galapagos in 8 days! Including accommodation, meals and flights.
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Amplified 16 Day New Zealand Tour
Amplified 16 Day New Zealand Tour. Short on time but big on adventure then this is for you. Both Islands in 16 days in a small adventure group. Fully guided to get you to some of the best locations in this stunning country.
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Epic New Zealand 24 Days
The ultimate guided tour of the most beautiful and action packed country in the world. The Epic New Zealand tour takes in both island with a small group of like minded travellers. For travellers who demand more than just a bus pass, you will be taken by kiwi guides to off the beaten track places searching every incredible corner of the country. There are plenty of included activities and some insane adrenaline packs you can bolt on too.
