Why don't we show our phone number?
We are always available to talk to you about your plans, but we do not run call centers to keep the trip costs low. So email is best.
You can chat or message us on Skype, email us first. If you really want to call us you can on (+44)02032867065.
Remember most of your programme questions can be answered with the get trip notes button too.
Please do not contact us to sell advertising.
Looking for gap year travel ideas? We have a range of ideas that enable you to get the most out of your time away.
Gap year travel with us is about maximising the fun and senseof achievement you get out of doing some really cool stuff.
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You may be deciding what you want to do or where you want to go when the time comes to depart. On this site you will find lots of information about gap year travel, gap year programs and of course activities that we promote. But we can also offer you more than just trips. As gap year travel experts, we have been to may different countries on research trips and as travellers ourselves, so we really do know what we are talking about when it comes to giving you gap year travel ideas. We know that not every country is the same, neither are the travellers who go and travel with us. It is knowing what suits different individuals, what particular travel style is right for each and every person, that makes our own brand of gap year travel different. |
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It all starts off with a conversation. That means you need to get in contact with us to discuss your travel plans, either through Skype, email or facebook (even the telephone if you are feeling really adventurous) so we can work out together what you will enjoy the most, so that you can make the most out of your gap year travels. The list of what ticks the boxes for most people is so varied it would be almost impossible to cover them all here, but fortunately we have a range for exciting trips, that have been properly researched to make sure they are up to standards, waiting for you. If you are not really sure about your own gap year travel ideas yet, or perhaps you want to know more about particular behind the scenes information in different programmes (or just want a bit of a laugh) be sure to check out our blog, with tons of extra gap year travel information on there it makes quite a good read. We also publish a few videos on our you tube channel, this should give you a good insite into what you can expect on your travels with us.
Finally if you have any suggestions on ways we can improve our service, or perhaps gap year travel ideas that you would like to see featured on this site – then please do get in touch with us, we would love to hear from you.
Happy Travels
Oliver & Debby Xtreme Gap Year founders
Gap year travel requires planning. It takes a certain mindset to successfully complete a gap year. Firstly you have to decided what to do on your gap year: at Xtreme Gap we believe a successful gap year should be meaning ful, and develop you personally. With some truly inspirational gap year travel options, xtreme gap gives you some amazing gap year travel opportunities. Imagine spending your gap year tracking the big 5 in the African bush.
Sometimes it is cheaper to do it with a friend, as you can split much of your gap year travel costs. Accommodation and taxi fares are halved for example. On the other hand travelling solo on your gap year can also offer you a lot more freedom. You choose your own destiny and do not have to compromise on your gap year travel plans. Remember also, that you are rarely alone, you will meet many people, like minded travelers, fellow gap year travelers, Backpackers and friendly locals and of course you have your locally based Xtreme Gap rep at hand should you ever feel in need of assistance.
Remember your money stretches a lot further in some places than others. Xtreme Gap’s programs in Thailand and South Africa have been carefully selected to aid gap year travelers partly because the countries offer excellent value, but also because they are easy countries to travel in on your gap year. Thailand has been open to gap year travelers for some time now, and is a very accessible destination. Once on your gap year, travel is made incredibly easy by the extremely efficient Thai backpacker industry. Once you have completed your gap year program (or perhaps even before) you can take advantage of travelling to the stunning neighboring countries of Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and Malaysia.
South Africa whilst considerably larger, offers excellent Gap year travel. For instance on our Xtreme Gap Adrenaline tour you can tour the country on a hop on hop off bus and see the great expanse of Africa roll away into the sunset while meeting new friends on the bus and psyching yourself up for the next mind blowing moment. Gap year travel made exciting and easy!
As we mentioned before, gap year travel requires planning and money and financing is one of the most important aspects of gap year travel planning. How much will the program cost? Shop around. Sadly nothing in this world is free, but if you like one of our programs, we want you to. We are so confident that we offer you best value for money that comparing us like for like with other competitors is a no brainer. Your gap year budget goes a lot further when you are not paying a gap year company more than you have to, so they can blow your hard earned gap year travel budget on “marketing”. You need to consider the budget you have to spend on your gap year, and how you are going to earn and save the money before hand. We know gap year travel can mean some personal sacrifice at first, to experience the most mind blowing situations later.
The sense of achievement is that much greater when you have made it all possible yourself. Thing to take into account in your gap year travel budget include: program cost, spending money whilst you are away. You always need money for beer (and strangely you always seem to find it on your gap year). You need to eat on your gap year too, but remember your gap year travel budget can stretch along way. In Thailand for £1.50, you get good food. Healthy tasty amazingly fragrant Thai food. Hmm.
You need your gap year travel budget to include flights, pick your timing as costs can vary depending up on the season.
With all this in mind, once you start on your gap year journey, we promise you will have a year you will never forget and look back on the rest of your life as a very special time.
