If you haven't already, check out the Gap360.com website! It's
actually amazing and so, so inspiring. I could (and probably have spent many
hours) gazing at the wonderful trips and experiences on offer from this
incredible company.
Especially if you are around the same age as me (18/19 or even older,
they're really cool and relaxed with groups ranging from 18 - 40 in most trips)
if you're travelling solo, as a pair or small group, if you're not 100%
sure of your desired destination but definitely want to go on an adventure,
then Gap 360 could be perfect for you.
If you know me or follow me on any social media then it may not come as
a shock to you that I quickly wanted to kick start tattooing my passport
with various worldly stamps as soon as I turned 18!
So I went about to find the perfect trip and stumbled across Gap 360
whilst looking through my online search/mission. I was straight away
approached by a member of the team who was really helpful. Georgia was straight
onto answering my fire-back questions and even helped me to plan a budget for
the trip I had in mind! Perfect for a first-timer and solo traveller, right?
I finally decided on the trip I wanted to book, with the help from
Georgia of course. I chose the fabulous land down under, Australia as my first
destination and I don't regret it one bit! Have a little read of my time in
Aussie grounds here.
As soon as I booked on the trip, I had a team advising me of everything
I needed to know, offering guidance with other bookings such as flights,
insurance, etc. It was super easy - all thanks to the team behind the scenes! A
lot of them had been to Australia or even on that specific tour, Sydney to
Cairns Adventure, so they were able to directly answer questions back about
their personal experiences and advice.
The company also are in partnership with The Flight Centre, so you can
get great deals for being a Gap 360 customer (you can save a bunch of pennies
and discounts that you normally wouldn't be able to!) and an information
pack is sent straight to you along with what to pack, what you'll need,
vaccinations advice, numbers to save/write down ICE (In Case of Emergency!) and
much more cool facts, even some about the weather so you know what clothes to
pack! But it's Australia we're talking about... it’s hardly ever cold!!!!
One thing I LOVE about Gap 360 is how easy the website and personal log
in is to use. Once you've found your perfect trip (believe me... you'll find AT
LEAST one with the amount on offer!) Everything is so straight forward and
easy, and if it isn't, help is a click away!
The types of tours, adventure schemes, holiday breaks, volunteering
schemes, animal retreats and other fantastic opportunities on offer are
endless. Gap 360 cover a whole world of destinations, there aren't many places
they don't accommodate for!
As I'm an adventurous type, who loves animals, wants to help out
wherever possible and tries to make the most of a holiday (basically, I'm a
rather-be-skydiving-or-surfing-than-lazing-on-a-beach-kinda-gal) a lot of
places appealed to me.
My top 10 must-try-tours(even having not personally tried them
myself... YET!) but based on interest, reviews and comments are:
Asia
- Bali Experience - "A three-week adventure in Indonesia enjoying cultural, teachin volunteering and fun adventures in Bali. 1 week on a cultural immersion in Ubud, become a volunteer teacher with local kids for a week and have a full-on fun week of adventures to end your Bali experience!" Sounds fun, right? 3 weeks worth of learn, explore and fun for just £949.
- Cambodia on a Shoestring - "Marvel at the incredible Khmer ruins of Angkor Wat and the clear turquoise waters at Sihanoukville. This journey packages Cambodia's treasures into ten-well-paced days. Brave Ho Chi Minh City's jam-packed streets with other travellers your own age, or check out the more laid back waterways of Vietnam's Mekong Delta." Amazing, all in 10 days.
- Thai Adventure - "Ideal for first-time travellers or those who want to explore Thailand and make new friends. Enjoy the buss of Bangkok and Chiang Mai, see ancient temples, go hill trekking, meet elephants, volunteer on the Thai Island of Koh Samui, relax on Koh Tao and part on the island of Koh Phangan - amazing! Choose from 3 or 4 weeks." I was so incredibly drawn into this tour. I'm going to Thailand in November, wahoo!
North America
- I love NYC - "Spend 3 fantastic days in the bright lights of the Big Apple! Discover the dazzling city of New York and make new friends on this group trip. Explore the city’s highlights on a guided tour and hop on a harbour cruise for a view of the sensational Statue of Liberty. Head up to the top of one of New York’s tallest buildings, for unforgettable views across the city. Don’t miss a moment in the city that never sleeps!" 3 days of fun in the Big Apple, how could you say no to that!
- Wilderness Internships in Canada - "Want to live and work in the great Canadian outdoors? This unique wilderness internship programme in Canada offers you an amazing opportunity to head off the beaten track into rugged, rural Canada for an authentic wilderness work experience. Working with charitable or non-profit organisations in Canada, such as National Parks and rescue centres, you can help with wildlife and conservation projects in rural Canada. Internships include accommodation! Immerse yourself in the full wilderness experience as an intern and don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime intern opportunity." 4 weeks + in cool Canada... go on.
Australasia... YES PLEASE
- The Big Aussie Adventure - "Our Big Aussie Adventure includes exciting travel programmes along the Australian East Coast, plus our awesome Absolute Oz paid work programme. Explore the incredible East Coast from Cairns to Sydney and then find a paid job with our brilliant work package, all in one ultimate combo trip!" 12 months + ...I really wish.
Fancy Africa?
- Cape Town to Zanzibar - "Have an epic 35 day African overland adventure, travelling through South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi & Tanzania. Begin in Cape Town, South Africa and visit the Namibian desert, the Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, Lake Malawi and end up on the stunning spice island of Zanzibar on this amazing adventure tour through Africa!" 35 days in the big A F R I C A.
What about Europe...
- Grand European - "Visit 13 amazing countries and immerse yourself in the charm and culture of Europe. Starting in the romantic city of Paris, you’ll sweep through the Swiss Alps, join the Spanish buzz in Barcelona, and then mix with the rich and famous in the French Riviera before having a flutter in one of Monaco’s casinos. Immerse yourself in inspirational Italy as you soak up the culture in Florence, see ancient ruins in Rome, visit Vatican City and float down the canals in Venice. Discover Slovenia before spending a few days on an idyllic island in Croatia, then pick up the pace with some adrenaline activities in the Austrian Alps! Explore perfect squares in Prague, then head for the buzz of Berlin, be awed by Amsterdam then head homewards via the medieval city of Bruges. Take away a whole month of magical European memories on this unforgettable multi-country tour." 28 days... yes please!
- Iceland Explorer - "Discover the natural wonders of Iceland on this 4-day experience. Immerse yourself in the lively vibe of the capital city, Reykjavik - explore the city’s streets and parks and party at some of Europe’s best nightspots. Be blown away by the natural beauty and thermal spas of the Blue Lagoon, and go Northern-lights spotting on a guided night-time tour. Enjoy an optional trip to Iceland’s gorgeous ‘Golden Circle’ and make the most of this 4-day whirlwind adventure in Iceland!" 4 wonderful snow days!
Around the world? Why not!
- Ultimate Adventure 360 - "Explore up to 4 continents in one epic gap trip! Have safari and wildlife adventures in stunning South Africa, discover awesome Asia, explore Australia & New Zealand and then add in an American Road Trip for the ultimate adventure around the world. Choose one of our two Ultimate Adventure 360 routes or tailor-make this trip to suit you, adding in or subtracting tours to create your own ideal itinerary. Every day offers a new adventure on this epic round-the-world trip!" Spend an amazing 4-5 months travelling the world, what's stopping you?
Most trips will include the extra luxury of sorting out your
accommodation, most/all or some meals, transport throughout the trip, airport
pick up, bucket list itinerary activities and classes dependant on where you're
going, its a definite package and parcel type of deal. It’s so relaxing knowing
that you only have to book flights and bring yourself, a bag full of fresh
undies and a toothbrush and some money and you're basically good to go!
Another MASSIVE plus for Gap 360 is the varieties of time scales on offer. If you are anything in a situation like me, with a full time job to hold down but a huge desire to travel as much as possible, then Gap is a huge tick box once again! Ranging from a few days getaways, to 3-4 weeks, to a gap year pass - there are certainly plenty of trips and one will suit your needs and availability!
Taken from the website, see here how much of the Globe is covered. Europe, South/North America, Africa, Asia, Australasia... everywhere almost!
A map and "What's Included" "What's not Included" with the option to Download Trip Notes and Join the discussion on social media for most trips, the website if your travel oyster and any questions will be sure to be answered.
Offering a wild range of multi-stop tours, cross country, cross continent, city hop on and hop offs, anything you can think of! You'll find it at www.gap360.com/destinations
I honestly swear by this wonderful company. I even sent pictures of my personal trip with Gap 360 and received a discount from my next tour with them - how wonderful is that! If the team read this as well, thanks for all of your efforts!
Be sure to check out how my time down under' went.
Ta-ta for now,
Lauren x
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