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Celebrate milestone birthdays with Gap Adventures

16th May 2011 Print

Celebrate milestone birthdays with Gap Adventures

Here are the pick of the most iconic experiences from Gap Adventures, the world’s largest independent tour operator.

21 – Roam India
Price: £679
Trip Code: AHRH
Departure: 22 August 2011

Soak up colour and culture on a 20-day escapade through India. The perfect trip for young adventurers, the tour is led by an experienced Gap Adventures’ guide throughout. Travel from Delhi across Northern India and marvel at Jaisalmer's mud fortress before journeying into the Thar Desert for an overnight camel safari. Adventurers can follow in the footsteps of pilgrims and make their way to the Ganges River at Varanasi before returning the vibrant buzz of Delhi.

The price include 15 nights’ accommodation in hotels, some meals, all local transport, the services of a CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, 3 nights on a sleeper train, orientation walks, an overnight camel safari, Ganges boat trip and candle flower ceremony.

30 – Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro
Price: £1159
Trip Code: DTM8
Departure: 30 July 2011

Put your decadent 20s behind you with a mettle-testing climb. Possibly the most scenic route to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Machame boasts different paths to the summit and back. Adventurers will emerge onto high alpine deserts gaining amazing views of ice fields en route to Uhuru. Enjoying a full alpine camping experience along the route with support from local guides and porters, the eight-day trek is one of the best ways to tick-off the trip of a lifetime.

The price includes 5 nights’ alpine camping service, 2 nights’ hotel accommodation, most meals, arrival transfers by private minibus and the services of a CEO (Chief Experience Officer).

40 - trek to Machu Picchu
Price: £1569
Trip Code: PQG
Departure: 24 May 2011

This 14-day tour is so uplifting, you’ll feel 21 again! From the depths of the Amazon to the heights of the Andes, adventurers will get a glimpse of one of the world’s oldest cultures as they trek part of the Inca Trail, with the stunning combination of ruins, mountainscapes and cloud forests along the route. From wildlife spotting in the rainforest, traditional village life on Lake Titicaca, piranha fishing on the Amazon and tasting fresh seafood in Lima, this is a trip of a lifetime.

The price includes eight nights’ hotel accommodation, two nights in a jungle lodge, three nights’ camping, a four-day Inca Trail hike, most meals, all local transport, transfers by private minibus and the services of a CEO (Chief Experience Officer).

50 – experience the rainforests of Costa Rica
Price: £1259
Trip Code: CRWED
Departure: 20 August 2011

With the right balance of active adventure and relaxation, this 12-day trip to Costa Rica is perfectly suited for 50+ travellers. Uncover a wildlife paradise, take a night walk through the cloud forest, trek round the base of Arenal Volcano, make tortillas with local families and relax in the thermal waters of hot springs – there is so much for adventurers to do. Those who want to, can work with endangered sea turtles on the beaches of Playa Matapalo and leave a lasting legacy in the most biologically diverse habitat in the world.

The price includes 11 nights’ hotel accommodation, most tours, some meals, all local transport and transfers and the services of a CEO (Chief Experience Officer).

60 – get up close to a polar bear 
Price: from £2210
Trip Code: XVRPNX
Departure: 31 July 2011

60 is the time to treat yourself – and this unforgettable trip is the ultimate gift to yourself. From close-up encounters with icebergs and glaciers to the region’s plentiful wildlife, this is an eight-day voyage of nonstop highlights. With Gap Adventures’ 100% guarantee, travellers are guaranteed a sighting of at least one polar bear and the experienced crew will always be on the lookout for other amazing wildlife including lounging seals, whales, grazing reindeer and colonies of beautiful birds. For the more adventurous, there is an opportunity to brave the icy Arctic waters for a spot of swimming – guaranteed to jump start anyone!

The price includes a seven nights onboard the M/S Expedition, all meals on the ship, an excursions expert who will give daily lectures, transfers, waterproof boots and a destination guide book.

For more information and bookings, visit: gapadventures.co.uk