You’ll Find Great Adventure Travel Vacations with Gap Adventures

Off-the-beaten Path Adventure Travel With Gap Adventures

Gap Adventures, which made National Geographic Adventure magazine’s top “Do It All” outfitter list again in February, 2009, offers a choice of more than 1,200 adventure travel trips to all seven continents. Gap Adventures puts together small group adventures, safaris and expeditions. The trips are are a mix of cultural journeys, wildlife encounters and active adventures designed for travelers who want authentic, off-the-beaten track and face-to-face travel experiences, whether riding on the roof of a train in India, navigating the Amazon in a dugout canoe or hiking on back roads through Europe.

Gap Adventures was founded by Bruce Poon Tip as a 20-year old in 1990 with just two credit cards (total credit limit of $20,000) and the belief that other travelers should share his same desires to experience authentic adventures in a reasonably priced and sustainable manner. Bruce’s love for local cultures and his commitment to change the way people vacation have helped him negotiate his way to the top of the fast-growing adventure-travel business.

The Boss’ Pitch: Why Take a Tour With Gap Adventures

Bruce Poon Tip, the founder/CEO of Gap Adventures, says "Gap Adventures provides an authentic experience that is sustainable, affordable and fun. Because we draw people from all over the world, our tours provide travelers with a diverse group of friends with whom to travel. Our travelers also choose us because we have over 1,200 trips to over 100 countries, providing tours that work with anyone's interests and needs. Gap Adventures has more than 90,000 travelers a year, a lot of whom are repeat customers-- that may be the best endorsement of our company!"

Popular Adventure Travel Outings with Gap Adventures

The most popular tours year in and year out are usually linked to destinations as opposed to specific tours. Look any of the tours related to Peru, Galapagos, Costa Rica, Egypt, Thailand and China, because they are among the best-sellers.

To Learn More About Gap Adventures

For more information visit Gap Adventures, or call 800-708-7761. To find Gap Adventure travel deals visit Up to 25% Off Adventure Travel Deals.

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