Geckos Adventures

Highlights

• Encounter the legacy of russian tsar peter the great while exploring the enigmatic streets that showcase the many palaces and museums of st petersburg
• Live it local in the lively gorky park in moscow, check out the awesome architecture in moscow metro stations, or get up close with the russian power center red square and kremlin
• Wander the streets in kiev and lviv, two amazing cities showcasing the free and young spirit of ukraine, a country with its troubles – but still knows the importance of a good time
• Enjoy a city escape and chase the romance at the uniquely landscaped tunnel of love – iconic for its awning trees made by nature and passing trains. it's believed that if a couple who are truly in love make a wish here then it will come true
• Be inspired by budapest, one of the largest and most beautiful cities in eastern and central europe. the hospitality scene here is awesome, lively and sometimes hedonistic – no doubt you'll rave about it once you get home

Highlights

• The pyramids might be hyped, but when you see them you’ll soon be saying oh mummy, i see the point (sorry).
• Set sail on a felucca cruise along the nile. back in the day, these wooden boats had zero facilities, but our new pimped-out boat has western-style toilets on board.
• Our guides are local and know all the best secret and hidden places to check out after a day of sightseeing
• Only petra’s treasury is stunning enough to be the temple of the holy grail (well, according to indiana jones at least), and you’ll be blown away on a full day exploring the majesty and mystery of this world wonder.
• Kick back in your own central hostel in jerusalem, complete with movie room and rooftop .

Highlights

• Contrast the booming city of paris with time to see the city's world famous sights - such as the eiffel tower and the louvre - without having to rush
• The beating heart of modern germany, berlin is packed with history, arts and culture. the city's poignant memorials serve not just to recognise the past, but to educate new generations into the future
• Soak up the royal history of krakow's wawel castle and step back in time with a stroll through its medieval main square
• Immerse yourself in the history, architecture and bohemian vibes of the czech republic. soak up the smooth sounds of jazz at a low-lit bar in prague before stepping right into a fairytale of cesky krumlov
• Wander through belgrade’s bohemian quarter and grand 19th-century boulevards, before launching yourself into its animated nightlife.

Highlights

• See the Oxford Street, the London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Tower Bridge .
• Visit the St Pancras Station to catch the iconic Eurostar Train through the tunnel to France
• Enjoy the pigeon, paris is a city of beautiful architecture, beautiful people.
• Enjoy the epitomy of European gorgeousness,cobbled lanes, meandering canals, a chocolate museum and beer on Bridge.

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• Unesco is a pretty good judge of character, right? with its colonial architecture, plazas, churches and colourful local life, there's a reason they've listed quito's old town as a world heritage site
• There's nothing like munching on a red tomato from an ecuadorian market, eh? saunter (yes, saunter) around the otavalo markets and find yourself smack bang in the middle of souvenir city, population: you
• Visit the colonial city of cuenca
• Get your adrenaline kicks in banos – or just plonk yourself in a hot spring
• Head out on a city tour of lima visiting miraflores, down town and end in the bohemian neighbourhood of barranco.

Highlights

• Your remote jungle lodge is a sweet base to get your nature on. and if your tired legs ever need a bit of tlc, kick back in a hammock and chat to some parrots
• You cheeky little monkey! not you, silly. we're talking about that primate swinging behind your head. this place is packed full of wildlife, so bring an extra pair of eyes and wallet full of memory cards
• What's better than exploring the amazon jungle? doing it with someone who has the land mapped inside their awesome brain. jungle guides are super-friggin' awesome
• Roam the amazon jungle at night while pretending you're david attenborough (this adds to the suspense).

Highlights

• Oh mayan, central america, what a land. a palace of mysterious ruins, active volcanoes, idyllic beaches and emerald jungles. get a taste of seven different countries on an epic latin adventure that takes in the sights and offers a whole heap of optional activities too.
• Extended time in caye caulker and antigua offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy laid-back island vibes as well as buzzing colonial city life.
• There's nothing quite like staying with a local family to really experience a place. you'll be feasting at breakfast and dinner, and improving your spanish with the locals in san jorge la laguna in no time.
• There are loads of sides to central america and you’ll get a taste of so many - slumbering on the sands of playa del carmen, gazing at the pyramids of tikal or haggling in the markets of chichicastenango.
• Travel to el salvador and back in time in the colonial town of suchitoto. then summon your best beach bum/inner surfie with the beautiful black-sand beaches and surf of el cuco and el tunco.

Highlights

• Start and finish your explorations of myanmar in incredible yangon, rapidly developing but still packed with beautiful pagodas, astounding giant buddhas and more history than you can poke a stick at. your leader will show you around downtown, then it's yours to explore.
• Get to know your new travel mates over a welcome dinner at the linkage restaurant, a vocational training social enterprise restaurant that’s part of friends international.
• Tour the ancient city of bagan by bicycle or float high above the spectacle of stupas in a hot air balloon. there are multiple magical ways to have your mind blown here at this astonishing site with its thousands of temples and pagodas.
• There are plenty of opportunities to get in touch with the people and culture in your ample free time. try our urban adventures in yangon, bagan or mandalay for river tours, exploring after dark, local food and community visits.
• Spend a full day waking through the hills and villages of kalaw.