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Gecko's Grassroots Adventures

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Gecko’s offers small group adventure tours at highly competitive prices. All the ‘must haves’ and ‘must sees’ combine in each Gecko’s grassroots tour, giving travellers a wealth of fun and adventure at a low price. When travelling with Gecko’s, all the hassles of independent travel are removed and the optional extras are just that -optional- so there are no unwanted activities that inflate costs. And there’s plenty of free time to spend as you choose.

All transport and accommodation is included, as is an experienced local leader and some meals. Gecko’s aim for comfort as much as an authentic experience and affordability, though sometimes this can mean you’ll be staying in a remote village hut rather than a plush hotel. For many travellers this is a real trip highlight anyway, as is getting from A to B using local transport; Gecko’s standard practice to maintain low prices and a true local flavour.

All this adds up to an unforgettable trip at a reasonable price. With Gecko’s grassroots adventures you’ll be immersed in local cultures, enjoy experiences you might never find on your own and be free to enjoy your trip without hassles.

Gecko's offers a full travel agency service and can arrange everything for your tour and beyond; from discount flights to extra accommodation, transfers and travel insurance.

For more information about all Gecko’s Grassroots Adventures have to offer, visit www.geckosadventures.com.

Gecko Vacation Packages

9 Million Litres Per Second, 3 Days from $349*

HIGHLIGHTS: Puerto Iguazu - Iguazu Falls - Puerto Iguazu

Wikipedia says, "Legend has it that a serpent god planned to marry a beautiful woman named NaipI, but she fled with her mortal lover in a canoe. In a rage, the serpent god sliced the river to create the waterfalls and condem the lovers to an eternal separation." Not exactly a fairytale ending. read more

Spice is Nice, 6 Days from $449*

HIGHLIGHTS: Stone Town - Paje Beach

Arab sultans, trade links with China, Portugal and India and a Muslim call to prayer that bellows across Stone Town five times a day - we guess you could say Zanzibar is pretty diverse. read more

India Recon, 7 Days from $529*

HIGHLIGHTS: Delhi - Agra - Taj Mahal - Tordi Garh - Jaipur

We'll take you around India on foot, train, local bus and auto rickshaw. What's that smell, you ask? Why its India's contagious zest for life Cue Bollywood dance scene. read more

Egypt, on a Boat, 8 Days from $549*

HIGHLIGHTS: Cairo - Luxor - Valley of the Kings - Aswan

Imagine a sea of cars, buses, tractors, motorbikes, horses, pushbikes and people all heading in different directions on roads with no discernible lanes and no traffic lights. Welcome to Cairo. read more

A Land Before Time Travel, 6 Days from $575*

HIGHLIGHTS: Siem Reap - Angkor Temples - Phnom Penh

If you Google, 'inspirational quotes about Angkor Wat' you get… absolutely nothing. So do us a favour and make some up after you've seen it. read more

Life's a Beach (and then you Kayak), 7 Days from $595*

HIGHLIGHTS: Bangkok - Khao Sok National Park - Koh Panyi - Ao Nang

A bit of Bangkok with a lot of beaches. It's cheap, it's cheerful and it's a great intro to Thailand. read more

Moai and Mystery, 4 Days from $595*

HIGHLIGHTS: Hanga Roa - Akiva - Orongo - Rano Raraku - Vaihu - Anakena Beach - Hanga Roa

It's the most isolated international airport in the world. No chances of running into an ex or tripping over tourists here. Easter Island is famous for being home to 887 stone statues with gigantic heads. These are called moai. Learn this word. read more

Life's a Beach (and then you Kayak), 7 Days from $595*

HIGHLIGHTS: Bangkok - Khao Sok National Park - Raft House - Ao Nang

A bit of Bangkok with a lot of beaches. It's cheap, it's cheerful and it's a great intro to Thailand. read more

10,000 Minutes of Morocco, 8 Days from $749*

HIGHLIGHTS: Casablanca - Meknes - Fes - Marrakech

No amount of giggling or wriggling will deter the women of a Moroccan hammam. Like a cross between your grandma and a WWF wrestler, they'll clamp you down and scrub til your skin is smoother than GEORGE CLOONEY drinking a single malt scotch. read more

Whirling Turkey, 11 Days from $749*

HIGHLIGHTS: Istanbul - Gallipoli - Canakkale - Ayvalik - Ephesus - Selcuk - Pamukkale - Konya - Cappadocia

Mother Nature was in a good mood the day she created Love Vally in Cappadocia. Sometimes referred to as 'Turkey's Undies', it's a bunch of phallic rock structures sprouting up all over the countryside. You could say there's a stiff breeze in the air. read more

Whirling Turkey, 11 Days from $749*

HIGHLIGHTS: Istanbul - Gallipoli - Canakkale - Ayvalik - Ephesus - Selcuk - Pamukkale - Konya - Cappadocia - Cappadocia

Mother Nature was in a good mood the day she created Love Valley in Cappadocia. Sometimes referred to as 'Turkey's Undies', it's a bunch of phallic rock structures sprouting up all over the countryside. You could say there's a stiff breeze in the air. read more

Real People of Annapurna, 11 Days from $779*

HIGHLIGHTS: Kathmandu - Pokhara

During Dashain, Nepal's biggest religious festival, you'll find huge 20ft bamboo swings (pings) in most of the remote villages. They say your feet need to leave the ground at least once during Dashain, and swinging helps you feel youthful. Everyone in the village gets a turn, that's if you can get past the kids. read more

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Adventure Packages

Spice is Nice, 6 Days from $449*

Delta & Victoria, 10 Days from $1,239*

HIGHLIGHTS: Pretoria/Johannesburg - Khama Rhino Sanctuary - Maun - Okavango Delta Excursion - Chobe National Park - Victoria Falls

Tent etiquette 101 - Keep it neat - nothing worse than tripping over a backpack in the dark and landing awkwardly on your sleeping friend. - Zip it up every single time, even if you're busting to pee during the night and will only be gone for 2 seconds - that's exactly how long it takes a honey badger to get in. - Share and share alike - if your tent-mate forgot to bring toothpaste, lend them yours or bear the brunt of their morning breath. read more

Plains, Cranes and Bumpy Automobiles, 8 Days from $1,489*

HIGHLIGHTS: Nairobi - Arusha - Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Ngorongoro Crater

Get a massage African-style on our big Geckos truck. Ever heard a giraffe moo? Keep your ears open (yes, that's a thing) because they've also been known to hiss, roar and whistle. read more

Where the Wild Things Are, 12 Days from $1,589*

HIGHLIGHTS: Victoria Falls - Hwange National Park - Bulawayo - Great Zimbabwe Ruins - Musina - Kruger National Park - Blyde River Canyon - Pretoria - Johannesburg

Honey badgers are hardcore. Their skin is so thick even a machete won't cut it. And their jaws are strong enough to crush a tortoise shell.

The Guinness Book of World Records reckons the honey badger is the most fearless creature on earth. Google 'Crazy nastyass honey badger' if you don't believe us. read more

Safari & Spice & all things Nice, 11 Days from $1,829*

HIGHLIGHTS: Nairobi - Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater - Mto Wa Mbu - Arusha - Dar es Salaam - Stone Town - Nungwi

KNOW YOUR Masai:
- A man's wealth is measured by the number of cattle and children he has.
- Jumping in the air is the young Masai boy's way of showing strength and agility (also helps them see better at festivals).
- The men eat soup made from the Acacia nilotica plant because it is believed to make them energetic, aggressive and fearless (hangover cure unknown). read more

Surfing the Great Riff, 14 Days from $1,939*

HIGHLIGHTS: Nairobi - Nakuru - EAMO - Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara National Reserve - Kenyan Highlands - Lake Victoria - Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater - Meserani - Arusha

Don't leave East Africa without trying: chipsi mayai (omelette stuffed with chips), nyama choma (barbecue) or ugali na mchicha (starchy stuff with spinach). Wash it down with a Kili or Serengeti beer or maybe a shot of Konyagi (local gin) if you're brave. read more

Crazy Circle of Life, 21 Days from $2,479*

HIGHLIGHTS: Pretoria/Johannesburg - Khama Rhino Sanctuary - Maun - Okavango Delta Excursion - Chobe National Park - Victoria Falls - Hwange National Park - Bulawayo - Great Zimbabwe Ruins - Musina - Kruger National Park - Blyde River Canyon

FUN animal facts:
- The elephant's closest living relative is a dassie - 70cm long, 3kg heavy and looks somewhat like a hamster.
- A honey badger will go straight for the testicles before it attacks any other body part.
- A cheetah's feet don't touch the ground for more than half the time it's running. read more

An Animal Like You, 15 Days from $3,009*

HIGHLIGHTS: Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve - Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru National Park - EAMO - Kericho - Jinja - Entebbe - Queen Elizabeth National Park - Ruhengeri - Parc National des Volcans - Kigali

The only difference between us and the animals is our opposable thumbs. And the fact that you won't find any animals wandering around the Masai Mara singing "I bless the rains down in Africa, gonna take some time to do the things we never ha-a-aa-aaaave". read more

The Hakuna Matata Path, 22 Days from $4,299*

HIGHLIGHTS: Nairobi - Arusha - Mto Wa Mbu - Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Arusha - Masai Mara National Reserve - Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru National Park - Kericho - Jinja - Entebbe - Queen Elizabeth National Park - Ruhengeri - Kigali

We highly recommend putting The Lion King soundtrack on your iPod. When Elton starts belting out "Circle of Life" as the sun dips down over the savannah you'll thank us. read more

Meet the Rellies, 26 Days from $4,505*

HIGHLIGHTS: Kigali - Ruhengeri - Kisoro - Queen Elizabeth National Park - Jinja - Kericho - Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara - Nairobi - Arusha - Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro - Mto Wa Mbu - Arusha - Dar es Salaam - Zanzibar

Swahili 101:
- Mambo vipi - how's things?
- Poa - things are cool.
- Asante sana - cheers, thanks a lot.
- Kale kakuku kadogo ka kaka kako wapi kaka? - where are your chickens, brother? read more

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All Inclusive Packages

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Cultural & Historical Packages

9 Million Litres Per Second, 3 Days from $349*

Spice is Nice, 6 Days from $449*

India Recon, 7 Days from $529*

Egypt, on a Boat, 8 Days from $549*

A Land Before Time Travel, 6 Days from $575*

Life's a Beach (and then you Kayak), 7 Days from $595*

HIGHLIGHTS: Bangkok - Khao Sok National Park - Koh Panyi - Ao Nang

A bit of Bangkok with a lot of beaches. It's cheap, it's cheerful and it's a great intro to Thailand. read more

Moai and Mystery, 4 Days from $595*

Life's a Beach (and then you Kayak), 7 Days from $595*

HIGHLIGHTS: Bangkok - Khao Sok National Park - Raft House - Ao Nang

A bit of Bangkok with a lot of beaches. It's cheap, it's cheerful and it's a great intro to Thailand. read more

10,000 Minutes of Morocco, 8 Days from $749*

Whirling Turkey, 11 Days from $749*

Real People of Annapurna, 11 Days from $779*

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Entertainment Packages

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Food & Wine Packages

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Indulgence & Luxury Packages

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Islands & Beaches Packages

Spice is Nice, 6 Days from $449*

Caribbean & Cobblestones, 10 Days from $965*

HIGHLIGHTS: Cancun - Tulum - Chetumal - Caye Caulker - Flores - Tikal Ruins - Antigua

Some essential Spanish to get you by:
Where can we surf? - Donde se puede hacer surf?
It is hot, isn't it? - Hace calor, verdad?
A glass of red wine - un vino tinto
I love you Miguel - Te quiero Miguel
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Vintage Cuba, 9 Days from $1,139*

HIGHLIGHTS: Havana - Trinidad - Santa Clara - Vinales - Cayo Levisa

How to make a mojito: crush mint leaves, caster sugar and lime in a glass; fill with ice; pour white rum over the top and add soda. Alternatively, come here and ask a local to make it for you. read more

Safari & Spice & all things Nice, 11 Days from $1,829*

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Outdoors Packages

Tales of Old Siam, 10 Days from $839*

HIGHLIGHTS: Bangkok - Kanchanaburi - Ayuthaya - Chiang Mai - Hill Tribe Trek

Confucius say man who walk through airport turnstile sideways going to Bangkok. read more

Caribbean & Cobblestones, 10 Days from $965*

Safari & Spice & all things Nice, 11 Days from $1,829*

Some of my Best Friends are Peruvian, 17 Days from $2,469*

HIGHLIGHTS: Lima - Amazon Jungle - Cusco - Inca Trek - Cusco - Lake Titicaca - La Paz

Nobody's quite sure how the bowler hat came to be so popular among Quechua and Aymara women. It's too small for their heads, it doesn't protect from the sun and it's not waterproof. But let's be honest, it looks great.

Notes: The local flights are from Lima to Puerto Maldonado and Puerto Maldonado to Cusco. If you don't wish to do the Inca Trail, we have Non-trekking alternative available on this tour - please see the detailed trip notes under 'itinerary variation' for further information.

Remember to book early for this trip The Peruvian Government has introduced strict quotas on the number of permits issued for hiking the 'Classic' Inca Trail route. These can often be sold out months in advance.

To apply for your group's permits, we will need your deposit and your passport details, so we ask that you book your holiday early. In the event that we are unable to obtain permits for the 'Classic' route we will use the alternative 'Lares' route, an equally challenging trek culminating in a visit to Machu Picchu. read more

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Romantic Packages

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Shopping Packages

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Short Breaks Packages

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Wedding & Honeymoon Packages

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