Africa – Thailand – Australia – New Zealand – Fiji
One Epic Trip!
Africa: Swaziland, South Africa and Mozambique.
- Starting off in Africa you will explore three amazing countries on our Kruger to coast programme. This involves an unforgettable Safari on the Kruger National Park, cultural immersion in the small mountainous kingdom of Swaziland and beaches to die for in Tofo. One of the worlds best locations to swim with whale sharks.
- Spend a whole extra week living by the beach becoming an Xtreme surf dude in Mozambique!
Thailand & Laos
- Four unforgettable weeks on the Xtreme Thailand Experience, 4 different themed weeks, action and adventure and paradise beaches, followed by some serious overland backpacking in Laos.
Australia
- Starting in Sydney with a great first week, we will take you out on our own private catamaran to get an unrivalled view of Sydney Harbour, escape the city for a few days to see amazing beaches and have lots of fun with cool group leaders who know how to show you a good time.
- Followed by the Ox Experience bus pas talking you from Sydney to Cairns. Totally Flexible up to 6 months!
New Zealand
- An easy arrival with an Auckland arrival pack, followed by an epic hop on hop off tour of both islands from Auckland back to Auckland, courtesy of our friends at Kiwi Experience (again totally flexible and up to 6 months!)
Fiji
- The final section of the trip is all about soaking up the sun on paradise islands. The feejee experience Triple Treat takes you to all the best places, dreamy paradise islands with a group of like-minded fun loving travellers.
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Full Details
Order and duration of trips included:
- Africa: Kruger To Coast: 4 weeks (set start date)
- Africa: Mozambique Surf dude: 6 nights
- Thailand: Xtreme Thailand experience: 4 weeks
- Laos: Laos backpacker, Tom Yum, bus pass: Flexible. Min 11 days, Advised 16
- Australia: Sydney ConneXion: 7 nights (set start date)
- Australia: OzExperience Bruce pass, bus pass. Min 10 days, advised 2.5 weeks
- New Zealand: Auckland arrival pack 2 nights
- New Zealand: Kiwi Experience, Funky Chicken: Flexible. Min 20 days, advised 25
- Fiji: Feejee experience Triple Treat. 10 days
Xtreme Thailand Experience£989
Do you want see it all in one of the most exciting countries in the world? Join our guided Thailand group backpacking tour and have an incredible adventure. You choose your activities. An intro week, an adventure week, an action week and a beach week. You will be checking out the buzz in Bangkok with new mates and letting the good times roll.
Backpacking in South East Asia20% off Sale On! £375
Get off the beaten path and visit Laos! Let us take you off the beaten path on our backpacker trip in Laos. Starting in Bangkok Thailand, you can head through one of the most rewarding countries in South East Asia, and experience the joys of tubing, waterfalls and mind boggling scenery and beer Lao!
Fiji ExperienceFrom £99
The quintessential paradise island destination, Fiji is the perfect destination to escape to find yourself. Clear turquoise seas, amazing snorkelling and a great backpacker trail, you are sure to have amazing nights, and good times. The trouble is you will probably never want to leave. Various hop on hop off passes to choose from, all-inclusive and transport only options.
Sydney ConneXion Work & Travel£499
This is the ultimate beginning to an epic adventure in Australia. The Sydney conneXion is all about having an amazing first week, meeting new friends and doing some incredible adventures fully guided in one of the coolest cities in the world. Whilst you're out having fun we take care of all the hassle enabling you to get set up with a job with a 12 month membership access of the best backpacker job network in Australia. Everything is taken care for you so no worries about arriving in Australia this can turn into one of the most daunting yet exciting things you will ever do!
Mozambique Surf Dude£289
Learn to surf or improve your surf skills in one of the best surf spots in East Africa. Long sandy beaches with great breaks, crystal clear water in an awesome backpacker hotspot. This will be one surf trip you will never forget.
Kruger To Coast Group Tour£1999
Africa adventure does not come better than this! Safari in the worlds greatest game park the Kruger, then swim with the worlds biggest fish the mighty Whaleshark! Five days and unforgettable adventures in one of the continent’s best wildlife locations – South Africa’s Kruger National Park then a week in the best place in the world to see whale sharks, diving and exploring the coral reefs in the warm blue waters of the Indian ocean. Then you will also discover Swaziland, with its tribal culture on a proper cultural exchange. Get ready for an Africa adventure!
Bruce Pass Oz Experience£299
Bruce Pass Oz Experience The Bruce Pass from Oz Experience allows you to travel from Sydney to Cairns on a flexible hop on hop off backpacker bus. Guides accompany you all the way and it is one of the most popular backpacking options to get you up the East Coast. We will beat any price on this pass.
The Kiwi Experience Backpacker Bus PassesFrom £515
Legendary Kiwi experience backpacker bus passes offered with our Price beater, meaning we guarantee you will get your pass for the best price. Explore all of New Zealand with the Kiwi experience, a hop on hop off bus pass with loads of extra activities included. We love the Kiwi experience, it is hands down the best way to get around this exciting, stunning and adrenaline packed country.
New Zealand Arrival Package£79
The Kiwi Auckland Arrival Package includes all the basics for your first few days in New Zealand - accommodation at a top backpackers in Auckland, arrival airport transfer, breakfast vouchers and a half day city tour to introduce you to this fantastic city! Not only will you love the hostel, located just steps from all of Auckland most famous sights, you'll get extra benefits such as a free rooftop sauna, and spa on our sundeck.
Trip Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Customise this trip?
Need some help planning and not sure where to start?
Simply ask us! We have travelled extensively to these destinations can give you first-hand advice as to what to do expect.
Is the flight included?
Payment Schedule
Special payment conditions
On round the world bookings we can stage payment to make it easier to save, you can of course pay all at once.
Payment Schedule
- Time of booking if travelling in more than 6 months -25% deposit of the balance
- At 16 Weeks until departure – 50% of the balance
- 12 weeks before departure – the remaining 25% balance.
This ensures you have enough time to save for your flights, spending money and insurance.
Price in GBP
- From £5899 excluding flights
Included in the trip see details below. However slight changes can be made. check at time of booking on the individual programmes or have a chat with one of our travel consultants.
Included Africa
- All accommodation throughout your programme
- All meals
- Airport pick-up at the start of your tour (on set arrival day)
- Orientation upon arrival
- Daily game drives in Kruger
- A guided bush walk, sunset drive/night drive (you may choose one option)
- Full support and daily guidance from the project coordinator and assistant co-ordinator on project in Swaziland
- Project equipment
- A trip to a Swazi Cultural Village
- A PADI Open Water or Advanced Dive Course with accredited operators
- Airport drop off at the end of your tour (on set departure day)
- Tour guide for the duration of your tour
- Mozambique visa advise
- Six nights accommodation
- Five surf lessons from expert qualified surf instructor’s
- Surf equipment rental
Thailand
The fun stuff
- Koh Tao adventure day which includes:
- Speed boat around the island (not the longtail boat like other tours)
- Abseiling to get the best views of Koh Tao
- Snorkeling in crystal clear waters round a tropical paradise island
- Lunch the gorgeous beach
- Other adrenaline activities like zip lining, rock climbing and off-roading through the jungle.
- Koh Tao activity option Week inclusions:
- Get fit pack: 5 Muay Thai Sessions (5 hours), all equipment and training one on one with a Muay Thai Trainer
- Xtreme Freediving Pack: a beginner free diving course worth £399!
- Xtreme rock climbing package: A multi-day rock climbing course worth £459!
- Discover Diving Package the discover SCUBA diving session including basic equipment familiarisation and the dive in the Gulf of Thailand.
- The learn to dive course includes a full PADI open water course, course materials, instruction and 4 dives
- Full moon party included!
- Return ticket to the full moon party in Koh Phangan if dates co inside with trip
- Island introduction: on arrival we will take you out for a gorgeous Thai meal and introduce you to other Xtreme Gappers on the island. In Koh Tao there are plenty of Xtreme gappers doing other programs as well as the Xtreme Thailand experience.
- Plenty of beach time on one of the most beautiful tropical paradise islands of the world.
On The Intro And Option Weeks
- Excursions as per itinerary
- Thai Cooking lesson / Thai Language lessons
- Tour of Ayutthaya Thailand historic second city
- Dinner in a famous Thai BBQ restaurant
- Tours of loads of temples and monuments and museums fully guided.
- Visit to a Market, Zoo,
- Temple Stay to meet Monks(If doing the cultural week)
- Amazing five-day elephant experience (if the elephant option)
- Trekking in Phutoei National Park, visits to waterfalls, caves, Hill tribes, (Trekking Week)
- 1 night in Bangkok luxury hotel before going to Koh Tao with breakfast right next to the Khao San Road
The Essentials
- All Accommodation
- Transport taking you to 4 different parts of Thailand.
- Overnight Transfer to Koh Tao
- 12 nights accommodation in standard fan room in Koh Tao at our luxury resort
- Free Wi-Fi at our basic Koh Tao, and during your stay in the intro week and some option weeks.
- All meals for the first two weeks
- Pick up from the boat and transfer to the resort in Koh Tao by taxi
- Services of our tour leaders and English-speaking reps who are available at base locally to you 24 seven.
Laos
- Flexible bus pas plus guides taking you and other backpackers from Bangkok up to the north of Thailand, in to Laos. Cruising the north of Laos at your own pace and getting you back to Bangkok.
Australia
- Airport transfer
- 7 nights accommodation in a dorm in Sydney
- Breakfasts
- Guided Sydney city tour
- Harbour cruise day trip
- 2 night beach escape
- Sand dune off roading
- Sandboarding
- National park bush walk
- Dolphin trip
- Sydney party bus pub crawl
- Sydney beaches tour
- Just landed info session
- Online RSA for QLD, NT,WA,SA
- Bar skills course
- Job search assistance for 12 months
- Cv review
- Mail forwarding for 12 months
- Bank account set up
- Sim Card activated number given on arrival
- Tax file number arranged
- Medicare organised
- Tax refund advice
- Travellers Discount Card
- Free in Sydney offices
- 24 hour emergency number
- Assistance form the locally based team
- Detailed pre departure pack before you leave
- Oz experience Bruce pass
- One way travel between Sydney and Cairns (or vice versa)
- Surf Lesson (Byron Bay)
- 1N Magnetic Island stopover (Townsville)
- Atherton Tablelands (Cairns)
New Zealand:
- Two nights in a dorm in Auckland with arrival transfer
- One backpacker bus pass that brings you from North to South or the other way around (the funky chicken)
Fiji:
Accommodation:
- 1 night at Mango Bay Resort
- 1 night at Uprising Beach Resort
- 1 night at Volivoli Beach
- 1 night in Nadi
- 2 nights at Beachcomber Island Resort
- 3 nights at Mantaray Island Resort
Includes:
Boat transfers to Beachcomber Island, then onto Mantaray Island before returning to Nadi. Also includes continental breakfast on the first 3 mornings and all meals on Beachcomber Island!
Excluded
- Flights (although we can help arrange – budget up to £1800)
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Spending money
- Meals other than those included on the itineraries
- Accommodation unless stated in the included section
- Check individual programmes for more details
Dates
Please refer to the Kruger to Coast programme for start dates.
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