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All the flexibility, none of the rigidity, all of the support!

Small group adventures through India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Tibet

Enlightening and bewildering, fulfilling and exasperating, serenely peaceful and totally chaotic – your local Gecko's guide will introduce you to the many diverse and unique experiences that India and Nepal have to offer.

Fundamental to a Gecko's experience is local knowledge and interaction, giving you real insight into life on the ground - the perfect approach for many travellers who are after simple, but clean and comfortable accommodation, basic transport, remote places, street food and local cultures. It's an intrepid traveller's dream; all the independence you want, with all the support of an experienced, well-networked organisation such as Gecko's.

Visit Rajasthan in the north of India, with its majestic forts and palaces and wonderfully friendly locals. This year Gecko's is including the small village of Tordi Garh on trips in Rajasthan. Tordi is a small village that will give you unique insights into Indian village life.

From the terraced fields of the Annapurna region to the sheer peaks of Everest, Nepal is a trekking haven. Add white water rafting and elephant safaris and Nepal has it all!

Try the delicious cuisine and spectacular landscapes that await you in tropical Sri Lanka.

Adventure to the heart and soul, with freedom and flexibility
Gecko's adventures are about getting to the heart and soul of the country. Many are designed for younger travellers and it can be all go or easy going! The most important thing is that you have an open mind, a sense of adventure and an easy-going attitude.

The trips are packed with highlights, so you see as much as possible – but Gecko's is great at leaving plenty of time for you to chill out and watch the world go by.
Most Gecko's travellers consider themselves independent travellers, rather than typical group travellers; Gecko's is not a typical group tour organisation – freedom and flexibility are fundamental.

Groups are usually made up of about nine travellers, the maximum being 16 people in this particular region. You'll find sharing your adventure is part of the fun, which is especially good news for single travellers who are bound to make new friends.

Support and respect for local people and the environment is at the heart of all Gecko's trips. Not only is 'going local' the best way for you to have a real travel experience, but also working with local people and supporting their businesses means that the economic benefit remains with these communities.

Private Adventures
If you wish to have your own private Gecko's adventure with your family, friends, school group or club, with your own private tour leader, Gecko's has a team of people dedicated to this. You can either choose one of the itineraries listed in our brochure, or modify it to suit your needs.

With a combination of over 30 years experience in the travel industry, Gecko's includes as much as possible - and there are no hidden costs; everything can be paid for up-front.

A Gecko's itinerary makes sure you visit the 'must see' sights plus gives you plenty of free time to do your own thing. All the flexibility, none of the rigidity, all of the support!