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AmericaSouth (& Central)

REAL South (& Central) America

MOZAMBIQUENot only is Mozambique really fun to say out loud (try it and you’ll be provided with endless fun) but it’s also incredibly beautiful, and the perfect place to explore.

We are

(and REAL excited about South and Central America!)

REAL GAPEXPERIENCE

Dearest traveller,

We have a lotta love for South America (#llamas #enoughsaid). We’re well keen on Brazil’s beachy scene, the sizzling temps’ and the ridiculously good Machu Picchu and to be honest, we reckon it’d be right up your travelly street.

Scratch those itchy feet and let your toes wiggle around in golden sand. Stretch yourself, and conquer the world famous Inca trail. Eat meat that’s so luscious that the Argentinians don’t want to share it. Latin America is sassy, feisty and fun, and when you head out to Central and South America with Real Gap Experience, you’re going to get an adventure and a half. A firey, super special one. Go forth and see thy world, you jungley/beachy/llama-ey fiend.

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Check out the wildlife in Costa Rica

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Enjoy the party beaches in Brazil Head to Copacabana in Rio - Page 12

CONTENTSWhat’s your style? 06

Overview 08

Argentina 10

Brazil 12

Ecuador & Galapagos 14

Peru 16

Belize 18

Costa Rica 20

Why book with us? 22

We’re REAL Social 24

Enjoy the party beaches in Brazil Head to Copacabana in Rio - Page 12

We can never get tooMachu-of Picchu.

#experienceit

#experienceit

What’s your

STYLE?Style: we all have it in abundance (our mums on the other hand, questionable) - but when it comes to travel, we’re all so different!

If you’re looking for adventure our experience trips are the way to go, and the Costa Rica Experience is the perfect place to start. You’ll ‘sea’ turtles (wahay!), take on water sport central and climb volcanoes. Want to spend more time in one place? Volunteer. You’ll really get the chance to get your face stuck into community life: you’ll be smiling at the locals, stuffing your chops full of local grub and pulling :O faces with excitement 24/7.

If you really want to go full out, why not partner a load of our epic trips together? We can help you put together the itinerary of a lifetime, easy peasy lemon squeezey.

Whatever you’re looking for we’ve got it covered

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Want to change the lives of others? Get out there and

volunteer! It’s an incredibly rewarding experience; you’ll get the opportunity to learn about the culture from the inside, properly get to know the locals

and make a whole load of travelly mates. (You’re

welcome).

VOLUNTEER

CHALLENGES

EXPERIENCES

Want to take it up a gear? With Real Gap Experience we can really push you to your limits and do something special. How about taking on the Inca Trail and climbing Machu Picchu? Take about proper bucket list material!

Bit of a thrill seeker at heart? Get out there and #experienceit with Real Gap Experience! Our experiences are the absolute best; they’ll take you around a country and you’ll learn about it from top to bottom. We even have some adventures which take you across two countries! Buenos Aires to Rio anyone?!

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for our top

volunteering

projects

Experience it in true style HERE

Check out

all of

our trips

HERE

Want to swoop over to a part of the world that has so much adventure that you could scream, welp: ‘I’M COMING, COMPADRE!’ right now traveller? The Amazon rainforest, the Inca trail, Christ the Redeemer and brightly coloured houses await. (We really want to come with you, so expect us to turn up at the airport and squeeze ourselves into your suitcase).

COSTA RICA

Help save sea turtles at our

project... page 20BRAZILHead to Brazil to teach football... page 12

ECUADOR

Get up close with wildlife

in the Amazon... page 14

BELIZENothing beats waking up to THIS in Belize... page 18

Inspire your travel taste buds with these awesome experiences...

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AMERICA THE SOUTH AND CENTRAL BIT

Top Tip?With everything from volunteering to

experiences, try to link

together several trips to create your own RTW adventure.


BELIZENothing beats waking up to THIS in Belize... page 18

LOADS

of trip ideas

HERE

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#experienceitin South & Central

America!

MUST SEE?Iguazu Falls is an absolute MUST! The waterfalls are

gorgeous with so much to see and do. You can walk and view

them for hours with so many little hidden gems, plus you can

even jump into a boat and go under some of the falls.

must-dos when in ARGENTINASoak up the EPIC

Iguazu Falls 5

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ARGENTINAEat good meat . Sandally feet . Hard to beat.

Overview of Argentina – We well love Argentina, and not just because the sultry Tango sizzles its way through the streets (hello Strictly!). The food’s really good – especially the steak, the houses are brighter than the rainbow and Messi will probably dribble his way past you as you go #hewontreally. Iguazu Falls is also really good. Really, REALLY good.

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BUENOS AIRES TO RIO UNPLUGGED The best of two of our favourite places is a bit of a no brainer really. We’re really keen on the splattery Igazu Falls, Rio’s beaches and city life in the ‘Aires.

PACKED

trip with

loads to

see & do!

Fit right in with the locals and don’t go out for dinner (STEAK, STEAK, STEAK!) until at least

10pm – otherwise the restaurants will be empty!

Lisa, Customer Operations & Sales Queen

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Buenos AiresEat mouth watering food. HELLO STEAK!

Visit the Glaciers of Ushuaia

Explore La Boca, Buenos Aires

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Top Trips & Sneaky Tips

Top Tip?If travelling before or after your trip use the overnight buses to get around They’re super comfy and save you the cost of a night’s accommodatiion each time. BARGAIN!

FAST FACTS:Capital: Buenos Aires

Currency: Argentine Peso (Symbol: $)

Language: Spanish (Psst... Buenos días/tardes = Good morning/afternoon)

Must eat: Legendary STEAK. Veggie? Try a queso empanada with aji, a delicious cheese stuffed bread with chili dip. PHWOOR.

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Rio is one of my favourite cities. There is so much to see and do

and you will never want to leave! From the stunning views of Christ the Redeemer to the cable cars of sugar loaf mountain, to the little streets of the favelas and back

down to Cobacabana beach, Rio should be high on your bucket list

Oli Travel Advisor

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BRAZILSunshine GALORE . The amazing Amazon . Beachy goodness

If you’re looking for a trip packed with that all important boom boom pow, Brazil has it in bucket (and spade) loads. It’s awe-inspiring central, from the Christ the Redeemer to the feisty Amazon, Copacabana beach to parties galore. On the top of our bucket list? Visiting during carnival, hello good times!

must-sees when in RIO DE JANERIO Colourful FavelasSugar Loaf Mountain5

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COACH SOCCER IN RIO

Does it actually get better than this? (No).

We all imagine ourselves as little Neymar’s

in the making anyway, so they may as well

sign us up now!

AMAZING

community

experience

Top Tip?

Keep an eye out for

Christ the Redeemer

lit up at night. There

are loads of different

view points around

the city.


TEACH ENGLISH IN RIO Enjoy teaching and want a fun challenge? Head to Rio’s colourful favelas and make a difference as you educate young children and adults.

Copacabana Beach Rio Carnival Christ the Redeemer

PLUSmore trips + country info here...

FAST FACTS:Capital: Brasília. (It was Rio de Janeiro until 1960)

Currency: Brazilian Real (Symbol: R$)

Language: Portuguese (Psst... Olá = Hello)

Must eat: Feijoada, black bean stew with beef and pork. DELICIOUS.

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Ecuador is an extremely diverse country with

TONNES to do and see. A highlight for me was watching the sun rise

over the Amazon jungle with squirrel monkeys jumping between the

trees. MAGICAL.

Georgina, Creative Champion

“Top Tip?

Don’t be afraid

to use public

transport. Nothing

beats getting

on the bus with

locals...

Psssst... Be aware if locals don’t know an answer they’ll

often make it up! Lost? Ask three people and go with

the average!

ECUADOR& GALAPAGOSBeautiful beyond belief . Friendly locals . Nature rules

If you want to head somewhere which is incredibly beautiful, Ecuador and the Galapagos islands are your spots. They’re beyond good! The Galapagos Islands have some of the rarest wildlife in the world, and Ecuador is home to the awe-inspiring Amazon rainforest. So, what are you waiting for nature lovers, GET OUT THERE!

“PLUS

more trips +

country info

online...


GALAPAGOS EXPERIENCE

Anybody wanting to tick something big

off their bucket list? Head here. The

Galapagos Islands is packed full of gems

and this is an adventure and a half!

VOTED9/10 by our

customers

must-sees in ECUADOR & GALAPAGOS#experienceit4

Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador

CUTE seals, Galapagos

Quito Old Town, Ecuador

The Equator Line, Ecuador

ANIMAL RESCUE VOLUNTEERS Want to make a difference on your travels? Work with rescued animals on our project in the heart of Ecuador. You’ll see some amazing wildlife out there!


AMAZING

hands on

experience

FAST FACTS:Capital: Quito

Currency: United States Dollar (Symbol: $)

Language: Spanish

Must eat: Quimbolitos, a sweet steamed pudding served in a banana leaf. Seriously guys, these are mouth wateringly good.

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When in Peru, eat like a Peruvian. Ditch your

‘comfort foods’ and tuck into the local delicacies;

Guinea pig starter followed by Alpaca main, all washed down with a refreshing Inca Cola….

YUMMY!

Tom, Master of Marketing

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PERUEPIC Machu Picchu . Inca Trail . Sassy Llamas

There’s never too Machu-of-Picchu. Or llamas, or mountains for that matter – we could see them, and stroke them, all day long! Peru is packed full of travelly goodness, and if you’re looking for an authentic experience in South America, this is it. Admittedly trekking the Inca Trail is a challenge but trust us, it’s so worth it!

must-dos when in PERU Trek to Machu Picchu,

no brainer!Meet a llama,

er.. HELLO!6

“ CLICK HEREfor more trip + country info


PERU EXPERIENCE

Cusco, Lima and Machu Picchu are just the

headliners to this adventure. Be prepared

for four weeks of absolute joy young

traveller!


PERU YOUTH OUTREACH VOLUNTEERSHelp disadvantaged children in Cusco build a brighter future by volunteering on our community projects. You’ll have so much fun along the way!

Eat Guinea Pig, DELICIOUS!

Learn a bit of Spanish... Hola!

Visit the tranquil Lake Titicaca

Meet the locals in Cusco

Tick

Machu

Picchu off

the bucket-

list!

Top Tip?The lost Incan City of Machu Picchu wins hands-down. Trek through

beautiful mountain scenery, lush cloud-forest, subtropical jungle and a stunning mix of Inca paving stones, ruins and tunnels.

FAST FACTS:Capital: Lima

Currency: Peruvian nuevo sol. aka. ‘Sol’ (Symbol: S/)

Language: Spanish (Por favor/Gracias = Please/Thank you)

Must eat: Cuy... barbecued Guinea Pig. Yes you heard us, and it’s DELISH!

Belize is an absolutely beautiful

country which should be high on

your bucket list. Why would you not want

to dive in the clear blue waters of the Caribbean

sea or trek through the jungle to the Mayan ruins?

Danielle, Customer Operations Pro

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FAST FACTS:Capital: Belmopan

Currency: Belize dollar (Symbol: BZ$)

Language: English

Must eat: Seafood GALORE! Try grilled lionfish for something a bit different!

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AmericaBELIZEGlorious sunny weather. BANGIN’ beaches. Diving central

Take a splash traveller, the beaches of Belize are waiting for you! (As is this pun, we know, we’re un-Belize-able! Mwhahaa). Head to this beaut of a place and you’ll get your PADI, laze about on a beach and live on a desert island for two weeks. Perf.

Top Tip?Make sure you wear sun cream on the boat out to the island... Danielle learnt the hard way!

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must-sees in BELIZE #experienceit4

View from the plane. Get a window seat!

Stunning sunsets each evening

THIS view from the hammock...

Lionfish and TONNES of sealife

What the team have got to SAY!“Our Dive and Marine Conservation project is literally incredible. The

work they do really makes a difference to the environment and they fully educate you on everything that they are doing. The diving is unbelievable

and very personalised as there aren’t any other tourists around!”

DIVE AND MARINE CONSERVATION

Whether you’ve dived before or not, Belize

is a real experience. Enhance your diving

skills and get to know this incredible

place. You’ll hardly ‘Belize’ it!

VOTED9/10 by our

customers

MARINE SCIENCE INTERNSHIPWant to take it up a level? If you’re into your marine biology take part in our internship. You’ll stay for longer and get really stuck in (er... HELLO living on the beach!).


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COSTA RICAAdventure central . Jungle GALORE . Literally luscious

Stop, ‘hammock time’! You can’t touch Costa Rica dear traveller this place has a place well and truly in our hearts. We can’t wait for you to experience the adventure: the beaches are perfect, the jungles – jungley, and the sea turtles? CUTE. Really, really cute. Go now!

Top Tip?Hungry? Try ‘gallo pinto’ breakfasts (rice and beans with soured cream, cheese, plantain and sausage), each place you visit has a different take on this Costa Rican staple.

must-dos when in COSTA RICA#experienceit5Trek the tropical forest

around Arenal Volcano

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country info

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COSTA RICA EXPERIENCE

TOO MUCH TO LIST. A volcano, water sports,

beautiful beaches, sea turtles, Panama,

hammocks and new friends live here. Love!

Make sure you visit beaches on both sides of the country. You can watch the sun rise over the

Caribbean Sea and the sun set on the Pacific Ocean

Rach, Customer Ops Extraordinaire

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Lounge about in a hammock

Learn to surf the Costa Rican waves

Adrenaline fuelled White Water Rafting

Witness the EPIC sunsets

SEA TURTLE CONSERVATIONWant to release baby sea turtles into the ocean? (No brainer, right?). Take part in our conservation project and make a ‘real’ difference.

VOTED

9/10 by

past RG

customers

FAST FACTS:Capital: San José

Currency: Costa Rican colón (Plural: Colones)

Language: Spanish

Must eat: Try Tamale, made of masa (starchy corn based dough) and filled with meats, cheeses, fruit, chilies... pretty much ANYTHING!


MOZAMBIQUENot only is Mozambique really fun to say out loud (try it and you’ll be provided with endless fun) but it’s also incredibly beautiful, and the perfect place to explore.

reasons to travel with us!

Choices galore! – We have over 200 trips up for grabs. Yep, we said 200. We are not joking. THIS IS NOT A DRILL! (Good luck deciding where you want to go next; it’s tough being a traveller!)

We’re literally geniuses – We’ve covered over 100 countries between us. Yep, THAT MANY. We all love travel; we’re jetting off around the world all the time so we’re always providing up to date, relevant information to our customers.

24/7 support – Craig David didn’t care whether it was Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. Nor do we. We have a support office open 24/7 in case of emergencies so don’t worry – you are not alone!

Meet new mates – Over 84% of our customers travel alone so there’s no excuse not to get out there! You’ll meet loads of new people, your confidence will soar and you’ll love life when you’re exploring the world!

Raving Reviews – We get brilliant reviews all round; each trip has a reviews section so you can check out what other travellers have said about our awesome trips.

Personal online account – Once you’ve booked you’ll have a little space to call your own in the form of your ‘online account’. We’ll put all the information you need to know in there, from arrival info to visa know-how. Get on it, and be prepared to fall to your feet at our extreme travel wisdom.

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EXPLORE the jungles in Costa Rica

Pssst...

EXTRAS!We can sort everything else out for you too!

FLIGHTS - Book your flights with us and we’ll partner you with other travellers. BOOM.

INSURANCE - We won’t let you travel without insurance (your mum’s right, it’s better to be safe than sorry) - we can help you sort it!

EXTRA NIGHTS - We get hotel nights at ridiculously good rates, so if you’re looking to extend your stay, let us do the work for you!

ASK US!With 100+ countries travelled between us, feel free to quiz us on travel top tips!


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Combine STUNNING sunsets and wildlife in the Galapagos Islands

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