Staff Faves

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People often ask us "which is your favourite trip?" So here's the answer! Between us at Gecko's we've travelled to pretty much every country in the world, so here's our educated pick of our best trips; the ones we loved when we did them. Feel free to drop us a line to find out more.

Indochina Discoverer

Livia Castwood – Customer Relationship Officer

South East Asia would be my favourite destination of all times! This trip covers three amazing countries in just 19 days, and they all have such diverse cultures. It was an action-packed adventure with some of the most memorable sightseeing I have ever done, from crawling through the Cu Chi tunnels in Saigon to climbing one of the greatest temples in the world – Angkor Wat in Siem Reap. Each day was a new and exciting experience that I will never forget.

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Mayas & Aztecs

Erin Aquino – Private Groups Sales Consultant

The highlights for me were almost every single town we visited in Mexico! They were all very charming – cobblestone lanes, beautiful churches and there was an amazing vibe in each town! Along with getting to swim in the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, I also loved visiting the Mayan ruins and found the history at Palenque, Chichen Itza and Tulum fascinating. Another highlight is set deep in the Guatemalan Jungle – the ruins of Tikal.

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Kasbahs & Coast

Anna Bowditch – Marketing Coordinator

The diversity of experiences in Morocco stood out to me. Everyday was different and the stunning countryside made an even bigger impression on me than the maze-like medinas of Meknes and Fes, the chaotic heart of Marrakech and the chilled out beaches of Essaouira. My favourite memories include our walk in Midelt, literally in the middle of nowhere, where we walked through a local village and met some gorgeous and very friendly kids. Also, watching the sunrise over Ait Benhaddou – a beautiful collection of mud brick kasbahs where Gladiator was filmed – was another unforgettable site.

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Ladakh – Little Tibet

Ryan Turner – Assistant Destination Manager

After the madness of Delhi, travelling to Ladakh is like landing on another planet. On this amazing trip we fly over the mighty Himalaya to the moonscape of Ladakh. I’m not sure if it was the altitude – Leh, the main town is at 3500 metres – but this is the most beautiful, and often most overlooked, part of India. A trip highlight is experiencing the Tibetan culture which exists amongst the towering mountains, sandy deserts and crystal clear glacial rivers. This truly is a breathtaking trip.

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Complete Galapagos

Astrid Jane – Assistant Manager – Melbourne Retail

Travelling to the Galapagos was one of the most remarkable journeys I have ever made. It was a great experience to spend time with the wildlife and we were able to get up close and take some amazing photographs. The scenery was different each day and we had a lot of fun with the crew onboard our ship, the M.V Darwin. This trip is a must-do if you want to experience unique wildlife, nature at its most raw and undisturbed, and have lots of fun along the way!

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South Africa Explorer

Louisa Campbell – Operations Coordinator

What attracted me to this trip was that it included so many aspects of Southern Africa, you can see all the highlights in 18-days! From seeing the ‘Big Five’ in Kruger National Park to visiting a Zulu village and the chance to go bungee jumping in Tsitsikamma National Park – there was something for everyone! For me, one of the highlights was the picturesque and unspoilt Drakensberg Mountains.

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Legends of China

Stuart Lyall – Assistant Destination Manager

China has so much to offer any traveller. It’s charming, challenging and always changing! This trip takes in the iconic sights of Beijing, cruises the stylish streets of Shanghai and traverses the Great Wall. The legend of kung fu surrounded us at the Shaolin Temple, and we jumped into a lesson under the watchful eye of a Shaolin master – it was awesome! As a visitor in China, we were always made to feel at home by the gracious and welcoming locals and this really made for a memorable journey.

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