Custom Travel
About Custom Travel
What are customized Adventures?
You have the idea of the perfect trip. You know where you want to go, what you’d like to see and the amount of time you want to stay, the only problem is, you can’t find a pre-packaged tour that suits your travel desires. That’s where we come in….
If you love the journeys we offer but would like to include extra days, combine a number of experiences, or to incorporate additional activities into the itinerary, why not use our expertise to arrange your very own tailor made tour.
Why choose Gap Adventures to book your Custom Adventure?
Gap Adventures, the world’s leader in adventure travel, has been welcoming travelers to all corners of the globe for more than 20 years. With a team of experience, passionate travelers, we plan your trip like we’d plan one for ourselves.
National Geographic’s Traveler name Gap Adventures on their “Best Outfitter on Earth” list for the past 2 years and Condé Nast Traveler recognized us at top Tour Operator for our dedication to corporate social responsibility and the development and support of small communities around the globe through our non-profit organization, Planeterra.
We offer a full range of services from tours, hotels, flights and insurance. Leave the stress of planning your holiday with us. We believe that the planning of a trip should be as relaxing as the travelling itself.
Looking for ideas? Here are just some of the dream vacations we've put together:
- A honeymoon exploring the exotic islands of Indonesia ** Ask us about our Wedding Registry
- A spiritual retreat in Dharamsala, India, home to the Dahlia Lama
- Salsa and drumming classes in Havana, Cuba to fulfill a childhood dream
- Massage and cooking classes in Chang Mai, Thailand
- Travelling the Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu
- A luxury camping and Champagne Sunrise Hot Air Balloon safari over the Serengeti
Where to Start?
1) we need a minimum of 2 people to customize an itinerary and a minimum of 4 days, 3 nights
2) Choose your destination
3) Choose your departure date
4) Choose your style of accommodation (boutique hotel, chalet, Moroccan gite?)
5) Decide if you want your trip to be completely private or if you don't mind joining an existing group departure, even if only for a few days
6) Think about inclusions...is there a special event that you must take in like the solar eclipse over the Easter Islands on July 11, 2010. Do you want us to arrange some of your meals or do you want the flexibility to venture out and try your own things?
No matter how far you plan on going, we'll go further to create a holiday just for you.
Complete the request form and let's start planning your next adventure today!
If you are a group of 8 or more, be sure to check out our Private Groups department.
Contact Us
- Mon-Fri: 9am to 6pm
- 1 866 925 1796
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Meet Our Team
Nicole Alphonso
Groups & Customized Adventures Coordinator
Being raised in a family of travellers, I caught the travel bug at a very young age and slowly but surely it became a life – long passion. At the age of 7 my parents introduced me to my first ever “far – flung” trip; Australia, where I instantaneously knew I wanted to expose myself to the lifestyle of a cultural traveller. After graduating college, where I studied the laws of International Economics and Hospitality Management I decided to spontaneously pack my bags and see what this world has to offer besides ice hockey and -25 degree weather. I have now worked in 5 different countries and journeyed through 5 continents witnessing some of the most alluring sights while familiarizing myself with many cultures and gaining valuable, in-depth knowledge of their captivating history & traditions. After my return home, I was fortunate enough to find a job with Gap Adventures where I can get creative by expressing my thoughts and sharing my past experiences by creating travel itineraries while assisting you in making your next trip an exciting and un-forgettable adventure!
Ext: 1151 | Email nicolea@gap.ca
Jessica Brumfit
Groups & Customized Adventures Coordinator
Having been born in the tourist utopia of Banff, Alberta, you wouldn't think that the bug to travel would have bitten me but that's exactly what happened. I spent my formative years donning ballet slippers and dancing my way across Asia but it didn't end there. I eventually traded in those slippers for a backpack and tripped throughout Europe and still, my travels continued. I have since roamed into some of the most unique locations on Earth; learning traditions and absorbing culture throughout my journeys. Finding a career working at Gap Adventures just made perfect sense in the end. I was lucky enough to find a company that gives me a paycheck simply for sharing my knowledge and love of travel. How cool is that? I look forward to assisting you in choosing the right dish from the smorgasbord of adventure travel the world has to offer.
Ext: 1195 | Email jessicab@gap.ca
Allie Giamprini
Groups & Customized Adventures Coordinator
The travel bug bit me hard at 16 when I travelled to Paraguay, South America volunteering teaching English. I loved being immersed into a new culture, surrounded by the unknown, that I was determined to discover. An opportunity to go to university in Australia came my way, so off I went. It was there, that my passion for travel really ignited, starting with exploring the Australian coast, the desert interiors of the Outback and the glaciers and mountains of New Zealand. After months of travel, I returned to Canada prepared to start my career. I wanted to find a position that I could love with a company's who's core values matched my own. Gap Adventures was a natural fit. I know I have the knowledge and passion to give you the adventure you desire and the life changing experience you never even realized you were after.
Ext: 1308 | Email allieg@gap.ca
Tricia Madill
Groups & Customized Adventures Supervisor
I was first introduced to the exciting world of travel at age 13 when my parents took me with them on my first European vacation. My growing passion for travel has taken me to more then 20 countries and allowed me to experience many places I hadn't even dreamed of. When it came time to decide on a career path I felt it was an obvious decision to study what I was passionate about which led me to Sheridan College where I completed the Tourism & Travel program. I was first introduced to Gap Adventures as a travel agent and immediately became excited about the company which motivated me to apply! My passion has always been in adventure travel and working for Gap has given me many great opportunities!
Ext: 1183 | Email triciam@gap.ca
Diane Molzan
Senior Sales Manager, Special Projects
At age 21, I bought my first backpack, sewed a flag on the pocket and took off to explore the world. Over the years, I managed to travel through just over 70 countries and all 7 continents. I've samba-ed through the streets of Salvador during Carnival, peered over the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, scuba dived amid the marine life of the Great Barrier Reef, scaled the Great Wall of China only to name just a few of my experiences and yet still enjoy a nice camping weekend at Algonquin Park in my own back yard. It was no surprise that I came to find Gap Adventures 12 years ago and have since called it my home away from home. I proudly manage this incredible group of adventure enthusiasts that come together to form our Groups and Customized Adventures department. I am confident that with the wealth of experience they have and our focus on customer service, the team can offer you the best in adventure at a very competitive price. There isn't really much you can dream up that they cannot do. Let us help you create your next adventure.
Ext: 1181 | Email diane@gap.ca
