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Trip inspired by One Life Adventures's "Bali Classic" route, generated independently with the operator margin removed — not booked with or affiliated with One Life Adventures. Setting my own date, looking for trip mates to join. Experience the very best of Bali independently — without the group tour price tag. This self-launched 12-day itinerary covers all the classic highlights: the cultural heart of Ubud, the volcanic landscapes of Kintamani, the surf beaches of Seminyak and Canggu, the sacred sea temple of Tanah Lot, and the laid-back island vibes of Nusa Lembongan. By booking your own accommodation, transport, and activities, you can replicate the full group tour experience for a fraction of the cost. All costs are approximate estimates per person.

Travel Crew1 open departure

~£460

This self-launched version of Intrepid Travel's "Tasmania Adventure" swaps their private vehicle for your own hire car, covering the same Freycinet, Cradle Mountain, Bay of Fires, and Tarkine rainforest route at your own pace. Cost estimate includes a 6-day economy car rental and fuel split between 2 travellers, budget motel/hostel stays in place of the operator's hotel, a Tasmania Parks holiday pass, and self-catered meals. All costs below are approximate per person, assuming 2 people sharing the rental car.

Travel Crew

~£720

This self-launched version of INTRO Travel's popular 15-day Bali Experience takes you island-hopping across Bali's most iconic destinations — Seminyak, Uluwatu, Lovina, Gili Trawangan, Ubud, and Nusa Lembongan — at a fraction of the group tour price. Replace the guided minibus with local bemos, shared shuttles, and fast boats; swap the tour leader for GetYourGuide-bookable day trips and cooking classes; and bunk in quality hostels and guesthouses throughout. All the same sunrises, surf lessons, snorkelling with turtles, and volcano treks — just on your own schedule. Costs below are approximate estimates per person based on budget/backpacker rates.

Travel Crew1 open departure

~£600

Tackle one of the world's greatest jungle treks independently — the legendary Lost City of Teyuna (La Ciudad Perdida) — starting and finishing in Santa Marta on Colombia's Caribbean coast. By booking the 4-day/5-day Lost City Trek directly with a licensed local agency (required by Colombian law — all treks must be done with an authorised operator), and sorting your own accommodation in Santa Marta, you can replicate this incredible adventure for a fraction of the Gap360 price. All cost estimates are approximate and based on current budget traveller rates.

Travel Crew

~£340

Experience the very best of Central America — from Mexico City's vibrant streets and ancient Mayan ruins to Belize's coral reefs, Guatemala's volcanic highlands, and Costa Rica's jungle wildlife — entirely on your own terms. This self-launched itinerary follows the same 40-day route as Gap360's Epic Central America programme, swapping guided group transport for local buses, shuttles and budget flights, and replacing included accommodation with top-rated hostels and guesthouses. The result? The same unforgettable adventure at a fraction of the price. All costs are approximate estimates per person.

Travel Crew

~£1,620

This self-launched version of Gap360's Guatemala to Costa Rica Adventure takes you through the same five stunning Central American countries — Antigua's volcanic skyline, Mayan ruins at Copán, El Salvador's surf coast, Nicaragua's colonial cities and volcanic islands, and Costa Rica's cloud forests and adventure hotspots — at a fraction of the guided tour price. Swap the private group vehicle for chicken buses, shared shuttles and public ferries; replace the tour guide with local booking platforms and hostel noticeboards; and enjoy the same experiences with far more flexibility. All cost estimates are approximate and based on current budget traveller rates.

Travel Crew

~£560

Experience the iconic Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu independently — without the group tour markup. This self-launched itinerary follows the same Inca Trail route as Gap360's guided trip, starting in Cusco and finishing with a sunrise visit to Machu Picchu. You'll book your Inca Trail permit directly through an authorised operator (required by Peruvian law), use local transport between cities, and stay in well-rated budget hostels in Cusco and Aguas Calientes. All costs are approximate estimates per person.

Travel Crew

~£390

An epic 51-day self-launched adventure through six South American countries — from Lima's buzzing streets to Rio's iconic beaches. Hit all the major highlights: the Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, the Uyuni Salt Flats, Atacama Desert, Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Iguassu Falls and more. By swapping the guided group tour for independent travel — local buses, hostels, and self-booked activities — you can have the same incredible experience for a fraction of the price. All cost estimates are approximate and per person.

Travel Crew

~£2,150

Follow the same route as Intrepid Travel's popular 18-35s Turkey tour — from Antalya through Konya and Cappadocia to Istanbul — entirely under your own steam. Swap the group leader for local buses, self-booked activities on GetYourGuide, and cosy guesthouses in Göreme. You'll hit every iconic stop (fairy chimneys, underground cities, hot air balloons, Istanbul's Fener-Balat district) at a fraction of the guided price. Note: all costs are estimates based on current budget-traveller rates and may vary by season.

Travel Crew

~£470

Follow the same incredible route as Gap360's Mexico Adventure — from the buzzing streets of Mexico City to the jungle-fringed Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá and the Caribbean shores of Playa del Carmen — entirely on your own terms. By swapping guided group transport for ADO buses and budget flights, and group-tour hotels for well-rated hostels and guesthouses, you can cover all the same highlights for a fraction of the price. Expect colonial cities, mezcal distilleries, cenotes, canyon boat trips, flamingo-dotted islands and world-class beaches. All cost estimates are approximate and per person.

Travel Crew

~£780

Same three-country Central American adventure — beaches, ruins and jungle — done independently at a fraction of the cost. You'll island-hop to Caye Caulker, explore Tikal and the Belizean interior, homestay on Lake Atitlán and salsa your way through Antigua. All transport is local bus, water taxi or shared shuttle; accommodation is hand-picked hostels and guesthouses. These costs are approximate estimates based on current budget traveller rates.

Travel Crew

~£480

Experience the very best of Peru independently — from Lima's coastal neighbourhoods and Nazca's desert dunes to the depths of Colca Canyon, the Sacred Valley, a Quechua homestay and the iconic Inca Trail finishing at sunrise over Machu Picchu. Swapping a group tour operator for self-booked transport, hostels and GetYourGuide activities slashes the cost dramatically while preserving every highlight. All costs are approximate estimates per person.

Travel Crew

~£700

Experience the very best of Costa Rica independently — from cloud-forest wildlife encounters in Sarapiquí to surf lessons on Samara's white-sand beaches and the howler monkeys of Manuel Antonio — all without the group-tour price tag. This self-launched route follows the same loop from San José as the Gap360 operated tour, swapping guided transport for public shuttles and local buses, and group-tour hotels for well-rated guesthouses and hostels. All the iconic bucket-list moments are here — La Fortuna hot springs, hanging bridges, white-water rafting, a cacao class and a national park day — with far more flexibility and cash left in your pocket. Costs below are estimated per person and assume solo/shared-dorm or twin-room occupancy. Book activities via GetYourGuide, Klook or direct with local operators on arrival.

Travel Crew

~£720

This self-launched equivalent of Gap360's South America Journey takes you through 7 countries over 65 days — from Quito, Ecuador to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. You'll trek the Inca Trail, sleep in the Amazon, marvel at the Bolivian Salt Flats and Iguazu Falls, and party on Copacabana Beach. By swapping group tour markups for hostels, public buses, overnight coaches and self-booked activities, you can do the entire route for a fraction of the operator price. Costs below are approximate estimates per person based on current budget traveller rates.

Travel Crew

~£2,800

Same incredible Peru adventure — Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, the Inca Trail, Cusco's markets and the Maras Salt Mines — but booked independently and at a fraction of the group-tour price. You'll stay in well-rated budget hotels and hostels, travel by local trains, shared buses and taxis, and book activities directly or via GetYourGuide/Klook. All costs are approximate per-person estimates based on current backpacker rates.

Travel Crew

~£630

This self-launched version of Gap360's Ultimate Mexico tour covers all the same legendary stops — Isla Holbox, Chichen Itza, Merida, Bacalar, Tulum and Playa del Carmen — without the group tour price tag. You'll swap the operator's markup for local buses, shared shuttles and self-booked activities on GetYourGuide and Klook, while staying in well-rated hostels and budget guesthouses along the route. All the beaches, cenotes, ruins and nightlife; none of the premium. Costs below are approximate per-person estimates based on current backpacker rates.

Travel Crew

~£610

This self-launched version of Intrepid Travel's popular Bangkok to Singapore route covers the same incredible destinations — Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Ko Samui, Ao Nang, Penang and Singapore — at a fraction of the cost. Swap the group leader for your own curiosity, replace private transfers with overnight trains and local ferries, and stay in well-reviewed hostels and guesthouses instead of tour-contracted hotels. All the experiences are self-bookable via GetYourGuide, Klook or direct. Estimated cost is approximately £850–£1,000 per person, compared to ~£1,270 with Intrepid. All costs are approximate and based on mid-2025 backpacker rates.

Travel Crew

~£950

Skip the £1,299 Gap 360 group tour and do the same iconic North Island route independently — Hobbiton, Waitomo, Rotorua, Taupo, and Wellington — for a fraction of the cost. All the headline attractions are self-bookable via GetYourGuide or direct, transport is covered by InterCity coaches and the Overlander bus network, and the working-holiday admin (IRD number, Kiwi bank account, NZ SIM) is completely free to sort yourself. This itinerary covers the same 9-day sightseeing arc, then leaves you ready to find work on your own terms. Costs are estimated per person and are approximate.

Travel Crew

~£685

Experience the best of South America independently — from Peru's sand dunes, Inca Trail and Machu Picchu to Bolivia's salt flats, Chile's Atacama Desert and Argentina's Buenos Aires. This self-launched equivalent swaps guided group travel for local buses, shared transfers, self-bookable tours and budget-friendly hostels, saving you over £1,500 compared to the commercial operator price. All the same bucket-list moments, at a fraction of the cost.

Travel Crew

~£2,050

Follow the same incredible route as Intrepid's Essential Japan tour — Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka — but do it entirely on your own terms. Japan is one of the most solo-travel-friendly countries in the world: trains run like clockwork, signage is bilingual, and budget accommodation is excellent. You'll visit the same temples, shrines, gardens and neighbourhoods, book the same style of workshops and day trips independently via GetYourGuide or direct, and use the same bullet trains and local buses. The result? A nearly identical experience for a fraction of the price. Costs below are approximate per-person estimates based on current budget traveller rates.

Travel Crew

~£690

Follow the same epic route from Lima to La Paz — Amazon jungle lodges, the Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Lake Titicaca homestays and Bolivia's altiplano — all independently booked at a fraction of the group tour price. Swap the guided group for local buses, self-booked tours and hostel common rooms full of like-minded travellers. This is one of South America's greatest adventure routes and it's very well-trodden by independent backpackers. All costs are approximate estimates per person.

Travel Crew

~£760

Same iconic Bali-to-Gili Islands route as Intrepid's Essential Bali & Gili Islands tour — rice paddies, sunrise volcano hikes, island beaches and Seminyak sunsets — but done entirely independently at a fraction of the cost. Swap the group minibus for shared shuttles and local bemos, book activities directly or via GetYourGuide, and stay in well-rated guesthouses and hostels with pools. All the magic, none of the group-tour markup. Costs are approximate estimates based on current budget traveller rates.

Travel Crew

~£488

Ditch the group tour price tag and do this classic Delhi-to-Kathmandu route independently. You'll hit every major highlight — the Taj Mahal, Varanasi's sacred Ganges, Buddha's birthplace at Lumbini, and a wildlife safari in Chitwan National Park — using local trains, public buses and shared transport. Swap the Intrepid group leader for your own sense of adventure and save a stack of cash in the process. All costs are approximate estimates per person based on budget/backpacker rates.

Travel Crew

~£464

Trek to Everest Base Camp independently — same iconic route through the Khumbu Valley, same teahouses, same jaw-dropping Himalayan scenery, but without the group tour premium. You'll hire your own licensed trekking guide and porter directly in Kathmandu (or via a local agency), book domestic flights yourself, and stay in the same teahouses used by guided groups. This route takes you from Lukla through Namche Bazaar, Phortse Gaon, Dingboche, Lobuche and Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp, with a sunrise detour to Kala Patthar before descending via Tengboche back to Lukla. All costs are approximate estimates per person.

Travel Crew

~£750

Follow the same incredible route from Chiang Mai to Vientiane — through Nan, Pua, Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng — without the group tour price tag. You'll swap the guided leader for local buses, shared songthaews and a high-speed train, stay in well-reviewed guesthouses and hostels, and book activities directly or via GetYourGuide/Klook. From sunset hikes at Wat Phu Si and Mekong river cruises to waterfall swims at Kuang Si and a sobering visit to COPE in Vientiane, every highlight is absolutely doable independently. Budget roughly £550–£620 all-in for the 10 days — less than half the Intrepid price. All costs are approximate estimates.

Travel Crew

~£590

Follow the same incredible route through northern Thailand and Laos — Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Nan, Pua, Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng and Vientiane — without the group tour price tag. Swap the guided leader for local buses, sleeper trains, the Laos high-speed rail and public boats. All the same bucket-list experiences — Kuang Si waterfalls, Wat Phu Si sunsets, alms-giving ceremonies and Mekong cruises — self-booked at a fraction of the cost. Estimated costs are approximate and based on current budget traveller rates (early 2025).

Travel Crew

~£545

Explore the stunning Australian east coast from Sydney to Brisbane entirely on your own terms — same beaches, rainforests, wildlife encounters and cultural experiences as the Intrepid tour, but without the group price tag. You'll travel by public coach and local transport, stay in the same style of hostels and holiday parks, and book activities directly or via GetYourGuide/Klook. This route takes in Crowdy Bay National Park, the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital, Red Rock, Coffs Harbour, Byron Bay and Lamington National Park before finishing in Brisbane. All costs are approximate estimates per person.

Travel Crew

~£640

Follow the same incredible route as Intrepid's Epic India to Nepal tour — from the chaos of Delhi to the serenity of the Annapurna foothills — but do it entirely independently at a fraction of the cost. You'll visit the Taj Mahal, cruise the Ganges at sunrise in Varanasi, cross into Nepal to see Buddha's birthplace, go on safari in Chitwan National Park, raft the Trisuli River, and trek through Annapurna villages — all using local transport, self-bookable activities, and budget accommodation. All cost estimates are approximate and based on current backpacker rates.

Travel Crew

~£680

Follow the same route as Intrepid's Real Colombia tour — Bogotá, Rio Claro, Guatapé, Medellín, Cartagena, Barranquilla, Minca, and Santa Marta — entirely on your own terms. Swap private group transport for local buses and shared shuttles, replace included guides with self-bookable tours on GetYourGuide and Klook, and stay in the same quality of hostels and budget hotels. Colombia is one of the most backpacker-friendly countries in South America, and doing it independently is straightforward, safe (in tourist areas), and dramatically cheaper. All costs are approximate estimates per person.

Travel Crew

~£605

Follow the classic Quito-to-Lima route through Ecuador and Peru entirely independently — no group tour markup required. You'll ride local buses between cities, stay in well-rated budget hostels, book jungle homestays directly with community operators, and use overnight buses (just like the tour does) to save on accommodation costs. The experiences are identical: Amazon rainforest homestay, Baños thermal springs, colonial Cuenca, Mancora beach, Trujillo ceviche, and lively Lima. Costs below are approximate per-person estimates based on current backpacker rates.

Travel Crew

~£620