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Gap Year & Student Travel
Go with the flow and travel without a set itinerary with our independent travel options, designed for spontaneity and allowing you to keep your travel plans flexible as you go.

From hitting the open road in a motorhome or car, to travelling the endless railways that crisscross Europe and North America. Or grab a great value travel pass allowing you to explore by bus, ferry and rail hopping on and off as you wish, with accommodation and local tours often included.

Our huge range of flights, accommodation, unforgettable local experiences, motorhomes, travel passes and more, allow you to travel independently as far and wide as you want. From a few weeks to a few years, travel the world your way, whether for a short break or a full gap year.

With more than 50 years’ experience, Trailfinders has developed the skills and expertise needed to put together all the pieces for a successful independent travel or gap year holiday. Our expert travel consultants are mines of information, gathered from personal travel experience and are the best people to ask to create your perfect trip.
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OUR INDEPENDENT TRAVEL HOLIDAYS

Nobody offers more ways to travel independently than Trailfinders Travel Academy.

Here's a snapshot of some our most popular independent travel itineraries. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, give us a call and speak to one of our travel experts.
East Coast Cruisin'
Australia
Travel Pass
30 days / 29 nights

Backpack along Australia’s stunning east coast with Greyhound.

Guide Price: €1,365 pp

Guide Price: £1,147 pp

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Ultimate NZ Road Trip
New Zealand
Motorhome
26 days / 25 nights

Got a month and want to see what New Zealand has to offer? Then hire a motorhome and hit the open road in search of Maori traditions, Middle Earth scenery and the thrills of Queenstown with the freedom and flexibility a motorhome can provide.

Guide Price: €1,445 pp

Guide Price: £1,245 pp

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California Full Circle
USA
Motorhome
21 days / 20 nights

Explore Cali’s national parks, cities and golden coast by motorhome.

Guide Price: €1,895 pp

Guide Price: £1,575 pp

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Lima to Santiago (via Uyuni)
Peru
Travel Pass
36 to 365 days

Backpack through Peru, Bolivia and Chile with a flexible Bamba travel pass.

Guide Price: €1,855 pp

Guide Price: £1,665 pp

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Fiji Explorer
Fiji
Self Guided
14 days / 13 nights

Spend 12 full days independently exploring Fiji's palm fringed paradise islands with your accommodation, catamaran transfers, meals and bucket list activities all included.

Guide Price: €1,775 pp

Guide Price: £1,475 pp

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Bangkok to Singapore
Thailand
Travel Pass
21 to 365 days

Already done the Indochina loop? Head south from Bangkok for a fresh adventure.

Guide Price: €1,021 pp

Guide Price: £852 pp

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Top & Tail
New Zealand
Travel Pass (Tours)
19 days / 18 nights

Kiwi Experience offers over 30 years of experience in providing flexible, hassle-free bus passes tailored to and budgeted for adventurous travellers to experience New Zealand.

Guide Price: €849 pp

Guide Price: £705 pp

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WHERE TO GO ON AN INDEPENDENT TRAVEL HOLIDAY

Our great range of travel independent options across the world ensures you can find your perfect getaway. From road tripping your way down Route 66, to cruising Australia’s east coast in a motorhome, backpacking around South East Asia or South America with a flexible travel pass and staying in the most sociable hostels in iconic locations.

Choose from the below destinations to explore our range of independent travel itineraries in your desired location. Alternatively, if you are looking for some inspiration, give us a call and speak to one of our expert travel consultants
Australia
New Zealand
USA
Canada
Fiji
Europe
South East Asia
South & Central America

WHAT TO DO ON AN INDEPENDENT TRAVEL HOLIDAY

Outer Barrier Reef Sail
9 hours
  • Explore the Outer Barrier Reef
  • Sail by luxury catamaran
  • Snorkel or dive the reef
Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari
4.5 hours
  • Fantastic whale watching opportunities
  • Onboard researcher
Yosemite National Park Day Tour
15 hours
  • Personalised, small group tour
  • Operated by bio-diesel vehicle
  • Guided Yosemite Valley tour
  • Ample free time to explore
Introduction to Bangkok
6 hours
  • Great introduction to the city
  • Travel by skytrain, river boat & tuk tuk
  • Grand Palace & Wat Pho

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