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About Ultimate Adventure Travel

ULTIMATE Adventure Travel are an established youth touring company specialising in Gap Years and Group Adventure Tours.

Reasons to tour with Ultimate Adventure Travel

Local Guides

Unique Accommodation

Small Group Tours

Low Deposits

ULTIMATE Inclusions

Our Story

Established in Sydney, Australia in 1991, we’ve been helping 18-35’s plan their Gap Year & Adventure Holidays for over 25 years. We provide Ultimate group adventures that are packed with value in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia.

Our trips are about giving our travellers their ULTIMATE Moment. We want ....more

Responsible Tourism

Responsible travel is all about having a postive impact on the environment and the people who live in the areas you choose to travel to. It’s about minimising our footprint, immersing yourself into local cultures, being aware of traditions and local etiquette and respecting your surroundings. By travelling responsibly you ....more

Economic Impact

We support local communities by working with local guides, suppliers and operators in each of our tour destinations.

Wherever possible, we prefer to work in partnership with smaller, family-run businesses, rather than large foreign-owned companies. This enables us to support tourism and the local economy in the areas we visit as ....more

Environmental Sustainability

The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s greatest natural icon and a barometer for the health of the entire planet. ULTIMATE are committed to a brighter future for the Reef and engaging with our customers to spread awareness, showcase efforts and contribute to some of the best citizen driven projects ....more

Awards

2024 Adventure Tourism Awards Winner, Australia & New Zealand

Social Responsibility

We are proud to support two fantastic charities empowering communities to be more self-sufficient.

The Kiva Foundation provides interest free loans to people in remote communities who would like financial assistance for things such as education and improving their homes.

Life Project Cambodia has a simple objective – they want to give ....more

Covid Policies

Please contact us for our latest Covid-19 and/or health & safety policies.

Accreditations and Associations

Quality Tourism Accredited Business; Sustainable Business Accredited Business

What We Offer

ULTIMATE tours are all about exploring incredible destinations, experiencing new cultures and making lifelong memories; all with a group of new mates! Whether you’re travelling solo or with others, you’re guaranteed fun & adventure on our awesome guided group tours!

Experiences are better shared. When you join an ULTIMATE tour, you’ll ....more

Ultimate Adventure Travel Reviews

Holly (Google Reviewer)  

08-Jan-2025

I’ve just finished the five week east cost tour and can honestly say it was one of the best experiences of my life. The tour that Ultimate has created has a perfect mix of adventure and down time which allows you to experience the very best of the east coast. The activities included in the tour are a perfect way get to know each place, while the additional activities give you the opportunity to experience even more of each location at your own pace. I had Miles as my group leader. He worked tirelessly to ensure everyone in the group had the experience of a lifetime. He spent time really getting to know everyone in the group, had an unlimited supply of fun facts and was always finding ways to elevate the tour to the next level. I feel very lucky to have had Miles leading me up the coast :) I can’t recommend Ultimate highly enough. I have created lifelong memories on this tour.

Becca Groves (Google Reviewer)  

19-Dec-2024

I couldn’t recommend this tour enough! The past 6 weeks have been absolutely incredible—filled with unforgettable memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. Starting in Sydney and finishing in Cairns, every moment has been amazing. A huge thankyou to Brad, who is truly a credit to Ultimate Travel. He went above and beyond to ensure everyone had the best experience possible. I’ll miss our little East Coast family!

Lisa Yates (Google Reviewer)  

05-Jan-2025

Just finishing my last few days on the 5 week tour with ultimate travel. I can comfortably say that it was one of the most unexpectedly enjoyable experience I’ve ever done. I booked a week before the tour started unsure whether I would enjoy it after solo travelling for 2 months. The tour gave me exactly what I needed, laughter, fun and amazing experiences that made better with the group I was with. Miles as my tour guide made the trip even better. His ability to work with unbelievable enthusiasm and passion each place we went to was infectious. Every place we would go he would say “i love this place” which made the energy in the group even higher when spirits were low and we were tired. In addition, his ability to work with empathy and make everyone feel safe and heard was a real asset. I would absolutely recommended your company for the tour and miles as a group leader. The 5 week is so fast past paced. I personally needed more down that I would have gotten in the 6 week tour over the 5 but I enjoyed my time thoroughly!

Ingvild Sesilie Sætre (Google Reviewer)  

10-Feb-2025

Just finished my Ultimate one-week welcome tour in Sydney, and it was a perfect way to start my working holiday year here. Everything was well-organized and the itinerays was a good mix of activities and relaxation. My favorite was the trip to a camp in Port Stephens, a beautiful place! Our tour leader Tom was enthusiastic and he always made sure everyone was having a good time. They will tell you everything you would need to know about living in Australia, and they help you with everything from accomodation to finding jobs. This tour was a fantastic way to experience Sydney in just one week. I would really recommend this to everyone!

Claudia Collins (Google Reviewer)  

19-Jan-2025

I have just finished a Welcome Week with Ultimate Travel and it was the best way to start off my journey in Australia. My tour guide was Tom and he made me feel so welcome in the group and included in everything! He was funny, energetic, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. This Welcome Week has been great for helping me to make new friends, learn things about Sydney and experience some fun activities! During our tour we had a lot of rain but Toms spirits remained high and we played lots of fun games which brought everyone closer together. I couldn’t recommend Ultimate Travel and my tour guide Tom enough.

Amy (Google Reviewer)  

10-Feb-2025

The one week oz jobs tour was great, I would highly recommend to anyone looking to work or travel further in Australia! Our tour guide, Tom, was amazing, he made sure everyone had a great time and was always open to answer questions or help out with anything he could (especially catching big spiders!) The highlight of the week was definitely basecamp and Port Stephens!

bradley jones (Google Reviewer)  

01-Feb-2025

Me and my partner just finished our 7 day Sydney tour with ultimate and we had an awesome time. Tom was an excellent guide, laid back and easy to get along with but also had his shit together and never left us with any doubts about how our tour was going to flow. He was also very attentive to my partners allergy (coeliac disease), we were never left chasing after gluten free food options when food was being provided for us which definitely helped us to relax a bit and just enjoy the tour. A highlight for us was definitely the base camp part of the tour as it was such a nice 2 night departure from the hustle and bustle of the city and we even saw a wild Koala on site! Can’t recommend them enough!

Frequently Asked Questions

How long has the tour company been trading?

Ultimate Adventure Travel was established in 1991.

Travelling solo?

Most of the people who book onto our tours are travelling solo, so you won’t be the only one! On all of our tours you’ll be travelling with like-minded people, who enjoy the comfort of a guided tour. So you may start off as strangers, but will finish as an Ultimate Family! A great reason to book a group tour is to meet new people!

Will I require travel insurance?

Travel insurance is compulsory for all ULTIMATE tours. Please ensure you have adequate coverage for any trip taken.

Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

We are proud to support two fantastic charities empowering communities to be more self-sufficient. The Kiva Foundation provides interest free loans to people in remote communities who would like financial assistance for things such as education and improving their homes. Life Project Cambodia has a simple objective – they want to give communities in Cambodia the opportunity to create their own solutions to poverty. The work they do empowers the people in these communities to make the changes they need, rather than having to rely on others to do that for them promoting self-sufficiency.

Will I need vaccinations?

We recommend making an appointment with your GP to discuss which vaccinations may be required for your trip. There are no mandatory vaccinations for of our tours as the destinations we travel to are considered low risk. You should generally consult with your GP 4-6 weeks prior to your travels. Deciding whether to get vaccinated before you travel is a personal choice.

Who will be my group leader?

Our Group Leaders are responsible for making sure your experience travelling is the best it can possibly be! All 'Ultimate' branded tours are led by Group Leaders selected by Ultimate Travel. All 'Adventure', 'Experience' 'Camp' and 'Course' tours are led by our partner operators on the ground in the tours location.

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