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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!

Elles Ritt (Google Reviewer)  

01-Mar-2025

Just finished my 6 week East Coast tour with Ellie our tour guide. I couldn’t have wished for a better way to start off my Australia adventure. The itinerary was perfect, with our camping trip at K’gari being the highlight. I have met the most amazing people and Ellie made this trip so much better. She was so welcoming, kind and always professional. She gave us the best recommendations, got everything sorted out for us when we arrived at a new place and was always there if we needed help. She made sure everyone was included and I would do this trip all over again, but only if Ellie would be there. I 100% recommend this tour to everyone who’s looking to visit the best places on the east coast of Australia and meeting new people, while not having to think about making arrangements yourself.

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!

Oliver Hull (Google Reviewer)  

21-Feb-2025

We just finished our one week tour of Melbourne with ultimate travels, and got to say a big shoutout to our tour guide Miles for making the whole experience worth it, couldn’t have asked for a better team leader. Full of knowledge about Melbourne and kept the group laughing and interacting with each other leading to some long lasting memories, new friendships and he’s been a great help along the way. As well as taking us to great viewpoints/scenery and interesting places. Would 100% recommend and I’d hope you’ll be put in a tour with Miles!

Laura Karlin (Google Reviewer)  

19-Feb-2025

I had so much fun on our welcome to New Zealand tour and I'm so glad I booked it. I spent my first week in New Zealand with the most amazing people. Our tour guide Eli made this week very special and we made some lasting friendships & memories. Everyone from my tour was so nice and I'm excited to hear how everyone's adventure will go on. This was the best way my journey could have started. Thank you Eli & everyone from my group for this amazing week 🫶🐬🐑

Georgie Jennings (Google Reviewer)  

28-Feb-2025

Honestly had the best time on the 6 week Australia East Coast trip, definitely the best thing I’ve done and perfect for my gap year. Our group leader Ellie was so welcoming and put in so much effort to make sure we had fun every single day and it wouldn’t have been the same without that input! Highlights were definitely the weekend on K’gari Island and the boat trip around the Whitsundays! I wish I could do it all again and would 100% recommend

Lara (Google Reviewer)  

25-Feb-2025

Amazing East Coast Trip with Floor! I had an incredible time on my 3 week East Coast trip from Sydney to Cairns! Our tour guide, Floor, did an amazing job organizing everything, so we could just relax and enjoy the journey. She brought the group together with her great energy and always made sure we had a fantastic time. My personal highlight was the sailing trip to the Whitsundays – absolutely unforgettable! Thank you for this amazing experience!

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!

Jessica Steer (Google Reviewer)  

18-Feb-2025

I had the most amazing time on my New Zealand welcome week! Eli was just so so so incredible, she was always so fun, knowledgeable, and compassionate! She offered so many kind words of encouragement, fun facts, and an all round brilliant wonderful attitude! I can't begin to say how great she was. We got to do such brilliant activities, like trekking to a waterfall and seeing dolphins on a cruise. Everyone on the tour had such a good time and were always smiling - a real testament to how brilliant Eli is. Thank you so much Eli for making this trip so amazing!!!!

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!

Selina Loh (Google Reviewer)  

13-Feb-2025

At first, I was torn between planning my East Coast trip on my own or booking it through an organization. Looking back, I’m so glad I chose to go with an organization. I met so many amazing people along the way, and there were plenty of optional activities to add on. We always had something to do, but we also had time to ourselves when we needed it. However, my experience wouldn’t have been nearly as great without our tour guide, Sam. He has such an outgoing personality and made sure everyone felt comfortable and included. He helped bring the group together, making sure we all got along and had a fantastic time. He showed us the most beautiful places and constantly motivated us to explore more. It honestly felt more like a big trip with friends or family rather than a standard tour. Unfortunately, due to severe weather conditions, we had to cut our trip short after four weeks instead of the planned six. While these things happen, I do wish there had been a better contingency plan in place. That being said, Sam truly made the best of the situation and ensured we still had an unforgettable experience. His dedication and energy were the highlight of the trip

Sophie Masters (Google Reviewer)  

02-Mar-2025

The best 6 week trip with the most incredible tour leader. I had the best time, Annelise was always there to answer any questions and always up for a good time. I’ve also made such a good friend as well as a tour leader! The hostels on the trip were all of very good quality and there was a wide range of activities. Nights out were super fun as well :) I’m gonna miss the group and Annelise :)) #group395

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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