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Around the World Flights & Tickets
Round the world tickets are a flexible and affordable way to see the World, which is why they’re so popular with gappers and backpackers.If you’ve never bought one before, you’ll want to talk to someone who knows their stuff before you book. That’s why gapyear.com has set up a small, expert team of round the world advisers with STA Travel. They'll give you the sort of expert advice that general travel agent branches or call centre staff can’t offer.
Whether you’re ready to book or just want to discuss your plans with a specialist, give them a call on 0845 3 447 667 or drop them an email (see below).
Choose your round the world route:
You can choose virtually any route on your round the world trip. Most go out to Australia via [a continent / region] and back home via [another continent / region].
The most popular route is out to Australia via the Pacific Islands and New Zealand and back via South East Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore etc.) Check out the routes, stop-overs and prices below.
Buying Around the World Flights & Tickets
If you've never been travelling before, or just want to sample plenty of what the World has to offer, then this is the type of ticket for you. You can relax safe in the knowledge that there'll be Christmas barbecues and white sands, without worrying about getting stuck 500 miles away from a cash point.
Typically you'll see Thailand, Oz, NZ, Fiji and the USA on one of these tickets, but there's still room for you to personalise your route.
Typically you'll see Thailand, Oz, NZ, Fiji and the USA on one of these tickets, but there's still room for you to personalise your route.
If you want maximum travel for minimum cash, then look no further. These tickets feature a low starting price, low taxes and last 50% longer than your average ticket. They'll take in all your favourites too.. Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the USA are all on the itinerary.
The number and range of stops are limited, but chances are these tickets will be perfect for you.
The number and range of stops are limited, but chances are these tickets will be perfect for you.
If you yearn for adventure in a land of endless skies and vast, sweeping plains, then you want to spend some time in Africa. Your first elephant in the wild is something you'll never forget and just one of the many memories you'll carry with you from your time on 'The Dark Continent'.
Around the world tickets generally enter Kenya and leave via South Africa, but there are plenty of other route choices available.
Around the world tickets generally enter Kenya and leave via South Africa, but there are plenty of other route choices available.
Years of watching Aussie soaps are probably the reason you want to visit Australia and as you are over the other side of the World, you'd be mad not to visit New Zealand too.
Rainforests to trek through, glaciers to hike, remote beaches to explore, vast underwater worlds to discover... That's not forgetting the top tourist attractions like the Sydney Opera House, Uluru and the Lord of the Rings sets...
Rainforests to trek through, glaciers to hike, remote beaches to explore, vast underwater worlds to discover... That's not forgetting the top tourist attractions like the Sydney Opera House, Uluru and the Lord of the Rings sets...
If you want to go somewhere really different, then have a think about this ticket. Landing in the hectic hustle-and-bustle of Delhi will really let you know you're not going to be queueing in Tescos again soon.
Then take your time to explore the rest of Asia's glorious kaleidoscope of experiences, from the remote majesty of the Tibetan Himalyas to the glory of the Taj Mahal and the hedonism of a Full Moon Party in Goa.
Then take your time to explore the rest of Asia's glorious kaleidoscope of experiences, from the remote majesty of the Tibetan Himalyas to the glory of the Taj Mahal and the hedonism of a Full Moon Party in Goa.
This route is for those that want to explore a melting pot of cultures. Caribbean meets Latino meets American in an explosion of incredible sights, sounds and smells.
Scattered with Mayan ruins, fantastic underwater landscapes, almost-untouched rainforests, stunning tropical islands and temperamental volcanoes, Central America has tonnes to offer. Plus it's a perfect continent to pick up a smattering of Spanish.
Scattered with Mayan ruins, fantastic underwater landscapes, almost-untouched rainforests, stunning tropical islands and temperamental volcanoes, Central America has tonnes to offer. Plus it's a perfect continent to pick up a smattering of Spanish.
Distant, mythical, vast and sprawling - just some ways to sum up the Far East. This ticket is for those who want to uncover the mysteries for themselves...
Thousands of blinking neon lights, hi-tech gadgetry, a really Great Wall, a Forbidden City, terracotta warriors, stunning temples and even opportunities to snowboard. The Far East, where ancient and modern collide with amazing results.
Thousands of blinking neon lights, hi-tech gadgetry, a really Great Wall, a Forbidden City, terracotta warriors, stunning temples and even opportunities to snowboard. The Far East, where ancient and modern collide with amazing results.
This is a route perfect for cowboys and city slickers alike. Visit the shopaholic paradise of New York City, the glitz and glamour of Hollywood and the great outdoors of Yosemite and Yellowstone. You could spend a thousand gap years here and never get bored
North America is vast and varied, you'll never find anything quite like it. From the husky-driven snow adventures in Canada to cacti and coyote in Arizona, it's all well worth exploring.
North America is vast and varied, you'll never find anything quite like it. From the husky-driven snow adventures in Canada to cacti and coyote in Arizona, it's all well worth exploring.
This ticket is ideal for those who want to experience a slower, more relaxed pace of living on their round the world tour.
Expect white sandy beaches, aquamarine waters teeming wiith rainbow coloured fish. days spent swaying in hammocks and evenings relaxing at beachfront bars. Plus you won't meet many friendlier locals than the Pacific Islanders...
Expect white sandy beaches, aquamarine waters teeming wiith rainbow coloured fish. days spent swaying in hammocks and evenings relaxing at beachfront bars. Plus you won't meet many friendlier locals than the Pacific Islanders...
This ticket is perfect for adventurers who want to explore everything from the Amazon Rainforest to the lost city of the Incas.
South America is a wonderful, vibrant continent, packed full of experiences that you won't find anywhere else in the world.
South America is a wonderful, vibrant continent, packed full of experiences that you won't find anywhere else in the world.
Bangkok makes it onto many round the world itineraries, but there's more to South East Asia than Thailand. Nicely nestled closeby are some other absolute gems. Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia have loads to offer backpackers.
Expect orangutans swinging through trees, jungles to trek through, awesome beach parties, mindblowing ancient temples, volcanoes to clamber up and oodles more!
Expect orangutans swinging through trees, jungles to trek through, awesome beach parties, mindblowing ancient temples, volcanoes to clamber up and oodles more!
Don't want to cram the most exciting trip of your lifetime into just a year? Well now you don't have to, thanks to these amazing round the world tickets that are valid for 18 months.
Want to spend twelve months in Oz on a Working Holiday Visa? Then these tickets are for you. Book one and then take your time exploring all that the World has to offer at your own pace...
Want to spend twelve months in Oz on a Working Holiday Visa? Then these tickets are for you. Book one and then take your time exploring all that the World has to offer at your own pace...























