Find your holiday to Lake Atitlan

They say: "Gecko’s takes you into the Patagonian wilderness, treks the paths of the Inca through the Andes mountains, ventures into Amazonian jungles and lets you bask on Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands whilst watching all that wildlife go by."

We say: "Less hassle and less expensive than ‘go it alone’ back packing trips, Gecko’s has come up with adventure-filled tours to all the classic Latin American destinations including Peru, Bolivia, Galapagos, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Mexico and Guatemala."

They say: "From trekking Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania to wandering through the markets of Marrakech, going for a swim in azure blue waters of Caye Caulker in Belize or snorkelling with sea lions in the Galapagos, on a Gecko’s adventure you’ll truly open your eyes to every imaginable experience."

We say: "They call it travelling with no limits. This Gecko’s worldwide brochure takes you on grassroots adventures to Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, China, South East Asia, Africa and Latin America, with new destinations including Malawi and Israel."

They say: "Your adventure begins now with Peregrine! Our culture and wildlife-based trips are all about giving you an in depth look into the most fascinating destinations in the world, from the ancient city of Petra in Jordan to the wildlife of Sabah in Borneo, our adventures do way more than just scratch the surface."

We say: "Peregrine has several new destinations for 2009 including exploring the wilderness lands of the New Zealand and Australia, such as Cradle Mountain in Tasmania or the Galapagos with Cusco and the Sacred Valley."

They say: "These biking adventure tours are designed to relax and recharge those batteries, whilst at the same time being exhilarating, challenging and thrilling. The wide choice of tours means there’s bound to be something to tempt you and give you a holiday with some long-lasting memories of a rather fine adventure on two wheels."

We say: "From their ‘get started’ weekends in Derbyshire and the Lake District to the gnarly terrain of Peru, Saddle Skedaddle has a mountain bike tour to suit you. You can even let them hire a bike for you as the company has a partnership with quality manfacturer Giant."

They say: "Whether you’re a first time adventure seeker or a seasoned independent traveller, we can help you to discover the world’s most amazing people, places, culture and landscapes. It’s all about experiencing the world in an authentic and exciting way."

We say: "Tucan has adventure travel to destinations around the world covered, from independent travel and discovery tours in private vehicles to budget overland touring adventures. You might well find yourself relaxing in a Turkish bath in Budapest or elephant trekking in Chiang Mai."

They say: "We’ll burst the tourist bubble and show you the real world of the Americas. Small scale accommodation and transport with a local flair are all a big part of the GAP experience."

We say: "This brochure includes some well thought out family adventures such as the week in Cuba that’ll have you driving vintage cars through Havana and boating through grottos. If you’re feeling adventurous you can explore the Antarctica in the newly refurbished boat MS Expedition."

They say: "Our Latin America brochure includes South America, Mexico and Central America with those ‘must-do’ destinations of Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands, as well as more unusual off the beaten track ideas too."

We say: "One of the most varied continents, you can find out how the Peruvians live on Lake Titicaca before heading first class on the train to Cusco. You can even learn the Tango in Buenos Aires or photograph the thunderous Igassu Falls – so much to do!"