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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: "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: "If you’re looking for a unique, off the beaten track travel adventure in Africa, South America or Asia, you’ve come to the right place! This year, we’ve divided our brochure into two sections: epic overland journeys of 28 days or more and the escorted trips for one to four weeks."

We say: "Dragoman has had a complete revamp for 2009 and has introduced non-truck based tours for the first time, as well as volunteering holidays where you can help with community projects, teaching and sports activities."

They say: "We’ve been organising fun, affordable and sustainable travel to this vast continent since 1989. We offer hundreds of itineraries in both Central and South America"

We say: "Mouth-watering photos, clearly described itineraries and fair prices make Intrepid a great choice for group adventure travel. With seven different tours in the footsteps of the Incas starting at just £325, there really is something to suit your timescale and budget."

They say: "Expect the unexpected on our Asian tours – this is a vast and varied continent and our tours reflect this as you sample local culture, cuisine and landscapes."

We say: "At least once in our lifetime we should all know what it’s like to be caught in a monsoon rainstorm in India or celebrate at the Naadam Festival in Mongolia. G.A.P has put together adventure tours that mean you’ll experience these sort of things time and time again during your travels. Unforgettable stuff."

• Groups are made up of travellers from all over the world, so you’ll be a truly cosmopolitan party
  
• Most tours use local guides to whom a local payment will be made
  
• Overland tours use G.A.P’s own purpose-built trucks for a real hands on adventure