Credit: Geckos Adventures
FROM 2017, all tours by Geckos Adventures will only be open to those aged 18-29, down from the previous age cap of 39.
According to Geckos, which is part of the Intrepid Group, this makes them the first tour operator catered solely to this age group of young millennials.
“This move is not about big bus tours and party trips in Europe; it’s about transforming Geckos into a brand that provides the next generation of travellers with a responsible small group alternative,” said James Thornton, managing director of Intrepid Group.
“While there are other travel brands with age limits, there is nobody offering a dedicated youth product to travellers who want an authentic experience that gives back to the places they visit and people they meet.”
On Geckos’ website, it is also stated that the change to only allow under 30s is meant to cluster together like-minded individuals of similar age. In doing so, their trips will also change to better cater to those in their 20s.
It states: “Nothing personal against the over 30s (we still love you guys) – we just realised that there wasn’t a product that catered 100 per cent for the youth market: something that offered both fun and cultural experiences, going beyond pub crawls and booze cruises (we’re not into that).
Along with the age change, Geckos will also introduce 20 new trips in 2017. These include treks to Everest Base Camp and tours throughout North America, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
