In 1990 Bruce Poon Tip launched G.A.P Adventures with the belief that other travellers would share his desire to experience authentic adventures in a responsible and sustainable manner. We've grown from a one-man show to a company of over 500, and from a handful of trips in Latin America to hundreds of adventures spanning the globe... and beyond! Over 85,000 travellers experience the real world with us every year. What hasn't changed is our passion for making sure you get behind the scenes to experience the real world in an authentic and sustainable manner.

An exciting year to say the least! G.A.P Adventures is named the #1 "Do It All Outfitter on Earth" by National Geographic Adventure magazine's survey of Best Adventure Travel Companies in the World!

Also on the awards front, Bruce Poon Tip wins Chinese Canadian Entrepreneur of the Year award as well as the New Pioneers award in the Entrepreneurship category. National Geographic also selects a G.A.P Adventures tour for its 25 Best New Adventures of the Year, marking the sixth consecutive year one of its tours has made the list.

With a large focus on Asia and Africa, we launch more than 250 new trips for 2008, including, for the first time, special photography and festivals trips.

Our Planet Positive Project takes form with the aim of planting 1 million trees in 18 months. As well, G.A.P Adventures passengers have the option of carbon offsetting their tours as well as their international flights.

Our travelers, staff and friends show their overwhelming support in aiding the international community by raising more than $100,000 CAD for Peru earthquake relief efforts, after southern Peru is devastated by an earthquake in August.

The growth continues, as we expand our street-level presence with exciting adventure travel concept stores in Melbourne, Calgary and New York City.