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G.A.P. Adventures’ interest in cycling holidays doubles since Olympics |
| Written by cristina arborio | |
| Friday, 19 September 2008 | |
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London, UK; 19 September 2008 – Following the outstanding success of the Olympics, G.A.P. Adventures’ bookings for cycling holidays in Asia, particularly in China, have doubled. “It seems that Nicole Cook’s triumph at the Cycling Road Race in Beijing inspired many more Britons to seriously consider two wheeled holidays.” comments Bruce Poon Tip founder and CEO of G.A.P Adventures. G.A.P. Adventures offers a ‘12-day ‘Cycle China’ trip allowing travelers to discover China by bicycle. From cosmopolitan Hong Kong to rural farming villages to the cultural wonders of the ancient capital of Xi’an with its terracotta warriors, the tour then culminates in Beijing where travellers can take in famous highlights such as the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and traditional hutong alleyways. G.A.P Adventures also features the “China hike, bike and raft” tour, two weeks which will be able to satisfy all sports-minded travelers. Visitors will have the opportunity to hike along the Great Wall and explore Beijing’s hutongs by bike. After attending a kung fu class at the Shaolin temple, they will head towards Yangshuo, where they will raft down the Li River, before arriving in Hong Kong. For even more of an Asian experience, G.A.P. Adventures offers cycling tours through Laos, and Vietnam - the famed ‘Venice of Asia’. Ride from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh, along breathtaking beaches, stunning coastal road ways and enjoying the local cuisine as you go along. Whatever one’s travelling aspiration this year, G.A.P. has launched a tour to inspire the most discerning traveller with over 1,000 trips in 100 countries on all seven continents. For further details look at G.A.P. Adventures website on www.gapadventures.com. About G.A.P Adventures G.A.P Adventures is a world leader in the adventure travel industry offering small group adventures on all seven continents and beyond to more than 70,000 travellers from all over the world. The award-winning trips, which focus on culture, nature and active travel, are ideal for those with a sense of adventure – people who want to leave the beaten path and authentically immerse themselves in a local culture or environment to experience the real world in a sustainable manner. Demonstrating its ongoing cultural, social and economic commitment to responsible tourism, G.A.P Adventures established the Planeterra Foundation, as a way the company and its passengers can give back to the communities visited. For more information, please visit www.gapadventures.com and www.planeterra.org. Press Contacts:Nicola MartinCristina ArborioMulberry Marketing Communications+44 (0)207 928 7676 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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