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See the very best of Southeast Asia on this affordable backpacking tour. As well as the must-see highlights, spend time exploring the less-known parts of these amazing countries. Jam-packed with activities, there is something for every type of traveler.

Want to tour Japan without breaking the bank? Join our 13 day adventure which starts in Tokyo and heads west towards Hiroshima. This backpacking Japan tour has been carefully created to ensure that your experience is authentic and unique. You’ll stop at all the hot spots along the way and get to experience all that makes this country so iconic.

China – one of the largest countries in the world – is not only huge, but also diverse. Join our 25-day tour and travel an epic 3,392 miles, taking in the very best that China has to offer. Short on time? Opt for our shorter 16-day backpacking tour instead. This affordable and jam-packed tour of China will take you through spectacular countryside and into the busiest cities in the world.

Discover the North Island’s finest offerings on an unforgettable stain Auckland and a 3-day Bay of Islands Adventure. Witness dolphins and marine wonders, explore the iconic Hole in the Rock on Motukokako Island, and unwind at the serene Otehei Bay and Paihia Beaches. Our Auckland team stands ready to assist, from facilitating essential tasks like setting up bank accounts, tax file numbers, and SIM cards to providing insightful presentations on job hunting. With 12 months of ongoing support for paid work and abundant guidance for your travel endeavours, your journey promises not only employment opportunities but also countless moments of joy and exploration.

Looking to see the best that India offers? Take part in a backpacking tour that will take you to the iconic highlights, as well as taking you to areas that are less explored. Choose to join either the 18-day tour of the north and west or opt for the shorter 13-day north India tour.

Sunny Sydney is the perfect place to live and work for up to a year, with options to extend for two or three years on an amazing working gap year in Sydney. Start with a fantastic 7-day orientation programme, including visits to local attractions, and receive full support in setting up your admin. Find paid work quickly through our exclusive online job database. Prefer another city?

Options to start in Melbourne and Perth are also available – please ask

Why go on a tour?

Oyster tours are a fantastic, cost-effective approach to exploring a new country. Perfect for solo travellers and groups alike – it is a great way to meet others to share the trip of a lifetime with. The greatest highlight of any tour is the expert leader that will guide you. Tour leaders know their countries in great depth and they are passionate about sharing this knowledge with you.

Time is valuable! Our world wide tours give you a clear itinerary, cutting out the hours of planning and preparation. You can maximise your time and minimise your stress by allowing someone else to guide you. Our tour leaders source the best adventure so you can enjoy your time abroad. Affordable tours also cut out unforeseen cost, which helps you to budget for your trip.

On an Oyster tour, you are part of a group, so not only will you get to spend time in a new country, but you can also meet people from all around the world, who share your love of travel. This means travel is safer and more fun!

Everyone has their own interests and that is why our tours provide optional activities and plenty of downtime and choice so that you can ensure that you get the most our of your tour abroad.

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