Adventure Gap Year Courses

While any gap year is technically an adventure, on this page we are looking specifically at the types of courses that involve either some form of physical activity, or allow you to gain valuable teaching or coaching qualifications in one or more outdoor adventure activities. Learn to sail on a Royal Yachting Association course in Italy, gain National Governing Body awards on a five week gap year adventure in the Lake District, or simply enjoy the Canadian wilderness on a Mountain Biking Course.

The adventure industry is a perfect match for the profile of your average gap year student. Whether you are taking a gap year before, during or immediately after a university degree, our providers have a range of adventurous courses in countries around the world. Some gap year adventure courses are experience based, such as trekking in the Himalayas, or trying your hand at cattle ranching in the Australian outback. Others are skills or qualifications based, and these are the most popular. Not only can you get to travel to and live in a new part of the world but you will also be training and working towards gaining a recognised qualification that will look great on your CV and can help jumpstart your career in outdoor adventure.


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Current ADVENTURE Projects & Courses


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Thai Adventure

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Spend 3-4 weeks on an epic adventure tour of Thailand! Perfect for both first time and experienced travellers. Experience the culture, trekking, elephants, beaches the awesome full moon parties and so much more...



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Skiers wanted Become an instructor - training and job included

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Want to get turn your love of skiing or snowboarding into a career? Become a ski or snowboard instructor. Receive world-class training, gain internationally-recognised qualifications and get a guaranteed paid job offer at the ski resort of your choice.



Primate Carer Volunteering in South Africa

Primate Carer Volunteering in South Africa

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Assist our staff in caring for around 60 mischievous sanctuary primates and learn about their behavior



Social and Community Development in the Kingdom of Swaziland

Social and Community Development in the Kingdom of Swaziland

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Volunteer to help care for orphaned and vulnerable children in Swaziland or South Africa. Assist with pre-school education and facilitating the All Out Africa syllabus of activities, provide meals, helping to guide the children, while giving them care and adult support.



Outdoor Activity Instructor

Outdoor Activity Instructor

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As an Instructor you will deliver exciting and fun activity sessions to our guests, who range from Schools, Scouts and Guides and some adult groups.



Child Care in Cape Town

Child Care in Cape Town

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Volunteer to help care for underprivileged children in Cape Town, South Africa. This project aims to provide support to some of the preschool centers that have opened in townships to assist these children.



2 week Whale and Dolphin Expedition in Timor-Leste

2 week Whale and Dolphin Expedition in Timor-Leste

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On this exclusive adventure you'll discover unspoiled beaches and dive (or snorkel) on the world's most biodiverse coral reefs. You'll participate in cetacean surveys, spotting whales and dolphins as well as experience the immersive culture and the stunning landscapes of this beautiful country.



Marine Research & Whale Shark Conservation in Mozambique

Marine Research & Whale Shark Conservation in Mozambique

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On the Marine Research & Whale Shark Conservation Project, you will help carry out the Marine Research and monitoring for the project under the guidance of our project scientists. You can expect an excellent diving, snorkeling and beach experience whilst gaining first hand Marine Research skills!



Marine Conservation Expedition in Timor-Leste

Marine Conservation Expedition in Timor-Leste

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You'll discover unspoiled paradise beaches and dive and snorkel in the turquoise waters of the world's most biodiverse oceans. You'll help collect data vital to the locally led management of vibrant coral reefs while experiencing the culture and the surrounding landscapes of this beautiful cou



Watersports Instructors

Watersports Instructors

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We're a busy watersports and activity centre on the River Medina in Cowes, Isle of Wight. Each summer, we host school groups and kids' camps from across the UK for a week of fun on land and on the water. We're looking for qualified instructors to help deliver our full programme of activities.



Safari to Coast - Southern Africa Adventure

Safari to Coast - Southern Africa Adventure

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Not only will you have the amazing opportunity to see some of Africas most incredible wildlife, snorkel with Whale Sharks and paddle to a tropical palm fringed islands but you will also have the opportunity to participate in an important community development projects. Experience the best of SA!



Guaranteed Paid Work in Australia before you leave home !

Guaranteed Paid Work in Australia before you leave home !

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Ever dreamt of travelling to Australia or around parts of the world with no stress , not having to worry about your finances ? Our packages provide just that, no stress, no worries !!! Real Guaranteed Jobs !!! We have jobs in hospitality, retail, finance/banking, construction, mining & health care



Lionfish Dive Trip in Belize

Lionfish Dive Trip in Belize

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Join a National Geographic Tour of a Lifetime at our beautiful dive camp in the Bacalar Chico Marine Reserve in order to improve your dive skills, learn about the marine environment, survey and hunt and dissect invasive lionfish, and contribute to valuable marine research.