Directory of companies offering Gap Travel
Not all of us are lucky enough to get the chance to go on a gap year. Despite some great value choices, taking time out to volunteer or to work a low paid job where experience is more important than the wage, is not always an affordable option. So if you are are lucky enough to get the opportunity to travel, make sure it is with a company who can give you the best possible experience. The companies below have worked with us over a number of years. We know them well and would not hesitate to recommend their first class travel and work options. To find out about their current courses, please click on any of the links below.

Oyster Worldwide
Oyster Worldwide offer a very personal service with detailed preparation and support before, during and when you return from travel. Pre-departure services include an interview and a personalised portal with all the details about your project and what to expect. We advise on safety, cultural issues
Oyster Worldwide
Conservation Travel Africa
Conservation Travel Africa works with existing conservation and development projects that are committed to long-term environmental and community principles. We collaborate with conservation experts and community leaders to identify the areas of need where volunteer contributions will have the greate

Go Eco
GoEco vets each and every partner and only promotes programs with sustainable, long-term goals. All volunteers have an impact. Our goal is for you to leave your host country with an even greater passion for volunteering and a desire to share your experience with others when you return home.
Go Eco

UKSA
We don't just offer certification and training, as a youth maritime charity, we can offer that something extra. We really look after our young people. Our careers students benefit from mentoring, access to our careers network, realistic careers advice and help with CVs. We have a fantastic fleet, a
UKSA
Fronteering
Fronteering focusses on unique programs in destinations that are less visited and unspoiled. Our programs take place in the worlds last frontiers where there is more to accomplish! We do not focus on the mass destinations like Costa Rica and Thailand and instead work with smaller communities where t
Fronteering
Kaya Responsible Travel
Kaya's mission means that we consider ethical, environmental and cultural concerns in order to ensure that all of our projects are sustainable, and ultimately, beneficial for local community-members. The projects we support are small, grassroots, community-led, and genuinely appreciate the help of o
Kaya Responsible Travel
Blue Ventures
Blue Ventures is an award-winning marine conservation organisation offering unique expeditions in Madagascar, Belize and Timor-Leste. Our expeditions provide science and PADI dive training to our volunteers so that they can contribute towards our internationally recognised marine research and commun
Blue Ventures
Plan My Gap Year
PMGY was founded by volunteers for volunteers. We are an independent social venture, not a corporate machine. Our volunteers become part of something really special. We work together with local communities in the developing world to actualise long-term sustainable goals. We recognise that travel can
Plan My Gap Year
African Impact
When it comes to volunteering in Africa, we are the experts. Our team of international and local staff on the ground run over 80 different volunteer programs in 10 different African countries, so we know first-hand what volunteering can achieve. We believe in the power of responsible volunteering


KILROY
Our range of travel experiences have been specially designed for young adults and we offer complete travel packages including flights, accommodation, tours, activities like surfing and diving, working holidays, volunteer projects and more. We're a one-stop shop for your gap year abroad.

All Out Africa
All Out Africa has hosted over 6000 volunteer and tour participants and many more lodge guests since its inception in 2004. Many of these people have become friends and ambassadors and are helping in various ways to build a better world. All Out Africa is dedicated to people, wildlife, travel, safet
All Out Africa
i to i TEFL
In 2007 we joined the TUI Group of companies and became part of the world’s number one integrated tourism business with 30 million customers worldwide. That’s how you know that when you take a TEFL course with i-to-i, you’ll be in safe hands. We've also taught more than 155,000 TEFL teacher
i to i TEFL

EA Ski and Snowboard
EA Ski and Snowboard Training offers the most ski and snowboard instructor training courses at world-class resorts across Canada, USA, New Zealand, Japan, and Switzerland; your time with EA Ski and Snowboard Training will be memorable and rewarding. Our team of experienced consultants help stude
EA Ski and Snowboard
Wildpacks
No registration fees and higher salaries (allowing applicants have some decent spending money for after camp, rather than an age based pocket money scheme you'll find elsewhere) make Wild Packs stand out from the crowd! Most importantly Wild Packs allow you to have choice and input into what type
Wildpacks
Gap 360
We like to think that we don't just sell trips... we offer you the chance to follow your dreams (cheesy eh?! - but so true!). So why choose us? 1. Advice from the very best! Everyone who works for Gap 360 has travelled before - so we have literally been there and done that! 2. A wide c

Camp America
Established in 1969, we’re the biggest international summer camp staff provider recruiting thousands of young people each year to work on hundreds of amazing summer camps all across the USA. Our programme fee of £599 includes return flights to the USA, medical insurance, nine weeks food and ac
Camp America
American Village
What separates us from our competitors from a camper's perspective is that we stay positive. Making mistakes in English is a part of the learning process and errors are never pointed out in a negative way. Our counselors are nice, encouraging and funny! What separates us from our competitors from
American Village
Manor Adventure
Lots of activity centres are just about having fun. While this is an important part of learning, we like to make the most of the educational and personal benefits of outdoor pursuits by maximising the experience for every child who stays with us. We invest our profits back into the training of ou
Manor Adventure
OutdoorJAC
At OutdoorJAC we know what it takes to work in the outdoor adventure so we can offer great advice that will put you ahead of the competition. We work hard every day to find out first about new job vacancies and updated training courses so that we can keep you informed about what is available when c

Go Make A Difference
We undertake a variety of practical projects from building through medical care to teaching. We have our own purpose built centre on the banks of Lake Victoria and we run safari's to the world famous Serengeti National Park. We are well organised, resourced and established in our area of operations.
Go Make A Difference
Love TEFL
We really, truly love to travel. We're so passionate about it, our days in the office are spent sharing stories and planning the next trip. Our slight obsession with exploring the world means we know everything there is to know about starting up in a new country, and we're here to help you every ste

Au Pair Australia
AIFS has been assisting people with the travels across the world since 1964 and all our staff have done one of our programmes. We are up front and honest and will tell you everything you need to know so that you know exactly what you are getting.

Davvi Arctic
Based in ‘True Lapland’, we pride ourselves on offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences in an unforgettable part of the world – a real winter wonderland. Far from the mass-market ski resorts or Santa ‘theme parks’, we choose to welcome guests from all over the world to remote, wilderness Ar
Davvi Arctic
Volunteers 2 Uganda
For over 10 years Volunteers 2 Uganda has all the experience and expertise needed to meet your desired needs by marching you with the right Volunteer program you may need and we are able to support you do the best tours and safaris around Uganda. With over 30 different volunteer projects around U
Volunteers 2 Uganda
Work in Australia
We make life easy by offering the security of a guaranteed job in Australia before you leave home ! Not sure if you have enough money to travel around Australia or around the world ? With our package, you can plan your travels knowing you have guaranteed income waiting for you in Australia. Ea


International Primate Rescue
Unlike other sanctuaries who release into the wild, we do not need to limit the human interaction. This work is very hands on which allows our volunteers to get up close and personal with our primates. We are also unique in that students pursuing a career in psychology have the opportunity to le
Fit For Sport
A job with Fit For Sport is ideal for anyone looking for active, exciting employment, in an enjoyable and rewarding setting, whether you are wishing to start or further your childcare, sports, or outdoor industry career, or maybe you simply want to work with like-minded people in a supportive enviro
JCA
To help grow our reputation as a leading provider of high quality residential activity holidays, at JCA we recognise that our centre staff and instructors are among the most vital parts of our business. As an activity instructor you have daily contact with our guests and it is your dedication and e
Wire & Sky
We bring adventure to the city. The venues we operate from are iconic and the views from our sites are totally unique. Our aerial adventures offer a stand out combination of adrenalin and city sightseeing.
Kingswood
The Bushcraft Company
Our staff work together becoming part of a close-knit team, always working towards a shard goal: to make our school trips unforgettable.
Working across several UK woodland activity camps, from Yorkshire to Kent, our outdoor jobs are all about a love of adventure, education, fun and of course the g
Xplore The World
For more than 30 years Xplore has offered activity camps across the UK for children and young adults. Our centres are all in stunning countryside locations across the UK and the working environment is friendly and professional with accommodation on site.
Delphi Resort
Delphi Resort is located in the heart of the scenically breath-taking Delphi Valley, near Leenane, Connemara, Co. Galway. It has everything the outdoor enthusiast is looking for in a workplace nestled between spectacular mountains to climb and with stunning beaches at your doorstep.
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Avon Tyrrell
We believe in creating memories that last a lifetime.
Our staff are dedicated to providing a high quality, friendly and personable service.
Our skilled team of activity instructors play a large role in the success of the centre, supporting and encouraging individuals to realise their potentia
In 2 Action
The standard of training and activity provision delivered by In2action is held in very high regard within the travel and leisure industry. Many of the leading companies such as Center Parcs, Hoseasons and First Choice work with In2action to improve their delivery and create brochure highlights.
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Camp Leaders
Camp Leaders provides flexible pricing and higher placement opportunities, securing you a job at one of the best camps in America with cost-effective payment options tailored to suit you. Not only that, we work hard to go above and beyond in everything we do.
Club Correze
CLUB CORREZE offers a warm and reassuringly safe environment for the development of each child's social skills. Fellowship and teamship are developed and encouraged between the children and their group and activity leaders.
* Travelling to a new destination
* Exposure to a different culture
Rockley Watersports
Rockley has always put people first, be that any of our thousands of customers or any of our team. What sets Rockley apart is always the fantastic team who go the extra mile for our customers, which is why our customers return year after year and so do our staff.
PGL
PGL is widely recognised as the UK's original and biggest operator of summer camps. In this context our name became known as Parents Get Lost, but we now also operate a programme of family holidays so that parents can come too!
With the help of our staff, we make sure that every year we continue
Stubbers Adventure Centre
Stubbers has the widest range of activities in the South East including High ropes towers, Archery combat, Banana boating, Stand Up Paddle boarding and All Terrain Boarding. We are renowned for providing excellent customer service through a friendly, engaging and professional team who challenge the
Mark Warner Summer
With over 40 years’ experience we have grown into one of the most highly regarded independent travel companies in the UK. We have received numerous accolades and are very proud to have recently been voted ‘Best Family Tour Operator, Best Activity & Adventure Operator, Best All Inclusive Operator
Blackwell Adventure
We are a friendly outdoor centre who operate for the sole purpose of giving young people an outdoor adventurous experience. We are a charity and therefore our goal is not money but to give young people experiences that last forever. We offer accommodation free of charge and give all our staff access
Robinwood
At Robinwood we are very proud of our staff, we listen to them and value their ideas, and they have made a huge difference to both the children we work with and the growth of the company.
We are proud to have been listed in the 'Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies to Work for' for the last six ye
Galileo Maritime Academy
Galileo is recognised internationally for supplying first class superyacht crew.
We recruit, train, certify and place you on the finest superyachts around the world.
Our speciality is entry level crew who wish to join this highly paid career working as crew on the yachts of the rich and famo
Lambourne End Centre for Outdoor Learning
Lambourne End deliver tailored, bespoke programmes. We deliver programmes that support young people's personal development from a wide range of adventurous, farm and environmental activities.
We are flexible in our approach to ensure we meet group and individual needs. This is built on our eth
Donegal Adventure Centre
We offer a tailored experience to our customers and have a return rate of over 70% every year.
Rosneath Castle Caravan Park
We truly believe that we stand out from our competitors in terms of our location, the calibre of our employees, and the atmosphere we generate for guests and employees alike.
Set in a stunning location on the West coast of Scotland, we can't imagine a more idyllic place to showcase your skills as
Viamonde
Viamonde's dynamic and experienced team of English-speaking staff are committed to offering a safe, friendly and fun environment for children of all ages. The international schools we work with demand the very highest standards of supervision and care for their students and we recruit only those wit
Share Discovery Village
Share Discovery Village offers a range of over 30 activities onsite meaning that every day is very different. SHARE works with a range of groups of many different of ages and physical abilities again adding to the variation of the job.
Our staff are fun and energetic wanting guests to have the
Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust
Our setting, itself, is unique. Big open skies, views across the marshes and estuary encourage relaxation, a break away from everyday life and an opportunity to try something new. That's without mentioning the unique experience of staying on a lightship!
Everything is included in a stay with FAC
Carlingford Adventure Centre
We strive to create a warm family atmosphere for both our clients and our team, this is what keeps everyone coming back! We do what we do because we are passionate about the transformational effects being outdoors can have on people and we love creating opportunities for all ages, backgrounds and a
Beyond Adventure
Beyond Adventure is a people focused business that cares for both its staff and customers. We feel that part of our responsibility as an industry leader is to help nurture and support others on their pathway to becoming full time outdoor professionals and to this aim we will regularly employ aspira
The Bear Grylls Adventure
The Bear Grylls Adventure is a brand new attraction due to open in Autumn 2018 and is a world first attraction of its kind.
Nick Varney, CEO Merlin Entertainments, said: “The Bear Grylls Adventure is a one of a kind attraction – bringing together Bear, one of the most celebrated and recognise
Warriors Academy
So what makes us unique to any other options
Warriors academy is accredited by the international gap year Association, which means that we have passed the rigorous, safety, and professional standards giving you the peace of mind that you are dealing with a credible and professional organisatio
Walesby Forest
Walesby Forest Adventure Activity Centre is a not-for-profit organisation and our aim is to ensure young people have the opportunity to develop in a safe secure environment to help them achieve their full potential.we also provide a wide range of educational and adventure activity programmes for sch
Alpine Elements
We realise that our resort staff have been instrumental in the continued success of the company and we hand pick our staff not only for their experience but more importantly for their enthusiasm and outgoing and friendly nature to run our resorts and chalets. Subsequently we want our staff to be the
Pure Exploration
Discover the world and step outside of your comfort zone, while building lasting memories in extraordinary environments you wouldn’t otherwise be able to experience. Chat with one of our adventure specialists by booking a call with us today to learn more about our programs.



