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 a phone or skype interview and full briefing on what to expect. We advise on safety, cultural issues, flights, what to take, currency a
Oyster Worldwide

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

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.
Xplore The World

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

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

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
Fit For Sport

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

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

Camp Canada

We are the original Camp Canada established for over 20 years. We have offices both in Canada and the UK. We are offering 24-hour support every step on a way. Winners of the silver 2017 British youth travel customer service award and ranked top in the industry for customer care, your experience co
Camp Canada

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
Warriors Academy

EA Ski and Snowboard

EA 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 will be memorable and rewarding. Our team of experienced consultants help students choose the best resort and program to suit an indi
EA Ski and Snowboard

SEE TEFL

On our accreditation page we have evidence of our permission from the Thai Ministry of Education to run TEFL programs. This is a legal requirement in Thailand. Always check that any course in Thailand offering TEFL certification training can provide evidence that they are legally licensed to operate
SEE TEFL

Maximo Nivel

We are a locally-based organization in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. We’re the real deal—we’re a feet-on-the-street, live here, work here kind of organization. We offer top-notch study, work, travel, and volunteer abroad programs and great client service. Our program fees are affordable and
Maximo Nivel

Pure Exploration

The team at Pure Exploration are everyday people, helping people have extraordinary experiences. We think real travel isn’t just about box-ticking guidebook recommendations or Instagram shots, it’s about authentic experiences spent with new friends who inspire you to think about the world and yo
Pure Exploration

Pacific Discovery

We've been operating since 2001 and we've taken more than 2000 students on our experiential journeys!
Pacific Discovery

African Adventures

Our partner projects have all been set up by members of the local community, and all volunteering work is led by them. We respond to their needs in the most effective way possible, by providing volunteers and financial aid to boost their development. By using this model of volunteering, we ensure th
African Adventures

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

Hamba Africa

The diversity of conservation projects we run and you'll be getting involved with is unbeatable. With over 12 projects, each with their own goal, there’s so much incredible work to get involved with and something for everyone to get particularly passionate about! Working on everything new res
Hamba Africa

Oyster Worldwide Ski

Oyster Worldwide's preparation and support before you travel includes an interview and full briefing on what to expect, and the sorts of safety and cultural issues that will be relevant in your chosen country.
Oyster Worldwide Ski

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
Galileo Maritime Academy

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
Club Correze

ArtsEd

Arts Educational Schools (ArtsEd) offers all students an amazing experience in a truly unique environment. Our highly skilled staff have the privilege of working with motivated and talented pupils, undergraduates and postgraduates. Everyone is committed to the school and there is a warm, friendly at
ArtsEd

American Village

What separates us from our competitors from a camper's perspective is that thir counselors are REAL north American and British Counselors. For many of our campers, these are the first foreigners that they will ever meet. What separates us from our competitors from a parent's perspective - aside
American Village

Prague TEFL

Thanks to the fact that our TEFL training centre is closely associated with large Prague language school, the trainees are in everyday contact with experienced teachers and with a common practice of a language school operation. We are happy that we can offer a job guarantee to our successful course
Prague TEFL

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.
Rockley Watersports

Ecoventure

Ecoventure is the market leader in the region due to; - Our high standards, be it in training or implementation and delivery of our programmes. - The opportunities afforded to our staff in variety of work and location, training and assessments and pastoral care - An ability to adapt and evolve
Ecoventure

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

TEFL Worldwide Prague

TEFL Worldwide is a small school with a big name and reputation! To date we have over 3,000 graduates who have gone on to teach in 60+ countries! We were awarded as the Top TEFL Certification Program of 2018 worldwide out of 1,010 TEFL courses!
TEFL Worldwide Prague

Donegal Adventure Centre

We offer a tailored experience to our customers and have a return rate of over 70% every year.
Donegal Adventure Centre

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