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

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

Raleigh International
Raleigh Expedition isn’t like other volunteer programmes. We run life-changing Expeditions to some of the most remote places on the planet. A four, seven or 10-week Expedition provides exposure to different people, new cultures, situations, and environments. Adventure is at the heart of it.
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Raleigh International

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

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

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
PGL

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

Adventure China
Adventure China will be with you every step of the way. We’re not just getting you placed at one of the first ever summer camps in China, we’re going to help you get fully prepared with language and culture lessons as well as pre-flight socials and training days in the UK.
Adventure China

Rockley
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

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

High Society
We have 20 year's experience in the industry which sets us apart from our competitors. We provide full training before we send you out to work with us.
Our staff learn how to set up for different types of events; be it formal dinner, drink reception or bar, including details such as boxing tables
High Society

Select Chalets
A family-owned business with great deal of experience operating chalets and hotels.
Select Chalets

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

Glacier Guides
Glacier Guides is part of the Arctic Adventures family of tour operators, who offer a variety of activities around Iceland including rafting, diving, northern lights and whale watching.
Glacier Guides

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
Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust