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.

Gapforce

At Gapforce we work with communities to provide help and support in many different forms. Because of this we have divided our programs into the following distinct groups: Our GreenFORCE programs concentrate on conservation and ecological work. You will find everything from marine protection sch
Gapforce

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

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

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

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, five, seven or 10-week Expedition provides exposure to different people, new cultures, situations, and environments. Adventure is at the heart of it.
Raleigh International

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

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

Richmond Vale Academy

By educating people from St. Vincent and the rest of the world, Richmond Vale Academy aims to build the capacity, knowledge and confidence in its’ students. By achieving personal growth and development, future leaders of St. Vincent and of the world will take action for a more just and more sustai
Richmond Vale Academy

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

American Villlage

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 Villlage

Smaller Earth

We're also regarded as one of the top first time travel specialists in the UK. Every one of our staff members has been on a Smaller Earth program, we understand the ins and outs of travelling, no matter where it is We offer you that extra bit of security through our 24/7 support, We also have 12
Smaller Earth

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