Looking to widen your horizons with some time overseas? For some people a gap year is an opportunity to offer their time as a volunteer, while for others the incentive of earning money while they are abroad appeals. But maybe you just want to get out and explore the world. The gap year travel programmes on this page are designed to help you discover new experiences in some of the world's most exciting destinations. The companies we feature have years of experice in organising safe and memorable trips for gap year travellers. Have a look through these exciting programmes and ask them questions about what they could offer you for your gap year.
Patagonia. Where else in the world would you want to perfect your outdoor skills? Rugged, remote, vast and sublime - Patagonia’s beauty is unrivalled, and the trekking is unreal.
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Patagonia. Where else in the world would you want to perfect your outdoor skills? Rugged, remote, vast and sublime - Patagonia’s beauty is unrivalled, and the trekking is unreal.
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Make an enquiry with Pure Exploration
A trip to three of South East Asia’s most sought-after destinations. Encompassing both conservation-based volunteer projects and traditional backpacking, the South-East Asia adventure is the perfect first-time trip for anyone looking to set out on one of the world’s most iconic traveller routes.
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Make an enquiry with Gapforce
See the best of Costa Rica and Nicaragua in this unique Central America gap year adventure. From the deep and dense Cost Rican rainforest to quaint Caribbean beach towns, you will experience paradise in all its glory.
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Do you want to experience the best of Europe this summer? Join our group of like-minded travellers and our expert leader as we take you to 10 mind-blowing countries in just 25 days!
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Head to NZ for 12 weeks of adventure travel to rival any other. Whether you are looking for a foot in the door to an adventure tourism career or the ultimate adventure holiday, this program will perfect your outdoor survival skills, surround you with awesome people & explore the stunning landscape.
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Make an enquiry with Pure Exploration
Gap year programs are transformative. The more life experience you bring to university and to your career the more successful you will be. This is because you are more focused and more aware of what you actually want to do. There are so many great reasons to travel!
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Make an enquiry with Maximo Nivel
Our program isn’t your usual African jeep safari experience. We go deeper into the mountains and jungles, beyond the tourist route to small game reserves and savannahs focused on sustainability. You’ll be surfing at J-Bay & horse trekking, viewing the big-5 but also so many other amazing animals
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Make an enquiry with Pure Exploration
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!
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Make an enquiry with All Out Africa
Leading change on a global scale. Helping small communities revive ecological regions. Protecting native biodiversities. Helping to break the cycle of poverty. Our International Educator program is all about travelling with a difference, travelling making a difference.
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An 8 week South American adventure combining Spanish lessons, a Trek to Machu Picchu, volunteering at our jungle animal sanctuary and a visit to the Galapagos!
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Make an enquiry with Gapforce
Join us on an amazing 5 week diverse adventure through the Himalayas, exploring some of the most breathtaking mountain scenery in the world. Combine rewarding community work with an incredible trek to the Everest Base Camp for your complete Himalayan adventure!
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Work alongside Bear’s skilled team of adventure and survival experts and as the Academy grows on an international scale work on a wide range of outdoor survival courses. Passing the course provides accredited qualifications for teaching and assisting to teach in the outdoor sector.
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Make an enquiry with Bear Grylls Survival Academy
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.
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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!
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Patagonia. Where else in the world would you want to perfect your outdoor skills? Rugged, remote, vast and sublime - Patagonia’s beauty is unrivalled, and the trekking is unreal.
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Make an enquiry with Pure Exploration
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.
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Make an enquiry with All Out Africa
This is a comprehensive program for people looking to become globally experienced and qualified Expedition Leaders, capable of leading treks into high altitude and developing world regions.
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Make an enquiry with Pure Exploration
Snow Trainers offers some of the best courses in the industry with a team of experienced and qualified staff, we are sure to make your adventure with us the best experience it can be.
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Make an enquiry with Snow Trainers
Snow Trainers offers some of the best courses in the industry with a team of experienced and qualified staff, we are sure to make your adventure with us the best experience it can be.
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Make an enquiry with Snow Trainers
Do you love Amazing Outdoor Adventures?
Always wanted to try something different? Up for a real adventure?
We have an amazing 5 week adventure that might just be the best experience of your life!!
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Make an enquiry with Adventure Makers
Snow Trainers offers some of the best courses in the industry with a team of experienced and qualified staff, we are sure to make your adventure with us the best experience it can be.
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Make an enquiry with Snow Trainers
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