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Raleigh International
Joining a Raleigh Costa Rica Expedition is a truly unique experie...
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Explore the dream destinations of South Africa, France, and Thail...
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Seamester Study Abroad at Sea
Seamester is the educational adventure of a lifetime! For more th...
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Kaya Responsible Travel
Unsure about your academic or professional future? Take a breathe...
See All 2 ProgramsInternational Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
At International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), we unite people from over 9...
See All 9 ProgramsInstitute for Global Studies
Argentina is gaining traction among IGS students. We landed there...
GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
GoEco offers more than 60 wildlife and animal conservation volunt...
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Spend 12 incredible weeks exploring Tamarindo, Rome, and Tokyo, t...
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In three of the world's most beautiful countries—Costa Rica, Guat...
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Visit two of South America’s most iconic countries—Peru and Ecuad...
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The VACorps Gap Year Program is a transformative experience that ...
Carpe Diem Education
Spend the semester on Maui and the Big Island, exploring our natu...
See All 2 ProgramsGo Abroad China Ltd.
Discover China Through Language & Culture. Founded in 2003, Go Ab...
Pacific Discovery
Experience an unforgettable 10-week Gap Year Semester through New...
See All 24 ProgramsMente Argentina
Discover the ultimate gap year experience in Buenos Aires with Me...
EA Ski and Snowboard Training
Do you have a passion for travel, adventure, and skiing? Do you ...
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Work, live, and play in Canada's tourism playgrounds. We work wit...
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The Glacier Bay Semester offers an unparalleled opportunity for y...
Quest
This is not a pause. It is a complete reset. The Quest Men's Cor...
See All 4 ProgramsCultural Homestay International
Our host families volunteer to open their homes to you and welcom...
Pure Exploration
Based in Queenstown, this program combines skills acquisition wit...
See All 8 ProgramsWhere There Be Dragons
The Himalayas. Since time immemorial, these colossal peaks with t...
See All 9 ProgramsARCC Programs
This 70-day Southeast Asia Gap Program takes you beyond the tradi...
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Discover Cambodia's hidden treasures while making a real differen...
Premier TEFL
Begin your international teaching journey with an accredited 120-...
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Join this hands-on, personalized internship and help low-income i...
See All 12 ProgramsRustic Pathways
Costa Rica is where adventure, service, cultural immersion, and t...
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Experience a summer exchange program, right here in America Ha...
Projects Abroad
At Projects Abroad, we’re passionate about travel with a purpose....
See All 6 ProgramsBusiness & Hotel Management School
Experience an unforgettable summer in Switzerland with BHMS in Lu...
Intern Abroad HQ
Are you an aspiring Environmental Conservationist or Marine Biolo...
Rooted Life Adventures
Participate in this gap year program in Queenstown, New Zealand, ...
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Are you looking for a chance to volunteer abroad while gaining va...
Travel For Teens
On this extended version of our 13-day Fiji program to the land o...
Asia Exchange
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) is recogniz...
Love Volunteers
Whether you want to support vulnerable communities in developing ...
The TEFL Institute
Training? Sorted. Support? Always. Flexibility? 100%. Drop the c...
Volunteer World
Tanzania is a prime example of what most people expect when they ...
See All 10 ProgramsCorazon Cuba
Are you interested in learning Spanish? Study at our school/hoste...
See All 4 ProgramsSeeds of Change Research
During the Seeds of Change Tropical Rainforest Research Program, ...
Intercultura Costa Rica
Learn the language. Live the culture. Be the change. Join our sum...
Lingoinn Teacher Homestay
Stay in a 100% Mandarin-speaking environment and experience the e...
See All 7 ProgramsGlobal Work & Travel
Canada has some of the best scenery in the world, hands down. Wit...
See All 13 ProgramsWanderlust Exchange
The Cultural Ambassador Summer Program 2025 is your gateway to an...
See All 2 ProgramsGrabatour Travel
Are you looking for the perfect package to start your working hol...
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Are you looking for an adventure gap year in South Africa? Then l...
Outward Bound Costa Rica
Go on a life-changing journey abroad through the gap year and sem...
See All 4 ProgramsThe High Desert Center
Join this gap year program designed for your adventurous soul and...
See All 2 ProgramsAdventure Treks
Adventure Treks offers this gap semester program that lets you go...
Art History Abroad
Discover the wonders of India on an enriching 6-week journey thro...
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Join our 6-week program on Andros Island in the Bahamas and stay ...
Iguana Abroad
Come and join the leading Spanish-language immersion program in M...
Oyster Worldwide
Interested in taking a gap year? Do it with an organization well ...
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Go on an extraordinary adventure with our Sydney Gap Year Program...
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Experience Spain and its people in a program like no other! This ...
See All 2 ProgramsKUKAMA WILDLIFE COLLEGE
The NQF2 Nature Site Guide Course at Kukama consists of two key c...
Wilderness Adventures
The Wilderness Adventures Institute (WALI) Gap Semester programs ...
Touch the World
If you find yourself at the crossroads of life post-high school, ...
Gap at Glen Brook
Gap at Glen Brook is a place-based semester program for 18-21 yea...
Alzar School & Gap
Alzar Gap’s signature program, Patagonia Exchange, runs from Sept...
Give & Surf
Give and Surf’s three-month Gap Year Semester in Panama is design...
World Bnei Akiva
World Bnei Akiva offers a range of amazing post-high school gap y...
Legend Diving
Legend Diving Marine Environmental Internship is a thrilling, car...
Baret Scholars
Before and beyond college, Baret Scholars explores 7 regions of t...
Ski le Gap
Designed specifically for gap year students, we aim to provide yo...
Europe Gap Year
Spend 8 unforgettable weeks on the Irish coast with the Causeway ...
World Class Programs
World Class Programs offers high school students the opportunity ...
See All 4 ProgramsCET Academic Programs
Whether you’re focused on gaining fluency in Japanese, studying s...
Korea GapYear 한국갭이어 KGY
The gap year culture is now widespread in Korea! Thanks to Korea ...
Crawford & Corry
Crawford & Corry offers immersive professional placements in Viet...
Our Generation Voluntary Organisation
Spend your gap year with Our Generation Voluntary Organisation an...
See All 2 ProgramsLittle Star Co.
Are you interested in discovering a new culture? If you are e...
AdventureEXP
Experience a new environment in one (or multiple) of our diverse ...
Roast Jobs
Working Holiday positions in the UK, with accommodation and meals...
Africa & Asia Venture
Make a lasting difference using your talents, skills, and passion...
Ocean Tribe
Join Ocean Tribe’s ultimate 3-week Ecology Diver Program in Diani...
Do you love children and enjoy playing with them? Would you like ...
Nosara Spanish Institute
For those looking to combine training of the body and mind, NSI's...
See All 2 ProgramsYohoo International Culture Exchange
Embark on a cultural odyssey with our Au Pair to China Program. I...
Sail Racing Academy
Sail Racing Academy offers tailor-made gap year programs that cat...
Ceningan Divers
At Ceningan Divers, gain hands-on experience in marine conservati...
Volunteering Journeys
Our Volunteer programs in India are based in Kerala, Southern Ind...
See All 10 ProgramsTCM (EVOLVE Gap Experience)
Make memories that last a lifetime in this unique 10-week gap pro...
Natucate
Are you ready to embark on your ranger adventure and complete you...
See All 2 ProgramsSeascope France
This pack is designed for yacht stewards and stewardesses who wan...
The Leap
Costa Rica may be small, but this sun-drenched Central American c...
See All 3 ProgramsSail Caribbean
Be part of a transformative program for college-age students look...
See All 2 ProgramsThe Dragon Trip
Embark on an unforgettable 31-day adventure through Southeast Asi...
See All 3 ProgramsNonstop Snow
We offer a range of course options in Banff and Fernie – both pic...
Nepal Hiking Team Pvt. Ltd
The feeling of accomplishment after traveling from the most dange...
NOLS The National Outdoor Leadership School
Find new challenges on rivers, rocks, and snow! Explore the outdo...
See All 4 ProgramsOutward Bound USA
If you aspire to work in the outdoors, our Outdoor Educator progr...
See All 2 ProgramsA Guide to Gap Year Travel Programs
Prepare for a Gap Year
Understand the benefits
Taking a gap year for adventure travel is all about mixing exploration with personal growth. Here’s why it's such a great choice:
- Build resilience. You’ll be stepping out of your comfort zone a lot, which is a fast track to building confidence, independence, and the kind of resilience that only comes from real-life adventures.
- Embrace new cultures. Go beyond being a tourist. Adventure travel lets you connect with locals and really immerse yourself in new communities—you get a taste of life as a local!
- Gain practical skills. From outdoor survival to teamwork (and maybe even picking up a new language!), you’ll come home with a backpack full of new skills you’ll actually use.
Things to know
If you’re considering an adventure travel gap year, a little planning goes a long way. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Budget wisely. Make sure to plan for all the costs—program fees, travel, and daily expenses. It’s way easier to enjoy the experience when your finances are sorted.
- Safety first. Look into local health and safety guidelines. Knowing what to expect will help you feel more confident and prepared.
- Respect local culture. Take time to learn about cultural norms where you’re going. Respecting local traditions and ways of life makes your experience richer and builds great relationships.
Stay flexible. Let’s be real—adventure travel doesn’t always go exactly as planned. Embrace the unexpected and stay adaptable; it’s all part of the journey!
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