Gap Year Ideas
Gap breaks are no longer the exclusive preserve of the young and can be anything from a few weeks between jobs to a whole year - perhaps between school and University.
For some it’s a chance to see the world - whilst others may want to focus on one country or continent and perhaps get involved in a community project. For those prepared to leave their home comforts behind, truck based overland expeditions across continents offer the chance to get off the beaten track and explore more remote destinations such as West Africa, Patagonia or the Tibetan plateau. Trips “around the world” are a popular option with multi stop itineraries costing as little as £1000. There are also options for voluntary work ranging from conservation projects in Southern Africa, teaching in Nepal, community development in India or building schools in Central America - with projects lasting between 1 to 24 weeks.
For some it’s a chance to see the world - whilst others may want to focus on one country or continent and perhaps get involved in a community project. For those prepared to leave their home comforts behind, truck based overland expeditions across continents offer the chance to get off the beaten track and explore more remote destinations such as West Africa, Patagonia or the Tibetan plateau. Trips “around the world” are a popular option with multi stop itineraries costing as little as £1000. There are also options for voluntary work ranging from conservation projects in Southern Africa, teaching in Nepal, community development in India or building schools in Central America - with projects lasting between 1 to 24 weeks.
Salar de Uyuni - Bolivia
Mixing with locals, Mali
Tasters from our wide range of choices . . .
Anchorage to Ushuaia
Tour duration: 29 Weeks
Prices from: £5893 inc. flights
- Denali NP, Prince William Sound, Lake Louise and Vancouver
- Seattle, Mount Rainer, Yellowstone NP, Las Vegas and Grand Canyon
- San Diego, Mexico City, Chichen Itza, Costa Rica
- Panama Canal, Galapagos Islands, The Amazon and Andes
- Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Atacama Desert and Santiago
- Torres del Paigne and Moreno Glacier
Classic option
"Half a year, a whole lifetime of experiences. From the far north to the most southerly city in the world, huge diversity in its extremes of culture, scenery, wildlife and adventure."
I-to-I in India
Tour duration: 2 - 12 Weeks
Prices from: £695 exc. flights
- Bangalore Temples and Delicious Curries
- Hampi and Nandi Hill
- Mysore Markets and Hiking Trails
- Community Development in Shelter or School
Offbeat option
"Escape to India on a volunteer project and let your creative juices flow as you help the some of the children of Bangalore develop their life skills."
