Gap year holiday ideas
Finding the right destination, activity and time is crucial for committing yourself to a year off work or education and if you're looking for gap year ideas & holidays then you've most definitely come to the right place. Malawi, Brazil, Chile and Peru all need your help and assistance within some incredibly worthwhile projects and workplaces so if you want to further your mind, your body and your CV then get your gap year started as you mean to go on.
27 Gap year ideas holidays found
Lemur conservation project in Madagascar
Work alongside an award-winning NGO in Madagascar
From £795 to £2,495 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 6 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov
Costa Rica turtle conservation experience
Help protect turtles by volunteering in Costa Rica!
From £795 to £4,095 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This project can be joined any day between August - December
Tanzania volunteering projects
Have fun by helping people help themselves
From £700 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 7 Oct, 21 Oct
Last minute availability for this summer - please get in touch with your preferred dates.
Wildlife rescue volunteering in Costa Rica
Assist caring for rescued animals in Costa Rica
From £745 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Our team in Costa Rica are looking for volunteers to help care for animals at a tropical wildlife sanctuary in the next few months. Flexible and free date changes – personal support from our friendly team!
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
01273 823 700
Call us until 6pm
Calling from outside the UK
rosy@responsibletravel.com
Volunteer with children & animals in South Africa
Volunteer with children and wild animals in South Africa.
From €590 to €4,190 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Nairobi to Cape Town overland tour
Discover the incredible landscapes and cultures of Africa
From £2,475 56 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 29 Jul, 9 Sep, 14 Oct, 26 Nov
Thailand marine conservation and diving holiday
Diving and marine conservation on a beautiful Thai island
From £1,570 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This project can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Make sure this summer includes a holiday with a difference. This project has last minute spaces available so book now to reserve your place.
Biodiversity monitoring, Kalamos, Greece
Biodiversity research & conservation in the Ionian Sea
From €300 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Community healthcare volunteering, South Africa
Help local communities in & around Cape Town
From £840 to £875 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 3 Jun, 17 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 29 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 2 Dec
Harnas wildlife sanctuary volunteering, Namibia
Care for rescued wildlife in Namibia
From £995 to £5,395 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2024: 1 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun ...
2024: 1 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun ...
Malawi conservation research experience
2-12 weeks exploring and researching the Wild Heart of Africa
From £1,370 to £4,350 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Caribbean coral reef conservation in Carriacou
Marine Conservation in the heart of the Caribbean!
From US $1,700 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This project is available to start between May and September
New Zealand conservation volunteering
Enjoy helping with conservation in beautiful New Zealand
From £699 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Make sure this summer includes a holiday with a difference. This project has last minute spaces available so book now to reserve your place.
Ecuador wildlife sanctuary volunteering
Volunteer with amazing Amazonian wildlife in a jungle haven
From £950 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Make sure this summer includes a holiday with a difference. This project has last minute spaces available so book now to reserve your place.
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
01273 823 700
Call us until 6pm
Calling from outside the UK
rosy@responsibletravel.com
Veterinary internship in Chintsa, South Africa
Hands-on veterinary experience in game reserves and farms
From £1,999 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Make sure this summer includes a holiday with a difference. This project has last minute spaces available so book now to reserve your place.
Elephant conservation holiday, Cambodia
Volunteer with rescued Asian elephants
From £1,245 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 3 Jun, 17 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 2 Dec, 16 Dec, 30 Dec
2024: 13 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 28 Dec
2024: 13 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 28 Dec
There is still space for volunteers to join our team in Cambodia to help provide a safe haven for the elephants!
South Africa game ranger course
Get your game ranger qualification working with wildlife
From £3,600 8 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Make sure this summer includes a holiday with a difference. This project has last minute spaces available so book now to reserve your place.
Thailand wildlife sanctuary volunteering holiday
Volunteering break at a wildlife sanctuary in Thailand
From £920 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This project can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Make sure this summer includes a holiday with a difference. This project has last minute spaces available so book now to reserve your place.
Volunteer at a lion sanctuary in South Africa
Volunteer helping with rescued big cats in Africa
From £1,495 4 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade to suit your requirements, throughout the year
Sports coaching in South Africa
Coach your favourite sport & inspire disadvantaged children
From £995 4 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Make sure this summer includes a holiday with a difference. This project has last minute spaces available so book now to reserve your place.
Malawi wildlife sanctuary volunteering holiday
Volunteer at Africa's top wildlife sanctuary
From £1,370 to £4,350 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at anytime to suit you
Volunteering in Thailand, wildlife rescue centre
Work with rescued tropical animals such as monkeys and bears
From £695 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Placements last from 1-12 weeks and can start on any date throughout the year
There is still time to join our team in Thailand and care for animals in need. Flexible and free date changes – personal support from our friendly team!
Jungle conservation & research, Peru
Jungle conservation and research project in the Amazon
From £1,595 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 19 Jun, 17 Jul, 14 Aug, 11 Sep, 9 Oct, 6 Nov, 4 Dec
2024: 1 Jan, 29 Jan, 26 Feb, 25 Mar, 22 Apr, 20 May, 17 Jun, 15 Jul, 12 Aug, 9 Sep, 7 Oct, 4 Nov, 2 Dec
2024: 1 Jan, 29 Jan, 26 Feb, 25 Mar, 22 Apr, 20 May, 17 Jun, 15 Jul, 12 Aug, 9 Sep, 7 Oct, 4 Nov, 2 Dec
We still have spaces to join our Amazon Conservation team in Peru over the next few months!
Education development projects in Nepal
support and help teachers and children in Nepal
From £2,260 4 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
Tailormade departures available throughout the year - from 4 to 12 weeks
Cape Town to Cairo overland tour
Epic adventure up the eastern side of Africa
From £5,495 to £5,995 124 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 29 Apr
2025: 28 Apr
2025: 28 Apr
Nairobi to Cairo overland tour
Cross deserts, rivers and mountains of ancient Africa
From £3,295 to £3,695 64 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 30 Jun
2024: 28 Jun
2025: 27 Jun
2024: 28 Jun
2025: 27 Jun
Volunteer with elephants in South Africa
Volunteer with elephants on the stunning Garden Route
From £995 21 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at anytime to suit you, all year round
Make sure this summer includes a holiday with a difference. This project has last minute spaces available so book now to reserve your place.
