Short Trips
A gap year doesn’t actually have to last 12 months! If you’re short on time but still fancy an unforgettable adventure, then a short gap is for you! Maybe you have a few months or even just a few weeks to spare? Think of a short gap as an extended holiday with a difference! We offer short gap trips all over the world in a wide range of destinations. Spend a summer abroad or take a winter break from work. See the world in a short spring break or add excitement to your autumn with a short gap adventure abroad.
You can do all sorts of exciting things in a short space of time. Enjoy adventure travel, tours, volunteering, learning new skills and much more. Short gaps are the perfect break for people in university or work, who only have a few weeks to spare for travelling. Discover the world in a short space time with our awesome short gap adventures!
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Short adventure tours
Are you seeking new adventures abroad? On a short adventure gap you can pack loads of fun into a short timeframe. Spend one month in Thailand on our action-packed Thai Adventure tour or go adventure-seeking in Vietnam or Bali, with our 12-day intro tours. Make your short gap an unforgettable adventure experience!
Short volunteer experiences abroad
Do you want to make a difference in the short time you have to travel? Go on a rewarding and worthwhile volunteering gap break. Volunteer with kids abroad as a teacher or in a childcare project. Spend a few weeks at an amazing wildlife project. Get involved with vital conservation or marine conservation projects abroad. Becoming a volunteer is an experience you'll never forget!
Learn new skills on a short gap
If you only have time to take a short trip, why not learn some new skills while you see the world? Learn to scuba dive or surf from some of the planet's best beaches. Gain teaching skills in paid or voluntary teaching projects around the world. Learn to speak Spanish in stunning South America. Or learn incredible martial arts skills in Asia. Add exciting new skills to your CV on a short gap with a difference!
Go on a short but sweet gap trip and pack in amazing adventures abroad!
South Africa Experience
2-3 weeks
5.0 23Volunteer on a big 5 game reserve and explore the Garden Route
Looking for the perfect combination of volunteer work and fancy-free travel? Well you just found it. 1 - 2 weeks volunteering on an award-winning game reserve (with the Big 5), plus the best of the Garden Route - living the dream!
Western Australia Adventure
7 days from £1,049
Reefs, beaches and national parks from Perth to Exmouth
Go West for the most fun you've had all year! 7 day group tour from Perth to Exmouth. Snorkel over tropical reefs, feed wild dolphins, sandboard on the dunes, explore ancient Aboriginal lands and more!
Interrailing - Amsterdam, Paris & Barcelona
11 days from £1,255
Europe's romantic trio: Amsterdam, Paris & Barcelona
Explore Amsterdam, Paris and Barcelona in under two weeks at your own pace. There's endless possibilities for gallery-hopping and bar-crawling, with escapes to nature in between. Accommodation and trains come included, so you get to enjoy the excitement of interrailing without the stress of planning it on this 11-day trip!
Sydney, Bondi & Blue Mountains
8 days from £629
5.0 1The ultimate trip to Sydney, Blue Mountains and Northern Beaches
Explore the best of sunny Sydney with this 8 day group trip. Cruise the harbour, chill on Bondi, check out the Sydney Opera House, and discover the beautiful Blue Mountains while staying in one of the city's top hostels.
Uncover Bali
12 days from £949
5.0 3Discover tropical paradise in breathtaking Bali
Discover Bali in a fresh light on this ultimate 12-day adventure.Get introduced to lesser-known pieces of Balinese paradise on this beachy trip, while spending a little extra time exploring the island's glorious highlights. Come away with incredible pictures and most importantly, travel memories to last a lifetime.
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