Take a Gap Year in 2027

Find amazing trips and programs around the world. Go backpacking and explore the world, work or volunteer abroad, boost your career, improve your language skills, do activities or join a tour - plan a life changing trip today.

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Gap Years, Backpacking Trips & Career Breaks

Gap Year World is the leading expert company for planning gap years for 18-30's. We work with carefully selected partners to help you find and book amazing trips abroad. Our expert travel advisors are available to help you plan and book your perfect gap year. Choose between hundreds of trips from the best youth travel companies in 100+ world destinations. Find short trips from a few days to epic long trips of 12 months and longer.

Top Rated Companies

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Global Work & Travel
Get Paid To See The World! 60+ trips to 30+ countries inc. Australia, Canada, Americas, UK, NZ, Europe, Asia, Africa. Working Holidays, Volunteer, Au Pair, Teach, Internship, Tours & 24/7 Support Team.

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G Adventures
G Adventures have been the leaders in small group adventure travel for more than 30 years. Choose between hundreds of worldwide adventure tours in 100+ countries.

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Contiki
Contiki is a global tour company that caters to 18-35-year-olds, offering over 350 different tours in over 75 countries in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, North America, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

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