expand your horizons on affordable Gap Year Abroad Programs
Gap Year Abroad Volunteering
go to 1 to 7 countries
develop skills
safely experience new cultures
fully supported
managed in-country
backed by 24/7 UK support
12 week payment blocks - flexibility for your changing horizons
Gap Year Ideas
Projects and Activities in each country
Gap Year Activity Ideas
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Beaches
Tours
Historic sights
Vibrant culture
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Living with indigenous people
Safaris
Beaches
White water rafting
Learn handicrafts
Learn Swahili
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Trekking’
Sight seeing
white water rafting
Cooking lessons
Learn a language
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Learn dance
learn traditional drumming
Buddhist retreats
Safaris
Photography
White water rafting
Become a TEFL teacher
Learn woodcarving
Gap Year Project Ideas
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Health electives
Teaching in schools
Qualified Health Volunteering
Volunteer as hospital admin
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Agriculture development
Reforestation
Health electives
Teaching in schools
Wildlife conservation
Live and work with indigenous people (Maasai)
NGO internships
Psychology internships
Social work internships
Youth work internships
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Health electives
Teaching in schools
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Pre-dental summer programs (SL Army)
Teaching (English│French│German)
Agriculture projects
NGO internships
Focus your Gap Gear planning with us
Much contributes to having an amazing Gap Year, and it’s important to have in mind what you’d like to do.
Our Gap Year question checklist will help guide your thinking, Consider the potential Gap Year costs as budgets can easily get blown! Check out our Gap Year Prices here
We offer those joining us the flexibility to add or change projects, making a schedule that suits you. Our 12 week charging policy allows you to make changes for the following 12 weeks without penalty.
Volunteer in 1 - 5 countries
set your own schedule (e.g. 4/7 days, am and/or pm)
include projects from medical support, through wildlife conservation, teaching.
experience local culture, and customs
learn to: play new musical instruments, cook, local dances, and crop planting.
add courses such as TEFL, PADI. In Sri Lanka, gain a driver’s licence, or even a pilot’s licence.
Add tourism activities
The average cost of a Gap Year
Affordable Gap Years Starting from $
Our gap year programs offer life-changing experiences without the hefty price tag.
In December 2024, a university researcher who had reached out to over 60 volunteering agencies to find that only seven responded —GAFV being one of them – spoke with us. Her curiosity about our prices led her to ask why the one month cost of our Gap Year programs was what many charge for one week. The answer? Because we believe in making meaningful travel accessible.
We have designed affordable gap year programs with our local partners, with everyone getting 24/7 support, volunteering, half board 5/7, & 2/7 B&B.
Each projects is located in what could be considered a cheap gap year destination
Traveling around Sri Lanka: hop on a $3 public bus or enjoy the same route in a $90 private car. A similar journey in the UK is priced at $350
Volunteering in Africa: Explore Uganda and Kenya on a single East African Tourist Visa, traveling by bus to save the cost on airfares.
Expanding Your Adventure: add experiences like PADI certification, trekking, wood carving, traditional drumming. or even pilot training for a truly unforgettable journey.
Did you know?
The average Gap Year program cost, at today’s (2025) exchange rates,
US $29,000 / €28,000 / £23,000*, and you were advised then, in 2022, to budget for £500 - £800 per week*, before the ‘cost of living crisis’.
We cost our Gap Years from under $11,000 for 12 months
Even now, in 2025, our volunteers can budget extra from as little as $100 pcm for everyday expenses. That’s right - more impact, less expense!
Jump to Gap Year Prices on this page
Gap Year Prices and Inclusions
These prices are for food, accommodation, the stated volunteering, support and management.
| Month (4 wks) |
Gap Year Sri Lanka |
Gap Year Myanmar |
Gap Year Kenya |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $879 | $949 | $1,009 |
| 2 | $849 | $879 | $939 |
| 3 | $849 | $879 | $939 |
| 4 | $829 | $879 | $939 |
| 5 | $829 | $879 | $939 |
| 6 | $829 | $879 | $939 |
| 7 | $799 | $879 | $939 |
| 8 | $799 | $879 | $939 |
| 9 | $799 | $879 | $939 |
| 10 | $799 | $879 | $939 |
| 11 | $799 | $879 | $939 |
| 12 | $799 | $879 | $939 |
| 13 | $599 | $879 | $939 |
| Total | $10,449 | $11,199 | $12,229 |
Questions to consider before booking your Gap Year
Do I know how long I want to go for?
Does it have to be for a year?
I need a company that is flexible.
Can I start anytime?
I need a company that has flexible start dates.
Why might going with a company be better than just going by myself? Is it more affordable? Will I be supported in-country?
I read about natural distates around the world. Will I be able to move to a different part of the country if something happens where I am?
Will the company i go with have a good network of opportunities in a country?
I don’t think that I can just do one activity for a year?
I need a company that can provide a variety of activities.
I’m not keen on my Gap Year being like a full-time job.
I want a Gap Year company that supports flexibility.
Who will help me with the visas?
I need a company that not only sells Gap Years, but manages them too.
What’s my budget?
I need a company that has no hidden costs, and will work with me to avoid unexpected costs.
Do I want to pay for the year, or quarterly?
I want a company that gives me that choice.
Shall I go to one country, or more? Can one company support that?
Shall I volunteer; do an adventure holiday; go for a break with a plan I can make when I arrive; or can I do a mix-and-match to suit me?
Shall I do a course whilst I am away?
Am I going to carry on doing my job? Do I have a ‘work from home’ job that allows me to travel too?
Gap Year FAQs: Everything You Need to Know About Your Adventure
My Gap Year. What can I do?
You can stay in one country or hop between multiple destinations! And when you're not making an impact, there’s plenty of time for adventure – white water rafting, exploring festivals, or simply soaking in the beauty of new cultures.
What Will My Work Schedule Look Like?
Your gap year, your rules! Choose a schedule that works best for you:
Work 3, 4, or 5 days a week.
Mornings, afternoons, or full days – it’s all flexible – we only expect that you commit to what you say you will do
Need a breather? Opt for a week off every four weeks.
We design programs tailored to your pace, ensuring you have time to adjust, explore, and make the most of every moment.
Where will I stay?
Depending on the country, and the project, and your preference, you will stay in our partners’ hostel, in homestays, or in hotel accommodation should you wish.
What type of food will I eat?
The food will invariably, if not exclusively, be home cooked in a local manner, and variations of what is offered will in most cases need to be requested, or even bought and cooked yourself.
Will I need special visa?
That depends on the country. You will need a special visa for Sri Lanka and Myanmar, as you cannot volunteer on a tourist visa there. You can volunteer on a tourist visa in Kenya, and Uganda. Depending on how long you wish to stay in the country, different visas may be required, or you may need to leave the country and return.
How Can I Use My Gap Year for Personal Growth?
Why not include skill-building? Take an online course in anything from accountancy to graphic design, or a 120- or 250-hour TEFL certification (globally recognized) that can open doors for teaching opportunities while traveling.
In-country you can learn the language, wood carving, and even gain a pilot’s licence
Your gap year is the perfect blend of personal growth, global impact, and unforgettable experiences. Let’s make it everything you’ve dreamed of – and more.
For more information about your preferred destination, look at each of the country pages