About Gapforce

Built by travellers, for travellers

Our team of travel experts have experienced, first-hand, the power of travel to spark discovery and open up a whole new world of possibilities. And nothing motivates us more than helping young people turn time off into something unforgettable. Read more

What makes it magic

Step into the unknown

EXPERIENCE THE INCREDIBLE

Live it.

With our knowledge, experience, and support at every stage, we give travellers the confidence they need to step into the unknown and experience the incredible.

Live and breathe the culture...

IGNITE A SENSE OF PURPOSE

Feel it.

Forget same-old or surface level. Our trips go beyond the obvious,, immersing you in authentic local life so you get a genuine feel for a country.

Find new friends, new stories...

SHARE NEW PERSPECTIVES

Share it.

Our group experiences bring like-minded travellers together as a force for good, united by a shared passion for travel and positive impact.

Our trips go deeper, empowering you to explore and

HAVE LOADS OF FUN!

Love it.

We bring energy and enthusiasm to everything we do – ensuring a smooth yet fun-filled journey from booking the trip to the boarding the plane home.

MEET YOUR TRAVEL EXPERTS

Hello, we’re here to give you the world

We’re a family of travel experts (and proud travel-fanatics!) spread across the UK and around the world. We live for exploring new places, chasing the unexpected, and turning big ideas into unforgettable trips for young travellers.

With over 30 years of adventure behind us, we’ve helped thousands of people take the leap into meaningful travel. So wherever you’re headed — for a few weeks or a full gap year — you can travel with confidence, knowing we’ve got the details covered while you focus on the fun, the challenge, and the stories you’ll bring home.

JAMES

Managing director

NICOLA

General Manager

KRISTA

Program Advisor

JADE

Travel Advisor

Expedition leaders

Every school group is accompanied by an experienced and enthusiastic Expedition Leader, fully trained to ensure the most safe, supported and inspiring trip. We’ve also built up a network of reliable and trusted local support staff to provide invaluable local knowledge along the way.

postcards

from previous trips

Hear the amazing experiences our travellers have had over the years.

It can be seen that this trip has held firsts for everyone, as it has enabled us to achieve things we thought we never would. Though each individual’s achievements have been appreciated and recognised, our achievements as a group have truly made this trip special — with new friendships made, trust built and memories to last a lifetime

Henry | south africa wildlife volunteering

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Meaningful local community and conservation projects that give back to the countries you visit.

Small Groups

Small groups, big connections.

Life-changing Experiences

Experiences that shape you

Adding True Value to Travel

Travel with real purpose

GapForce for Good

Adventure that gives back

A passion forexploration