As we start to gradually come out of lockdown, our priority at Gapforce is to begin resuming our trips and courses around the world in a safe, practical and responsible way. To offer you a bit of clarity, we have put together a set of answers to some questions we have been frequently asked. If, after reading through these, you … Read More
Covid-19 Update
As the lockdown in the UK remains, and the Foreign Office continues to advise against all non-essential travel, the Gapforce office remains closed, with a core team continuing to work from home. We are constantly monitoring the situation and are making decisions about the operation of our trips and courses on a rolling basis, based on the departure date. Currently … Read More
Can you Travel and Reduce your Carbon Footprint?
Here at Gapforce we are constantly seeking ways to lessen our impact on the environment, reduce our carbon footprint and become more Eco-friendly. We are also equally determined that participants on our programs, whether they be trekking to Everest Base Camp or volunteering on a private game reserve in South Africa, contribute to a more Eco-friendly environment and make steps … Read More
Backpacking Costa Rica: Why this destination should be at the top of your travel plans
Flanked by the Pacific to its west and the Caribbean Sea to its east, Costa Rica is a rugged and beautiful gem in the heart of Central America. Roughly a quarter of the country is covered by dense and protected jungle, teeming with wildlife from howler monkeys to jaguar. Although the capital San Jose is well known for its array … Read More
Safety Abroad – Gapforce passes BS 8848 compliance
Safety and customer satisfaction are our guiding principals at Gapforce and we are delighted to share the news that we have recently passed an external assessment of our operating standards, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to both safety and good practice. Understanding Risk In order to mitigate risk, it is first of all important to understand it. Ventures that include adventurous … Read More
Gapforce wins Top Tour Provider of 2019!
Hot on the heels of our recent award as Top rated Gap Year Provider 2019 by Goabroad.com, I am delighted to share some more exciting news that we have won a second award for our work in 2019. This time the Community Choice Award for the Top Tour Provider of 2019 in the orgnisation category from Go Overseas: “Winners of … Read More
Gapforce voted Top Rated Gap Year Provider of 2019!
Here at Gapforce, we are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the Top Rated Gap Year provider of 2019 at Go Abroad! We pride ourselves on high levels of service and customer satisfaction so we are thrilled to have these efforts recognised by Goabroad.com based on the positive reviews written by our customers. We would like to take … Read More
Know Before You Go: FAQS, Expedition Leader Training
Program: Expedition Leader Training Location: UK, Costa Rica, Panama Duration: 16 weeks The Expedition Leader Training Course has a lot of moving parts and a huge number of important considerations, and the build-up to such an adventurous undertaking can seem daunting and fraught with uncertainty. Here we’ve put together our answers to seven of participants’ most frequently asked questions, … Read More
Merry Christmas from all of us at Gapforce!
The Gapforce office will be closed from the 24th until the 3rd January. We hope you all enjoy the holidays, wherever you are in the world, and we are…
My Day as a Community Volunteer at St Luigi’s Daycare Centre in Outdshoorn South Africa
I had no idea what I would find in the township of Oudtshoorn, South Africa. However, I was excited to visit the place which our expedition leaders and past volunteers had always told us to be a highlight during…