MIDLIFE Programme

Leap to India

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT+ WOMEN’S EMpowerment + Challenge

This is not about ticking off temples or retreating from real life. It’s about stepping into a richer, more meaningful experience of India at a moment when curiosity, perspective and purpose matter more than ever.

Our India Midlife Leap is designed for those who want to travel with intention - combining cultural immersion, hands-on contribution and gentle challenge in a way that feels expansive rather than exhausting.

Travelling slowly through Kerala, we connect with inspiring local communities, contribute to women-led projects and local schools, and balance meaningful days with time to walk, rest and reflect. From coastal Kochi to the misty Western Ghats, drifting backwaters and quiet beach time, this journey creates space to pause, recalibrate and return home with renewed clarity, confidence and a deeper sense of connection — to yourself and the world around you.

Programme Summary

available months:
Jan + Oct + Nov
COST:
2026 £3250, 2027 £3550
Locations:
KOCHI + MUNNAR + DELHI + AGRA + JAIPUR
Accommodation:
Mix of Hotels + camping + volunteer housing
Stay Length:
12 days
Environments:
vibrant cities + cloud forest + beach
Team Size:
8 per departure
Social:
Buzzy City Life
FITNESS:
Multi-day mountain hikes
PROJECT TYPES:
Education + community development

Programme Dates + Prices

India Midlife Jan 27
January 29, 2027
12 days
£3550
India Midlife Oct 27
October 8, 2027
12 days
£3550
India Midlife Nov 27
November 5, 2027
12 days
£3550

What's included

  • The Leap t-shirt
  • Pre-departure briefing
  • Airport pick-up and return transfers for team flight
  • All volunteering projects as described
  • All activities as described
  • Project-to-project transport
  • Accommodation as described
  • Entrance fees to all activities
  • Meals as described
  • 2-day adventure in the Western Ghats
  • 3 yoga classes in Kochi

What's not included

  • International flights + visas
  • Private transfers to and from the airport if you do not arrive on the main team flight
  • Travel insurance and medical expenses
  • Food and accommodation if away from the programme
  • Alcoholic drinks and some soft drinks
  • Laundry fees 
  • Any excursions not listed
testimonials

Our reviews speak for themselves

“Although this is from a personal point of view, I wanted to share the great personal development this trip gave me. I believe travel and any unknown/unusual environments affect and shape any individual. It altered my being in a way I find hard to articulate, it changes and challenges you more than any 9-5 working existence ever could.”
OLIVIA
“A huge thank you for all you have done. Ines has had an amazing time - I would say life changing in a way. She is even talking about applying to become a team leader after university. I know how much effort goes into all of this and you do it so smoothly”
INES
“The most brilliant company for gap year trips - would highly recommend - organised but also independent - two of mine have done it now and had the best time.”
SARAH

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