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Gap Year Leaps
Adventure, friendship and real-world work experience that set you apart.
The Smart Start To A Gap Year
Not Just Where You Go. What You Come Back With.
A gap year is one of the greatest opportunities you'll ever have. But in today's competitive world, how you spend that time matters.
Anyone can travel. But if you're looking for adventure, purpose and experiences that genuinely set you apart, The Leap is the perfect place to start.
Live on the Kenyan coast. Restore coral reefs. Hike volcanoes. Sleep under canvas on safari. Share challenges, sunsets and unforgettable moments with an incredible team around you.
Along the way, you'll build confidence, independence and real-world work experience while developing the skills universities and employers increasingly value.
Every Leap is built around our core philosophy:
Challenge. Culture. Contribution.
Through long-term partnerships with conservation and community projects around the world, students become part of something bigger than themselves while having the adventure of a lifetime.
Beyond The Backpacking Trail
Each Leap programme is built around long-standing partnerships with inspiring community leaders, conservation projects and local organisations in some of the world’s most adventurous and vibrant destinations.
These trusted relationships take students beyond the typical backpacking route and into meaningful projects, off-grid adventures and communities most travellers never get to access.
This is what makes a Leap different:
not just where you go, but who you meet, what you contribute to and the experiences you come back with.
What a Leap Feels Like
No two days are the same.
One day you could be snorkelling over coral reefs. The next, building fuel-efficient stoves, trekking through mountains, exploring local markets, learning new skills or sharing stories with people whose lives are completely different from your own.
Some days are challenging. Some are eye-opening. Some are simply brilliant fun.
You'll travel with a team of like-minded people, experience places far beyond the tourist trail and discover just how much can happen when you step outside your comfort zone.
That's what makes a Leap different.
Every programme is built around our three pillars, Challenge, Culture and Contribution, creating dynamic experiences that broaden horizons, build confidence and leave you with memories that last long after you've returned home.
Go Further Stand Out.
A Leap is designed to do more than fill time between school and university.
Through adventure, meaningful projects and shared experiences, you'll build confidence, resilience and independence in ways classrooms rarely can.
The result?
Real stories. Real responsibility. Real-world work experience.
The kind of experiences universities and employers increasingly value because they demonstrate leadership, teamwork, initiative and adaptability.
Alongside the personal growth, many Leapers also gain recognised achievements such as the International Volunteering Diploma (16 UCAS points) or completion of their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Residential.
Camaraderie The Power Of The Team
No one takes a Leap alone.
You’ll join a small team of like-minded people your own age, travelling, working and tackling challenges together from day one.
That shared experience is what makes a Leap special.
By the end of four weeks, you won’t just have travelled together - you’ll have built friendships, confidence and memories that last long after the adventure ends.
The Leap combines friendship, challenge and real-world work experience to create gap year experiences that are exciting, meaningful and future-facing.
Every Leap Has Its Own Personality
From tropical coastlines and coral reefs to jungles, mountains and vibrant local communities, every Leap offers a different adventure.
Some programmes are fast-paced and action-packed. Others focus more on culture, conservation or community engagement.
The secret is finding the Leap that matches your interests, personality and goals.
Because when the fit is right, that's when the magic happens.
Costa Rica Gap Year
Spend four weeks exploring Costa Rica's incredible wildlife, rainforests and surf coast while supporting inspiring conservation projects along the way. Combining adventure, variety and unforgettable outdoor experiences, Costa Rica is perfect for students seeking an active gap year filled with challenge, exploration and discovery.
"Costa Rica was a dream come true. From saving baby turtles to zip-lining through rainforests, every moment was unforgettable."explore Costa Rica gap year
Cambodia Gap Year
Begin in Siem Reap, exploring the wonders of Angkor Wat while supporting inspiring local social enterprises and community projects. Then hit the road for an unforgettable off-grid adventure through hidden Cambodia — travelling through remote jungles, searching for endangered dolphins along the Mekong and ending with island life on the tropical shores of Rabbit Island.
For curious adventurers seeking hidden Asia.explore cambodia gap year
Peru Gap Year
Trek through the high Andes to Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain before descending into the Amazon rainforest. Combining meaningful community projects, cultural immersion and unforgettable adventure, Peru is perfect for students seeking challenge, achievement and experiences far beyond the typical backpacking trail.
For adventurers drawn to challenge and epic landscapes.Explore peru gap year
Kenya Gap Year
Spend four weeks on Kenya's stunning Indian Ocean coastline, living alongside a vibrant local community and working with one of East Africa's most inspiring conservation organisations. Combining coral reefs, community projects, beach life and an unforgettable safari, Kenya is perfect for students seeking adventure, friendship and experiences that truly matter.
For ocean lovers, team players and aspiring changemakers.explore kenya gap year
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Make Your Gap Year Count: Discover, Grow, Explore
A gap year is more than just time off, it’s a chance to explore the world, gain real-life experience, and discover who you are.
