Discover the very best of Asia on your gap year travel!
Asia is a continent of stunning contrast, but with so much to explore it can be hard knowing where to start! Our Asia Experience programme gives you an insight into three of the region’s most exciting countries –
Thailand, Cambodia and China – giving you the opportunity to enjoy adventure travel, gap year volunteering, sightseeing and much more besides! Choose between 3, 5 or 8 week durations and over 20 different projects and activities across 8 exciting locations!
How it works: Create the ultimate gap year in Asia in two simple steps:
1) Choose how long you want to go for – 3,5 or 8 weeks.
2) Pick one option per week from the lists below
Thailand
Cambodia
China
Thailand
Week 1
Location: Singburi, Thailand
Options:
Siam Culture Week
The complete Thai experience! Immerse yourself in Thai customs and culture, taste local cuisine and visit ancient temples.
Teaching in Schools
Volunteer in Thailand, teaching English at local schools and helping to improve education for children aged 7-18 years old.
Orphanage Volunteering
Care for adorable orphans from poor backgrounds. Make a difference on your gap year, playing games and helping out at orphanages.
Thai Boxing
Learn the national sport of Thailand! Get trained in the physical martial art of Muay Thai and improve your agility, speed and balance.
Clay House Construction
Take on the fun but challenging task of building a traditional Thai clay house! Use teamwork and creativity on this gap travel activity.
Week 2
Location: Wang Nam Kieo, Thailand
Options:
Forest Conservation
Volunteer with forest rangers in a beautiful national park! Spot wildlife, plant trees, build fences & paths and raise environmental awareness.
Thai Buddhism
Discover your spirituality while backpacking Asia! Meditate and live alongside Buddhist monks in an authentic Thai temple!
Thai Cycling Tour
Tour the diverse sights and sounds from Khao Yai National Park to Bangkok. Visit stunning waterfalls, rural villages and bustling markets!
Week 3
Location: Samroang, Cambodia
Options:
Cambodia Culture Week
Get to know Cambodian culture on your gap year abroad! A one week cultural extravaganza with Khmer language, local temples and more!
Teaching in Cambodia Schools
Volunteer in Cambodia and teach English, run arts & crafts activities, coach sports and enrich the lives of children in local schools.
Volunteer in an Orphanage
Play games and use your creativity to entertain and educate children orphaned by poverty and brighten their lives.
Thailand
Cambodia
China
Thailand
Week 4
Location: Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Options:
Tour of Angkor Wat
Spend a week exploring the spectacular Khmer temples of Angkor Wat! Visit at sunrise and sunset for those classic gap year photos.
*Onwards flight to China via Bangkok not included
Week 5
Location: Chengdu, China
Options:
Panda Conservation Project
Help to protect the adorable Giant Panda! Volunteer in China and help panda keepers to feed and look after these adorable animals.
Thailand
Cambodia
China
Thailand
Week 6
Location: Fengyan, China
Options:
China Culture Week
Take in the sights and sounds of the beautiful local area, learn Chinese, taste local cuisine and immerse yourself in Chinese culture!
Volunteer Teaching
Leave a lasting impact on your gap year by teaching English in Chinese schools and helping with physical education classes.
Orphanage Project
Brighten the lives of disadvantaged children through gap year volunteering! Teach English, play games and improve childcare.
Chinese Village Experience
Help the local community by getting involved in fruit harvesting, promoting environmental awareness and renovating local schools.
Week 7
Location: Yangshuo, China
Options:
Bicycle and Cultural Tour
See the best of beautiful Yangshuo! Climb Moon Hill, cycle to Ancient Bridge, learn Tai Chi and take a bamboo boat trip up the Li River.
Outdoor Adventure Week
Find thrills and spills with exciting adventure travel activities! Try rock climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, caving, hiking and swimming!
Tai Chi
A full week of Tai Chi training, letting you become a master of martial arts! Learn a variety of styles and become healthier and more agile.
Longsheng Trekking
Trek mountains and picturesque terraced fields. Discover unique hill-tribe cultures including villagers with the longest hair in the world!
*Onwards flight to Thailand via Guilin not included
Week 8
Location: Koh Samet, Thailand
Options:
Tropical Beach Week
Finish your gap travel in style by chilling out on one of Thailand’s most beautiful tropical islands! Take a boat ride, relax, snorkel and sunbathe.