Adventure tours and ethical expeditions: choose a gap year from Frontier
Adventure tours and expeditions: a great choice for your gap year
For those planning a gap year, an adventure tour could be just what you're looking for: a chance to get out into the world, experience the best things a country has to offer, and learn a little about yourself.
Frontier specialises in offering gap year expeditions for adventurers of any age. Our adventure tours are ideal for students looking to build on their skills and life experiences before going to university or starting a job, as well as those who are already working but looking to break away from the rat race.
At Frontier, we work hard to ensure that your year out is exactly what you're looking for. Whether you want to just travel or also do volunteer work along the way, we're sure to have the right gap year expedition for you.
What will happen on a gap year adventure tour?
Those who are thinking about going on a gap year adventure tour often wonder what will happen during their year out.
Well, the answer is really up to you: trekking, backpacking, horse riding, scuba diving and sightseeing are all options for your expedition.
At Frontier, our adventure tours give you a chance to see the world, while making friends and learning new skills.
One choice for your gap year adventure tour could be an expedition through the Americas. Explore the dazzling cultures and fantastic scenery while you take part in the various activities on offer.
A gap year expedition in Asia is another option that will give you a wide range of experiences. Discover this continent, its friendly people and delicious food while immersing yourself in the culture.
Our African adventure tours include an expedition to Tanzania where you'll live and work in a rural community, with the chance to explore the sights and sounds of this amazing country.
Gap year adventure tours - and volunteer work
If you're looking for a gap year expedition that enables you to give something back to a community or the natural environment, Frontier specialises in providing ethical adventure tours.
Our ethical expeditions include the opportunity to do volunteer work in the location of your choice, with activities ranging from teaching English or providing healthcare support, to eco travel expeditions and wildlife conservation projects.
Frontier's south east Asia ethical adventure tours will take you through Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, where you'll experience the sights and sounds of these unique destinations, while taking part in a wildlife conservation project or contributing to a community development project.
Or you could try a Central America ethical trail. Travelling through Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica, you'll explore everything from Mayan ruins to rainforests, while also participating in a conservation work project or teaching placement.
Choose Frontier for an amazing gap year expedition or adventure tour
Whatever you're looking for from an expedition on your year out, Frontier will be able to help. Established in 1989, we are an experienced and respected provider of gap year adventure tours.
As members of the scientific community, we also provide consulting work for groups such as the World Wildlife Fund, so you can rest assured that when you choose to do conservation work on your expedition, it will provide meaningful benefits.
To find out more about our year out expeditions and adventure tours, contact us today, we'll be happy to answer any questions you might have. Alternatively, you can apply online straight away.
Be sure to check out our gap year expedition news. Our gap year blog is another great source of information and you can also keep up with the latest developments by following us on Twitter or Facebook.
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Travel with us to ancient Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, lands of unimaginable beauty, on an adventure that will take you from night bazaars to picture perfect vistas.
latest review ..."And so the trail continues! Pai is a small town situated in an idyllic valley to the north of Chi..."
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Asia
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Adventure
Duration:
10 weeks
Project Code:
CCX
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Take an incredible journey of adventure through East Africa. Gaze at Mount Kilimanjaro, live among the Maasai people, and finish with a touch of paradise on Kenya’s magical beaches.
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Africa
Activity:
Adventure
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4 weeks
Project Code:
AAX
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An unforgettable adventure through Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Costa Rica, amongst Mayan ruins and the azure waters off the coast, with a teaching or conservation project.
latest review ..."It has been a busy and very exciting few weeks on the Central America Ethical Adventure Trail. Ha..."
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Adventure
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CAX
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An unforgettable teaching experience, a breathtaking trek through the prolific forests teeming with flora and fauna, and scuba diving in one of the best diving spots in the world!
latest review ..."I’ve had an amazing time at Manta camp getting to know the locals and teaching at the villa..."
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Africa
Activity:
Teaching
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28/42 days
Project Code:
MGA
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Explore Mayan ruins, climb active volcanoes, ride horseback along ancient trails, swim and snorkel in the crystal clear Pacific Ocean, zip-line through the dense jungles, and dance in salsa clubs.
latest review ..."It's been a busy week in Guatemala! First we arrived in Flores, which is a lovely island surr..."
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The Americas
Activity:
Adventure
Duration:
6 weeks
Project Code:
NCX
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Combine teaching and living in a Tanzanian community with adventure travel on this magical tour of all the best that Tanzania has to offer.
latest review ..."My time on the project was a wonderful time where I learnt much about the basic living on camp in..."
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Africa
Activity:
Adventure
Duration:
6 weeks
Project Code:
TZA
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Travel through some of the most amazing countries of Central America and experience some of the incredible opportunities they have to offer you.
latest review ..."I’ve been caving before, but I’ve never climbed up a waterfall inside a cave, or lit..."
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The Americas
Activity:
Adventure
Duration:
4 weeks
Project Code:
AAT
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Travel around the exotically beautiful country of Cambodia. Teach underprivileged children, help out in an orphanage, trek through the rainforest and relax on paradise beaches.
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Asia
Activity:
Adventure
Duration:
2 weeks +
Project Code:
CBA
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Experience life living and working in this world famous city, whilst furthering your own career through our varied and in-depth internship.
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Europe
Activity:
Internship
Duration:
4 weeks +
Project Code:
UKI
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South America is a haven for those seeking adventure – visit Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia and discover a land teeming with life, colour, culture and history.
latest review ..."The final page has turned of this South America Trail. The last few days have been a fantastic en..."
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The Americas
Activity:
Adventure
Duration:
4 weeks
Project Code:
SCX
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