Adventure Travel in North America
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One huge place... loads of adventure! North America can certainly boast plenty of places to head if you are after adventure, from the crazy antics of Las Vegas to hiking the many spectacular National Parks, so our adventure travel in North America options give you which ever type of adventure you're after!

Adventure Travel in North America

Examples of North America Adventure Travel Programmes
With our America Gap Year Tours, you can travel in adventure vehicles, play at cowboy and camp out under the stars or you can stick with urban adventures, sampling the city wilderness and scaling skyscrapers. Whatever type of adventure you are looking for, you'll find in North America! We also have Gap Year Tours in Canada, where you can get to know the best bits of Canada in one short trip!


See below for our full range of adventure travel in North America or find out more about our adventure travel programmes in other destinations.


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Trailblazer tour

The ultimate USA experience! On this grand 64-day tour you will enjoy quaint towns and large bustling cities. You will explore this continent's breathtaking National Parks and unspoilt scenery on this once in a lifetime adventure.

 
Monument Valley

Our bestselling cross country American experience is a perfect blend of large cities, small towns, spectacular scenery and National Parks. A great tour to explore America at it’s best from New York to LA or vice versa.

 
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USA ranch volunteers

Live ranch life to the full with activities such as horse riding, cattle gathering, branding, trail riding and ranch chores. Campfires and scenery straight from the big screen make it perfect for horse-loving travellers!

 
Lion Breeding in Zimbabwe

Covering Thailand, China, Malaysia, Africa and Australia, this really is the ultimate wildlife experience! Lend a hand with vital conservation work across the globe and get up close to a variety of animals! Zimbabwe - Thailand - China - Malaysia - Australia - USA

 
Elephant riding

Ideal for animal lovers who want to make a difference while they traverse the globe, this adventure packed conservation gap year will take you from the tropics of Thailand to the beaches of Florida! Thailand - Australia - USA

 
Round the world travel

Make your round the world trip one to remember, visit the world’s most incredible countries including India, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and the USA on a intrepid voyage of cultural and adventurous discovery! India – Thailand - Australia – New Zealand – Fiji – USA

 
Canadian Mountie Tour

This regional 14 day tour of Western Canada will take you to the best national parks including Yoho, Banff, Jasper and Wells Grey. Enjoy an amazing wildnerness canoe trip and finish the tour with a 2 night stop in the eclectic Vancouver.

 
Banff national park

See the best of the northern USA from New York City to Los Angeles or vice versa. This 28 day tour covers more of the great north than you ever thought possible in a single trip. Highlights are Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, Yosemite, Yellowstone, Banff and Lake Louise!

 
42 Day Grand Trek

The ultimate USA experience in 42 action packed days! From mountains to beaches; skyscrapers to canyons, this tour highlights the best of America.

 
USA Transcontinental South tour

Experience the charm of the deep South, visit the Nations Capital, Washington DC, the canyons of the desert southwest, the beaches and sunshine of Florida and the nightlife, National Parks and wildlife of the West on this 35 day tour.

 
Monument Valley

Enjoy the coast-to-coast USA experience without having to camp! This 21 day lodging tour covers bustling cities, serene national parks, small towns, deserts, mountains, canyons and beaches. For the adventurous who prefer a little more comfort at night!

 
Canada Community and Wildlife Volunteers

Choose a volunteer project that lets you put your skills to use: therapeutic horse riding or sailing, volunteering in a school or gallery, nature and wildlife conservation, or a specially requested project. Explore British Columbia in your free time.

 
Alaska

The wild Alaskan experience! Witness electric blue glaciers, marvel at soaring mountains and glassy lakes, spot grizzly bears and moose, and enjoy the fragrance of pine in the national parks on this wilderness adventure tour of the Northern Frontier of the USA.

 
Tour Las Vegas

A 14 day winter tour of the US West. From Los Angeles we head down the coast to San Diego. This city is known for its Gaslamp Quarter, world-renowned zoo, Sea World and great beaches..

 
Canada Whistler Ski and Snowboard Instructor

This ski/ snowboard instructor programme gives you a special opportunity to experience Whistler Blackcomb resort post the 2010 Winter Olympic Games!

 
Western Wonder Departs San Fran

Western USA 7 Day Tour. Visit San Francisco, Yosemite Valley, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon and the home of "Hollywood" LA.

 
Horseriding Canada

The ultimate road trip experience across the entire stretch of Canada! This is a 25 Day Tour from the Atlantic to Pacific Ocean through the breath-taking and versatile landscape of Canada. Visit the great cities of Toronto and Vancouver, cross the prairies and take in stunning Jasper, Banff and Yoho National Parks.

 
Park

Explore the best highlights of the Canadian Rockies on this budget lodging tour as you journey through some of Canada's most vibrant cities and spectacular national parks .

 
Northern Trail

Enjoy the towering cities of New York and Chicago, the thunder or Niagara Falls, the natural beauty of Yellowstone and Yosemite, and the sun kissed Californian coast on this 21 day adventure tour across the USA.

 
Deserted highway

Adventure from Hollywood to Vegas and San Francisco, journey through the National Parks of the Southwest and the biggest and best cities on this 14 day tour.

 
Klondike Tour

From glacial lakes to stunning national parks and snow covered mountains you will explore the home of the Klondike Gold Rush on this amazing 28 day tour. Enjoy the best of British Columbia, the Yukon Territory and Alaska!

 
USA Freedom Trail

The Freedom Trail offers you the highlights of the East Coast, from historic cities to the Appalachian Mountains, quaint small-town flavour to the awe-inspiring Niagara Falls. Learn of the rich history and experience the modern big cities and amazing beauty of this region on this 7 day tour.

 
Grand Canyon tour

An adventurous 7 day tour combining the highlights of the American West with your lodging included! Take in the stunning Yosemite National Park, the world famous Grand Canyon and the glamorous city of Las Vegas.

 
USA Southerner Tour

This 21 day winter tour across the US is a perfect blend of large cities, small towns, spectacular scenery and National Parks. A great tour to explore America at it’s best from NY to LA or vice versa. What better way to spend your winter!

 
New York sightseeing

Visit the great cities of New York, Washington and Chicago with big doses of nature in between. The Great Smoky Mountains, Mammonth Caves and Niagara Falls await you on this 14 day tour.

 
Rocky Mountain High tour

This unique 21 day tour takes you on an adventure through the American Rockies from top to bottom. Experience the mountains, national parks, deserts, cities and cowboy country.

 
Canada Lake Louise Snowboarding

This 11 or 12 week programme gives you the chance to gain your Level 1 and 2 instructor qualifications and teach at an intermediate level. You can also opt for an additional week's skiing to complete your programme.

 
Skiing in Canada

Transform your skiing skills through our instructor training programme in Lake Louise. This short course option offers you the chance to work as an instructor after gaining a recognised qualification.

 

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