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Asia Gap Year Experience
A gap year in Asia is a great way to experience a totally different culture and see some amazing sights at the same time. Real Gap can help arrange a gap year in Asia in eight very different countries – each of which offers some unique Asia travel experiences.

A particularly rewarding Asia gap year option is to work as an Asia volunteer. Real Gap has an extremely diverse range of worthwhile projects you could get involved with on your Asia gap year – from wildlife conservation work to projects dedicated to alleviating poverty or hardship.

Tip... be sure to look out for our very popular 'experience' programmes which run in various Asian destinations, find them in the list below.
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Thailand Experience

Learn about the Thai culture, food and people on this unforgettable introduction of Thailand. Enjoy temples, markets, cooking lessons and tours and take part in a variety of volunteer projects or enjoy trekking in the hills of Sangkhlaburi. Spend your last week relaxing on the beautiful island of Koh Pha Ngan.

 
China paid teaching with TEFL

Get your TEFL certificate and work as a professional, paid English teacher in China. You’ll be introduced to the culture, be taught basic Mandarin and have time to travel in the school holidays.

 
Sri Lanka Elephant and Community Volunteers

This varied programme will get you involved in elephant conservation as well as community development on the beautiful island of Sri Lanka. Work with the local people to improve education and promote the work of the project in improved elephant care and conservation.

 
Orang-utan Experience Volunteer Malaysia

Work with orang-utans in a zoo, before seeing them in a rehabilitation centre and the wild. The trip takes you deep into the Bornean jungle, where you’ll help build trails and get to know the Iban tribes.

 
China Giant Panda Conservation

Assist in a giant panda sanctuary and help to save this incredible species from extinction. You will be involved in feeding and observing the pandas, as well as the opportunity to help with important research projects.

 
Care for children in India

Volunteer in the slum areas of Bangalore in Central-South India and make a difference in underprivileged childrens' lives. Teach English, play games and provide food, clothes, love and support to ensure these kids are kept off the streets and have the opportunity for a brighter future.

 
Thailand Scuba Diving Courses

Choose a diving programme to suit you and learn or hone your skills in Thailand’s beautiful blue waters. Take the instructor programme and gain the necessary qualifications to work in a scuba diving centre.

 
Martial Arts Academy China

Master the basics of Kung Fu and its distinctive styles and techniques. After a few weeks of training, you should be able to break a brick in half with your bare hands!

 
Nepal Everest Basecamp Expedition

Make the trek of a lifetime to the Everest Base Camp and push yourself to your physical limits. Follow it with a Nepalese community project and a jungle safari - experiences you'll never forget!

 
Nepal Community Volunteers

Teach at a school, an orphanage or in a monastery, work on a medical project or help with building and construction work. Jungle safaris, elephant rides and dance lessons will teach you about Nepal, too.

 
India Himalaya Community Volunteers

Volunteer in a beautiful region of North India, this project based at the foothills of the Himalayas is an excellent placement if you wish to work and travel around India, discovering regions often overlooked by other backpackers.

 
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Ha Long Bay

Good morning Vietnam! American War movies capture only a glimpse of the stunning landscape this country has to offer. The silhouettes of Vietnam’s legendary junk ships in Halong Bay set against the backdrop of a stunning sunset will take your breath away. Soak up the local culture, teach English to local children or trek through the mountains of Sapa - you're in for a truly unforgettable experience.

 
Children

Get involved in this worthwhile volunteer programme and help develop the resources that Thai school children will be able to benefit from in the future.

 
Thailand Gibbon Rehabilitation Volunteer

Get involved with innovative and highly successful work to enrich the lives of the resident rescued gibbons. Study them, help care for them on a daily basis and just enjoy watching them interact against a stunning natural background.

 
Malaysia Zoo Volunteer

Help out zookeepers and learn about the likes and dislikes of sun bears, camels, elephants, tigers and more. Your tasks might include feeding, cleaning out and catching the animals and working as a guide.
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Volunteer with Children in Jaipur

If you are seeking a rewarding and meaningful experience set in a fascinating country rich in colour and culture, why not volunteer with children in Rajasthan’s beautiful ‘Pink City’ Jaipur.

 
India Goa Community Volunteers

Ever wanted to take a break and do something worthwhile but didn’t have the time? Combine both your needs on this short progamme in Goa which introduces you to friendly locals and their culture and enables you to gain volunteer experience.

 
India Desert Community Volunteers

Would you like to partake in the most rewarding experience of your life? We are offering you the opportunity to give invaluable time back to some of the most deprived parts of selected Indian communities. We have a choice of programmes to choose from, all of which will be forever grateful.

 
Himalayas

Full of variety, this programme incorporates volunteering on childcare projects in the Himachal region in Northern India and then on a community project close to the beautiful beaches in Goa. Experience stunning scenery and friendly locals whilst giving something back to needy communities.

 
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The Li River

The Olympics was a fantastic showcase for China. Now people from all over the world are heading East to discover the delights of this incredibly diverse country. Our four-week programme gives you the perfect opportunity to experience real life China in amongst the amazing peaked scenery of Guilin county. You will spend time learning the language and getting to know the Chinese culture as well as spending time helping to develop the community.

 
Community Development Work India

Give some much-needed help to social or labour projects in Indian villages. You might carry out restoration work or raise awareness of AIDS, and will get a real feel for village life. Trips to top attractions are included.

 
Indonesia Experience

Take in the best of Indonesia in a four-week programme. Learn to cook Indonesian-style, meet the locals, visit the temples, explore the beaches and take part in a volunteer project or a week of adventure activities.

 
Volunteer with child

Experience real Thai life spending time with underpriviledged children at various different childcare centres.

 
Cambodia Care for Children

This is an amazing opportunity for you to give the children of Phnom Penh a chance to a brighter future. You will be able to make such a difference to the lives of these orphaned children by providing them with the vital education and care they are in desperate need of.

 
Nepal Construction Volunteer

Help with the construction of a new children’s centre, and come away feeling you’ve made a worthwhile contribution. Learn new skills or practise your old ones – but what really counts is enthusiasm and a positive attitude.

 
China Volunteer Teaching

Ever wanted to travel to China but do more than scratch the surface as a tourist? This rewarding programme is a great way for you to discover China, its culture, customs and people. You will be teaching in schools in the stunning province of Guangxi. As a volunteer your time will be spent mainly teaching conversational English.

 
Thailand Community and Elephant Volunteers

Help plant crops to feed the elephants of the province, enjoy giving them a wash down at the river and offer support to the local communities on this exciting programme in Surin.

 
Children

Help Thai Children prepare for a better future by teaching them English in the rural Surin province.

 
Volunteer with kids

Assist in this local community which is still suffering the effects of the 2004 Tsunami in South East Asia. You will be concentrating on the welfare of the local women and children; improving their knowledge and skills in order to earn a better living.

 
Sri Lanka Sea Turtle and Community Volunteers

Work with the local community on this worthwhile volunteering programme. You'll help to conserve and protect turtles in Sri Lanka and assist cleaning, feeding and releasing the turtles and increase their chances of survival and you'll also teach conversational English to the locals to enable them a brighter future.

 
Medical volunteer

Help support the rural people of Thailand by providing medical care and assistance. As well as assisting existing medical services you will be offering support to the most needy.

 
Scuba Diving Videography Thailand

Dive around Koh Tao, develop your media skills and earn money! You’ll be taught to record, edit and produce DVDs of the dive centre’s customers, and then to sell them to the customers.

 
India Desert and Beach Combo

A varied programme that sees volunteers working on childcare projects in the Rajasthan Desert then on a community project near Goa’s beautiful beaches. You’ll change people’s lives while soaking up the scenery. Cultural activities included.

 
Cambodia Youth Development Project

Lend children your skills and experience and help them out of poverty. Teach English, take drawing and painting lessons, draw up lesson plans, encourage children to develop their vocational skills and give them hope for the future.

 
Volunteer group in Himachal Pradesh

Make a real difference to the lives of people in Himalayan India. Your work in orphanages, day centres and schools will have a direct impact and will be much appreciated. Cultural activities and a trip to the Taj Mahal included.
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India Volunteer Goa Programme

Combine trekking, a stay in a tribal village, a yoga course and volunteering with children or adults. You’ll get a real taste of India and help areas that haven’t benefited from international money.

 
Volunteer with Sun Bears in Thailand

Help with the day-to-day care of sick and disabled wild animals. You might be preparing food for bears, crocodiles, big cats or other animals, or assisting with building enclosures!

 
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Borneo Experience

Explore jungle, beach and mountains on this exotic tropical island. Assist local communities in their day-to-day life, while being enriched by their culture and traditions that are unique to this island. There are options to experience many exciting adventure activities throughout this journey including: diving, mountain climbing, jungle trekking and white water rafting.

 
Students at the floating school

Help make a difference in Cambodia! Assist the teachers at a local Pagoda (temple) school and at a unique Floating school during the week and then see the incredible temples of Angkor and so much more in your free time.

 
Orphans in a class

Help underpriviledged children in Siem Reap and provide them with the much needed tuition, care and attention they deserve for a brighter future.

 
Rajasthan Desert Project

Work in a school, a childcare centre or a school for children of snake charmers! Your time in any of these places will be rewarding and gratefully received. Excursions including camel and tiger safaris are included.
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Volunteer in a Vietnam orphanage

Offer your time, energy and attention to poor and orphaned children in the beautiful surroundings of a Buddhist pagoda. Organise and play games, help initiate a teaching English programme and assist with feeding the babies!

 
Volunteer in a Vietnamese hospital

Self motivated and pro active volunteers can spend time entertaining children, playing games and simply spending time with young patients at the National Paediatric Hospital to distract them from their various illnesses.

 
Vietnam Youth House Volunteer

Help teach English and complete daily tasks in a Youth House set up to educate and entertain very poor children from Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city.

 
Hanoi Temple of Literature Entrance

Travel from Vietnam from South to North in style! Explore former Vietnamese resistance fighter tunnels at Cu Chi, cruise the fascinating Mekong River Delta, marvel at ancient Buddhist Pagodas and scale the beautiful hills of Sapa as you head from Ho Chi Minh City all the way to Hanoi.

 
Training

Learn some traditional training techniques and develop you overall skills as a Thai boxer on this exciting Muay Thai programme located on the beautiful island of Koh Pha Ngan.

 
China Tai Chi and Cultural Experience

Take some time out and discover your spiritual side on the Tai Chi Experience. You’ll become an expert in two different forms of this refined art and have plenty of opportunity to explore the incredible Fujian province and the many wonders of China!

 
Everest

This challenging and rugged adventure, with plenty of time for sensible acclimatisation, follows the classic route to the Base Camp of Mount Everest and Kala Patar.

 
Moscow Architecture

This epic tour combines staggering architecture with nomadic cultures, breathtaking landscapes with the lure of long-distance rail travel. Joining together the three ancient capitals of Moscow, Ulaanbaatar and Beijing, with spectacular scenery and warm welcomes in between, this classic rail journey offers something for all travellers.

 
Sea Turtle

Embark on a life changing marine odyssey and feast your eyes on rare and beautiful species as you travel from the shores of Mozambique to coast of Costa Rica. Mozambique – Sri Lanka – Peru – Costa Rica

 
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

 
Thailand Gap Year

Combine paid work, volunteering and travelling into one fantastic gap year. Take the hassle out of the planning and set off on an adrenalin packed and worthwhile experience through South Africa, Australia and Thailand! South Africa - Australia - Thailand

 
Your Complete Thailand, Australia and New Zealand Gap Year

Experience three very beautiful countries, make a significant contribution to volunteer projects and earn some cash as you go! You can live and work alongside the locals in Australia and New Zealand, and discover the real Thailand! Thailand - Australia - New Zealand

 
Your complete south east asia gap year

Discover the range of culture, wildlife and amazing landscapes of Asia on your South East Asia gap year! Volunteer in India, spend up to eight weeks exploring Thailand and tour the most famous sights of Vietnam! India - Thailand – Vietnam.

 
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Travelling in style

An expedition destination offering the broadest range of experiences. Jungle treks in the Crocker Range or Kelabit Highlands, mountain treks on Mt Kinabalu (the highest peak in South East Asia), an abundance of wildlife, relaxation on the many beaches and a warm and friendly welcome.

 
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Teach Abroad with TEFL

Internationally recognised all over the world, the online TEFL courses will enable you to teach and travel wherever you want, the only question is deciding where you want to teach!

 
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