Top Trips for 17 Year Olds

South Africa Big 5 Wildlife and Community

Get involved with this exciting wildlife conservation programme on a real Big 5 reserve in a stunning part of South Africa; near Port Elizabeth on the world famous Garden Route. As a South Africa wildlife volunteer, you'll be assisting in lots of different activities including game monitoring, game capture, as well as the possibility of caring for lions, elephants and even tigers in the sanctuary.*

Vietnam Experience

Vietnam adventure holiday – the best bits packed into just four weeks. Your adventure tour starts in Hanoi and takes in the sights of Ninh Binh, Tam Coc, Dinh Cac, Thai Vi and Bich Dong. You’ll be trekking in Cuc Phuonng National Park and hanging out on the beach on Halong Bay.

Ghana Experience

Spend three fun filled weeks in one of Africa’s friendliest countries whilst experiencing its rich and diverse culture and unique landscapes from lush jungles, long sandy beaches and refreshing waterfalls, to historic forts, bustling markets and natural savannah for safari.

Tanzania Experience

Explore the very best that Tanzania has to offer on the action packed Tanzania Experience. From exciting safaris in N’gorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara, to exploring the forest trails in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. There is also a great new opportunity to include trekking to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro by choosing the Kilimanjaro option!

Peru Experience

Want to see Peru, but only got four weeks to spare? You're in luck Real Gappers, not only is our Peru Experience completely awesome, but it'll show you the highlights of the country in just 28 days! Lend a hand on one of our fantastic community volunteer projects in Cusco, stay with island communities on Lake Titicaca and visit one of the world's wonders, 'Mr Inca himself'- the awe inspiring Machu Picchu!

China Giant Panda Conservation

The Giant Panda is one of the most endangered animals in the world, and this conservation project is a fantastic opportunity to observe and help these amazing creatures.

Galapagos Experience

The Galapagos are a set of the most stunning islands in the world, period. We love them here at Real Gap, and somewhere so exotic is begging to be explored from top to bottom!

Kruger to Coast Volunteer Adventure

This is a real Southern Africa adventure! Safari! Swim! Five days and a million memories in one of the continent’s wildest wildlife spots – South Africa’s Kruger National Park – a week with wild whale sharks, diving and exploring the coral reefs in the warm blue waters of the ocean. Soak up the culture and learn what life’s like in a Swazi village.

South Africa Child Development Volunteers

This is one our most rewarding South Africa volunteer programmes which gives you the opportunity to really make a difference to lives of the children at the centre. This volunteer programme is based at Doreen’s Creche, a well established Childcare Centre in the Masiphumelele Township, near Cape Town. The centre takes care of over 50 children aged from three to six years during the day whilst their parents go out to work.

Thailand Teaching Volunteers

Teach in Thailand and help Thai Children prepare for a better future by teaching them English in the rural Surin province in North-Eastern Thailand.  Your help and hard work will enable them to gain the important skills to look forward to a brighter future. In your free time you can experience the wonderful local Thai culture.