South America
Gap year in South America - Is It For You?
Home of the Amazon rain forest, Rio de Janeiro, sun galore and plenty of gap year backpackers, South America is a great continent to explore during your travels. There's so much to see and do - and with our Real Gap Experience adventure tours taking you from Buenos Aires to Rio or around Machu Picchu - it's going to be a tough job choosing what to try first!
South America Tours
Want an adventure? You've come to the right place - Real Gap Experience's where it's at! You could try trekking the Inca trail, touring around the Galapagos Islands or just doing the whole lot on our 65 day 'Grand South American Discovery'. Nice!
Student travel South America
With Real Gap Experience, you can undertake internships abroad too! You could try anything from a business and finance placement, to marketing and journalism. Check out our awesome internships here
Volunteer work South America
From environmental volunteer work in the Amazon to sports coaching in the beautiful Rio de Janeiro, there are loads of chances to volunteer in South America with us!
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All South America
A power player in natural splendour. Rainforests, mountain peaks and sprawling cities form a unique landscape. Embrace adventure with ease in South America.
Argentina
Argentina showcases everything from the Latin spirit of Buenos Aires to the beauty of Patagonia. This amazing nation is known for lively tango and vibrant music - stunning and soulful!
Bolivia
From the Andes, Lake Titicaca, and the Amazon, Bolivia is as naturally diverse as it is culturally rich, which makes it a spectacular country to explore.
Brazil
Bustling festivals, unbeatable beaches and soaring city scenes make for a melting pot of culture in Brazil. It's on the top of many travellers' lists and makes for a bold and brilliant gap year!
Colombia
From the spectacular Andes to its pristine coastline, Colombia is surrounded by gorgeous scenery and holds a tempting array of excellent travel activities.
Ecuador
Make Ecuador your playground! Compact yet compelling, this mountainous region features plenty to enchant the gap year traveller. Explore islands and visit the Amazon – it's sure to be amazing!
Galapagos
If wildlife is your passion, this small archipelago is a gap year destination with unique treasures. Follow in the footsteps of Darwin and be inspired.
Peru
If wildlife is your passion, this small archipelago is a gap year destination with unique treasures. Follow in the footsteps of Darwin and be inspired.