365 days/364 nights
Gap Year
Guide Price €3,409 per person
A monumental round the world adventure for those who want to see and do it all! Volunteer with children in Cape Town, backpack through Australia, walk the starry streets of LA and spot sloths in Costa Rica’s cloud forests, experiencing three contrasting continents.
- Volunteer with schools and foster families in Cape Town
- Live like a local in Australia
- Explore the highlights of Hollywood
- Discover Costa Rica’s beautiful beaches and lush cloud forests
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Itinerary
Start in South Africa
Fly to South Africa for an inspiring start to your gap year, making a difference to the lives of vulnerable children in Cape Town’s townships. Live with a group of volunteers, helping busy teachers and foster families, and being a positive role model to young people. In your free time, perhaps hike Table Mountain, go wine tasting in the local vineyards or go on safari!
Continue to Australia
Next stop, Sydney. Check into Wake Up’s downtown hostel and meet other backpackers over a cold beer, before joining a free walking tour for your first glimpse of Sydney’s iconic Opera House and harbour bridge. If you have your Working Holiday Visa you can live and work in Australia for up to two (or possibly three) years. Whether you want to find a job, travel the stunning east coast or do both, TTA has everything you need to get you going.
Take a Short Break in Los Angeles
After living your best life in Australia, fly to California for a few days stopover. Base yourself in quirky Venice Beach, skate down the boardwalk and explore the highlights of Hollywood.
Head to Costa Rica
Explore tropical Costa Rica with an action-packed group adventure tour. Experience outdoor adventures from night time jungle walks and canopy ziplines, to hanging bridges and hot springs. Finish up on Costa Rica’s beautiful beaches, snorkelling, kayaking or just soaking up the sun.
The Rest of Your Gap Year!
Not ready to fly home? Explore more of South and Central America, trekking the Inca Trail or living the digital nomad lifestyle with a Selina CoLive pass, or perhaps head back across the Pacific to New Zealand or Fiji. The options are endless!
Price & Inclusions
- 14 day Cape Town Early Childhood Development volunteer project
- 3 nights Wake Up! Sydney shared dorm accommodation
- 4 nights Samesun Venice Beach shared dorm accommodation
- 9 day Costa Rica group adventure tour
- International flights
We negotiate new offers daily from discounted flights, tours and vehicle hire to free upgrades, added value and unique inclusions. Please call for our latest offers.
The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/12/2023 to 31/12/2024. Guide prices are based on twn/dbl share, are subject to availability and may vary by departure date. For travel outside of these dates, the itinerary and inclusions may vary to that shown above - please ask for details.Offers are subject to availability and restrictions may apply.
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As we can offer you such a flexible choice of flights, we don't include international airfares with our tour prices. The price you pay will be determined by the time of year you travel, your departure airport, airline and availability.
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