Oyster have a variety of opportunities in some very diverse destinations. If you want to totally understand a country different to your own whilst making a useful contribution, then this is for you! Change the lives of street kids in Brazil, perfect your Spanish teaching lively classes in Chile or finance the best ever ski-ing season by working in a Canadian mountain resort. Whatever you choose Oyster will help you get it right.

Trekforce has been around since 1989 and is the oldest of our brands. The focus has remained on extreme expeditions, remote conservation projects, leadership and teaching placements along with challenging rainforest treks. These programmes are aimed at assisting the local communities, and training is provided to the highest standards. Expeditions often take place in remote destinations and these include Belize, Borneo, Ecuador, Thailand, Nepal and India.

Looking for a real challenge in your gap year? Take part in an exciting expedition with BSES for the adventure experience of a lifetime! BSES Expeditions are a youth development charity that organises challenging conservation and adventure expeditions to remote wilderness areas overseas. Each expedition includes a range of exciting adventurous activities plus research and conservation projects. Click below for further info...

Unleash your passion for the sea amid the crystal clear waters of Egypt's Dahab. Situated at the heart of the Gulf of Aqaba Base Camp's dive school provides easy access to some of the most pristine dive sites in the world - perfect pace to qualify as a dive master and/or rescue diver.

Since 1984 our youth and education charity has been helping people from all walks of life get out there and undertake challenging adventure expeditions. Volunteering on sustainable community and environmental projects you’ll develop new skills, meet people from all backgrounds and make a real difference. You could be providing clean water for communities in Costa Rica, helping to conserve elephants with the WWF in India or protecting coral reefs in Borneo.

For travellers with a yearning to get off the beaten track, Intrepid opens up a whole new world.  Whether it’s a Thai homestay, a Peruvian trek, an Italian feast or an African safari, Intrepid takes travellers to over 100 destinations and explores the world's most amazing places. Discover real people, real cultures and having incredible real life experiences along the way...

Gapforce specialises in a range of worthwhile and meaningful structured programmes overseas. Offering expeditions and adventures, with activities including rainforest & marine conservation, teaching, healthcare, childcare, development, extreme expeditions, jungle treks, ski instructor training, remote medical projects, working holidays and sports coaching. With over 20 years experience we are truly one of the original organisations in the industry.

Want to develop your understanding of a different culture while helping communities and taking part in adventures activities all at the same time? Cultural Destination Nepal offer expansive programmes combining voluntary work with trekking discovery and unforgettable adventure activities. Help teach kids in schools, travel to remote mountain ranges, then get to grips with some of the best white water rafting in the world! Click below for more info.

Structured adventure tours for young people

School education projects & expeditions focusing on science & technology education