Gap Year Ideas & Activity Holidays for Older People
Many older people are choosing to take a gap year or time out of their career, or even going on an overseas adventure when they are retired. The organisations on this page will be able to help more mature travellers or people with families find great things to do on their gap year, and make it a more organised experience. Travelling with a young family may seem like a daunting task, but if you are able to organise the free time and the financials, it can be a wonderful way to bond as a family and to travel to new places, experience new cultures and meet new people.
If you are an older single person or retired couple, you will probably want to combine the backpacker experience with a bit of comfort, so a volunteering trip to Africa working with communities or conservation could be combined with a trek around New Zealand or some relaxing on a beach in Malaysia - sounds fantastic! The companies on this page are great ways to start planning your gap year for grown ups, so start browsing now.
Gap Years for Older People
African Conservation Experience
African Conservation provide all ages with the opportunity to work alongside experienced zoologists, marine biologists, conservationists, wildlife vets and reserve managers In southern Africa.
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Grand American Adventures
Choose from the finest small group adventures across North, Central and South America. With over 40 unique itineraries, you’re guarantee the perfect balance of nature, culture and adventure.
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Gap year trips for older people need not be any different from the exciting trekking, or camping experienced by younger travellers. However different considerations are taken into account ie safety for children, finances and mode of transport.
