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Why choose Gapforce?

The Gapforce family provides the perfect solution for any prospective gap year traveler. Find the best gap year experience with a pool to choose from featuring leading and trusted adventure travel brands. Spanning across a range of adventure or job training experiences, Gapforce provides an array of opportunities. Participate in a volunteer project, undergo vocational training, or develop cultural...

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Just an incredible experience

by: Andries Brummer - NamibiaProgram: Thailand Marine Conservation
9

Earlier this year, I completed an incredible experience with the Thailand Marine Conservation Program. While many in our group participated for a gap year, my goal was to earn my divemaster certification and deepen my understanding of conservation efforts to apply back home. The vibrant marine life and unique ecosystems were incredible and made me fall inlove with the ocean all over again. Overall, this program was a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow both as a diver and a conservationist. ...

Our Rescue Diver Team featuring Instructor Frankie.Just some loveOur weekend Cleanup team (honestly still some of my favorite dives) fraturing Biologists Jade and Ciara.

Overall Fantastic Experience

by: Tom Hollingsworth - United KingdomProgram: Thailand Marine Conservation
10

I did the 4 week course and couldn’t recommend highly enough. Jade led a driven and passionate eco-team which it was inspiring to be a part of. She delivered interesting and high-quality tuition on multiple aspects of marine ecology and then we got the opportunity to apply some of these principles in specific eco-dives, participating in exciting current projects and even designing and conducting our own project. Dive instructor Ciara gave exemplary diving tuition and it was amazing to explore th...

Arriving at one of the dive sites.Sairee Beach, right next to the dive shop.Night dive as part of advanced open water qualification.

Simply brilliant!

by: Jasperkirkby - United KingdomProgram: Marine Scientist Training Costa Rica
10

I have made so many friends for life and found a new passion! Diving out of Quepos and working closely with the Marine conservation team is an incredibly special experience and well worth it! Thank you to all the team

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Top Rated Provider 2023 - Gap YearYET 2023Go Overseas Community Choice Award - Top Rated in Safety 2022CanGapYear Out GroupDuke of Edinbrugh