Gap year in Asia

A gap year in Asia is a great way to experience a fascinatingly diverse culture and witness some stunning sights. i-to-i can help arrange a volunteer in Asia gap year experience in eight very different countries – each offering you a truly unique Asia gap year travel experience.

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Gap Year Travel Asia

We believe it's important to make your gap year in Asia truly rewarding by volunteering for one of our worthwhile volunteer work projects. You can volunteer from as little as two weeks and help with wildlife preservation projects or volunteer work dedicated to alleviating poverty and hardship in communities. Volunteering for part of your gap year in Asia will mean you gain a privileged and unique understanding of the everyday life and culture of the people themselves; responsible gap year travel in the truest sense.

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Teaching English at Buddhist monasteries in Nepal

2 weeks from
US$1,090.00
US$991.90
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This is the perfect opportunity for those who want to use their i-to-i TEFL qualification to travel further and see and experience a whole lot more than other tourist can only dream of.

  • Location: Nepal
  • Continent: Asia
  • Type:Teaching
  • Duration: 2 to 12 weeks

Latest trip review:
A crazy yet intriguing experience.... [Read more]

Community work at child protection homes in Nepal

2 weeks from
US$1,090.00
US$991.90
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There's more to Nepal than just the Himalayas and Kathmandu provides a unique setting for valuable community work with disadvantaged children.

  • Location: Nepal
  • Continent: Asia
  • Type:Work with children
  • Duration: 2 to 12 weeks

Latest trip review:
A very nice experience, i would immediately repeat it and reccomend... [Read more]

Community work with children in Sri Lanka

2 weeks from
US$990.00
US$900.90
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Let your creativity run wild with children in Sri Lanka and get involved in singing, drama and dancing as well as vital English language teaching.

  • Location: Sri Lanka
  • Continent: Asia
  • Type:Work with children
  • Duration: 2 to 12 weeks

Latest trip review:
The most incredible 3 week holiday ever... [Read more]

Conservation at an elephant sanctuary in Sri Lanka

2 weeks from
US$1,690.00
US$1537.90
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Help care for elephants and promote improvements to the lives of these majestic animals.

  • Location: Sri Lanka
  • Continent: Asia
  • Type:Wildlife
  • Duration: 2 to 12 weeks

Community work with orphans in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

1 week from
US$1,190.00
US$1082.90
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The fascinating city of Ho Chi Minh City, with its street markets and silk shops is the setting for a valuable project designed to help children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

  • Location: Vietnam
  • Continent: Asia
  • Type:Work with children
  • Duration: 1 to 12 weeks

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" a magical and worthwhile experience "... [Read more]

Community work in Bangalore, India

2 weeks from
US$990.00
US$900.90
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Soak up India's 'garden city' while reaping the rewards of a challenging project to benefit the kids of Bangalore.

  • Location: India
  • Continent: Asia
  • Type:Community Work
  • Duration: 2 to 8 weeks

Latest trip review:
An experience i will always have very close to my... [Read more]

Panda Conservation near Xi'an, China

2 weeks from
US$1,750.00
US$1592.50
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Experience more than a black and white life! With just a thousand left, here's your rare chance to get up-close to precious pandas in the stunning Chinese wilderness.

  • Location: China
  • Continent: Asia
  • Type:Wildlife
  • Duration: 2 to 4 weeks

Latest trip review:
An experience that made me a better person!... [Read more]

Teach English in coastal Thailand - Chumphon

4 weeks from
US$1,590.00
US$1446.90
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Explore the best of coastal Thailand, away from the hordes, and teach English amongst palm trees and golden beaches.

  • Location: Thailand
  • Continent: Asia
  • Type:Teaching
  • Duration: 4 to 12 weeks

Latest trip review:
I think about thailand everyday!... [Read more]

Community work in coastal Sri Lanka

2 weeks from
US$1,690.00
US$1537.90
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Sri Lanka's southern coast was badly damaged by the tsunami. Volunteer in this beautiful region and you'll play a part in helping a local community get back on its feet.

  • Location: Sri Lanka
  • Continent: Asia
  • Type:Community Work
  • Duration: 2 to 12 weeks

Latest trip review:
Much much more than travelling….the most rewarding experience ever.  ... [Read more]

The Thailand and Islands experience

2 weeks from
US$1,990.00
US$1810.90
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Enjoy Thailand's pulsating modern skin and its traditional core before rounding off the trip by relaxing on the beautiful Thai coast.

  • Location: Thailand
  • Continent: Asia
  • Type:Meaningful Tours
  • Duration: 2 weeks

Latest trip review:
An amazing trip that won't be forgotten!... [Read more]

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If you want to volunteer in Asia on your gap year but can’t find the project to suit you consider broadening your horizons and volunteering with other great projects in Africa, South America, Asia and Australasia.