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Asia Gap Year

Planning an Asia gap year takes time and a very large map! Asia is the largest of all the continents and definitely the most diverse. That said, this makes an asia gap year  a very rewarding experience for any one wishing to travel the world.

Asia Gap Year Destinations

Asia gap year destinations are very popular not only because of the diverse cultures you will encounter while you travel, but also as the cost of living in these countries is low. For example: on a gap year in Thailand you can spend a little as €10 a day compared to a gap year in Australia where you will need to budget more.

Our exciting Thailand gap year programmes are mostly based in Koh Tao a stunning paradise island in Thailand. Living there and completing one of these asia gap year programmes will give you a good insite into a different way of living on a tropical island. You can also experience a simelar environment on our Philippines gap year programmes.

The most popular Asia Gap Year Activities

Apart  from the culture and cost of living, an Asia gap year is popular due to the adventurous and exciting activities available. Here is a list of our top Asia gap year activities:

Gap year diving

With temperate tropical seas and wonderful marine life, gap year diving programmes are very popular on an Asia gap year. Most at least get an open water diving certificate in Thailand however many opt to get a professional diving qualification and go for their Koh Tao Divemaster or Scuba Instructor. We also run a paid underwater videography course as well, which proves popular for people wanting to gain paid work abroad on their gap year.

Adventure Trekking

A great way to see the world is on your own two feet, and an asia gap year offers you incredible opportunities to do just that. Jungles, Montains and Deltas: Asia has everything.A very popular asia gap year activity is to complete the Everest base camp trek. The thrill seekers can also combine this with whitewater rafting one of the best  rivers in the world- the Sun Kosi. Both these activities are available on a Nepal gap year.

Learn an Asian Martial Art

Many ancient and effective martial arts were developed in Asia. On an Asia gap year with Xtreme Gap you get the opportunity to learn Kung Fu in China, study Muay Thai in Thailand or practice Mixed Martial Arts in Thailand and even try your hand an FMA or Kali: Filipino stick and knife fighting! (Who would choose the stick I wonder???)

Whether you want to just spend your gap year in Asia or will be stopping through on a round the world ticket, take a look at some of our programmes for some inspiration for your travels.

Xtreme Gap Year has lots of great extreme sport and adventure travel gap year ideas. Our Gap year Asia programmes include:

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