Do you dream of lazing on sandy beaches or hopping between idyllic islands on your gap year? If you are seeking sun, sea, sand and beautiful beaches then sign up for a brilliant beach break or go island-hopping abroad!
A beach-based break is ideal if you want to enjoy watersports, learn to scuba dive, go snorkelling, join a boat tour or even learn to surf. Australia is famous for its beaches, so relax on the golden sands of K'gari or sail around the stunning Whitsundays! Have fun on paradise Pacific beaches on a Fiji island hopping experience. Or make tracks for the gorgeous beaches of Goa, India. Be blown away by breathtaking beaches and islands all around the world!
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Why take a beach or island break?
There's much more to beach or island life than just topping up your tan. You can swim, surf, snorkel or scuba dive from beautiful beaches everywhere, or go on brilliant boat tours. You can volunteer with wildlife along the coast, including sea turtles or as a marine conservation volunteer. You can get away from it all on unspoilt islands, enjoy lively beach parties or even find a paid job by the beach!
Beach bliss in Australia
Australia is bursting with stunning beaches, from the famous Bondi Beach to the white sands of the Whitsunday islands. Many of the best Aussie beaches lie along the popular East Coast. Hang out on the beaches of Sydney, surf from Byron Bay or head across the water for some K'gari fun!
Beautiful beaches in Bali
Bali is one of the best beach destinations in the world. This paradise island boasts gorgeous golden sands and idyllic islands such as the Gili Islands. Bali also boasts amazing surf spots, making this the ideal Indonesian location for a beach getaway. Enjoy a 'flashpacking' beach adventure with our Bali Intro Plus!
Relax on the Thai Islands
The beaches and islands of Thailand are some of the most sought-after destinations for gap travellers, and it's not hard to see why! Both our Thai Intro tour and our best-selling Thai Adventure programme take in magical Thai islands as part of their itinerary. These include Koh Samui, Koh Tao, Koh Phi Phi and so much more!
Idyllic beaches in India
Be inspired by India as you make tracks to some incredible beaches. Get going to Goa or relax in Kerala and enjoy some of the planet's best beaches. You can also make the most of the fascinating culture, sights, sounds and sizzling sensations of India.
There are mind-blowing beach and island experiences waiting all around the world!
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Found 89 trips
Australia Adventure
25 or 30 Days
from £2,849 £2,699
Australia's waiting for you on our Adventure360 exclusive trip! Choose between 25 or 30 incredible days of discovering the Aussie East Coast - plus an optional Melbourne and Great Ocean Road adventure. Watch the sunrise with wallabies, go Great Barrier Reef snorkelling, overnight sail the Whitsundays… all rolled into one life-changing adventure!
Best of Central America
18 or 30 days
from £2,599 £2,349
Experience Central America over 18 or 30 days, while staying at a stunning selection of twin or triple-share accommodations. See one of the world's Seven Wonders in Mexico, go snorkelling in Belize, trek Guatemala's Acatenango Volcano and chase waterfalls in Costa Rica!
Journey Through The Balkans
24, 29 or 35 days
from £3,599 £3,239
Discover Europe's greatest hidden gems on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure! Tick Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro off your bucket list. Start your trip exploring Croatia's walled cities and finish with Greek island-hopping.
