Gap Year Travel Programs

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IMMERSIVE & REAL TRAVEL EXPERIENCES

A Gap Year with Dragons reshapes the way you see the world and your place in it. Travel with intention, humbly learn from different ways of life, and build connections with people around the globe. If you’re motivated to expand your worldview, explore new ways of being, and develop essential tools to feel empowered for your future, welcome—you’re in the right place.

Personal Growth & Self Discovery

Expand your education and envision new possibilities

This is a strategic reset — a chance to step outside familiar pressures, and step into more clarity, purpose, and essential life learning you won’t find in a classroom.

Mentorship & Individualized Support

Meet the Most Inspiring People on the Planet

Navigating the future can feel overwhelming, but the right mentors make all the difference. Our instructors don’t just lead you to new places, they help you gain clarity about the life you want to lead.

A Launchpad for Your Future

Level up before your next chapter

The skills and insights you develop on your Gap Year will set you apart — not just in school or work, but in crafting a life aligned with your values.

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HOW WE TRAVEL

Impactful Programs

Our approach is simple: work with the absolute best instructors, return to communities where we have long-lasting relationships, and run a limited number of programs to ensure every trip is thoughtful, responsible, and intentionally-crafted.

Well-Rounded Experiences

We offer a range of activities to deepen your immersion – each program is a blend of experiential learning,, homestays, wilderness exploration, and more.

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Locally Fluent & Experienced Instructors

We hire instructors that have extensive local connections and experience supporting students – helping you feel at home in new environments and understand the nuances of where you are.

THE EXPERIENCE

Small Groups & Mentorship

A typical group consists of 12 students and 3 instructors (an industry best 4:1 ratio) giving you mentorship, individual support, and personalized challenge.

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Tech Free & Offline

Swap your phone for real connection and new memories – feel the benefits of being present and stepping away from your devices

Slow Travel

If you want to really get to know a place, you have to put in the time. We intentionally spend longer in each location so you can build meaningful relationships and local understanding.

OUR APPROACH

Unfiltered Access

The knowledge you gain from your travels happens through authentically experiencing the day-to-day realities of the places you visit.

SAFETY + WELLNESS

Empowering Programs

Supporting Your Experience

Gap Year Resources

If you’re considering a Gap Year but worried it might set you back or disconnect you from friends, you’re not alone. The truth is, a Gap Year isn’t time off or a waste of time— it’s a launchpad. It’s a chance to explore who you are, and gain the kind of real-world experience that sets you up for whatever comes next — whether that’s college, work, travel, or something you haven’t figured out yet. Most students come back saying taking a Gap Year was one of the most meaningful and transformative choices they’ve ever made.