Trustpilot

Oyster Worldwide is a long standing,
award winning 5* responsible travel
and gap year specialist.

Quality

We have travelled the world looking for the best projects for you

Experience

Knowledgeable and passionate globetrotting staff

Satisfaction

Highly rated on Trustpilot and 95% contentment rating on internal feedback

Ethical

We plant a tree for every person who travels with us

Caring

Personal and supportive customer experience

Peace of mind

We follow best practice for your safety, financial security and well-being

Oyster is one of the most well-established companies in the UK with many projects founded as far back as 2006. We are known for our environmental standards with worthwhile, ethical and planet conscious projects. Our programs are life-changing for participants, but at the same time, give you the opportunity to make a genuine contribution to the places you go and people you meet. Because of our niche little team, we are able to offer a boutique and personalised with expert knowledge delivered from dedicated destination managers.

Want to get paid work or volunteer abroad?
Oyster’s wide range of popular gap year programs, career break projects and volunteering breaks allow you to get under the skin of a country and participate in meaningful activities.

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Our gap year volunteering projects are suitable for school leavers, gap year students, those taking career breaks, families and people in retirement – a real highlight of our volunteering trips in particular is the wide range of people that you come across from all round the world.

Planning your trip with Oyster Worldwide could not be easier, with all of our staff members having done their own gap adventures and responsible travel.

5 5

“Oyster made my trip very comfortable and enjoyable. After
speaking to people who had arrived at the project through
different organisations it was clear that Oyster was the best
organisation to book through as they provided useful and
clear information.”

ELLIE, SOUTH AFRICA TEACHING
Destination of the month

South Africa

Known to be one of the most diverse countries in Southern Africa, this country is a haven for animal lovers, wildlife enthusiasts and adventure travellers. Its rugged coastlines, diverse landscapes and plethora of game reserves mean that a trip to South Africa is a must for all bucket lists.

Many Oyster travellers choose to maximise their experience in South Africa and join several of our projects. We offer a £50 discount per project if you choose to combine.

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