Founded in 1996, Quest Overseas is a specialist travel organisation that focuses on running team projects and expeditions to Africa and Latin America for those aged 17-25.

For GAP years we offer 3 month GAP expeditions which combine learning a language, working on a project and then an adventure expedition. We also run shorter team trips specifically for people who want to travel during their summer break.

• Quest is not an agent for projects overseas. We are actively involved in every project and    work with local partners that share our vision.

• We work in environments and with communities that need long-term support and our    volunteers have now given nearly £1 million directly to our projects overseas through (The    Quest Charitable Trust)

• All our adventure expeditions are designed to pack-in as many activities as possible whilst    taking you to places the average backpacker would never reach alone.

• We provide a very personal service and meet or interview every volunteer we send away as    well as providing training before you leave.

• We don’t mix GAP volunteers with our career break or sabbatical volunteers.

Our volunteers experience a lot in three months and develop many new skills. In fact most of them gain the confidence to travel on after their gap year with QUEST with friends from their team.

“From travelling on afterwards I am so appreciative of all that you did for me, and the group, to ease us into travelling. I definitely couldn’t have got myself from country to country without the experience that Quest gave me, nor would I have had the confidence to do so. The organisation of the trip was brilliant and this meant that we could enjoy our time to the maximum.”
Sarah Yates, Gap Year Quest in Swaziland.

Africa or South America? The choice is yours and we have various types of projects that may interest you including rainforest conservation, working with animals, community work, marine conservation (diving) and working with orphans. Our expeditions and voluntary work can also help you towards your DofE (preparation work involved first) or count as practical experience within related University degrees.

The adventure part of a QUEST 3 month gap year serves as the reward for working hard on one of our overseas projects. You could find yourself white-water rafting, bungee-jumping, trekking in the jungle, ice-climbing, scuba diving or even sand-surfing. It all depends where you go and what kind of experience you’re looking for.

We work with first-class project partners including: Fauna and Flora International, Excellent Development, Rainforest Concern, Joshua Orphan Care Trust and Inti Wara Yassi, plus all of our projects are supported for a minimum of 5 years and involve the local communities.

So how much does it cost?
Trips range from £1,310 to £4,520 depending on the duration and destination. The price includes all activities, food, internal transport, accommodation, on site project and expedition Leaders, 24 hour UK support, a substantial donation direct to the project you work on and comprehensive pre-departure training. During your trip, you’ll just need money for drinks and souvenirs. Flights and insurance are extra and arranged by you, but we will advise you according to your individual requirements. We are happy to provide a breakdown of how your funds are spent.

All brochures and application forms can be downloaded from www.QuestOverseas.com and we have regular open afternoons down at our office in Haywards Heath.

Do browse our website and get in touch to find out how you can make a difference whilst having a life-changing experience!

Quest Overseas
The North-West Stables
Borde Hill Estate
Balcombe Road
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH16 1XP

Tel: 01444 47 47 44
Fax: 01444 47 47 99
Email: info@questoverseas.com

www.QuestOverseas.com