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North America

If you are thinking of planning a career break in America, we have a range of America career break adventure activities for all ages. With over tours spanning the glaciers of Alaska to the beaches and jungles of the Yucatan, take a career break for adventure and see the very best of North America. If you want to visit an unspoilt country boasting some of the most spectacular and untamed landscapes in the world, a Canada career break is an excellent choice. On a Canada career break you can join a camping, lodging or walking tours.

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Get paid work in Canada

Earn money as you travel, take in a beautiful country and really get to know the locals. Provided you meet the visa requirements, this is a fantastic opportunity to add to your CV!

 
Volunteer with wild animals in USA

Care for orphaned, injured and rescued animals. You’ll play a vital role in the rehabilitation of big cats, primates, bears and other animals. Help with feeding and cleaning their cases, building new enclosures, fundraising and other tasks.

 
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USA ranch cowboys

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live the life of a real-life cowboy? Then you won’t want to miss out on this fantastic western experience.

Save £100 on 2009 sessions!

 
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Teach English as a Foreign Language

The online TEFL courses are internationally recognised, giving you the opportunity to travel and teach wherever there are people who want to learn. The only decision you really have to make is where you want to go and make a difference!

 
Wolf rescue in the USA

Give neglected, abused and abandoned wolves the love and care they’ve been deprived of. Learn all about these fascinating creatures and get involved with efforts to stop them being maltreated.

 
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Canada Traditional Dog Sledding and Winter Adventure

Embark on an unforgettable winter adventure to Canada, as you learn the skills to look after your own team of traditional huskies and explore survival, rescue and wilderness first aid.

 
Conservation project in Hawaii

This is a chance to learn about the ecosystem of a remote but beautiful island. Perfect for anyone interested in ecology or gardening – you’ll be identifying plants, removing weeds and clearing trails, while hiking through lush forests.

 
Canada Community and Wildlife Volunteers

Put your skills to good use on a whole range of projects. Conserve the local environment and wildlife, work on therapeutic sailing or horse riding programmes, help as a classroom assistant, in an art gallery or on a project suggested by you.

 
USA Monkey Sanctuary

As a volunteer you will assist this primate rescue centre in central Florida, caring for unwanted, abused or neglected monkeys.

 
12 week Ski Instructor Course in Canada

Get the qualifications you need to work as a ski instructor in Europe, North America and Australasia. Ski on the powdery slopes of the Canadian coast, improving your technique and making contacts to help you find work.

 
Volunteer work in Nevada

This could be your chance to explore some of the region’s legendary national parks and enjoy some fantastic scenery, whilst helping conserve the natural environment. You’ll be working on conservation projects during the day, and camping out under the huge starry skies at night.

 
Volunteer with gibbons in America

Feed your love of animals by looking after gibbons in South California. Help out at the only centre dedicated to their care by feeding them and cleaning their enclosures, observing their behaviour, fundraising and more.

 
Work in Canada

Work as a counsellor and watch as your charges develop and grow. Stay at one of three bases, leading workshops, supervising your group of children and sharing their adventures. All three camps are in fantastic locations!

 
Canada Adventure Tour for Grown Ups

This 16 day tour will take you to some of most beautiful parks in the Canadian Rockies. You will also experience British Columbia's unique coastline where activities are a plenty.

 
Horse Riding Instructor

Riding in the beautiful setting that is Canada's Laurentia Mountain Range is a unique experience. This programme enables you to learn how to ride and instruct Western style and the opportunity to gain qualifications in Western Performance Horse Riding.

 
Canada CSIA Level 1 Ski Instructor Course

Gain a qualification that will allow you to instruct in North America, Europe and Australasia while honing your skills on the beautiful slopes of Vancouver Island. The perfect start to a career in winter sports! Also available as CASI Level 1 Snowboard Course.

 
Rafting trip in the Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon exploration has never been so easy! Ride the Colorado River on specialised motorised rafts (making this 8-day trip suitable for all fitness levels) through one of the greatest natural sites in the USA.

 
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Alaska Yukon Explorer

Twenty-one nights, a million and twenty-one views! This tour takes you to the highlights of Alaska and northwestern America – to lakes, glaciers, mountains, wildlife and more.

 
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Alaskan Adventure

You don’t get much finer camping country than Alaska! With trips to Denali National Park, Wrangell-St Elias National Park, Kennicott River, the Thompson Pass, Valdez, Seward and the Kenai Fjords, this 14 day tour was designed with nature lovers in mind.

 
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Canadian Rockies

This is a tour for those who like their trip with a splash of adrenaline and view after magnificent view!

 
Explore Canyons in North America

Experience two very different sides of the USA as you explore the serenity of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks, learn about the Native American Culture and witness the bright lights of Las Vegas.

 
USA National Park Lodges

See a new side to America with a tour that’s designed to wow from start to finish.

 
National Park Wild Life

Camp your way around western America and take in the sights, sounds and scents of some of the world’s most beautiful parks.

 
Native American Lands

This tour is a wonderful way to learn about America’s native inhabitants.

 
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Grand Canyon National Park

Our journey begins in San Francisco and heads straight for the great national parks of the West including Yosemite, Zion and the Grand Canyon before hitting Las Vegas and Los Angeles

 
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