EXPEDITIONS
BORNEO
4-WEEK EXPEDITION.
The taster one. Adventure condensed
DURATION
4 WEEKS
DESTINATION
BORNEO
FROM
CYCLES
FEB–APR / OCT–DEC
COMMUNITY · ENVIRONMENT · ENDURANCE
01
ENDURANCE
TREK
This is a multi-day off-grid jungle trek along the historic Salt Trail through the Crocker Range. It’s a physically demanding and deeply rewarding journey. At the end of each day, you’ll sleep under the stars, surrounded by the sounds and stillness of the Bornean jungle.
Orienteering & route-finding and planning Survival, first aid & camp craft skills Physical fitness techniques Leadership & decision-making under fatigue
YOU’LL BE GIVEN EITHER
COMMUNITY
ACTION.
For 10 days you’ll live and work in the remote Dusun village of Rumantai. You’ll be continuing the construction of a community church guesthouse and a bird hide, as well making and installing trek route signage.
Construction Skills Technical training from local partners Project development & planning Problem-solving with limited resources
OR YOU’LL BE GIVEN
Environmental
Protection.
For 10 days you’ll live in the coastal community of Sungai Eloi — a blend of hands-on construction, environmental education and cultural exchange, protecting the region’s rich mangrove ecosystems and river biodiversity.
Species monitoring, surveys & data collection Habitat management Sustainability Education Project Management
THE 4-WEEKER
EXAMPLE
ITINERARY.
The 4-week Expedition with Raleigh Borneo could look like this. You’ll get more detail nearer the time.
3-4 DAYS
INTRODUCTION TO EXPEDITION
For this you’ll be at our Fieldbase – Camp Bongkud. Full of activities and tasks designed so you get to know your fellow Venturers and build trust rapidly to prepare for Expedition life. You’ll receive essential training on topics like health and safety, wildlife briefings, information about project objectives and cultural awareness.
10 DAYS
COMMUNITY
ACTION
Or
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
You’ll do either the Community Action Phase or the Environmental Protection Phase.
Community Action: Become immersed in a Sabah native community, expanding your perspectives while learning a new way of life and teaming up with them on solutions to local challenges.
Environmental Protection: You’ll work on reforestation activities and mangrove rehabilitation, which will support local wildlife, while also raising awareness locally about these issues.
2 DAYS
CHANGEOVER
After completing your first phase, everyone returns to Fieldbase ‘Camp Bongkud’ for a few days before moving on to your next Challenge Phase. You’ll catch up with the rest of the Expedition team and start to prepare. Groups will change between each phase, this is an important part of the Expedition experience.
10 DAYS
ENDURANCE
TREK
You’ll trek across the Salt Crocker Range. On this trek, every day is different, including the weather and the accommodation. You should get the opportunity to spo t a lot of wildlife along the way as you move deeper into the jungle.
1 DAY
ENDEX
All Expeditions end with everyone coming together for a final few days back at Fieldbase. Catch up with friends and celebrate all you have achieved together.
EXPEDITION LIFE
WHERE YOU'LL
STAY.
FIELDBASE
Camp
Bongkud
Rural Dusan Community Longhouse Community Indoor Communal Spaces Toilets & Cold Showers
COMMUNITY ACTION
COMMUNITY
HALL
Rumanati, Central Sabah Squatting & sitting toilets Bucket showers
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
SULAT
HUT
Sungai Eloi in the Pitas District of northern Sabah Open air shelter Squatting toilets Bucket showers
ENDURANCE TREK
JUNGLE
CAMP
The Crocker Range Hammocks Bucket showers Long-drop toilets
IN YOUR FEE
What's included?
INCLUDED IN YOUR FEE
Extensive pre-departure training
Airport welcome & transfers
All food, transport & accommodation
24/7 in-country & UK office support
Orientation, project training & safety briefing
Raleigh International T-shirt
NOMAD & MASTA Travel Health brief with health risks and vaccination requirements, plus access to post-booking deals with our partners
NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR FEE
Flights, visas, vaccinations, personal kit, travel insurance, DBS/Police background checks are not included in the price of a Raleigh Expedition. A full breakdown will be provided on point of booking.
FOUR SIMPLE STEPS
How to apply for an Expedition
02
Screening
If we accept your application, you’ll get a link to pay a 5% deposit. Your place isn’t secured until this is paid.
03
Confirmation
Your Venturer Coordinator will send you all the information you need for your Raleigh Expedition.
04
Pre-Departure
Get ready for your Expedition! We’ll give you support and training in the run up.
GOOD TO KNOW
Borneo 4-week
Expedition FAQs
What does the Borneo 4-week expedition include?
The Borneo 4-week Expedition includes either a Community Project with indigenous communities or an Environmental Project protecting Sabah’s mangrove ecosystems followed by an Endurance Trek along the Salt Trail in the Crocker Range.
How much does the borneo 4-week expedition cost?
The Borneo 4-week Expedition costs can be found here. A 5% deposit secures your place and interest-free payment plans are available. Flights, travel insurance, and visas are not included.
THE EMOTIONAL HIGHLIGHT · 11 DAYS OFF-GRID
WHERE THE
ROAD ENDS,
YOU KEEP
GOING.
Ten to eleven days along the historic Salt Trail through the
Crocker Range. Every day different — the weather, the
terrain, the accommodation. You’ll help lead, plan and
manage logistics alongside local guides, and sleep under the
stars in the stillness of the Bornean jungle. These are the
moments that define the whole expedition.
HISTORIC SALT TRAIL
CROCKER RANGE
10–11 DAY OFF-GRID TREK
TEAM LEADERSHIP
SLEEPING IN THE JUNGLE
AVAILABILITY
DATES & PRICES.
2026
2027
Cycle 1
FEBRUARY – APRIL
10th February – 17th April 2026
£5,250
FULLY BOOKED
CLOSED
Cycle 2
JUNE – AUGUST
Borneo expeditions don’t run in Cycle 2
NOT RUNNING
A 5% deposit secures your place. Prices shown are the current published expedition fees from raleighinternational.org — confirm live availability before applying.
DON'T HAVE
£5,250
SITTING
AROUND?
Good. You don’t need to. Secure your place with a small
deposit and spread the rest over interest-free
instalments — with early-booking discounts if you
commit ahead of time.
DEPOSIT
as little as £99.50.
INTEREST
interest-free
instalments.*
EARLY-BOOKING
a lower price.
SOCIAL PROOF
They went.
Ask them.
"
Raleigh was one of
the most
amazing experiences
of my life.
MEGAN — VENTURER, 2025
“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to join
this very fun adventure — and for so much
learning throughout the programme.”
AVETIKA · VENTURER 2025
“Made very good connections and friends on
Raleigh with a variety of people who’ve
encouraged me to be a better person.”
DANIEL · VENTURER 2025
“It was amazing. I loved it so much, met so many
different people, experienced so much and
learnt loads about myself.”
EVIE · VENTURER 2025
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