EXPEDITIONS
Costa Rica
8-WEEK EXPEDITION.
The one with all four Challenge Phases – for maximum adventure
DURATION
8 WEEKS
DESTINATION
COSTA RICA
FROM
£5480$6890$6890$6890
CYCLES
FEB–APR / JUN–AUG / OCT–DEC
RALEIGH’S MOST IMMERSIVE COSTA RICA PROGRAMME
8 WEEKS.
4 PHASES.
1 VIBRANT
Costa Rica.
The 8-week Costa Rica Expedition is Raleigh’s most complete Costa Rica experience — four Challenge Phases taking you from indigenous communities in the mountains to conservation wetlands to a multi-day trek across the country ending with The Final Challenge. You’ll live simply, work hard, and cross Costa Rica on foot. No experience needed.
COMMUNITY · ENVIRONMENT · ENDURANCE · FINAL CHALLENGE
THE JOURNEY
FOUR PHASES.
ONE DIRECTION:
FORWARD.
COMMUNITY
ACTION
You’ll spend around 2 weeks on one or more of several transformative infrastructure and educational projects that address the urgent needs of remote and indigenous communities.
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01
ENDURANCE
TREK
The 12-day trek takes you from misty cloud forests in the mountains, down through tropical lowlands, and out to the Pacific coast, where it ends with hands-on turtle conservation. A journey through Costa Rica’s wild and beautiful ecosystems.
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02
03
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
For around 2 weeks you’ll help to support the maintenance and conservation of Costa Rica’s incredibly biodiverse ecosystems. You’ll work alongside and under the instruction of local communities.
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04
THE FINAL
CHALLENGE
Put every skill you have developed across the course of Expedition into practice over 4 days. Together with a team work together to achieve a goal. Set out a plan, meet the targets, push yourself, problem solve challenges independently. This could be project based or endurance based. You’ll find out when you get there.
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This phase is completely self-led. Staff will be there only for health and safety support but will act as part of the group.
THE 8-WEEKER
EXAMPLE
ITINERARY.
The full 8-week Expedition with Raleigh in Costa Rica will look like this. You’ll get more detail nearer the time and the order in which you do each Challenge Phase may vary.
3–4 DAYS
INTRODUCTION TO EXPEDITION
For this you’ll be at our Fieldbase in Turrialba. 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.
13 DAYS
COMMUNITY
ACTION
Venturers work together on community projects agreed with partners and community leaders. Your accommodation will mostly likely be a school or community building and use the facilities attached to it (bathrooms, showers, kitchen).
2–3 DAYS
CHANGEOVER
At the end of each phase, everyone returns to Fieldbase in Turrialba 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.
12 DAYS
ENDURANCE
TREK
On this trek, every day is different, including the weather and the accommodation. Go from camping in mountainous areas and sleeping under the stars to bunking in a community centre.
2 DAYS
CHANGEOVER
13 DAYS
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Venturers will support the maintenance and conservation of existing ecosystems and assist local communities to preserve such a biodiverse nature.
2 DAYS
CHANGEOVER
4 DAYS
THE FINAL CHALLENGE
This is where you put everything you’ve learned to the test to prove to yourself what you’re truly capable of.
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.
Sleeping in rural school classrooms, community salons, or ranger stations. Access to nearby community facilities (toilets, showers, cooking)
FIELDBASE
Turrialba
COMMUNITY ACTION
RURAL SCHOOL
CLASSROOMS
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
RANGER
STATIONS
ENDURANCE TREK
TENTS & COMMUNITY HALLS
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 check 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
Costa Rica 8-week Expedition FAQs
What does the Costa Rica 8-week expedition include?
The Costa Rica 8-week Expedition includes all four Challenge Phases: around two weeks on each. Community Action: working alongside local indigenous communities. Environmental Protection: supporting local conservation partners across Costa Rica’s protected ecosystems; and a 12-day Endurance Trek from Cloud Forest through tropical lowlands to the Pacific coast, finishing with sea turtle conservation.
How much does it cost?
The Costa Rica 8-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.
5%
DEPOSIT
Secure your spot from
as little as £99.50.
as little as £99.50.
£0
INTEREST
Pay over time with
interest-free
instalments.*
interest-free
instalments.*
−£
EARLY-BOOKING
Book early and lock in
a lower price.
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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