EXPEDITIONS
WHICH
EXPEDITION IS
FOR ME?
Duration. Destination. Timing. Work out the best options for you
THREE
DECISIONS.
That’s all it takes. Pick a length. Choose a destination. Decide on a date.
Life won’t wait for you to do a Raleigh Expedition – it’s on you to make it happen.
01
EXPEDITION LENGTHS
- THE LOWDOWN.
Raleigh offers 2 different Expedition lengths – 8 and 4 weeks.
8 WEEKS
THE FULL EXPEDITION
The most immersive experience
The only length that takes you through all four Challenge Phases — Endurance Trek, Environmental Protection, Community Action and the Final Challenge.
FROM
£4280$5480$5480$5480
4 WEEKS
RAPID ADVENTURE
Perfect short Expedition experience
The rapid option, designed for a shorter but intensive journey. Complete either Community Action or Environmental Protection and the Endurance Trek.
FROM
£2610$3350$3350$3350
02
CHOOSE A
DESTINATION.
You can take on Expedition in three utterly unique locations: Borneo, Costa Rica and
South Africa. Check out how the three compare:
CHALLENGE
HIGH —
DEMANDING
ADVENTURE
Jungle survival, wildlife, research
Focus
Dense jungle, remote villages
Environment
Jungle camps, hammocks, longhouses
Accommodation
Deep rural integration
Cultural immersion
Orangutans, sun bears, monkeys
Wildlife
Bus through South East Asia or work and travel in Aussie
Onward Travel
Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
CHALLENGE
HIGH —
DEMANDING
ADVENTURE
Indigenous communities, conservation, rainforest
Focus
Tropical rainforest, beaches, remote communities
Environment
Tents, huts and community halls
Accommodation
Working with local communities and partners
Cultural immersion
Birds, sea turtles, sloths, monkeys
Wildlife
Hike through Peru, Chile and Bolivia on the South American circuit
Onward Travel
Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
CHALLENGE
HIGH —
DEMANDING
ADVENTURE
Habitat restoration, anti-poaching, grassroots project
Focus
Bush, savannah and remote villages
Environment
Basic camp and bucket showers on the edge of Kruger
Accommodation
Strong local involvement
Cultural immersion
Big Five, monkeys, giraffe
Wildlife
Climb mountains in Cape Town, Kenya or Tanzania. See iconic wildlife in Madagascar.
Onward Travel
Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
03
DECIDE A DATE.
Cycle 01
FEB – APR
Time to raise the funds before heading off in the New Year. You’ll come back with the confidence – and the travel companions – to either carry on travelling or start the next chapter.
Cycle 02
JUN – AUG
Fits inside the summer holidays or as an extended break if you go for the 4-weeker.
Cycle 03
OCT – DEC
Taking a gap year? Cycle 3 gets you out the door in Autumn, straight after exams – with a bit of runway first to work and raise what you need.
WHAT WILL THE WEATHER BE LIKE?
When you go changes what you’ll get. Here’s what to expect from the climate in
each destination.
COSTA RICA
December to April: Dry season (summer) – clear skies and warm temperatures.
May to November: Rainy season (winter) – sunny mornings, afternoon downpours but you’ll dry fast.
SOUTH AFRICA
October to April: Hot and humid (summer). Most days sunny with heavy rain in early evenings.
May to September: Warm days & chilly mornings and evenings (winter)
BORNEO
March–September: Dry season (summer). Hot & humid with sunny mornings and shorter showers later.
October–February: Wet season (winter). Hot & humid with sunny mornings and heavier rains later.
PLANNING AHEAD
WHEN SHOULD
YOU BOOK?
12–18
MONTHS
Recommended planning window.
Gives you time to organise flights,
medical forms, kit, vaccinations and
budgeting.
BOOK YOUR PLACE 
FLIGHTS MEDICAL FORMS KIT VACCINATIONS PRE-DEPARTURE BRIEFINGS
2 MONTHS
Minimum sign-up deadline before your
Expedition start date. We recommend booking
much earlier to secure your preferred place
and cycle.
STRAIGHT FROM THE
ONES WHO’VE DONE IT.
94%
of Venturers say they’d recommend Raleigh
94%
say Raleigh developed their leadership skills
87%
say it’s one of the best things they’ve ever done
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INFORMATION?
RALEIGH EXPEDITION FAQs
What is a Raleigh Expedition?
A Raleigh Expedition puts 18–24-year-olds into remote locations to work on real Community and Environmental projects, then tests you on an Endurance Trek. It runs for 4 or 8 weeks, across three cycles a year, in Borneo, Costa Rica and South Africa.
How long are Expeditions?
4 or 8 weeks – Borneo, Costa Rica or South Africa. Pick your length, pick your destination.
What projects will I work on?
Two kinds: Community Action and Environmental Protection.
Community Action: puts you on grassroots development work — improving schools, supporting local organisations, working alongside rural communities. Environmental Protection: hands-on conservation work, helping protect wildlife and support biodiversity.
On the 8-week Expedition, you do both. On the 4 week, you do one.
Who can join a Raleigh Expedition?
Anyone aged 18–24, regardless of background. If you’re up for something that’ll genuinely test you, and you want to come back different, Raleigh Expedition is for you.
What accommodation will I stay in?
Simple and practical — the exact setup depends on your country, but expect a community building, a campsite, or a school.
Expect to:
- Sleep in tents or community buildings, your own roll mat and sleeping bag.
- Use basic toilets – sometimes squat toilets.
- Wash in cold showers, where there’s a shower at all.
- Cook as a team on gas stoves and trangias.
- Eat Raleigh Rations: simple, sustainable, and it keeps you going.
This isn’t a hardship you push through to get to the good part. It is the good part.
How do I apply?
A short form: where, when, why. That’s it. It’s not a job application. From there, an Expedition Advisor takes you through everything else.
What skills will I gain?
Leadership. Collaboration. Grit. Global Outlook – to name but a few. The kind of skills most people spend years trying to build — you’ll have started building them in weeks.