RALEIGH IN
THEIR WORDS.
Hear what Raleigh is really like from the people who’ve lived it —
sharing what happened when they stepped into the unknown.
THE EVIDENCE
THE NUMBERS
BACK IT UP.
Venturers report it themselves — in how they rate the Expedition, what they would tell a friend, and what they managed to do that they didn’t think they could.
9/10
Average overall expedition experience rating from venturer feedback
97%
Would recommend Raleigh to a friend or
colleague
100%
Felt their safety was taken seriously on
expedition
“
I had an incredible time. Always grateful to Raleigh International and the leaders on our Expedition for such an invaluable experience as an 18 year old.
“
Tim Peake, Astronaut – Venturer, Raleigh Alaska, 1991
FEATURED VOICES
DON'T JUST TAKE
OUR WORD
FOR IT.
BORNEO
“It was one of the greatest once-in-a-lifetime experiences for me. Mostly the closeness of the relation with the community was amazing for me!”
RALEIGH VENTURER – 2025
COSTA RICA
“Fantastic, unique experience all ten weeks. Thoroughly enjoyed. Trek was a real highlight but community and environment had so much charm too.”
RALEIGH VENTURER – 2025
SOUTH AFRICA
“The whole experience is more or less life-changing. A once in a lifetime thing not many people can say they’ve done.”
RALEIGH VENTURER – 2025
COSTA RICA
“I think Raleigh can change your life if you want to change your life — that has been my case.”
RALEIGH VENTURER – Costa Rica 2025
SOUTH AFRICA
“I’ve learnt and developed so many new skills, met new people and done things that at points in my life I would’ve never thought possible.”
RALEIGH VENTURER – 2025
BORNEO
“It was amazing, I love it so much and had met so many different people and experienced so much and learnt loads about myself.”
RALEIGH VENTURER – 2025
TRANSFORMATION
THEY CAME
BACK
DIFFERENT.
I’VE IMPROVED MY LEADERSHIP SKLLS
“I’ve improved my leadership skills. Before I was an introverted, shy person and now I am talking with other people without hesitation. Before, I was only comfortable sitting with a group of two or three people but now, I’m able to speak within a group of 20 or 30.”
IT’S PRETTY INDESCRIBABLE
“On trek, you take turns to be day leader. It’s pretty indescribable, that feeling at the end of the day when everyone’s achieved something and you had a role to play in that. I enjoyed that the most.”
I FOUND MY PEOPLE.
“Going in I felt anxious on what to expect as I have never travelled on my own — that was quickly taken away by the support and encouragement from all involved. I have never met kinder and more likeminded individuals.”
I DID MORE THAN I THOUGHT I COULD.
“Raleigh is amazing, the people especially make it… building schools and getting to know local communities was by far the most inspirational and rewarding phase. Trek was also incredible. Overall it is not what you expect — sometimes frustrating, definitely difficult — however it was still one of the best and most rewarding experiences of my life.”
MORE PERSPECTIVES
PARENTS' POINT
OF VIEW.
How young people changed on Expedition – from the people who know them best.
BORNEO
“Many bonds were formed. She has come back a changed person, now much better prepared for the challenges she will no doubt face at University.”
PARENT -2025
COSTA RICA
“I want to say a huge thank you to you and the team for these wonderful letters. We have loved hearing all that they are up to, it’s incredible – what experiences these youngsters are having and all that they are achieving.”
PARENT – Cycle 1 2026
SOUTH AFRICA
“Fran had a life-changing, time-of-her-life experience on her expedition. Although there were (expected) bumps in the road, the overall experience was excellent. The on-location team were tremendous. Francesca cited their authenticity and inclusivity as a highlight”
PARENT – Cycle 1 2026
GO DEEPER
