Expeditions
Expeditions aren’t for the faint hearted, but if you want to challenge your body and mind then they’re a great way to spend your gap year. Whether you want to head to Everest Base Camp, hike the Inca trail to Machu Picchu or scale the peak of Kilimanjaro, there’s something for you.
You’ll learn about the local culture, environment and wildlife whilst helping to preserve it. Expeditions such as environmental projects in the Amazon jungle and African wildlife conservation projects really benefit the community. There are even specific expeditions where you’ll gain leadership experience.
Companies such as BSES not only benefit you, but benefit the people around you, and the research gathered on these expeditions are used for a number of things, such as environmental conservation and new technology.
There are plenty of opportunities to test yourself on an expedition, from walking to climbing, to even working. See if you can handle the challenge…
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Incredible Tanzanian Adventure
Countries:
Tanzania
Duration:
from 5 Weeks to 10 Weeks
Visit some of the most beautiful and untouched areas of Tanzania on Raleigh International's adventure phase. You could be trekking south east of Iringa and North West of the spectacular Kilombera Valley. This Highland region is rarely visited by outsiders, both from Tanzania or overseas. The region takes in beautiful ridges, stunning peaks, wonderful forests and alluring waterfalls. The trek will consolidate environmental and community issues with the personal development involved in this challenging adventure. You will have the opportunity to meet and visit extremely remote local communities.
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Arctic Finnmark Expedition, Northern Norway 2014
Countries:
Norway
Duration:
from 3 Weeks to 5 Weeks
The 2014 Arctic Finnmark Expedition will take place within the Arctic Circle, in northern Norway. The expedition will contain a mixture of science fieldwork, adventure and self-awareness for the duration of your expedition. You’ll be trained in arctic travel, mountaineering skills, radio communications and first aid and safety procedures. you will also get the opportunity to gather and produce portfolios of photos, films, articles and reports with specialist guidance from a media leader.
Call: 0845 344 7576
Build a kindergarten for a remote community in Borneo
Countries:
Malaysia
Duration:
from 5 Weeks to 10 Weeks
Make a difference to children in remote parts of Borneo! Live and work alongside friendly communities to build kindergartens for young children who otherwise wouldn’t have access to education. Having access to a kindergarten is fundamental to the communities we work with as it means the local children can reach the minimum standard of reading and writing required for them to enter the education system in Malaysia.
Call: 0845 344 7600
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Conservation projects in the heart of the Malaysian rainforest
Countries:
Malaysia
Duration:
from 5 Weeks to 10 Weeks
Work on conservation projects in the heart of Borneo's primary rainforest as part of a Raleigh International expedition. The Danum Valley Conservation Area is one of Sabah's last areas of undisturbed lowland rainforest, home to six out of 10 of the totally protected animals including the Sumatran rhino, pygmy elephant, clouded leopard, orangutan and proboscis monkey Volunteer in this incredible virgin rainforest, helping assist international scientists with conservation projects and rainforest education in this amazing jungle setting.
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Trekking and Scuba diving in Borneo
Countries:
Malaysia
Duration:
from 5 Weeks to 10 Weeks
Call: 0845 344 7600
Marine Expedition in Seychelles
Countries:
Seychelles
Duration:
from 4 Weeks to 3 Months
The Seychelles has an incredibly impressive and diverse marine ecosystem and this project provides your opportunity to play a part in ensuring it remains that way. From diving with sea turtles to completing coral survey and recovery dives, this program provides unique experiences which will broaden your diving knowledge and develop your desire for adventure.
Trainee Expedition Leader Programme, Namibia 2013
Countries:
Namibia
Duration:
from 5 Weeks to 6 Weeks
The 2013 British Exploring Trainee Expedition Leader Programme will be carried out over a 9-month period. Over the course of the Trainee Leader Programme you will gain an excellent understanding and valuable experience of expedition leadership. You will have professional guidance and support throughout the Programme, as well as the opportunity to spend up to 6 weeks on a wilderness expedition putting your learning into practice.
Call: 0845 344 7576
Team Project and Expedition - Villa Maria Children’s Project, Peru
Countries:
Bolivia,
Chile,
Ecuador,
Peru
Duration:
from 3 Months to 3 Months
Experience South America away from the tourist trail. learn Spanish in historic Quito, become truly exhausted whilst hundreds of 6-year-old children run rings around you on the football pitch or show your dance moves in ways you never thought possible. Finally, explore parts of South America you'd never find on your own, from Andes to Amazon.
Marine Conservation Expedition in Belize
Countries: Belize
Travel with an award-winning organisation, winners of 'Best Volunteering Organisation' category at the 2012 British Youth Travel Awards and 2010 Responsible Tourism Awards for its marine conservation expeditions. Volunteers from all over the world travel to our sites in North Belize to conduct reef monitoring, research and conservation work side-by-side with international scientists, international NGOs and community members whose livelihoods depend on healthy coral reef ecosystems for survival.
Manu, Peru - Rainforest Conservation and Community Development
Duration:
from 4 Weeks to 6 Weeks
Help to protect one of the most threatened ecosystems on the planet! Head over the Andes into the Amazon to help and conserve threatened habitats creating sustainable communities.
Bursaries worth up to £2,000 available for volunteering overseas
Countries:
Costa Rica,
Malaysia,
Nicaragua,
Tanzania
Duration:
from 5 Weeks to 10 Weeks
Raleigh International offers bursaries worth up to £2,000 for its 5, 7 and 10 week expeditions to Borneo, Tanzania and Costa Rica & Nicaragua. Find out more about the Raleigh Bursary Award.
Undertake an adventure challenge in Borneo
Countries: Malaysia
Call: 0845 344 7600
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Gap Year Expedition to the Empty Quarter of Oman
Countries:
Oman
Duration:
from 4 Weeks to 8 Weeks
The 2014 Gap Year expedition to Oman is set for new heights following the success of the 2012 and 2013 Expedition teams. Carry out valuable conservational fieldwork, experience a brand new culture, refine your film-making & photographic skills, and enjoy a truly unique adventure in a very special wilderness environment.
Call: 0845 344 7576
Environmental or Community volunteering projects, Borneo
Countries:
Malaysia
Duration:
from 5 Weeks to 10 Weeks
Discover the eighth wonder of the world in Tanzania
Countries:
Tanzania
Duration:
from 5 Weeks to 10 Weeks
Fancy trekking across an area so beautiful it’s known as the eighth wonder of the world? Or how about volunteering to help a remote tribal community? Join Raleigh International’s expedition to Tanzania.
Call: 0845 344 7600
