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…
Combined Team Project and Expedition - Bolivia Animal Sanctuary Project
Countries:
Bolivia,
Peru
Duration:
from 3 Months to 3 Months
Take yourself into the heart of South America, from Amazon to Andes. learn Spanish in the colonial city of Sucre, Bolivia. Take your skills to the Ambue Ari animal sanctuary and work in the jungle, caring for and creating homes for some of the most endangered species on the planet. Finally, explore some of the beauty South America has to offer - trekking and climbing, rafting and biking, Bolivia and Peru, finishing on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
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
Water Relief Project
Countries:
Kenya
Duration:
from 5 Weeks to 5 Weeks
Today 1 child dies from a water related disease every 21 seconds. The water and sanitation crisis claims more lives through disease than any war claims through guns. Be part of the solution volunteer with Quest Overseas and help in the construction of a life changing sand dam providing 2-20 million litres of clean water.
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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
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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.
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
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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 a 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
The best way to find out more about Raleigh International expeditions
Countries:
Costa Rica,
Malaysia,
Nicaragua,
Tanzania
Duration:
from 5 Weeks to 10 Weeks
What is an expedition? Who is Raleigh International? Which country should I visit? Why volunteer? How do I fundraise? Come along to a Raleigh International Open Event and we'll answer all your questions and tell you more about what life is like on one of our expeditions to Costa Rica & Nicaragua, Borneo or Tanzania.
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
Work with elephants (and bees!) in rural Tanzania
Countries:
Tanzania
Duration:
from 5 Weeks to 10 Weeks
Become a Raleigh International venturer and work on our hugely exciting elephant projects in rural Tanzania! Raleigh International is a youth and sustainable development charity; our expeditions are a combination of rewarding community projects, fascinating environmental projects and exhilarating adventure. In Tanzania our expedition projects range from working with elephants, to sustainable fuel projects, to trekking across stunning national parks.
Call: 0845 344 7600
Volunteer in stunning national parks in Central America
Countries:
Costa Rica,
Nicaragua
Duration:
from 5 Weeks to 10 Weeks
Join an incredible Raleigh International expedition and work in Costa Rica's National Parks, volunteers live and work alongside park rangers to help maintain and improve the national parks. These environmental projects are hugely important in helping to preserve natural resources and habitats and protect important species of plants and animals.
