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Tired of living vicariously through survival shows?
Got the best bushcraft knife but only used it for slicing apples?
Want to live a genuine adventure yourself?
We search the world for the most stunning desert islands in the world and then maroon you on them.
For 5 days you will learn bushcraft survival skills before a 3 days survival challenge.
Desert Island Survival
It’s more than a course. It’s a challenge.
It’s about pushing your boundaries in a raw, untamed environment.
With expert guidance, test your mettle, refine your skills, and see if you’ve got what it takes not just survive but thrive.
Why you need this
Genuine Skill Acquisition:
Intensive bushcraft training sessions led by expert survivalists, many of whom have been on survival TV shows.
Real-World Application:
Equip yourself with a plethora of new skills next time you go camping.
Authentic Wilderness Experience:
Immerse yourself in genuine island adventure, far removed from the digital world.
Excellent
5.0
48 Reviews
“Just back from the Tonga trip and can honestly say this was an amazing life changing experience. The instructors were super knowledgeable and helpful and are practically celebrities in the bushcraft world.”
Philip Burns
“I originally was very afraid of a few aspects of isolation period, but they really know how to prepare both your skills and your mind that on the day before the isolation, I was thinking “let’s do this, can’t wait to start”. I completely recommend this trip to anyone looking for a lifetime adventure.”
Baptiste Desfarge
“All I can say is WOW! This trip may just be the perfect adventure. Why? Two words: Training and Survival. Training is flat out fun and you learning useful skills (friction fire, finding that perfect coconut cake, etc). Then survival may be even better.”
Dustin illiger
Your Adventure Highlights
Not for everyone
Digital detox
Insect bites
Open nature
No toilets
No showers
Discomfort
Who is it for
Open minded
Looking to challenge themselves
Grow through adversity
FAQ
For most people, ‘deserted islands’ are synonymous with sharks, snakes, etc. However, all in all, desert islands are relatively safe places; sharks avoid humans; in fact, coconuts kill 15 times more people than sharks each year, so coconuts are the real enemy! Jokes aside, there is always risk. We cannot eliminate it entirely, we feel that would sterilize the experience. What we do is our best to mitigate risk. We evaluate all of our islands for their dangers before we take you there; they are handpicked based on many factors, including; not having poisonous snakes, piracy, hazardous ocean currents, etc. Before you set foot on the island, you will receive a full safety briefing on how to live your time safely on the island. Our instructors are Wilderness First Responder certified, and in the event of injury we have an evacuation strategy in place to ensure you can be taken to the nearest medical facility.
That all said we cannot eliminate risk from our expeditions and so instead of getting you to sign a waiver, we work on a system of ‘informed consent’. This means you are informed in advance of the possible risks of your expedition prior to your departure. You can read about the risk and dangers here.
Not at all; our courses are designed for beginners who have never done anything like this before.
Absolutely. Most of our courses are attended by individual adventurers looking for new experiences and to meet interesting people. In addition, you can come with a friend or group, and some discounts apply to this too! You can arrange a bespoke trip just for your friends if you want. Please email us your ideas; we will do our best to accommodate them.
Yes, we can cater to various dietary needs. Throughout the first 5 days of training, we can adapt the menu. During the final 3 days of survival, plenty of plant-based food sources can still be found on the islands. We can also help supplement your diet to compensate for the lack of fish. Saying all this, we have had a few vegetarians choose to suspend their practice for this experience as it is ‘survival’; it’s entirely up to you. Just let us know when booking
Our trips are designed to be challenging, but you don’t need a very high level of physical fitness just that you should be in good health and pretty active. It is as much a mental challenge as it is physical. For example, we have people well into their late 60s and early 70s attending. If you are generally not very active, we recommend you undertake moderate training for a month or so before attending our expeditions. You can do some walking or swimming to improve your stamina; this will help you with days when you are wielding machetes and hauling wood and allow you to acclimatize to the environment more quickly. In summary, the fitter you are, the easier you will cope; why not make it a nice fitness goal to aim towards?
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