Team Building Expeditions
& Reward-Based Travel Experiences

From £3,400 per person · four flagship expeditions

When your team is achieving targets that are truly exceptional, their reward for doing so should match that.

In today’s corporate world, there are countless generic team-building workshops and reward travel programs. While a luxury resort or golf weekend might be appealing in the short term, we believe they are disconnected from the purpose of rewarding high achievers or the need to bring together remote teams. Sure, fine dining and spa days are pleasant, but what will you come away with? A slap on the back, and then back to it? We are of the belief that generic team-building workshops like trust falls just don’t cut it.

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Let us take you somewhere completely different.
And leave you there.

At Desert Island Survival, we don’t just offer wilderness adventures, we deliver experiences that promote growth and inspire, as well as driving real results for your organisation.

Our survival expeditions are designed to push the boundaries of traditional incentive and team-building programs (cue rolling of eyes and general muttering), taking your teams out of their comfort zones, developing critical leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills in an environment that challenges and inspires.

This is a once in a lifetime adventure. This is also an opportunity to improve your team’s cohesion and synergy. The two are not mutually exclusive.

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Team Building Expeditions

Four extraordinary ways
to take your team off-grid

From an uninhabited Pacific island to the Swedish forest,
each expedition follows the same powerful rhythm:
Learn together. Take control together. Celebrate properly.

People building a palm frond shelter on a sandy beach at sunset.

Panama · Pearl Islands

A private island in the Pearl archipelago. No resort, no bar, no one else.

6 days Private expedition From £4,800pp
  1. 01

    Arrive & Disconnect

    Fly into Panama City and straight out by speedboat. First night on the beach, phones off.

  2. 02

    Learn to Survive

    Shelter, fire and water as a team. The group works out who leads and who keeps spirits up.

  3. 03

    Feed the Team

    Fishing and foraging to feed everyone, then a move to your own camp.

  4. 04

    The Team Takes Over

    The instructors step back and the group runs itself. Every call is made together.

  5. 05

    Return & Celebrate

    Picked up off the beach, then a celebration dinner and a proper bed.

  6. 06

    A Different Team Leaves

    A slow breakfast, and a team that knows each other very differently.

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Group of people eating by a bonfire on a beach at night.

Maldives · Southern Atolls

Live wild on an uninhabited island in the deep south, then finish in an overwater villa looking back at the sand where you slept.

6 days Private expedition From £4,500pp
  1. 01

    Leave the World Behind

    Into Male, then south to the survival island. Straight into it together.

  2. 02

    Titles Fall Away

    Shelter, fire, water and fishing as a team. Titles fall away fast.

  3. 03

    Live From the Island

    Foraging the reef and shoreline to feed everyone, then a move to your own camp.

  4. 04

    On Your Own

    The group is on its own, instructors at a distance.

  5. 05

    Wild to Luxury

    Speedboat to the resort, spa and an overwater villa.

  6. 06

    Reflect & Reconnect

    A long, slow breakfast, and a team that trusts each other in a way it didn’t before.

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A group of travellers and local Hadza guides in the dry Tanzanian bush.

Tanzania · Hadza & Safari

Live alongside the Hadza for three days, then trade the bush for the great parks of the Rift Valley.

6 days Private expedition From £5,700pp
  1. 01

    Meet the Hadza

    Fly into Kilimanjaro and transfer to camp near Lake Eyasi. A first fireside evening with the Hadza.

  2. 02

    Learn Together

    Hunt, forage and make fire alongside the Hadza. Learning something genuinely hard together levels everyone.

  3. 03

    Traditions & Farewell

    Honey hunting and tribal traditions, then a farewell ceremony.

  4. 04

    Into the Great Parks

    Into Ngorongoro and Tarangire. Sundowners together as the light goes.

  5. 05

    Dinner Under the Stars

    A full day among the wildlife and dinner under the stars.

  6. 06

    Return With Perspective

    Back to Arusha, a team closer and clearer about what matters.

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Group camping by lake in Sweden, gathering around campfire for wilderness adventure.

Sweden · Forest Survival

The hardest thing on our list, built out of Tom’s own thirty-five days in the Canadian wilderness. A true solo phase in the long summer light.

6 days Private expedition From £3,400pp
  1. 01

    Enter the Forest

    Met at Sundsvall and driven out to the forest. First shelter and a fireside dinner.

  2. 02

    Work Side by Side

    Axe work, shelter, fire and fishing, shoulder to shoulder.

  3. 03

    Prepare for Solo

    Foraging, navigation and cooking as a team, then the pre-solo briefing.

  4. 04

    Face the Forest Alone

    Each person takes on their own solo. The trust that builds is the whole point.

  5. 05

    Reunite & Feast

    Back together, hot showers, a spa and a feast in Sundsvall.

  6. 06

    Come Back Changed

    Breakfast, and a team that has seen what each of them is made of.

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Every Expedition Includes

  • Expert Instructor Leading your experience
    and team debrief
  • Local Guides Who know the land
    inside out
  • Dedicated Cook Great food,
    no faff
  • Complimentary Host Place For the organiser
    or host
  • Transfers, Meals & Drinks All in-country
    arranged
  • Survival Kit Quality equipment
    provided
  • Conservation Contribution Giving back to the
    places we go
  • Invisible Safety Cover So you can
    go all in

Larger groups get an extra instructor or game master.

Included

In-country transfers, meals and drinks, survival kit, expedition team and conservation contribution.

Not Included

International flights and personal travel insurance.

Built around your team

These journeys show the usual six-day shape rather than a fixed timetable. We can shorten or extend the journey, adjust the difficulty, or combine wild days with hotel nights.

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Which version of your team
do you want to bring home?

Tell us what you want the experience to achieve. We’ll recommend the destination, challenge level and itinerary.

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Our Unique Experience

We don’t just take your team to a remote island, we take them on an adventure of growth, resilience, collaboration, and an awful lot of fun (seriously). Each of our experiences is designed to push boundaries and cultivate essential skills like leadership, adaptability, and teamwork, all whilst fully disconnected from technology and instead fully connected with the natural world on a desert island. Whether it’s an individual reward, a team-building workshop, or a custom corporate incentive trip, we create tailored experiences that deliver lasting impact.

1. Individual Rewards: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience

For your top-performing employees or executives, our Desert Island Survival experience is more than just a reward, it's a genuine adventure that, despite some challenges, recharges your battery more than almost any other type of experience can. Participants learn essential survival skills like bushcraft and self-reliance, which translate back into the workplace as enhanced leadership, adaptability, and resilience.

Adventures for Individuals

2. Team Incentives & Team Reward

For teams or departments, we offer fully customised corporate team-building and incentive trips that combine the thrill of survival with team-building activities designed to foster communication, collaboration, teamwork, and problem-solving. What about a private chef, helicopter drop-offs or treasure hunts on an actual desert island? Looking for leadership coaching or strategic problem-solving workshops woven into the survival experience? We’ll work with you to design an experience that fits your vision and objectives perfectly.

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3. Team Building Trips: A Tailored Challenge

Our team-building workshops are a hands-on exploration of real-world problem-solving, fostering teamwork and resilience in a uniquely challenging environment. Each activity is designed to push team members beyond their comfort zones, requiring them to communicate effectively, manage resources, and lead under pressure. From creating shelters and sourcing water to handling “sabotage” scenarios, participants are fully engaged in dynamic tasks that bring out the best in each other and strengthen team dynamics in ways that last.

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Why Choose Desert Island Survival for Your Team Building & Incentive Travel?

At Desert Island Survival, we deliver far more than just an adventure, we offer impactful, results-driven experiences that enhance team performance and leadership skills. Here’s why decision-makers and HR managers should choose our corporate retreats for team-building or employee rewards:

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Our programs are fully customizable, ensuring they align with your company’s objectives, whether it’s rewarding individual performance or facilitating team development. We’ll work with you to design an experience that fits your vision and objectives perfectly.

Beyond the excitement of the adventure, our team-building activities deliver tangible results, enhanced communication, better collaboration, and improved decision-making skills that employees bring back to the workplace. Investing in a Desert Island Survival trip isn’t just a perk; it’s a strategic move to strengthen performance, boost productivity, and create a more effective, satisfied team ready to innovate and excel.

Your team will gain hands-on experience in leadership, problem-solving, and adaptability. Our challenges force them to think critically under pressure, build resilience, and grow in confidence, all vital skills for corporate success.

Our trips foster deeper connections and trust among team members. Overcoming real challenges together on a remote island creates bonds that go far beyond what traditional retreats can achieve.

A change of scenery inspires innovative thinking. Our retreats provide the ideal setting for strategic discussions, planning, and exploring long-term business goals in an environment that promotes fresh perspectives.

Time on a desert island is ideal for personal reflection, a vital process for leaders facing immense pressures. The tranquil setting encourages executives to contemplate their values, goals, and leadership styles.

The extreme contrast between the daily office routine and surviving on a desert island ensures this experience will be remembered for years, creating a long-lasting positive impact for your team and company culture.

Our natural, isolated environments offer an opportunity for employees to disconnect from the pressures of work and modern life, helping them recharge, reduce stress, and return to work with renewed energy.

Take your team beyond the ordinary. Desert Island Survival provides an unmatched opportunity to blend personal development with business success, all in the world’s most breathtaking locations.

What Our Clients Are Saying

    • Our team has done many retreats, but Desert Island Survival took things to a whole new level. It was challenging, bonding, and remarkable. We returned with stronger communication and a fresh perspective. Months later, we’re still talking about it!
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      Sarah J.
      Head of Operations
    • Desert Island Survival was transformational. Every challenge deepened our trust and teamwork. We left with real skills and a stronger, more cohesive team. If you're looking for something unique and impactful, this is it!
      A man takes risks while standing on a rock with a fishing rod.
      Mark P.
      Director of Sales
    • The Desert Island Survival experience brought our team closer together than any other event we've done. The lessons in collaboration, leadership, and problem-solving were truly life-changing.
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      Sarah T.
      Corporate HR Manager
    • This wasn’t just a trip, it was a test of endurance, strength, and most importantly, teamwork. Our department has never been more connected.
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      David M.
      Executive at Leading Tech Company

FAQ

Our experiences are designed to challenge participants both mentally and physically, but they’re also tailored to meet the team’s specific capabilities and goals. The level of challenge is adjusted to ensure everyone can engage meaningfully while pushing their limits in a safe and supportive environment. Think of it as an adventure where your team will grow through hands-on learning and real problem-solving.

Absolutely. Safety is our top priority. Our experienced instructors are certified in wilderness survival and safety protocols, and all activities are conducted with the necessary safety equipment and emergency plans in place. While it’s an authentic adventure, we provide the support needed to ensure participants remain safe throughout the experience.

Our expeditions are designed to be accessible to people with varying fitness levels. A basic level of physical fitness is beneficial, but our instructors will adapt activities to accommodate all participants. We prioritize teamwork, adaptability, and resilience, making the experience challenging yet manageable for a diverse group.

Our expeditions typically range from 9 to 12 days, with a minimum of 5 days to allow for a complete time spent in survival and team-building activities. We can tailor the length based on your team’s availability and objectives, ensuring a comprehensive experience that delivers impactful results.

Start Your Team Adventure Today

How much do you think an island adventure would change your team’s approach to a project (both before and after)? Schedule a consultation call and discover how our survival expeditions can inspire and motivate your team.

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  • Two men sit by a palm tree at the beach, smiling and laughing together during a team building retreat. One wears a blue.
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  • The beginning of fire making skills
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  • Team on driftwood at beach for team building activity.
  • Aerial view of turquoise waters, islands, and reefs, perfect for team building activities.
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  • Five friends, enjoying a team building day, stand smiling together on a sandy beach with clear blue water and sunny.
  • Two people crouch on a beach surrounded by driftwood, using tools to start a fire—an engaging team building activity.
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  • A group of people smile and pose for a selfie on a small motorboat filled with gear and coolers, enjoying a fun team.
  • Four people stand together outdoors in a sunlit, leafy area, enjoying a team building activity. One man in a gray shirt.
  • Seven people stand and kneel on a sandy beach in front of a campfire, surrounded by trees and greenery. A makeshift table.
  • Three people sit on sand outdoors, focused on carving or shaping pieces of wood with hand tools. Sunlight illuminates.
  • Team building: Two men with headlamps cooking over a fire in a dark hut.
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  • Team building activity: Two women weaving palm leaves on a beach.
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  • A pristine tropical beach with soft white sand, turquoise water, and gentle waves—an ideal setting for team building.
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  • Tropical beach with palm trees and turquoise water, perfect for team building activities.
  • Five smiling adults stand close together on a beach with the ocean and cloudy sky in the background, appearing happy and.
  • A dramatic sunset over the ocean, with orange and yellow light reflecting on wet sand and scattered rocks along the.
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  • Hammock strung between trees in a forest, camping gear scattered nearby. Team building outdoors.
  • Team building exercise with light painting spelling "DIS" under a starry night sky.
  • sunset & how to make a fire
  • Speedboat on blue water, perfect for team building activities on the open sea under a sunny sky.
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  • Person with headlamp standing in water under a starry night sky. Great for team building activities.