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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Surveying a rocky shoreline for survival resources on a desert island.

Group celebrates 'Desert Island Survival' training with costumes and foliage.

Sustainable construction of a shelter using natural materials on a tropical island, preparing for survival in a desert.

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

01
Arrive & Disconnect
Fly into Panama City and straight out by speedboat. First night on the beach, phones off.
02
Learn to Survive
Shelter, fire and water as a team. The group works out who leads and who keeps spirits up.
03
Feed the Team
Fishing and foraging to feed everyone, then a move to your own camp.
04
The Team Takes Over
The instructors step back and the group runs itself. Every call is made together.
05
Return & Celebrate
Picked up off the beach, then a celebration dinner and a proper bed.
06
A Different Team Leaves
A slow breakfast, and a team that knows each other very differently.

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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

01
Leave the World Behind
Into Male, then south to the survival island. Straight into it together.
02
Titles Fall Away
Shelter, fire, water and fishing as a team. Titles fall away fast.
03
Live From the Island
Foraging the reef and shoreline to feed everyone, then a move to your own camp.
04
On Your Own
The group is on its own, instructors at a distance.
05
Wild to Luxury
Speedboat to the resort, spa and an overwater villa.
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

01
Meet the Hadza
Fly into Kilimanjaro and transfer to camp near Lake Eyasi. A first fireside evening with the Hadza.
02
Learn Together
Hunt, forage and make fire alongside the Hadza. Learning something genuinely hard together levels everyone.
03
Traditions & Farewell
Honey hunting and tribal traditions, then a farewell ceremony.
04
Into the Great Parks
Into Ngorongoro and Tarangire. Sundowners together as the light goes.
05
Dinner Under the Stars
A full day among the wildlife and dinner under the stars.
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

01
Enter the Forest
Met at Sundsvall and driven out to the forest. First shelter and a fireside dinner.
02
Work Side by Side
Axe work, shelter, fire and fishing, shoulder to shoulder.
03
Prepare for Solo
Foraging, navigation and cooking as a team, then the pre-solo briefing.
04
Face the Forest Alone
Each person takes on their own solo. The trust that builds is the whole point.
05
Reunite & Feast
Back together, hot showers, a spa and a feast in Sundsvall.
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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Silhouette of man climbing palm tree at sunset in Maldives.

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.

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!

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!

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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.

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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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