The Panama Survival Expedition

Learn new skills, survive with your tribe, and celebrate a story you’ll carry for life.

  • “The Panama expedition was life-changing. Fishing under the stars and sleeping in hammocks on a castaway island felt like stepping into another world.”
    A person wearing goggles and a snorkel swims underwater above a seabed covered in algae and rocks, arms extended forward, pushing past any discomfort to explore the vibrant world below.
    Emily R.

Step Into the Adventure

Our adventures follow a simple arc:
Learn → Survive → Celebrate.

Learn

Arrive by speedboat to your castaway island — where jungle meets white sand. For five days you’ll train in survival bushcraft: fire by friction, fishing, shelter-building, navigation, and cooking with your tribe. Nights are for hammocks strung between palms, rum passed around, and marshmallows roasted under the stars.

Survive

Then comes the challenge: three raw survival nights with only a handful of tools and your new tribe. You’ll build shelter, purify water, catch food, and face the wild together. It’s tough — but when you grill your own fish as the Pacific sun dips below the horizon, you’ll know you’ve never felt more alive.

Celebrate

Finally, return to civilisation with resilience, stories, and friendships for life. A survival feast, hotel recovery, and farewell celebration mark the close of your adventure — and the beginning of a new chapter of confidence.

Key Facts

Location

Private 560-acre island in Panama’s Pearl Islands — only 60 miles from Panama City, no domestic transfers.

Length

11 days / 10 nights — immersive but manageable.

Group Size

8–12 people — small tribes for connection, big enough for team energy.

Who It’s For

Adventurers ready to disconnect, test themselves, and rediscover resilience. No prior survival experience required.

Unforgettable Moments

Swim through glowing plankton after dark.

Watch turtles nesting on untouched beaches.

Cook dinner over a fire you made yourself.

Sleep in hammocks under the stars.

Explore a rainforest alive with exotic birdlife.

All our upcoming departures

Reserve your spot today
— £490 only.

Pick your expedition and date below. You’ll see total price and spots left in the options.

7-Day Cool Off

Full refund if you change your mind.

Flexibility

Reschedule up to 90 days before departure, valid for 24 months.

Safety

Guided by world-class instructors, with support team nearby.

More Info

  • Day 1: Cocktail & briefing in Panama City.
  • Day 2–6: Training phase — hammocks, bushcraft, fire, fishing, survival psychology.
  • Day 7–9: Survival challenge — build shelter, catch food, thrive as a tribe.
  • Day 10–11: Rescue, survival feast, hotel recovery, farewell celebration.
  • Included: 5 days training + 3 days survival, hammocks & kit, all meals & drinks, private island, 1 night in Panama City, 1 boutique hotel night, all transfers.
  • Not included: Flights, visas, travel insurance, personal kit, personal expenses.
  • Who teaches survival?
    World-class instructors.
  • Is it safe?
    Yes. Safety team nearby.
  • What kit do I need?
    Provided kit + short personal packing list.
  • Trip length?
    11 days / 10 nights.
  • Food?
    Fresh fish, foraged fruits, campfire meals.
  • “The challenge was harder than I expected — but the celebration at the end was unforgettable.”
    Survival skills on a desert island, woman using mosquito net in jungle.
    Sarah J.