Adventure

This phase is an extreme physical and mental challenge that requires team work and develops leadership and inner strength in everyone and gives us a better understanding of what we can achieve with real determination.

10-week
The Raleigh trekking group conduct a 19-day adventure phase in Kerala, guided by Kalypso Adventures, our adventure partner. The first stage incorporates 14 days of arduous trekking at altitudes of up to 2,500m. The route begins in Kerala, just inside the border with Karnataka at Marayoor in the Erivikulam National Park. They climb up into the Western Ghats, summiting India's second highest peak outside the Himalayas and head south west following the mountains through the tea estates of Munnar. At the end of the trek they reach the Periyar River - home to the Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, where they construct bamboo rafts and paddle west downstream for 2 days, camping overnight.

5-week Adventure challenge
During the 5-week expeditions, groups conduct adventure projects together at the end of the expedition. Over 8 days they compete against one another in a circuit of adventure activities and group challenges. These activities may include cycling, trekking, survival, kayaking and more! Part of the challenge lies in the surprise. Scores are awarded for each event. On the final day groups meet up in a central camp to complete a final group challenge which will complete the adventure phase.